Photographs. For years they've been used to tell stories, communicate things that can't be put into words, and pave the way for vicarious living. And thanks to our hi-tech cameras and smartphones, sharing and communicating through pictures has never been easier.

If you're a fan of capturing moments with photos, then you must certainly check out Panorama app: 360 by TeliportMe. This free Android app lets you create and share panoramas with the use of your smartphone.

Ever wanted to take a photo of the beautiful scenery, but your camera phone just won't do it justice? Have you ever tried to capture a gorgeous landscape but couldn't go wide enough because your camera won't let you? Well you won't have to worry about those issues with 360, because the app lets you capture those wide panoramic moments right from your phone--oh, and in HD, no less.

How It Works

To get started, simply download the app into your Android phone and then create a 360 profile. After that you're on your way to taking and sharing awesome HD panoramic photos. To capture a panorama, simply launch the app's camera, and move your phone in a clockwise direction to take a photo of the screen. Once you're done, 360 will process the image and stich the frames together to form a side panoramic photo.

Your creation can then be shared via Facebook and Twitter, and it may be displayed in the app's website for other users to see.

The 360 Community

Panorama app: 360 is so much more than just a photo-taking tool. It's also an engaged community and social network in itself. Aside from letting you capture panoramas, the app lets you build a profile and interact with other users and photos.

You get your own photo stream where you can browse recent panoramas from all over the world. You can also view popular panoramic pictures to see which the best ones are. Then there's the "Around me" tab that allows you to view pictures taken near your location. Aside from viewing photos, you can also comment and "Fav" interesting pictures.

Well-Received by the Mobile Realm

The ideas behind Panorama app: 360 are undoubtedly brilliant and interesting. It's no wonder that big tech sites such as TechCrunch, GigaOm, The Next Web, and Scoleizer have featured it. Not to mention, 360 has been steadily growing its user base, and according to the TeliportMe blog, the app now has more than 700,000 active users in over 150 countries.

Moreover, expect exciting things with the app in the near future. TeliportMe mentioned that they are "also working on several partnerships with high trafficked websites to enhance their offerings to small business, hotels and real estate." These partnerships will open up possibilities "both in terms of better user experience and creating a sustainable business model," so be sure to keep an eye out!

All in all

Yep, when it comes to capturing exquisite photos on your Android, look no further than the 360 app. To learn more, check out TeliportMe's official site or download the app on Google Play.