As someone who loves photography and taking all sorts of images with my device, there are no shortage of camera and photograph apps available in BlackBerry World to spice things up. Being able to edit and modify photos while on the go to create new memories is always exciting. One such application is Black and Color Pictures. We took a closer look at how it makes subtle changes to your images to make each and every one stand out.
Since then, the application has been updated to be compatible with BlackBerry 10 devices, and most recently, updated with several new features and enhancements to improve your experience. The complete changelog is shown below for reference. In addition, the name on the icon now reads Black and Color Effects.
New features in v 1.3.0.1
- New app icon
- Select image quality (low, medium, high)
- App is now invocable (Open with menu)
- Grayscale effect
- Black and white effect
- Red, green, blue effects
- Keep 2 or more colors and convert to grayscale
- Desaturate effect
- Split effects
- Frames
To take advantage of the new features, the developer has provided us with a promo code whereby 500 copies are available for our readers to download the application for free. All you have to do is follow the instructions below. We all know those copies will vanish in minutes so be sure to act fast.
- Launch BlackBerry World
- Swipe down from the top and tap Redeem
- Enter promo code: BCEFFECTS13
- Tap on the green FREE button to download
Black and Color Photos is $1.99 in BlackBerry World. It is compatible with BlackBerry devices running OS 5 and higher on BBOS and all BlackBerry 10 handsets.
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