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I switched to the Google Pixel 10 from an iPhone 16, and it was surprisingly delightful

Google Pixel 10 ZDNET's key takeaways The Pixel 10 has officially launched with a starting price of $799. With a three-camera system, Google Tensor G5, and improved battery life, it's Google's best base model smartphone yet. The main and ultra-wide cameras have been downgraded in order to fit the new telephoto. View now at Google Google's entry-level flagship Pixel has proven to be a capable smartphone, with just the right specs and features to please the masses. So when I switched over to th

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Nothing used stock photography in Phone 3 on-device ad (Updated: Explanation)

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A Nothing Phone 3 retail demo was spotted making misleading claims about photo samples. Android Authority has spoken to two of the photographers who shot the pics, who confirm they did not use the Phone 3 at all. Asked for comment, Nothing didn’t immediately deny the claims, but later offered an explanation. Update, August 27, 2025 (07:40 AM ET): Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis has provided a detailed explanation for the stock photos found on Nothing

I tested the Google Pixel 10 for a week, and I'm this close from switching from my iPhone

Google Pixel 10 ZDNET's key takeaways The Pixel 10 has officially launched with a starting price of $799. With a three-camera system, Google Tensor G5, and improved battery life, it's Google's best base model smartphone yet. The main and ultra-wide cameras have been downgraded in order to fit the new telephoto. View now at Google Google's entry-level flagship Pixel has proven to be a capable smartphone, with just the right specs and features to please the masses. So when I switched over to th

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Smartphones are finally choosing quality over quantity when it comes to cameras

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Smartphones shipped in Q2 2025 with an average of 3.19 cameras, down from 3.37 a year earlier. Dual-camera setups now lead shipments, while single-camera models are making a comeback. Brands are swapping extra lenses for higher-res sensors and AI-driven photography. Phone makers spent many years racing to cram as many cameras into their handsets as possible. At one point, it wasn’t unusual to see four lenses stuck on the back of a flagship, and it was

I tested the Pixel 10’s new telephoto camera, and the results are incredible

Joe Maring / Android Authority If there’s one aspect of the Google Pixel 10 that deserves a spotlight, it’s the phone’s new camera system. Although it seemed too good to be true in leaks, Google really did ship the base model Pixel 10 with three rear cameras — including primary, ultrawide, and telephoto sensors. That telephoto camera is the star of the show. Ever since the Pixel 6 series, Google’s base model Pixels have been limited to primary and ultrawide cameras; if you wanted a third telep

Google Pixel 10 review: The new smartphone standard

Google marked the tenth generation of Pixels with four new smartphones. While the ‘pro’ and foldable Pixel 10 models might have no-compromise specs (and prices to match), Google has blurred the lines between its entry-level Pixel 10 and those premium devices. This year, the base Pixel 10 has a bigger battery, a new 5x zoom telephoto camera and almost as many AI features as the flagship Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. If the celebrity-loaded Made By Google event was anything to go by, the co

I tested the Google Pixel 10 for a week, and it's an AI smartphone done right (so far)

Google Pixel 10 ZDNET's key takeaways The Pixel 10 has officially launched with a starting price of $799. With a three-camera system, Google Tensor G5, and improved battery life, it's Google's best base model smartphone yet. The main and ultra-wide cameras have been downgraded in order to fit the new telephoto. View now at Google Google's entry-level flagship Pixel has proven to be a capable smartphone, with just the right specs and features to please the masses. So when I switched over to th

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I Took Over 4,000 Photos With Hasselblad's X2D II Camera. These Are My Best

The Hasselblad X2D II 100C is one of the most accomplished stills cameras you can buy today. Featuring a massive medium-format sensor at its heart, the camera can capture huge 100-megapixel images with an incredible 15.3 stops of dynamic range, giving you endless scope to rescue highlights or lift shadows in editing. It provides up to 10 stops of image stabilization, allowing you to take hand-held photos with shutter speeds up to, and beyond, a second in length. There's also the faster lidar au

I Got My Hands on the Pixel 10: The Impressive Triple-Camera Setup Isn't Its Only Wow Factor

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 8.7 / 10 SCORE Pixel 10 $799 at Google Pros 5x telephoto camera Long-lasting battery Practical AI features like Magic Cue and Voice Translate Same $799 price tag as last year's Pixel 9 Cons Some AI features are a work in progress Similar appearance to Pixel 9 The Google Pixel 10 stole the spotlight during my weekend trip to San Luis Obispo, California

Pixel 10 Pro review: Familiar hardware, filled with Google’s AI

Pixel devices have always been a reflection of how Google sees Android, as well as a platform to showcase its own apps and technology advances. In the current era, this vision encompasses Google’s consumer AI suite. Google wants Pixel owners to live and breathe Google AI in all aspects of their lives through the new devices. While a lot of people are talking about AI as a paradigm shift, companies know that the best way to reach consumers is still their phones. Google wants people to believe i

Smartphones are choosing quality over quantity when it comes to cameras

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Smartphones shipped in Q2 2025 with an average of 3.19 cameras, down from 3.37 a year earlier. Dual-camera setups now lead shipments, while single-camera models are making a comeback. Brands are swapping extra lenses for higher-res sensors and AI-driven photography. Phone makers spent many years racing to cram as many cameras into their handsets as possible. At one point, it wasn’t unusual to see four lenses stuck on the back of a flagship, and it was

‘Alien: Earth’ Creator Says Its Eyeball Alien Is The Most Disturbing Thing You’ll See All Year

Hulu’s Alien: Earth series has emerged as one of the most refreshing and inventive entries in the long-running sci-fi series. While xenomorphs clashing with synthetics is familiar territory, the real scene-stealer (aside from Timothy Olyphant) is The Eye—a parasitic, tentacled nightmare that has slithered straight into viewers’ psyches. And creator Noah Hawley apparently knows it: He says the creepy little critter as one of the most messed-up creatures the franchise has unleashed in years. Spea

iPhone 17 Pro is coming, here’s every rumored new feature

Apple’s iPhone 17 event is set for September 9, and two of the most anticipated products being unveiled are the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. Here’s everything new that’s rumored to be coming. New design and colors The buzziest new iPhone design this year will likely be the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air model. But Apple has some design changes coming to its 17 Pro line too. Camera bar : The standard camera bump is expanding to a full-width camera bar design. : The standard camera bump is expanding t

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Nothing caught red-handed faking Phone 3 camera samples, can’t even try to deny (Updated: Explanation)

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A Nothing Phone 3 retail demo has been spotted making misleading claims about photo samples. Android Authority has spoken to two of the photographers who shot the pics, who confirm they did not use the Phone 3 at all. Asked for comment, Nothing has not denied these claims, and instead says that it plans to update demo units. Update, August 27, 2025 (07:40 AM ET): Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis has provided a detailed explanation for the stock photos

If These 8 Rumored iPhone 17 Pro Max Features Turn Out to Be True, I Just Might Switch

Now that we have a confirmed Sept. 9 date for when Apple will introduce the next fleet of iPhone models, it's time to get serious about about preparing for a phone switch. Do I hold onto my current iPhone Pro or jump to the latest iPhone 17 Pro based on what I'm hearing from the rumor mill? And just as important: If I do get a new iPhone, do I go for the larger iPhone 17 Pro Max model? Here's a rundown of some of the features rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro Max that I'm most curious about. Don't

Nothing caught red-handed faking Phone 3 camera samples, doesn’t even try to deny

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A Nothing Phone 3 retail demo has been spotted making misleading claims about photo samples. Android Authority has spoken to two of the photographers who shot the pics, who confirm they did not use the Phone 3 at all. Asked for comment, Nothing has not denied these claims, and instead says that it plans to update demo units. Phone manufacturers, it’s time to wise up! You are selling to a market full of some exceptionally clever, resourceful tech fans, an

Arlo Announces a New Lineup of AI-Powered Security Cameras

Arlo's next generation of security cameras is officially here, and they're all in on AI. New versions of the Arlo Essential, Pro and Ultra cameras integrate with Arlo Intelligence features. The Arlo Essential cameras are some of the company's lowest-priced offerings, because they're basic security cameras without any bells and whistles. Arlo provides different options for 2K resolution or HD recording and plug-in or battery-operated variants. Read more: Best Home Security Cameras of 2025: My P

Nest Cam updates bring new features and much-needed fixes to the Home app

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google has added new Nest Cam features in the Home app, including preview snapshots, gesture controls, and quick seek for video history. Notifications also now show animated previews, while performance upgrades reduce errors and latency across new and old Nest devices. You can see the new features in action below. Google’s Nest brand has had a tough time winning people over lately. Price hikes for Nest Aware subscriptions and complaints about the reli

Galaxy S26 Ultra rumor hints at the return of a nostalgic design choice from 2021

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to get some major camera improvements. Those improvements could lead to Samsung bringing back the camera island. The design of the bump may be similar to the one we saw on the Galaxy S21 Ultra. For a few years now, Samsung has relied on nearly identical design language for its flagship Ultra phones. In fact, the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S25 Ultra look so similar that you could easily confuse one for the other. But Samsun

Apple’s iPhone 17 launch event is set for September 9th

is a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple has announced the date of its next big event: September 9th, 2024, at 1PM ET / 10AM PT. The event, which has the tagline “Awe dropping,” will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park. This is where we expect to hear more about the iPho

Wyze’s newest pan and tilt cam can track your pets in 4K

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Smart home tech provider Wyze is launching its first 4K security camera. The Wyze Cam Pan v4 is available today for $60, featuring color night vision, pan and tilt capabilities, and on-device AI-powered object tracking that captures people, pets, and vehicles. Users can control the camera remotely via the Wyze app for full-room coverage, with the 360-degree pan and 180-degree tilt features aiming to reduce

Zooming in on weird cameras

is a senior reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Unconventional cameras are having a bit of a moment. From the Sigma BF to the Fujifilm Half to young photographers reaching for old digital point-and-shoots, the camera industry has looked a little different over the past few yea

Hasselblad's X2D II 100C offers improved autofocus and world-beating stabilization

Hasselblad has launched the followup to its first 100MP medium-format camera with a new model that improves on it in almost every way. The X2D II 100C promises better image quality, a brighter display, 10-stop stabilization and updated hybrid autofocus. As with any Hasselblad product, it's expensive — but less so than the previous model. The original X2D 100C took beautiful photos but lacked even basic technology like continuous autofocus. That's no longer the case. The X2D II 100C is the first

Hasselblad’s new medium format flagship comes with end-to-end HDR

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Hasselblad has just launched the X2D II 100C, the first medium format camera capable of taking true HDR photos. Those HDR images can be instantly reviewed on the new 3.6-inch OLED touchscreen at up to 1,400 nits of peak brightness, which Hasselblad says is 75 percent brighter than the original X2D 100C. Other notable upgrades include using LiDAR to assist with autofocus, a 10-stop in-body stabilization syste

Hasselblad X2D II: the luxury sports car of medium format cameras

is a supervising video producer who also reviews gadgets and photography gear. He has over a decade of experience as a reporter and photojournalist, previously at Recode. We’ve spent most of the year talking about gadgets getting more expensive. Thanks to US tariffs, prices are rising every few months, and even small upgrades have come with big price hikes. So I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the new Hasselblad X2D 100C II will actually be cheaper than its predecessor, coming in at “

Turning a Decommissioned iPhone into a UniFi Protect Camera

Turning a Decommissioned iPhone into a UniFi Protect Camera Friday, 15 August 2025 I’ve recently become a Ubiquiti UniFi disciple, including replacing our builder-basic doorbell from 1998 with Ubituiti G4 Doorbell Pro. This has brought me into the UniFi Protect ecosystem. Protect is absolutely designed to work with UniFi cameras — as one would expect — but they do have some basic support for third-party cameras that support ONVIF. It occurred to me that I have a small collection of minicomput

I took this camera on 5 trips, and it is now my must-have travel essential

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET The Insta360 X5 is my favorite travel camera. I love it for its versatility, ease of use, and user-friendly app. It is more expensive than its predecessor but offers better video quality, replaceable lenses, improved battery backup, and more. I started using this 360-degree action camera in May, and within three months, it has earned a permanent spot in my travel backpack. And it is now on sale for Labor Day. Review: Insta360 X5 The Insta360 Labor Day sale brings a $30 di

Android phone cameras are in for a crazy upgrade

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Chinese phone brands are exploring more ways to enhance their camera capabilities. One way could be to include detachable external cameras or lenses. Xiaomi and Vivo already have similar options in China, and we might see improvements and additions from other brands. The Chinese phone market is ultra-competitive, with brands promptly innovating to stay ahead in a tussle over unusual feats. Phone cameras have been of significant importance to these bran

5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 10

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Google’s Pixel 10 series is an impressive showing, and among all the new phones, it’s the base model Pixel 10 that has stolen so much of the spotlight. With a triple camera setup (including a new dedicated telephoto camera), Qi2 magnetic charging, and the same Tensor G5 chip inside the Pixel 10 Pro models, is there any reason not to buy the $799 Pixel 10? Depending on what you’re looking to get out of your next Android phone, there may be after all. We expec