{
  "id": 9574086,
  "title": "Leica Lux 2.0 app brings a little Steve McCurry magic to your iPhone – shoot like a National Geographic photographer!",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/leica-lux-2-0-app-brings-a-little-steve-mccurry-magic-to-your-iphone",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T15:28:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo-news/leica-lux-2-0-app-brings-a-little-steve-mccurry-magic-to-your-iphone-shoot-like-a-national-geographic-photographer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Leica has unveiled an expansion of its iPhone photography ecosystem with the launch of major updates to the Lux camera app and the introduction of a Leica Lux phone grip compatible with the new iPhone 18 Pro series. The legendary photojournalist Steve McCurry endorsed the new Artist Look feature, which is available in the Pro version of the app. This feature doesn't come as a template, but rather as an inspiration for photographers to create their own unique compositions.\n\nIn addition to the Artist Look, Leica has also improved the app with a unified gallery interface, integrated with Leica FOTOS, and a redesigned user interface inspired by Apple’s Liquid Glass. The review and selection of single images have been enhanced through a new film-strip view. Moreover, the app can now be launched directly alongside Darkroom, Adobe Lightroom, and Capture One for external image editing.\n\nThe Leica Lux grip is now available in a silver and black finish for the first time, offering compatibility with the latest iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models as well as older iPhones all the way back to the iPhone 12. The grip can be attached to a bare iPhone via MagSafe or paired with one of the compatible black leather cases priced at £85. It connects to the phone via Bluetooth and boasts a battery life of up to 1,000 shots with one charge.\n\nThe base Leica Lux app for iOS is free, while some advanced features like the Artist Look are only available in the Leica Lux Pro version. This Pro version requires a monthly subscription of $6.99/£6.99 or an annual fee of $69.9/£69.99. If you're tempted to purchase the new silver Leica Lux phone grip, you can get one year's access to Leica Lux Pro for free when you buy it for £260.00.",
  "summary": "Leica has updated its iPhone camera app, added a Steve McCurry Artist Look, alongside a stylish Lux grip and case for the iPhone 18 Pro The post Leica Lux 2.0 app brings a little Steve McCurry magic to your iPhone – shoot like a National Geographic photographer! appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
  "key_points": [
    "Leica Lux 2.0 app adds Steve McCurry-inspired Artist Look feature",
    "Leica Lux phone grip available in silver/black for iPhone 18 Pro series",
    "Leica Lux Pro subscription required for advanced features"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Camera World",
        "title": "Leica just gave iPhone photography a major upgrade with LUX 2.0 and a Steve McCurry Look",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/leica-just-gave-iphone-photography-a-major-upgrade-with-lux-2-0-and-a",
        "published": "2026-09-24T13:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}