Xiaomi Launches its 12 Series Smartphones Globally
Xiaomi is back with another trio of high-end smartphones and has released the new 12 Series made up of the Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 12, and Xiaomi 12X.
Hackers Breached Samsung Security and Stole Galaxy Source Code
Samsung has confirmed that hackers breached its data security and were able to steal Galaxy smartphone source code. The company says the cyberattack did not affect customer or employee information.
Oppo Unveils the Find X5 Pro Phone Co-developed with Hasselblad
After several smaller announcements, teases, and leaks, Oppo today has officially announced the much anticipated Find X5 Pro that was co-developed with Hasselblad for $1,450.
Sony’s Cursed Strategy Sees it Finally Ship a Phone it Launched Last April
Sony's camera division has pretty much perfected product launches, but its mobile division has been mired in a cursed strategy that has seen its phones lose all hype and enthusiasm thanks to months of delay between announcement and availability.
The New OnePlus 10 Pro Features Redesigned Hasselblad Camera Array
OnePlus has announced its new flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G. And while details are scarce, the company has at least provided a first look at what to expect from a design perspective.
Oppo Find X4 Pro Revealed by New Design Specifications: Report
While Oppo recently revealed a lot during its Inno Day event this past week, it didn't provide any details on the expected Find X4 Pro smartphone other than it would come early next year. Luckily, a new design patent shows in detail what is likely to come.
Oppo Teases a Telescoping, Retractable Smartphone Camera
Oppo has published a short video that teases a coming smartphone that will feature a telescoping, retractable camera with a design that is reminiscent of compact point and shoots.
Photoshop’s ‘Content Credentials’ Embeds Attribution Data into Photos
As part of the ongoing efforts of the Content Authenticity Initiative, Adobe has announced "Content Credentials," a new feature that enables creators to attach attribution data to images before sharing them online.
Sony Unveils the Xperia Pro-I: First Smartphone with 1-Inch PDAF Sensor
Sony has launched the Xperia Pro-I, the world's first smartphone to feature a one-inch sensor equipped with phase-detection autofocus. It is positioned not just as a phone, but as a member of the Alpha series family of cameras.
Google Launches the Photography-Focused Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
Google’s Pixel 6 and 6 Pro were two of the most leaked smartphones of 2021, and now everyone officially knows what to expect from both devices and their new cameras.
NAB Show Has Been Cancelled (Again) Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show that was scheduled to take place in October has been canceled. This follows Sony, Canon, and Panasonic's choice to pull out due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
The Best Cameras and Lenses of 2021 According to the EISA Awards
EISA has unveiled its picks for the best products in the photography industry for 2021, and coming out on top as the pick for Best Product overall is the flagship Sony Alpha 1 mirrorless camera.
Huawei Unveils the P50: Huge 50MP Camera Bumps, Improved Tech
Huawei has announced two of its latest flagship smartphones -- the Huawei P50 and P50 Pro -- which will have a 50-megapixel main camera and be the first major phone series to launch with the company's own HarmonyOS.
Yongnuo YN455: A New Android-Powered M43 Mirrorless Camera
Yongnuo is reportedly taking the wraps off its latest attempt at an Android-based Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera. It's called the YN455.
Snap Launches Ambitious New AR Spectacles with Improved Camera Tech
Confirming a report from early March, Snap has officially announced its ambitious next-generation augmented reality (AR) Spectacles. They sound incredibly ambitous, but they also aren't for sale.
Sharp’s Leica-Branded Aquos R6 Phone Packs a Massive 1-Inch Sensor
Sharp has just announced the Aquos R6 smartphone with a large Leica-branded lens and huge 1-inch sensor, a first for a traditional handset manufacturer.
Asus Unveils the Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip Smartphones
Asus has announced the Zenfone 8 and 8 Flip smartphones which feature similar camera sensors, but the latter allows the rear camera array to "flip" up and act as the front-facing camera.
New York Times Launches Prototype System to Combat Misinformation
The New York Times R&D team has partnered up with the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) to create a prototype that gives readers transparency and authentication of news visuals in a continued attempt to reduce the spread of false information.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Review: Really Big Phone, Really Big Camera
You don’t have to be a mobile industry genius to understand which phone Xiaomi is targeting with the Mi 11 Ultra, as it’s right there in the name: Xiaomi’s squarely aiming at the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra with this highly capable camera, the top-spec phone in its Mi 11 device range.
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Features a Truly Gigantic Camera Bump
Xiaomi has announced the Mi 11 Ultra, a smartphone that takes the original Mi 11 that already boasted pretty great camera performance and racks it up to another level with a giant camera bump that features a 50MP wide, a 48MP ultra-wide, a 48MP telephoto, and a tiny OLED display.
OnePlus Launches OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro Featuring Hasselblad Cameras
OnePlus has announced the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro smartphones which kick off its three-year camera co-development process with Hasselblad. The OnePlus 9 Pro features a more robust camera array featuring a standard, ultra-wide, and telephoto cameras.
Oppo Find X3 Pro Review: Beautifully Consistent Cameras
Oppo isn’t following the herd with the new Find X3 Pro’s camera system. While most companies use different sensors for the main and ultrawide camera, Oppo has used the same sensor, resulting in it having two “primary” cameras. The result is consistency across your photographs, with both the main and ultrawide cameras delivering the same visual tone.
Oppo Unveils Find X3 Pro: Two 50MP Cameras and a Billion-Color Display
Oppo has released all the details of the Find X3 Pro smartphone it teased earlier this month, and it looks impressive. The new flagship smartphone features a quad-camera array with two 10-bit 50-megapixel cameras and a billion color QHD+ curved display.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Review: Great Cameras, Inconsistent Software
If you’ve been looking at Samsung’s S21 or S21+ but wished a 108-megapixel camera was on the back just like the S21 Ultra, then Xiaomi has a phone that will interest you. The Xiaomi Mi 11 adds a Samsung ISOCELL 108MP camera to an S21+-sized phone and then tempts you further with an even lower price tag.
Sony Adds New Mic That Uses Its Proprietary Digital Multi-Interface Shoe
Sony's latest Alpha-series cameras have a unique feature integrated into the hot-shoe mount: a proprietary multi-interface that allows for digital signal passthrough of audio devices. The company today expanded product support for this interface with a new wireless microphone and lavalier microphone.
The Oppo Find X3 Pro Will Be World’s First With a Billion Color Display
Oppo has announced that it will soon launch the Find X3 Pro, the follow-up to its Find X2 Pro that it claims will be the first to offer a billion color display for a "true-to-life, evocative, rich visual experience."
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Review: Samsung’s Best Yet
The Galaxy S21 Ultra is Samsung’s bet for early 2021, boasting a new 108-megapixel main camera, and both 3x and 10x optical zoom cameras, along with many other top features.
Samsung Exec Envisions Future Where Photos Are Customized to the Shooter
Have you ever wondered why different manufacturers' smartphone images have a certain "look" to them? In an interview with Engadget, Vice President and head of Samsung Mobile's visual software R&D Joshua Sungdae Cho explains how images are rendered now will change going forward.
Sony Reveals the Xperia PRO: Not a Smartphone, but a ‘Communication Device’
Sony has announced the Xperia Pro 5G "communication device." Featuring HDMI connectivity and 5G, it is designed to work more as an external monitor and data transfer device, and less as a traditional smartphone.
The Vivo X60 Pro Plus Smartphone Has a Camera Co-Developed with Zeiss
Vivo has announced the X60 Pro Plus, its 2021 flagship smartphone that boasts a quad-camera array that was co-developed by Zeiss. Called the "Vivo Zeiss Joint Imaging System," the companies promise excellent quality despite the small size of the hardware.