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The best midrange smartphone for 2025

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . A great phone doesn’t need to cost a fortune. In 2025, features once exclusive to high-end devices – big batteries, multi-camera arrays, high refresh rate displays and more – have trickled down to more affordable models. Sure, you’ll still need to buy a flagship smartphone to get the b

Insta360’s face-tracking Link 2 webcam is more affordable than ever

The Insta360 Link 2 is more than just a webcam — it’s a smart camera that actively follows your movements whether you’re presenting, streaming, or pacing during a call. It’s also packed with an impressive array of productivity features. And right now, it’s available at a new all-time low of $149.99 ($50 off) at Amazon. The webcam is a modest upgrade over the original Link, which was our favorite 4K webcam when it launched in 2022, boasting all the same impressive features with slight refinement

Facebook is asking to use Meta AI on photos in your camera roll you haven’t yet shared

Facebook is asking users for access to their phone’s camera roll to automatically suggest AI-edited versions of their photos — including ones that haven’t been uploaded to Facebook yet. The feature is being suggested to Facebook users when they’re creating a new Story on the social networking app. Here, a screen pops up and asks if the user will opt into “cloud processing” to allow creative suggestions. As the pop-up message explains, by clicking “Allow,” you’ll let Facebook generate new ideas

If only this Android camera powerhouse was easy to buy, I’d recommend it in a heartbeat

OPPO Find X8 Ultra The OPPO Find X8 Ultra is one of the best Android phones for photography and videography, but it's ultra difficult for most of us to find and purchase due to its regional exclusivity. I’ve been waiting a long time for this, but finally, I spent some time with the OPPO Find X8 Ultra. I was a big fan of the Find X8 Pro that preceded it, especially its camera capabilities, and the Ultra builds on that, so I was eager to give it a spin. Unfortunately, this is the Chinese model s

Facebook test uses Meta AI to process photos you've yet to upload

Facebook has been showing some users a pop-up message asking them if they want to allow the social network to create collages, recaps and AI restylings using photos they've yet to upload from their camera roll. According to TechCrunch, Facebook has been showing users the message when they upload a new Story on the app. It doesn't pop up for everyone, however, since we weren't able to replicate the event. In that notification, Meta wrote that in order to create ideas for users, it'll select media

The Nothing Phone 3 might have the weirdest camera design out there

Earlier this month, I wrote about a leaked image of what was rumored to be the Nothing Phone 3. That image showed a design with a translucent back and three center-aligned cameras. But a new set of supposed Nothing Phone 3 images reveal a different design — with one of the wildest camera layouts I’ve ever seen. Renders from Android Headlines show a phone with a translucent back but three cameras in a weirdly separated layout. Instead of a neat triangle like on Pro iPhones or the camera bar on P

How your Pixel phone can now help you shoot expert-level photos and video

Max Buondonno/ZDNET For a lot of people, camera quality is a huge selling point when picking a cellphone. Having so many different options can be overwhelming, though. So, how do you ensure that you're getting the most out of your phone's capabilities? A new Google Pixel Camera mode wants to teach you everything you need to know. Also: The best camera phones: Tested by experts When Google announced its 2025 Pixel Feature Drop, one feature went relatively unnoticed -- something called "Camer

Petlibro’s new smart camera uses AI to describe your pet’s movements, and it’s adorable

Petlibro, the pet tech startup known for its automatic feeders and filtered water fountains, has just launched its latest product, the AI-powered Scout Smart Camera, designed to provide pet owners with real-time insights into their furbabies’ activities and behaviors. Scout is similar to other pet cameras on the market; it monitors your pet in real-time and features two-way audio, allowing you to communicate with them if they’re getting into mischief. The companion mobile app allows users to co

Adobe’s new camera app is making me rethink phone photography

Adobe’s Project Indigo is a camera app built by camera nerds for camera nerds. It’s the work of Florian Kainz and Marc Levoy, the latter of whom is also known as one of the pioneers of computational photography with his work on early Pixel phones. Indigo’s basic promise is a sensible approach to image processing while taking full advantage of computational techniques. It also invites you into the normally opaque processes that happen when you push the shutter button on your phone camera — just t

PetLibro’s new smart camera uses AI to describe your pet’s movements, and it’s adorable

PetLibro, the pet tech startup known for its automatic feeders and filtered water fountains, has just launched its latest product, the AI-powered Scout Smart Camera, designed to provide pet owners with real-time insights into their furbabies’ activities and behaviors. Scout is similar to other pet cameras on the market; it monitors your pet in real-time and features two-way audio, allowing you to communicate with them if they’re getting into mischief. The companion mobile app allows users to co

This Action Camera Is Practically Free Compared to GoPro for Amazon Early Prime Day, Stock Is Limited

Whether you’ve got kids, pets, or just friends who are more than a little extroverted, it can be nice to have a really solid action camera. Not every camera can handle capturing action as it happens, let alone when things go underwater or especially quickly. That’s where a good action camera really shines, but they can also be really expensive. They don’t have to be though. See at Amazon Today, you can pick up the Akaso EK7000 Action Camera for just $53. That’s 34% off the usual price of $80,

Nothing’s Phone 3 Hasn’t Even Launched and It’s Already Pissing People Off

Nothing’s Phone 3 hasn’t officially launched yet, but thanks to what looks like a major leak from Android Headlines, the internet—as it often does—is having some discourse. Just like with Nothing’s incoming Headphone 1, leaks suggest that the company is taking a pretty big swing on the design for its flagship phone, and I’m not sure if that swing is quite connecting. Name a bigger downgrade pic.twitter.com/f3k2SBl69b — Noah Cat (@Cartidise) June 26, 2025 One of the biggest changes is that the

Pick up a Blink Outdoor 4 camera for as low as $45 ahead of Prime Day

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . As to be expected, we're seeing many early deals in the lead up to Prime Day 2025, which starts on July 8. Blink Outdoor 4 cameras are among them, with discounts up to 62 percent on a bunch of bundles. If you're just starting out, you can get a one-camera system for only $45, 55 percen

A new Galaxy Z Flip 7 rival brings impressive specs, and a truly strange add-on

Xiaomi TL;DR Xiaomi has launched the Mix Flip 2 foldable phone in China. The new foldable has a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and a battery that’s larger than the one inside the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Xiaomi is also offering a portable camera kit, which combines a camera grip with a photo printer. Samsung will launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in a couple of weeks, and we’ve already got a rough idea of what to expect. What if you want more impressive Flip phone hardware, though? Well, Xiaomi has just launched

The Morning After: Did Panasonic make the best camera for creators?

Panasonic’s S1 II is arguably the company’s best creator camera, if not the best creator camera, period. That’s according to our review from Steve Dent, who really liked a lot of things but especially the 6K RAW video and excellent stabilization. However, at $3,200, it’s expensive compared to the competition. Engadget Nikon’s Z6 III has nearly the same video capabilities, is a better camera for photography and costs at least $600 less. Then there’s Panasonic’s own $2,500 S1 IIe, which was anno

This USB-C accessory gave my Android phone thermal vision superpowers - and it's on sale

ZDNET's key takeaways The InfiRay P2 Pro currently sells for around $250, but it's well worth it if you require a thermal vision camera. Use a thermal camera on functioning items to learn how they should look, which will make it easier to spot faults later. The InfiRay P2 Pro thermal camera is the best option, offering flexibility, speed, and accuracy without needing separate charging. View now at Amazon I'm a big fan of Android smartphones with built-in thermal cameras, such as the awesome U

Google starts rolling out Pixel Camera ‘education hub’ to help you master every feature

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google has started rolling out the education hub in the Pixel Camera app. The feature was announced in the June Pixel Drop. It allows users to learn how to use various Pixel Camera features and is rolling out on version 9.9 of the Pixel Camera app for the Pixel 6 and above. Google has begun rolling out the new “education hub” in its Pixel Camera app. Available in version 9.9 of the app for Pixel 6 and newer devices, this feature was first introduced in t

Delta’s creator built a full-featured Game Boy Camera app for the iPhone

Developer Riley Testut, best known for the Delta emulator, is back with another nostalgia-powered app for iOS: Delta Camera, which turns your iPhone into the classic Game Boy Camera. The new app recreates the iconic 8-bit aesthetic of Nintendo’s original 1998 accessory, but adds “features you’d expect from a modern camera app”. Here’s how to get it. A Testut-style retro spin to iPhone photography As with many recent pro camera iPhone apps like Adobe’s Project Indigo and VSCO Capture, Delta Cam

Check out these Nothing Phone 3 renders showing off its black and white colorways

TL;DR New renders of the Nothing Phone 3 have leaked. The device is said to be available in black and white. The launch of the Nothing Phone 3 is just around the corner. While Nothing has shared teasers leading up to the event, that hasn’t stopped leaks from rolling in. The latest leak provides some high-quality renders of the company’s next flagship phone. We have a gallery of fresh Nothing Phone 3 renders to check out, courtesy of Android Headlines. The handset is said to be available in bl

The best phones of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

If the phone launches during the first half of 2025 are anything to go by, we're in for a wild ride to end the year. The OnePlus 13 set the tone early, followed by the Galaxy S25 series and, more recently, the Motorola Razr foldable phone lineup. Going into July, the big question mark is how Samsung will succeed last year's foldable phones with its new Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. We'll learn the answer really soon. Fact of the matter is, there are tons of phones shouting for your attention. When you

The creator of the Delta emulator made a Game Boy Camera-style app for your iPhone

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Riley Testut, the developer behind the robust Delta emulator app for iOS, announced a new iPhone app designed to replicate the Game Boy Camera accessory but with “features you’d expect from a modern camera app.”The Delta Camera app’s full feature list hasn’t been revealed yet, but it’s currently available for beta testing to those who subscribe t

Best Camera Bag and Backpack You Can Buy in 2025

Budget Like most pieces of photography equipment, the amount you can spend on a bag varies wildly. And while you can spend many hundreds of dollars on a fancy bag, it won't necessarily protect your camera better than a more budget-focused model. Even entry level models around the $100 mark should still provide ample padding to hold your camera safely. Spending more typically gets you better-quality materials that will likely last longer or more design-focused options that may keep you looking s

New iPhone Fold leak reveals cameras, but does it beat the Galaxy Z Fold 7?

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The foldable iPhone could receive a slightly smaller display than previously rumored. We’re also learning about the foldable iPhone’s dual 48MP rear cameras for the first time. The new leak once again cites the use of a specialized composite metal for the hinge and titanium for the premium iPhone’s frame. Chatter around the foldable iPhone is gaining momentum, with Apple recently ordering flexible display panels for the premium foldable that is expected

My laptop webcam wasn't cutting it for video calls - then I discovered this accessory

ZDNET's key takeaways The Emeet Pixy webcam is available now on Amazon for $160. It offers splendid 4K video with auto-tracking and and excellent sound. You'll want to install the Emeet Studio app to get the most out of the camera. $159.99 at Amazon I don't often do video conferencing (whew), but when I do have to attend a meeting, the last thing I want is to have to deal with crappy video quality. I don't just mean video quality, either -- poor audio quality can be just as bad. Also: The be

Earths largest camera:3B pixel images

Earth’s Largest Camera Takes 3 Billion-Pixel Images of the Night Sky At the heart of the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile is the world’s largest digital camera. About the size of a small car, it will create an unparalleled map of the night sky. The observatory’s first public images of the sky are expected to be released on June 23. Here’s how its camera works. Sensor 3 inches RAFT Dead segment Noisy segment Damaged sensor Relative size of the moon A series of slides highlighting details

The Nintendo Switch 2 webcam compatibility mystery is solved and updates are on the way

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. If you plug the world’s best-reviewed webcams into the Nintendo Switch 2 today, they won’t work, while many comparatively ancient webcams do. Why? That’s been a mystery for the nearly three weeks since the handheld launched. Now, two companies say they’ve figured it out and are pledging to update the firmware on their cameras. Here’s a pos

Google may give the Pixel 10 a bigger battery and faster charging

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The Pixel 10 will reportedly have a 6.3-inch FHD+ display that’s protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. It could feature a 4,970mAh battery with a 29W wired charging speed. The camera setup may include 48MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 10.8MP telephoto cameras. Google Pixel 10 leaks have been ramping up as of late. Android Authority published a report just earlier today that Google is considering an upgrade to 480Hz dimming for the Pixel 10 Pro and Pr

iPhone 17 Pro: A closer look at the new ‘camera bar’ design

While a lot of the focus is on the all-new iPhone 17 Air, Apple is also planning some design changes to the iPhone 17 Pro coming later this year. New images posted to social media today provide us with what could be our best look yet at the redesigned camera bump on the iPhone 17 Pro… These iPhone 17 Pro dummy unit images were posted to social media by Majin Bu. They show the iPhone 17 Pro in black, with a particular emphasis on the new camera bar design. You can clearly see how Apple has shift

The modular Fairphone 6 offers two-day battery life and a modern design

With the flagship smartphone market in a continued state of stagnation and more people making an effort to be more sustainable with their tech purchases, it feels like a good time for the Fairphone 6 to arrive. It’s been nearly two years since the Fairphone 5 first launched, and as you’d expect, its successor is another highly repairable modular smartphone designed to last you a long time. The Fairphone 6 is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, and ships with a 4415mAh battery that Fairpho

This Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera at 54% Off Costs Less Than It Did on Black Friday or Prime Day

Whether you’re planning a summer getaway or just want to feel more secure at home, upgrading your outdoor security setup is a smart move. But you don’t want to buy tons of cameras to do the work of one. Not when there’s an all-in-one solution designed to help you keep a better eye on your property. It’s built for ease, but packed with features that give you peace of mind, no matter if it’s day or night. Run to Amazon now to get the Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera for $60, down from its usual