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DJI’s next compact drone series has leaked again as the company prepares to replace the Mini 2 series. This time, a hands-on video showcasing the Mini 3 Pro has appeared online, confirming previous rumours about the upcoming drone.

GoPro has announced a new, videography-focused "edition" of its latest flagship product, which consists of a unit of this HERO10 Black bundled with 3 of the OEM's compatible accessories that might be most relevant to film-making. One of these is the new Volta, a grip with an in-built tripod that can also charge the GoPro via USB type-C.

The DJI Mini 3 series is edging closer to release, seemingly as multiple models. While DJI is silent on the matter, a retailer has lifted the lid on a few Mini 3-series related details. Some third-party accessories may not ship until the end of next month, though.

Xiaomi has added support for Leica camera filters in its MIUI Gallery Editor app. The additions imply that Xiaomi is laying the groundwork for a collaboration with the legendary Leica, which may bear fruit with the Xiaomi 12 Ultra or the MIX 5 Pro.

Rumours about a successor to the Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine have leaked, courtesy of DroneXL. Reputedly, the Mavic 3s will contain several upgrades over last year's drones and could launch later this year.

According to reports, Xiaomi will not equip its next flagship smartphone with as many rear-facing cameras as leaked renders suggest. Instead, the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will debut with a triple camera and auxiliary imaging sensors, among other features.

Insta360 has introduced the ONE RS, an action camera that supports three lenses and starts at just US$299.99. The Insta360 ONE RS features the company's new RS core too, and is orderable now.

DJI has revealed several new products at a launch event, including the M30 and M30T drones. Complemented by the RC Plus remote control, the M30 and M30T feature 48 MP cameras, among other features.

Microsoft has released the AI-enabled Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera. The device has automatic framing and tilt compensation to ensure an accurate image despite meeting participants' positions.

DJI has confirmed when it will be hosting its next launch event, which will occur next week. The company will use the occasion to showcase at least one drone, although it could have a few up its sleeve, including a Mavic 3 Enterprise.

Honor may have just presented the Magic4 Ultimate, but the smartphone has found its way to the top of DxOMark's smartphone camera leaderboard. The Honor Magic4 Ultimate combines a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC with a ceramic body and a large 1/1.12-inch camera sensor, among other features.

Apple may not be known for being first, but the impact of its innovations is felt industry-wide. This has often drawn the ire of PC and Android fans, especially when it results in a decrease in the port-to-laptop ratio. That being said, some positive changes may come to pass from these recent changes.

DJI has confirmed that it plans to release new drones under the Mini 3 series. The confirmation arrives a few days after a pictured of the DJI Mini 3 Pro leaked, confirming its design and several specifications. Incidentally, the shell of a Mini 3 drone has appeared online too.

DxOMark tested the three cameras in both of Samsung's cheaper flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+. While the pair offer superior image quality than their predecessors, neither can surpass the Apple iPhone 13 or the Google Pixel 6, among others.

The photo/video mobility accessory OEM SmallRig's latest range of products is made for Panasonic's latest Lumix GH6 Micro Four Thirds camera. Its flagship is the Black Mamba, a cage designed to help the user grip and carry their new mirrorless unit in a number of ways, by the kit's top handle included.

The Huawei Mate 50 series has now been confirmed to be in Huawei's plan for release. Official sources fail to provide specific information but word in the form of leaks has now provided a look at the expected hardware and launch date of the Mate 50 phones, with one notable takeaway being a tipped Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus.

Samsung has confirmed which smartphones will support the Expert RAW camera app. Only some recent flagship smartphones will be compatible, but just those with at least 2x optical zoom telephoto cameras, among other requirements.

Scheduled to hit the market in less than a month, the new Lumix G6 sports a new Venus Engine processor and a 25.2 MP sensor with a sensitivity range of ISO 50 - 25,600 for photos (up to 12,800 for videos), 4:2:2 10-bit C4K at 60p video recording, active cooling, full-size HDMI, as well as WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5 connectivity.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series launched on February 9, 2022 to both cheers and groans. As usual, there are some iterative upgrades and there are some more drastic changes. Let's have a look at some of the more unexpected and controversial changes Samsung made upgrading from the Galaxy S21 series to the S22 lineup.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra and its array of incredible camera hardware is widely considered as being able to match the iPhone 13 Pro Max in most shooting conditions. DxOMark disagrees, though, and its review of the Exynos Galaxy S22 Ultra sees it scored well below the Apple flagship, and outside of the top ten.

Evan Blass has leaked new renders of the Motorola Frontier, the company's first smartphone with a 200 MP camera. The Frontier may not launch until the summer, but Blass has shown what to expect from Motorola's chunky flagship smartphone.

OPPO has now announced its new, OnePlus-esque strategic cooperation with Hasselblad. The resulting smartphone camera modules might arrive enhanced with one of the OEM's latest and potentially ground-breaking specs, as the tech behind it is now reportedly ready for mass production. It is touted as the new top end of hardware-based stabilization available to mobile devices.

With Expert RAW, Samsung has created an app that offers plenty of features for budding photographers, including full manual controls and the ability to save in RAW. Initially restricted to flagship smartphones like the Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy S22 Ultra, Expert RAW will soon be available on other devices. Expert RAW will remain a Samsung Galaxy-exclusive feature though, unfortunately.

Xiaomi has revealed camera specifications of the Redmi K50 Gaming, the company's next gaming smartphone. The Redmi K50 Gaming will be the first device released with the Sony IMX596, a 20 MP camera. Xiaomi has also equipped the Redmi K50 Gaming with the well-loved IMX686, found in the Redmi K30 series.

Cameras are undoubtedly the major selling points of Samsung's new Galaxy S22 lineup, and the phones look to be making good on that promise. The trio debut with a mix of new and familiar camera hardware, which have now been detailed entirely.

GoPro has now released its financial report for the final quarter of the past year (4Q2021). It has enabled the household name in action-cams to add up its total revenue for the year and come up with a sum well over US$1 billion. Its average street prices (ASP) per camera and cash on hand have also hit new heights in 2021.

The Galaxy S22 series headlined yesterday with the S22 and S22+ sporting impressive-sounding 50 MP cameras. The Galaxy S22 Ultra still offers the most powerful cameras of the lot, though, and the first post-launch camera samples of the Ultra and vanilla model have now surfaced.

For iPhone users looking to push their devices to the max, let us take a look at three highly-anticipated features that enthusiasts are hoping we will see in the iPhone 14 lineup later this year. “No-notch November” predictions aside, these alleged enhancements are sure to enhance any workflow.

Samsung has published several camera shots from the Winter Olympics, capturing 'the excitement of an epic night of celebration #withGalaxy'. Rumour has it that the photos were taken using a Galaxy S22 Ultra, Samsung's next premier flagship smartphone. The Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra will launch on February 9 at Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event.

GoPro has confirmed to investors that it plans to expand its camera offerings this year. Currently, the company sells two camera ranges, HERO and MAX. However, it will release two additional cameras in 2022, along with new HERO and MAX cameras.

Panasonic claims to have pioneered the "world's first integrated-frame lens", a new type of lens suitable for demanding and potentially crucial use-cases such as the far-infrared sensing needed for effective person- or object-avoidance of the autonomous vehicles touted to take over in the future. Furthermore, this new advancement might boost the integrity of these lenses while reducing the cost of making them.

EZVIZ' latest in-home security camera is designed to allow its users to keep an eye on the pets or children they may have had to leave behind at home for the first time in a long time. It integrates AI intended to tell which events are alert-worthy, thereby freeing one from the compulsion to watch its feed all day.

Google's Pixel devices are known for being some of the best Android phones on the market. They offer solid performance, great camera chops, and a fantastic user interface with regular Android updates and promised long term support - all at a reasonable price. This is, however, no longer unique to the Pixel line-up. Let's have a look at some of the Pixel 6's stiffest competition.

Ricoh's Theta series is one of the best-known types of omnidirectional or 360-degree cameras out there. Its new X flagship may be its most versatile and user-friendly variants to date, being the first of its line to have a large color touchscreen, a microSD card in place of internal storage and a replaceable battery.

A new report has now detailed Motorola's upcoming flagship phone, codenamed the Motorola "Frontier 22". Set for a July debut, the Frontier 22 will feature a slew of incredible specs including a 200 MP camera, 144 Hz P-OLED, and 125 W wired charging.

Digital cameras are often the medium of higher-end online and social content, and are projected to get even more versatile and innovative as time goes on. Despite this, however, its market is now thought to decline by hundreds of millions of US dollars by 2025. This might be driven by fragmentation and competition from other device categories.

New images showing the Xiaomi 12 Pro's 50 MP main camera sensor right next to the Google Pixel 4's 12 MP sensor have now surfaced. The difference in sizes is just as much as one would expect, although it's important to point out that bigger isn't always better.

Reputedly, Apple will hold off on equipping iPhones with periscope cameras until next year, starting with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. However, Apple is tipped to opt for five-fold optical zoom, rather than matching Samsung with its ten-fold optical zoom camera in the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Canon has launched a new variant of the EOS R5 flagship camera designed to address the original's well-publicized limitations. Accordingly, the new C version looks and acts much like its immediate predecessor - except with extra added vents for its new active cooling solution. It is also much more expensive to start off with this time around.

HP today announced two new webcams for the educational market. The HP 320 and 325 FHD webcams capture FHD (1080p) at 30 fps and are compatible with Windows, macOS, and Chrome OS systems.

DJI has finally brought its Mini SE drone to Europe and the UK. The drone starts at €299 in the former and £269 in the latter. A Fly More Combo is also available for €100 more, but not everywhere.

Leica has presented the Leica M11, 68 years after the launch of the Leica M3. The Leica M11 has a new 60 MP full-frame sensor, an electronic shutter and a significantly faster Wi-Fi module than its predecessors. Other upgrades for the compact camera are inbound for the camera too, which costs US$8,995.

The notion that the iPhone 14 Pro series will feature Face ID hardware and a pill-shaped punch-hole is gaining steam. According to reports, Apple has included two cut-outs in its next-generation displays, but one will be reflective and invisible when using either the iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max. The reflective cut-out will be for Face ID, leaving a pill-shaped cut-out for a front-facing camera.

OmniVision has just challenged the likes of Samsung with the launch of the OVB0B, its first ever 200 megapixel (MP) camera sensor. Not only does it have the highest resolution known to most CMOS-makers, it is also rated to be the smallest in its class thus far. It is also rated to debut quad phase detection and 16-cell binning for enhanced auto-focus (AF) and low-light performance.

OnePlus has revealed more camera details about the OnePlus 10 Pro, its next flagship smartphone. Not only has the company shared numerous camera samples, but it has also revealed more details about the sensors used, including an impressive-sounding ultra-wide-angle camera.

With the ThinkPad X1 Nano, the smallest and most lightweight ThinkPad laptop of the 2021 generation, Lenovo produced a successful newcomer to the ThinkPad X1 line. The ThinkPad X1 Nano G2 is supposed to continue the success-story with much faster processors.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra has not arrived yet, which is due in early 2022. However, that has not stopped renowned leakers from outlining what to expect from the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Reputedly, the Galaxy S23 Ultra will be the first of many Galaxy S flagship smartphones to feature a 200 MP camera, the first of its kind.

Reportedly, Samsung has turned to hardware and software refinements to pull even better performance from its 108 MP ISOCELL HM3 camera sensor. The improvements will debut in the Galaxy S22 Ultra, also thought to be called the Galaxy S22 Note.

Sony has revealed its retractable camera, an in-house system that utilises the 50 MP Sony IMX766. The retractable camera hardware offers up to 2x optical zoom, splash and dust resistance and drop protection.