OnePlus’ Next Flagship Smartphone Ditches Hasselblad’s Cameras

OnePlus teased its newest flagship phone, the OnePlus 15, at today's Snapdragon Summit China, revealing two key pieces of information. The new handheld will be powered by the brand-new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and it will feature a new camera system that ditches Hasselblad's engineering and participation. [Read More]

Apple iPhone 17 Pro First Impressions: Huge Upgrades for Photo and Video

Apple unveiled its iPhone 17 family today, including the much-improved iPhone 17, the ultra-thin iPhone Air, and the redesigned flagship iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. The PetaPixel team flew to Apple Park in Cupertino to witness the unveiling and go hands-on with the new-look iPhone 17 Pro, and there is much to like for photographers and videographers alike. [Read More]

Apple Set to Announce ‘Awe Dropping’ New iPhone Models

Apple announced its annual iPhone launch event today, teasing "awe dropping" reveals on September 9.

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Your Nature Photos Do Serious Science

Smartphones have affected many aspects of life, both good and bad. A particularly beneficial aspect of the surge of mobile photography has been people capturing the world in new ways, especially when it comes to scientific study. [Read More]

Canon Says Smartphones Didn’t Destroy the Entry-Level Market and Could Help It Grow Again

Although improving smartphone image quality has dramatically reduced the size of the entry-level camera market, Canon believes that this same, shrinking market can be revitalized by convincing a generation of mobile photographers they can create better photos and videos with a traditional camera.

Google Will Unveil Its Pixel 10 Smartphones Next Month

Google will announce its newest Pixel smartphones and other Pixel devices next month in New York City.

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Android’s Photo Picker Is Finally Getting Search

Android's Photo Picker has enabled Android smartphone owners to easily share photos across apps and social media platforms for years, but it will soon introduce a much-requested search function, allowing users to find specific images much faster. [Read More]