
New camera tech could boost low-light smartphone photography
Metalenz has acquired PxE Holographic Imaging, whose optical filter technology could allow smartphone cameras to collect up to 2.5 times more light.
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Metalenz has acquired PxE Holographic Imaging, whose optical filter technology could allow smartphone cameras to collect up to 2.5 times more light.

Android 17 QPR3 Beta 4 is rolling out to 23 Pixel devices, fixing system memory leaks, Bluetooth battery drain, and on-screen keyboard clipping.

OPPO model PNC110 cleared China's MIIT with a rated 11,640mAh capacity, likely pointing to a 12,000mAh battery in an upcoming budget smartphone.

Leaked Galaxy S27 wallpapers show five color options. Samsung has not confirmed the device or its launch date as foldable and camera reports emerge.

Google Find Hub left-behind alerts are rolling out to trackers in the US and Europe ahead of the Pixel Tag launch on November 11.

A leaked Galaxy AI subscription could paywall features like Bixby Action and Gen Video, while users question whether built-in tools justify added fees.

Early One UI 9.5 test builds for the Galaxy S26 Ultra show potential interface tweaks in Samsung Calendar and a new Mindful note journaling tool in Health.

Leaked firmware wallpapers point to five potential Galaxy S27 colors, including Dark Blue, Light Blue, Pink, White, and Dark Red.

The Linux Terminal app now runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 hardware, verified on the REDMAGIC 12 Pro.

The ColorOS 17 rollout began on November 5 for OnePlus and realme devices, introducing Fluid Cloud alerts, AI editing tools, and cross-brand file sharing.

A new leak suggests the Huawei Nova 17 series could launch next month with a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP telephoto camera, and a Kirin 8 series chip.

Samsung may open a One UI 9.5 beta soon after test firmware appeared for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, ahead of an expected release alongside the Galaxy S27.
Silicon-carbon batteries push smartphone capacity to 10,000mAh, but full recharge times have grown as phone makers likely prioritize cell longevity.