Apple plans to expand the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s tetraprism camera with up to 5x optical zoom to both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max this year, according to Taiwanese research firm TrendForce. This is a rumor we have heard from other sources before, including Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and our own […]
Read MoreXiaomi and Leica join forces in building the world’s most advanced optical institute for smartphone technologies. It’s called Xiaomi x Leica Optical Institute and the two companies will share expertise in building a complete product that involves not only smartphone camera optics but also computational photography and AI. The institute will focus on four major […]
Read MoreBoth the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will include Apple’s tetraprism Telephoto lens with improved zoom capabilities, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reiterated today. Apple introduced a new tetraprism lens system for the iPhone 15 Pro Max, enabling 5x optical zoom for the first time. The camera technology was not added to the […]
Read MoreRepair website iFixit today shared a video teardown of the new iPhone 15 Pro Max, providing a closer look inside the top-of-the-line device. While the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a similar internal design as the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the device has a redesigned frame that allows the back glass panel to be easily […]
Read MoreIn an interview with Numerama‘s Nicolas Lellouche, Apple’s VP of camera software engineering Jon McCormack explained why the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s tetraprism lens system is limited to 5x optical zoom, instead of 10x like on Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra. The interview is in French, so quotes below are computer translated. Apple says the Telephoto […]
Read MoreWhile a tetraprism lens with up to 5x optical zoom is currently exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the feature will expand to both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max next year, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo briefly revealed this information in a Medium post today focused on […]
Read MoreUpdate: It appears that tipster Ice Universe has deleted his original post in which he claimed the Galaxy S24 Ultra lacks a 10x optical zoom camera. In a subsequent post, he announced that he would come back with “release the information after I figure out the details.” So, it’s best not to believe that claim. […]
Read MoreThe iPhone 15 Pro Max features a new Telephoto lens that uses a tetraprism design to enable 5x optical zoom, an improvement over the 3x zoom that’s available in the iPhone 15 Pro and the prior-generation iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models. 5x optical zoom allows for 25x digital zoom, and while that’s the […]
Read MoreAs widely rumored, the iPhone 15 Pro Max will exclusively feature an upgraded Telephoto lens with periscope technology, according to Twitter account @URedditor. In a tweet today, the leaker said they finally independently confirmed this information. Last month, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reiterated that the periscope lens will enable up to 5x-6x optical zoom when […]
Read MoreWhile the iPhone currently maxes out at 3x optical zoom, rumors suggest that will change this year. The next-generation iPhone 15 Pro Max is widely expected to feature a so-called “periscope lens” that would allow for up to double the optical zoom. In July 2022, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said a periscope lens would be […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know SteelSeries launched two new mechanical keyboards for gamers who also find themselves using their keyboard for typing words. The new Apex 9 and Apex 9 TKL are available with SteelSeries OptiPoint optical switches. Both keyboards are available now with the Apex 9 TKL and Apex 9 Mini costing $139.99 and […]
Read MoreToday, Razer has announced three new keyboards to its DeathStalker lineup: DeathStalker V2, DeathStalker V2 Pro, and DeathStalker V2 Pro TKL. What makes the DeathStalker so intriguing is the low-profile design with just 2.8mm of key travel. Combined with new Razer Optical Switches, HyperSpeed wireless, three Bluetooth profiles, and laser-etched keycaps, you have the most […]
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