• Forums
  • Shop
  • iPhone 13
  • AirPods Deals
  • iPad Deals
  • Best Apple Watch
  1. Home
  2. /
  3. News
Blurry Bokeh

Now you can record bokeh-filled video on an iPhone with the Focos Live app

And it actually seems to work surprisingly well.
Oliver Haslam
6 Jul 2020

iPhone XS Portrait modeSource: iMore

What you need to know

  • There's a new app that lets you record Portrait mode video.
  • Focos Live is available for download from the App Store now.
  • It's free but will cost if you want to record anything better than 720p video.

Apple's Portrait mode is one of the unsung heroes of Apple's camera technology in recent years and it's continued to improve since its debut in 2016. But it still hasn't gained support for video which is a real shame. Don't worry though, this is the App Store. And now there's an app for that.

Enter Focos Live, an app that came to my attention when I spotted Ben Geskin using it on Twitter. Check out Geskin's comparison tweets showing how an iPhone 11 handles recording video with and without the new app.

iPhone 11 - ‘Focos Live’ video pic.twitter.com/bO3Fi08B3V

— Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) July 6, 2020

We can all agree that the results are surprisingly good, although it's to be noted that there is no support for image stabilization right now. Hopefully the developer has that on their list of upcoming improvements.

You can download Focus Live from the App Store right now for free. That will let you record video at 720p, but if you want to increase that to 1080p or 4K you can – so long as you hand over $14.99 or subscribe starting at $1.99 per month.

iOS gaming recap: Apex Legends Mobile dated, new Lord of the Rings epic
Drama!

iOS gaming recap: Apex Legends Mobile dated, new Lord of the Rings epic

We're going to get one of the biggest iOS releases in a long time, Apex Legends Mobile, next week. We also got a Lord of the Rings mobile game announcement, and there's legal drama brewing.

'Star Trek' star John Cho signs on for the 2nd season of 'The Afterparty'
Beam me up

'Star Trek' star John Cho signs on for the 2nd season of 'The Afterparty'

Apple TV+ has reportedly signed Star Trek star John Cho for a recurring role in the second season of the comedy show The Afterparty.

Here's everything you should know about Diablo Immortal on iOS devices
Hellish good time

Here's everything you should know about Diablo Immortal on iOS devices

Diablo Immortal is a big shift for the long-running franchise, but that doesn't mean it isn't a true Diablo game. Here's everything you need to know about Diablo Immortal for iOS.

Show off your HomePod with the best accessories around
Awesome accessories

Show off your HomePod with the best accessories around

Apple's HomePod is so much more than a speaker. Here are some accessories to take full advantage of everything it offers.

Keep in Touch

Sign up now to get the latest news, deals & more from iMore!

I would like to receive news and offers from other Future brands.

I would like to receive mail from Future partners.

No spam, we promise. You can unsubscribe at any time and we'll never share your details without your permission.

  • News
  • Portrait Mode
  • iPhone
  • iPad
  • Apple Watch
  • Mac
  • Apple TV
  • Reviews
  • How To
  • HomeKit
  • Forums

Other Categories

  • About Us
  • Newsletter
  • Fitness
  • Apps
  • Gaming
  • Deals
  • Advertising Inquiries
  • Licensing and Reprints
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Android Central
  • Windows Central
  • Thrifter
  • TechnoBuffalo
  • MrMobile
Log in or Sign up
  • t
  • f
  • y
  • i
  • r

Brightness

  • © Future US, Inc.
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Licensing
  • External Links Disclosure
  • Accessibility Statement
  • © Future US, Inc.
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Licensing
  • External Links Disclosure
  • Accessibility Statement