iOS camera app will get some pro add-ons, hints at variable aperture support

Apple is finalizing iOS 27 for release to the masses (after tomorrow's iPhone 18 event), and some clever people have peeked into the code to see what's new. Specifically, the iOS 27 camera app code, and there are some major pro features en route. Starting with exposure scopes, bringing tools like a histogram and waveform to judge exposure. Both have a more sophisticated RGB (red, green, blue) version for finer control. So far the camera app has had an exposure value slider, which was anything but pro. Next up is manual focus and focus peaking, which will enable much finer...

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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE review

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The iPhone Ultra launch in China may be delayed for the same reason as the iPhone Air

The iPhone 15 models sold in the US exclusively used eSIM – in the US, Apple’s move away from physical SIMs went off without a hitch. The story in China was different, though. The iPhone Air was the first eSIM-only model to be sold in China and it faced delays over compliance issues. That was a year ago, but it sounds like Apple is headed for another troubled launch – the Chinese launch of the foldable iPhone Ultra will be delayed compared to other markets, reports Instant Digital on Weibo. Instant points to issues with the iPhone Air – activation, replacement and transfer of eSIMs...

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Motorola starts teasing the Signature 27

Motorola launched the Signature back in January, and now the company is already starting its teaser campaign for the successor called Signature 27. When you visit Motorola.com from the European Union or the UK, you'll get a pop-up on the main homepage that shows a glimpse of the upcoming phone, which you can see below. [#InlinePriceWidget,14397,1#] You can register your interest in the device right there and then, giving Motorola permission to email you with more details when it's ready to reveal them. There is, unfortunately, no other information about the Signature 27 on the website,...

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Tecno unveils the Camon Slim 5G with a bunch of unique rear finishes

Today Tecno has taken the wraps off the Camon Slim 5G, a phone that does justice to its name by being 6.39mm thin. It's powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300e chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage. The phone sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1208x2644 resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, a 50MP main camera using Sony's Lytia 700C 1/1.56" type sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide, a 32MP selfie camera, and a 6,000 mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging. Tecno Camon Slim 5G official images The phone runs HiOS 16 based on Android 16, and Tecno...

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Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max is official with a 13.3-inch screen, Xring O3 SoC, and a 12,000 mAh battery

Alongside the 18 Fold, Xiaomi today also announced the Pad 9 Pro Max, which is the company's new flagship tablet. The device features a 13.3-inch LCD screen with 3408x2272 resolution, a 3:2 aspect ratio, a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 1,000-nit peak brightness. It's powered by Xiaomi's self-developed Xring O3 chip, just like the Xiaomi 18 Fold. This is paired with 8/12/16GB of RAM and 256GB/512GB/1TB of storage. On the rear there's a 50MP camera with OIS, while for selfies there's a 32MP front camera. The tablet has a 12,000 mAh battery with support for 120W wired charging, 27W...

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