Sony’s new Xperia phone jumps on the camera bar bandwagon
Sony's new Xperia phone jumps on the camera bar bandwagon The Xperia 10 VII’s camera bar looks Pixel-perfect. Sony has announced the Xperia 10 VII, a midrange Android phone that’s launching in the UK, Europe, and Asia, though not the US. It’s more notable than most Sony phones because it marks the first major change […]
Apple reveals the all-aluminum iPhone 17 Pro
Apple reveals the all-aluminum iPhone 17 Pro Apple has announced the iPhone 17 Pro, the top model in its new iPhone 17 lineup, alongside the regular iPhone 17 and all-new iPhone Air. It’s returned to an aluminum build, runs on the A19 Pro chip, and boasts what Apple is calling a “full-width camera plateau” on […]
Apple announces the ultra-slim iPhone Air
Apple announces the ultra-slim iPhone Air Apple just announced the thinnest iPhone ever, the iPhone Air, which measures just 5.6mm thick. The new iPhone Air comes with a 6.5-inch ProMotion display and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It also has 3,000 nits of peak brightness. Apple says the design is its “most durable” […]
Apple iPhone 17 launch event: how to watch
Apple iPhone 17 launch event: how to watch It’s that time of year again: Apple is getting ready to reveal all of the changes coming to its latest generation of iPhones. This year’s “awe dropping” event is expected to include spec bumps across the iPhone 17 lineup, in addition to an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. […]
EchoStar offloads satellite spectrum to SpaceX for $17 billion
EchoStar offloads satellite spectrum to SpaceX for $17 billion Dish parent company EchoStar is selling wireless spectrum licenses to SpaceX for around $17 billion, the companies announced on Monday. SpaceX says it will use the spectrum to create the “next generation” of Starlink’s cellular satellite service, which customers of the EchoStar-owned Boost Mobile will gain access […]
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Edge might look like an iPhone 17 Pro
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Edge might look like an iPhone 17 Pro Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Edge might look like an iPhone 17 Pro The rumor mill just churned up a purported render of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Edge, and it only adds to speculation that the super-slim phone will look like the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro. The […]
OnePlus and Hasselblad are parting ways
OnePlus and Hasselblad are parting ways The OnePlus 13 will likely be the last OnePlus phone to feature a Hasselblad logo. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau announced on the company’s user forums today that its five-year partnership with camera company Hasselblad has come to an end. From now on, OnePlus will develop its own imaging engine […]
TCL gives parents a monochrome mode to combat kids’ phone addiction
TCL gives parents a monochrome mode to combat kids' phone addiction TCL gives parents a monochrome mode to combat kids’ phone addiction The Nxtpaper 5G Junior ships with a choice of blue or orange case included. TCL has been making its E Ink-inspired Nxtpaper phones for years, but it’s taken the company until now to […]
Here’s how the Pixel’s AI zoom compares to a real 100x lens
Here's how the Pixel's AI zoom compares to a real 100x lens Here’s how the Pixel’s AI zoom compares to a real 100x lens Optical zoom takes on generative AI. In case you missed it last week among other big news items, Google shipped a phone camera with a zoom feature that uses generative AI. […]
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11 are thinner, lighter, and otherwise about the same
Samsung's Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11 are thinner, lighter, and otherwise about the same Samsung’s Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11 are thinner, lighter, and otherwise about the same If you’ve been eagerly awaiting Samsung’s long-teased trifold phone or Project Moohan XR headset, the company’s IFA launches may feel a little prosaic: an affordable […]