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technology2 days ago•137 min saved

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. 15 Pro Max: Is a Three-Year Upgrade Worth It?

Tom's Guide tests the iPhone 18 Pro Max against the 15 Pro Max to assess if a three-year upgrade is justified. The 18 Pro Max features a 2nm A20 Pro chip, a variable-aperture camera, and significantly improved battery life. While The Guardian notes the 18 Pro is an iterative step with minor daily differences, CNET finds its camera outperforms the Pixel 11 Pro in color and night shots. GSMArena highlights that the 18 Pro Max beats the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in battery life but loses on weight and display resolution.

via Tom's Guide|

#a20-pro-chip #apple #camera-technology

technology3 days ago•7 min saved

Galaxy S27 Ultra Rumors Point to Light Pink Launch and Warmer Camera Processing

Leaker Ice Universe claims the Galaxy S27 Ultra will launch in Black, White, Blue, and Light Pink, replacing the previous Deep Purple option. A potential Violet exclusive may also appear. Android Central reports that Samsung is refining camera processing to reduce noise in low light, shift tones warmer, and improve highlight control for distant objects.

via PhoneArena|

#camera-technology #consumer-electronics #ice-universe

technology3 days ago•18 min saved

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. 17 Pro Max: Incremental Gains, Significant Price Gap

The iPhone 18 Pro Max offers faster performance, better battery life, and a variable aperture camera, but the iPhone 17 Pro Max remains a strong value choice with similar core features at a lower price.

via gsmarena.com|

#apple #camera-technology #iphone-17-pro-max

tech16 days ago•19 min saved

Xiaomi 18 Pro Launches in China With Advanced Privacy Display and Dual 200MP Cameras

Xiaomi has launched the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in China, featuring a hardware-based privacy display that improves upon Samsung's recent implementation. The phones include dual 200-megapixel cameras, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips, and large batteries, with a global release confirmed for later this year.

via The Verge|

#camera-technology #privacy-display #smartphone-launch

technology21 days ago•11 min saved

iPhone 18 Pro camera overhaul brings true variable aperture and hands-on pro controls

Mashable’s hands-on with the iPhone 18 Pro highlights a major camera overhaul: the first true variable aperture on an iPhone (with six laser-cut blades), a new Pro controls panel for manual aperture, shutter speed, and white balance, upgraded computational imaging and AI tools, enhanced night photography, and Apple’s new Reference Image authenticity feature to verify images; durability questions linger about the movable aperture, and many “Pro” options may be overkill for average users.

via Mashable|

#apple #camera-technology #iphone-18-pro

technology2 months ago•15 min saved

Galaxy S27 Ultra to sport inkjet-printed lenses on all three rear cams

Samsung plans to expand its inkjet lens printing across the Galaxy S27 Ultra’s three rear cameras, replacing traditional anti-reflective films with matte ink to boost image quality and shrink the camera module, in a technique developed with Samsung Electro-Mechanics.

via Gizmochina|

#camera-technology #galaxy-s27-ultra #inkjet-lens-printing

technology2 months ago•6 min saved

Inkjet tech trims Galaxy S27 Ultra camera modules to shave thickness

Samsung plans to slim all three Galaxy S27 Ultra camera modules using matte ink instead of traditional light-blocking films, allowing thinner lenses and potentially freeing space for bigger sensors or improved stabilization. The S27 Ultra is also rumored to drop the 3x zoom and other top specs, with commentary noting the iPhone 18 Pro Max as a contrasting benchmark.

via PhoneArena|

#camera-technology #galaxy-s27-ultra #inkjet-printing

technology4 months ago•5 min saved

Apple Foldable Duo: iPhone Ultra and 18 Pro Signal a New Era

Rumors suggest Apple will launch a foldable iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro featuring a tri-display setup (7.5-inch main, 5.5-inch secondary, external screen), under‑display Face ID, USB‑C on the display side, a 5,000–6,000 mAh battery with vapor‑chamber cooling and wireless reverse charging, and an A20 Pro 2nm chip. The Ultra is billed as a premium, limited‑quantity device with a titanium hinge and expected price around $2,000–$3,000, while the 18 Pro emphasizes design continuity and accessory compatibility.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#a20-pro-chip #apple #camera-technology

technology5 months ago•4 min saved

iPhone 18 Pro Max Boosts Camera Tech and Power

The iPhone 18 Pro Max delivers a major upgrade over the iPhone 17 Pro Max, led by a variable-aperture camera with a larger aperture and a three-layer stacked sensor, enhanced computational photography, and a power-efficient A20 Pro chip built on a 2-nm process with a 5,000 mAh+ battery, plus subtle design tweaks like a taller/wider body and a new dark cherry color; the article frames these changes as a strong upgrade and hints at future foldable, AR, and AI directions.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#2-nm-architecture #a20-pro-chip #camera-technology

technology6 months ago•4 min saved

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Could Debut Deep Red Finish Amid Foldable Hints

Leaked details suggest the iPhone 18 Pro will launch in a deep red color, feature refined design with a smaller Dynamic Island, a variable-aperture camera, and new performance/connectivity tech (A20 Pro, larger batteries, C2/N2) while rumors point to Apple exploring a foldable iPhone as part of its broader strategy.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#apple #camera-technology #deep-red

technology8 months ago•6 min saved

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Eyed for Teleconverter and Variable Aperture

A Chinese rumor claims the iPhone 18 Pro may include a variable-aperture rear camera and a teleconverter in late-stage engineering samples, with a September 2026 launch anticipated. The teleconverter concept would affect light intake on a smartphone, while the variable aperture could improve exposure control for photos and video. Apple is reportedly evaluating features with suppliers, but such components could still be dropped if they don’t meet quality standards. Previous rumors of a variable aperture for the iPhone 17 did not materialize.

via MacRumors|

#apple #camera-technology #iphone-18-pro

technology9 months ago•17 min saved

Top Camera Picks and Trends to Watch in 2026

The article predicts the most exciting cameras to expect in 2026, including innovations from DJI, Sony, Canon, and Apple, with notable mentions of a 360 drone, advanced smartphones, and professional cameras, highlighting ongoing advancements and market trends.

via TechRadar|

#2026-predictions #camera-technology #cameras

technology9 months ago•1 min saved

Affordable Sound Visualization Under $200

[PlasmatronX] demonstrates a DIY method to visualize sound waves using a modified Schlieren imaging setup with a camera and synchronized lighting, offering an affordable way to see sound for under $200, and provides a GitHub project for others to try.

via Hackaday|

#audio-visual-synchronization #camera-technology #diy-project

technology11 months ago•3 min saved

Revolutionary Computational Camera Lens Achieves All-in-Focus Imaging

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a novel computational camera lens capable of focusing on everything in a scene simultaneously, using a hybrid optical and algorithmic system that adjusts focus at every point, potentially revolutionizing photography, microscopy, and AR/VR applications.

via Tech Xplore|

#autofocus #camera-technology #carnegie-mellon

technology11 months ago•3 min saved

iPhone 18 Rumored to Feature Major Upgrades and Design Variations

A credible leaker confirms that the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro will feature a variable aperture lens, enhancing control over depth of field and potentially improving photography and videography capabilities, with the feature likely exclusive to the Pro Max model initially.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #camera-technology #iphone-18-pro