Mobile | PetaPixel https://petapixel.com/topic/mobile/ Photography and Camera News, Reviews, and Inspiration Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:38:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191656271 Tecno Camon 50 Ultra Review: Decent Cameras Buried by AI https://petapixel.com/2026/04/30/tecno-camon-50-ultra-review-decent-cameras-buried-by-ai/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:38:34 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=852299 A hand holding a smartphone displaying a photo of several white ducks standing together outdoors, with a "PetaPixel Reviews" logo on a dark background to the right.

The best camera features generally go to top flagships for good reason, but mid-range brands like Tecno always try to punch above their weight. The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra may be a phone you’ve never heard of, yet its camera system is varied enough to stand out.

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]]> 852299 Open AI May Be Making a Phone That Moves Away From Apps https://petapixel.com/2026/04/28/open-ai-may-be-making-a-phone-that-moves-away-from-apps/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:32:17 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=851651 A hand holds a smartphone displaying the OpenAI logo and text on the screen. The blurred background features a computer monitor with purple and green hues and indistinct text.

OpenAI may be making a ChatGPT phone with AI agents replacing apps to complete different tasks, according to a new report.

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]]> 851651 The Reeflex Ultra Telephoto Powers Up Photography on iPhone and Galaxy https://petapixel.com/2026/04/28/the-reeflex-ultra-telephoto-powers-up-photography-on-iphone-and-galaxy/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:36:06 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=851652 A close-up of a person holding an orange camera next to a scene of several vibrant pink flamingos standing together outdoors.

Reeflex has launched a new ultra-telephoto lens for Apple and Samsung's latest flagship smartphones on Kickstarter, promising mobile photographers significantly more reach and improved image quality versus using their built-in lenses with digital zoom.

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]]> 851652 DJI’s New Mic Mini 2 Is a Colorful Upgrade https://petapixel.com/2026/04/28/djis-new-mic-mini-2-is-a-colorful-upgrade/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:19:00 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=851635 Four colorful, cube-shaped DJI devices in teal, yellow, purple, and orange, appear to float in a row against a soft, gradient background. Each cube has the DJI logo prominently displayed.

DJI has been busy lately, at least everywhere but the United States. DJI today unveiled the Mic Mini 2, a colorful upgrade that promises improved audio performance and usability.

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]]> 851635 Even Tech Reviewers Don’t Think Smartphones Can Replace Cameras https://petapixel.com/2026/04/27/even-tech-reviewers-dont-think-smartphones-can-replace-cameras/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:06:06 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=851568 Close-up of a green smartphone with a large circular Leica camera module. Text on the right reads, "THEY'RE GREAT BUT..." against a black grid background.

In his review of the new Oppo Find X9 Ultra, famous tech YouTuber and enthusiastic photographer Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) not only evaluates Oppo's latest slab phone, but he also waxes poetic about mobile photography and smartphone cameras in general, arguing that no matter how good phones get, they won't replace dedicated cameras for hardcore photographers. He's right, and it's refreshing to hear someone in the broader tech space say so.

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]]> 851568 Oppo Find X9 Ultra Review: One of the Very Best Phones for Photographers https://petapixel.com/2026/04/23/oppo-find-x9-ultra-review-one-of-the-very-best-phones-for-photographers/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:40:14 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=851088 A hand holding a smartphone that is taking a photo of a scenic mountain landscape with snow-covered peaks and a forest, with the Petapixel Reviews logo at the bottom right.

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra will be the company’s first “Ultra” flagship to go beyond China’s borders, making it something of a global debut. Those in the know recognize the symbolism, but the backbone of this introduction begins and ends with the quadruple rear camera array.

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]]> 851088 Insta360’s New Wireless Mic Refuses to Stay Hidden https://petapixel.com/2026/04/21/insta360s-new-wireless-mic-refuses-to-stay-hidden/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:16:45 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=850600 A black digital device with a screen floats against a yellow background, surrounded by two round smiley face buttons and a small rectangular device with a display and red buttons.

Alongside teasing the Insta360 Luna Pro and Luna Ultra at NAB 2026, an upcoming competitor to DJI's popular Osmo Pocket series cameras, Insta360 also previewed a new wireless microphone, the Insta360 Mic Pro.

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]]> 850600 Photographer Joel Meyerowitz Says Smartphones Are a Good Thing, Not So Keen on AI https://petapixel.com/2026/04/17/photographer-joel-meyerowitz-says-smartphones-are-a-good-thing-not-so-keen-on-ai/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:05:05 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=849857 A split image: on the left, an older man with a bald head and scarf looks at the camera; on the right, classic cars are parked outside a retro Dairy Land diner at sunset with a Coca-Cola sign visible.

Legendary street photographer Joel Meyerowitz sees the ubiquity of camera phones as a good thing, telling the AFP that it gives everyone the "means of expression."

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]]> 849857 New Huawei Smartphone Tells You How to Pose for Photos https://petapixel.com/2026/04/15/new-huawei-smartphone-tells-you-how-to-pose-for-photos/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:54:05 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=849168 A joyful graduate in cap and gown poses playfully with one arm raised and one leg outstretched. Other graduates and people are in the background. White outlines and Chinese text highlight the person's arm and leg.

The new Huawei Pura 90 series has a never-before-seen feature in a smartphone: "AI pose suggestions," which gives pointers on how to sit for a photo.

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]]> 849168 ShiftCam Says its Upcoming Mobile Lenses Will Set a New Standard https://petapixel.com/2026/04/10/shiftcam-says-its-upcoming-mobile-lenses-will-set-a-new-standard/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:11:12 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=848680 Four camera lenses, three round lens filters, and a smartphone with a textured back are arranged on a dark surface, showcasing photography accessories in a neat layout.

ShiftCam has announced V-Series, which it describes as "the next generation of mobile optics." The V-Series comprises four new add-on lenses for smartphones: a fisheye, a wide-angle, a telephoto prime, and a macro.

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]]> 848680 Marques Brownlee Took the Same Photo on Every Generation of Samsung Galaxy and Google Smartphone https://petapixel.com/2026/04/09/marques-brownlee-took-the-same-photo-on-every-generation-of-samsung-galaxy-and-google-smartphone/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:57:04 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=848304 A man wearing a black Daft Punk hoodie sits in a red chair with his hands clasped. The left side of the image is dark, while the right side is bright and clear, showing improved lighting.

After Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) took the same photo on each generation of the iPhone, the popular creator followed it up by taking the same photo on each generation of the Samsung Galaxy and Google smartphones.

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]]> 848304 Insta360’s Nifty New Selfie Screen for Phones Is Now Available Everywhere https://petapixel.com/2026/04/08/insta360s-nifty-new-selfie-screen-for-phones-is-now-available-everywhere/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:02:15 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=848125 A woman in a yellow shirt smiles and takes a selfie in a bar. The split image shows her holding a smartphone; the second view displays her smiling photo on the phone screen. Bottles and snacks are visible in the background.

Last week, Insta360 unveiled the Snap selfie monitor for smartphones, but only in Asia. Today, the company unveiled its latest mobile accessory across global markets.

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]]> 848125 A Photographer Couldn’t Find the Analog Companion App He Wanted, so He Built It https://petapixel.com/2026/04/06/a-photographer-couldnt-find-the-analog-companion-app-he-wanted-so-he-built-it/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:44:30 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=847713 Three smartphones display a photography app with a dark theme, showing a dashboard, camera settings, film information, editing tools, and image previews on black backgrounds.

French photographer Imad Djebarni just developed a new iPhone app designed for film photographers. Pellica's primary purpose is to track which films photographers use, which is not a wholly new concept for an app. However, Pellica aims to do much more than track film.

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]]> 847713 Reeflex Pro Camera 3.0 Brings DSLR-Style Controls to iPhone https://petapixel.com/2026/04/02/reeflex-pro-camera-3-0-brings-dslr-style-controls-to-iphone/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:44:52 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=847327 Two smartphones display the REEFLEX Pro Camera app, showing a portrait and an architectural photo. The app logo and "REEFLEX Pro Camera" are centered over a dark background with a faint "3.0" behind the logo.

Reeflex has released Reeflex Pro Camera 3.0, a major update to its iOS photography app that introduces enhanced capture tools, improved performance, and a redesigned interface aimed at providing DSLR-style control on iPhone.

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]]> 847327 Insta360 Announces a New Smartphone Selfie Monitor, But Only in Asia https://petapixel.com/2026/04/01/insta360-announces-a-new-smartphone-selfie-monitor-but-only-in-asia/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:55:53 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=847038 A small device attached to a smartphone displays a smiling woman on its screen. The device is connected to the phone’s charging port and has a button beneath the screen. Both are set against a plain white background.

Insta360 Japan announced a new Snap selfie monitor that magnetically attaches to the back of a smartphone and enables mobile users to capture higher quality selfies using the superior rear cameras on their device.

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]]> 847038 See How Far iPhone Camera Performance Has Come in 19 Years https://petapixel.com/2026/03/30/see-how-far-iphone-camera-performance-has-come-in-19-years/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:27:33 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=846597 Two iPhones side by side: the original iPhone with a silver back and black bottom section on the left, and a modern iPhone with dual rear cameras and a dark finish on the right, both showing the Apple logo.

While PetaPixel readers are particularly passionate about serious, dedicated cameras with the latest and greatest features, one of the most popular cameras in the world is the iPhone. Nearly every year, Apple touts improved photo quality on its latest handhelds, often due to a combination of better hardware and more sophisticated software.

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]]> 846597 Vivo’s New X300 Ultra Shows How Seriously it Takes Photography https://petapixel.com/2026/03/30/vivos-new-x300-ultra-shows-how-seriously-it-takes-photography/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:41:43 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=846559 A modern smartphone with a large display and prominent circular rear camera module is shown from multiple angles, including front, back, sides, top, and bottom, against a white background.

Vivo officially launched its latest flagship smartphone, the X300 Ultra in China. Vivo says its new phone features Vivo's best-ever suite of cameras and photography features, and the company promises that the X300 Ultra redefines mobile imaging for still photography and video.

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]]> 846559 DualShot Recorder App Captures Vertical and Horizontal Video at the Same Time https://petapixel.com/2026/03/30/dualshot-recorder-app-captures-vertical-and-horizontal-video-at-the-same-time/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:58:38 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=846504 A camera app icon with a lens and neon lines is on the left, while on the right, a smartphone screen shows a camera app taking a photo of trees under a blue sky. Both images have a gradient pink and blue background.

A new mobile app, DualShot Recorder, skyrocketed up the App Store charts this weekend. DualShot Recorder enters the content creation space with a focused promise: eliminate the need to film the same scene twice for different aspect ratios. Designed for iPhone users, the app enables simultaneous recording in both portrait (9:16) and landscape (16:9) formats, producing two synchronized video files from a single tap.

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]]> 846504 Vivo V70 Review: Better OS, Better Build, and Baby Steps https://petapixel.com/2026/03/25/vivo-v70-review-better-os-better-build-and-baby-steps/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:31:27 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=845780 Close-up of a smartphone's rear camera module with three lenses, set against a blurred brick wall. At the bottom right, the Petapixel Reviews logo appears.

Like its flagships, Vivo focuses on mobile photography with its mid-range V Series, and the V70 aims to carry that torch. While not a dramatic shift, key moves with the user experience make this a likeable device for several reasons.

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]]> 845780 Halide is Suing Its Co-Founder Who Was Just Hired by Apple https://petapixel.com/2026/03/23/halide-is-suing-its-co-founder-who-was-just-was-hired-by-apple/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:40:32 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=845306 A metallic app icon with a geometric design is centered against a dark, stormy background with visible lightning bolts.

A new legal battle between the co-founders of Lux Optics, the company behind acclaimed iPhone camera apps Halide and Kino, sheds new light on not only Lux itself but also Apple's interest in the company.

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