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Huawei launched the Mate 90 series in China, featuring the Mate 90 Pro Max and a new modular camera system. The Ruiying Z10 is an add-on camera with a 50-megapixel sensor and 10x optical zoom, priced at 5,999 RMB. The Mate 90 Pro Max supports three active SIM connections and features a 6.9-inch display.
Engadget has released its preliminary Best of 2026 awards, highlighting the Google Pixel 11 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro as top smartphones. The list also features the Apple MacBook Neo as the best affordable laptop, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo for gaming, and the Sony A7R VI as the best overall camera. Notable omissions include several categories awaiting late-year releases, while rising RAM costs have impacted pricing across multiple categories.
Huawei has unveiled the Mate 90 Pro Max in China, featuring a 6.9-inch display, 6,800mAh battery, and a modular camera system. The flagship supports the Ruiying Z10, an external 1-inch sensor camera with 10x optical zoom, priced at approximately $895.
Nikon has launched the Z5IIC, a compact full-frame mirrorless camera priced at $1,399.95. It features a 24.5MP sensor and EXPEED 7 processor but removes the electronic viewfinder to reduce weight and cost. The camera targets casual users and video creators with 4K recording, 7.5-stop stabilization, and beginner-friendly scene modes.
Nikon has launched the Z5 IIC, a stripped-down version of its Z5 II full-frame mirrorless camera, priced at $1,399.95. By removing the electronic viewfinder and reducing screen resolution, Nikon aims to make full-frame photography more accessible to beginners while retaining core performance features.
Camp Snap expands its screenless digital lineup with the pocketable 110D, a slim, horizontal camera inspired by Kodak’s 110 film. It uses an 8‑megapixel Sony sensor, a 4.2mm f/2.0 lens, and five built‑in vintage-style filters, all viewed through an optical viewfinder and stored on a 4GB microSD card. No on‑camera preview means you copy shots to a computer or phone to view them, and the battery is rated for around 500 shots. preorder starts at $74.95 in black/gray or dreamsicle (white/orange) with matching accessories.
Meta is reportedly preparing a camera-free generation of its smart glasses, code-named Luna, featuring microphones and speakers to interface with Muse AI, with a potential reveal at Meta Connect and a likely October launch, addressing privacy concerns around camera-equipped eyewear.
Canon’s EOS R8 Mark II adds five‑axis in‑body stabilization to the 24.2MP full‑frame R8, pairs a retro boxy design with improved autofocus and shooting performance, and will ship in late October for $1,899 body or $2,099 with a 24-50mm stabilized lens, aiming to be a lighter, cheaper alternative to Canon’s R6 lineup.
Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 brings a true camera vibe to the palm-sized instant shooter by adding a viewfinder and a frame‑advance lever, while preserving app-based control. It stores around 100 photos locally, supports microSD, and can transfer or print via compatible Instax printers or other Instax cameras, with square or wide formats and a burst mode option.
Fujifilm announced the Instax Pal 2, a palm-sized camera that keeps portability while adding a premium design, a top-mounted monitor, viewfinder, new control dial, four shooting formats, 30 effects, instax Animation mode, fast image transfer to the companion app, a 10MP sensor, and 100-image internal storage (expandable via microSD); it launches October 9, 2026 in Japan, with a broader rollout alongside the Instax Link Wide Printer 2 and related accessories.
Fujifilm unveils the Instax Pal 2, a palm-sized digital camera with an optical viewfinder, a 1.3-inch top LCD, a 10‑MP sensor, autofocus with face detection, adjustable ISO/shutter/exposure, and Bluetooth/USB‑C for mobile transfers, priced at $169.95 as a more capable successor to the original Pal.
9to5Mac compares Apple's iPhone Duo with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, noting similar foldable form factors and prices within about $100 but key trade‑offs: the Fold 8 is slightly thinner yet carries durability concerns for dust; the Duo is fully dustproof and offers MagSafe wireless charging, while the Fold 8 supports faster wired charging; cameras are broadly similar (50MP on Fold 8 vs 48MP on Duo) with different front‑camera setups and limited inner-camera details; overall, durability, ecosystem, and preference for iOS vs Android will drive the choice, with the Duo potentially appealing to Android users who like Apple’s UI, despite Samsung’s durability track record.
A GTA V mod by WTTDOTM adds 235 Flock surveillance cameras across Los Santos, designed to function like real cameras; players can smash them for parts and cash, with a 1-in-20 chance a pass through a camera triggers a police chase, plus a speedrun mode to see how fast you can destroy them, as shown in a mod demo video.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro stays close to the 17 Pro but shifts the spotlight to cameras, introducing a mechanical aperture on its 48MP main lens, a 2nm A20 Pro with faster GPU and AI capabilities, and a larger vapor chamber for cooler sustained performance. It also adds Apple Reference Image for anti-deepfake checks. Prices rise to $1,200 for the Pro and $1,300 for the Pro Max, with burgundy, glacier blue, silver, and black colors; preorder Sept. 12 and ship Sept. 18. If you want more camera control and longer-lasting performance, it’s a meaningful upgrade; otherwise, many 17 Pro owners may not see a huge difference.
John Higgins argues that AirPods with cameras should not exist due to privacy concerns, noting rumors that any cameras would be low‑res and used to power Siri AI and Visual Intelligence rather than capture images; even with safeguards, ubiquitous earbud cameras could enable covert recording, so he’s glad Apple delayed them and hopes the concept never arrives, even as Apple pushes sensor-based features like Audio Intelligence on the Apple Watch.