Key Takeaways
1. DJI launched the Osmo 7, intensifying competition in the smartphone gimbal market alongside Insta360’s new Flow 2 Pro AI Tracker.
2. The Flow 2 Pro AI Tracker enables Android users to access features previously limited to iPhone users, including tracking multiple subjects and using third-party apps.
3. Android users can now utilize Insta360’s AI tracking algorithms with their native camera apps, enhancing photography flexibility.
4. The benefits of the AI Tracker for iPhone users remain unclear, as it’s uncertain if it will improve tracking compared to Apple’s DockKit.
5. The Flow 2 Pro AI Tracker is priced at $40 separately or bundled with the Flow 2 Pro for $179, offering a significant discount.
The battle for the top spot in the smartphone gimbal market is heating up right now. Just hours ago, DJI unveiled the Osmo 7, while Insta360 continues to apply pressure. Yesterday, it rolled out the Flow 2 Pro AI Tracker, a device that lets Android users take full advantage of the Flow 2 Pro gimbal without any app restrictions.
New Features for Android Users
The Insta360 Flow 2 Pro (currently $160 on Amazon) was introduced last month as a device primarily for iPhone users, designed to work with DockKit, which is Apple’s technology for tracking subjects. Features such as tracking multiple people or zooming in actively were not accessible to Android users, nor could they use third-party applications. However, the AI Tracker changes that. With its dedicated camera for tracking subjects, it makes the Flow 2 Pro compatible with any platform.
Freedom for Android Photography
Furthermore, this allows Android users to move away from using Insta360’s app, similar to how DockKit integration provided freedom for iPhone users. Now, the impressive AI tracking algorithms from Insta360 can function on the native camera app as well as on other third-party applications. The Insta360 app is still necessary to activate gesture controls, which can start or stop recording and switch AI tracking on or off. The tracking system is capable of managing obstacles, animals, and multiple subjects in a shot.
Unclear Benefits for iPhone Users
While this is beneficial for Android users, it remains uncertain what advantages it might offer to iPhone users. It could be that connecting the AI Tracker will activate Insta360’s tracking algorithm instead of relying on Apple’s DockKit, but this would require a comprehensive review to confirm. The company has not detailed any additional third-party applications that are now supported on iOS.
The accessory connects through the Flow 2 Pro’s USB-C port and can be oriented in either direction, depending on how you want to capture your shots. A notable feature is the included ‘spotlight,’ which has three brightness levels and three color temperature settings. Since the Flow 2 Pro Spotlight (which offers the same adjustable features) is available separately, the AI Tracker essentially serves as a two-in-one device.
Pricing and Availability
The Flow 2 Pro AI Tracker can be purchased from Insta360’s website, with Amazon availability anticipated soon. It retails for $40 when bought separately, but it will also come bundled with the Flow 2 Pro for $179 in the upcoming AI Tracker Bundle. This offer presents an appealing deal—a 50% discount—especially since the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro is currently listed at $160 on its own.
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