How has the availability of camera phones allowed the average citizen to help news outlets?

a.Citizens can take over reporting responsibilities via camera phones.

b.Citizens can take photos that are more accurate than the average photojournalist.

c.Citizens can take immediate photos before news crews can arrive.

d.Citizens can alter the accuracy of images with photo editing software.

a. Citizens can take over reporting responsibilities via camera phones.

By using camera phones, average citizens can capture and document events as they happen, providing news outlets with real-time footage and information that may not have been possible before. This helps news outlets better cover breaking news stories and events, as citizens on the scene can quickly provide updates and footage.