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Xiaomi Yi M1 ILC camera still very much alive. Gets a huge new firmware update.
There was a massive commotion last year when Xiaomi released their Mi Y1 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (ILC) with the 4K capable 20MP Sony IMX269. I was hoping there would be…
How much does a camera cost a smartphone manufacturer? New report shows Omnivision as number 2 in the world.
How much do the cameras in a phone cost the manufacturer? The answer, for the higher-end cameras, is about $8 per module. So, for a typical phone without dual-cameras, about $16.…
Corephotonics says Apple has stolen their dual-zoom technology
Whether it's suing or being sued Apple can't seem to stay out of the court room. The drama continues as Corephotonics files a patent infringement lawsuit alleging that Apple (more…)
4K on Xiaomi Mi Max 2
One of the relatively new innovations in mobile phones is 4K video. Combined with manual settings such as focus lock and exposure lock we can have powerful video tools in…
Oukitel K5000 has a 5000mAh battery 4GB RAM and 64GB storage
Oukitel, one of my favorite Chinese brands, will soon be releasing the Oukitel K5000. (more…)
New Samsung ISOCELL Fast 2L9 and Slim SX7 camera sensors announced
ISOCELL, whose parent company is Samsung, is releasing two new image sensors -- ISOCELL Fast 2L9 and ISOCELL Slim 2x7. (more…)
New trailer and 15 rumors about The Last Jedi
CONFIRMED: IT WILL ADDRESS REY’S PARENTAGE CONFIRMED: PRINCESS LEIA PLAYS A BIGGER PART IN THIS FILM NOT CONFIRMED: KYLO REN WILL WEAR DARTH VADER’S CAPE (more…)
Xiaomi Redmi 5 certification and rumored specs
Images of the upcoming Redmi 5 Plus show it with dual-cameras and an 18:9 display covering a massive portion of the front real estate. (more…)
3000mAh Ultrabudget Oukitel C8 with 2GB 16GB
Recently popularized by the Samsung Galaxy S8, the 18:9 display ratio has seen a lot of love recently by China brands. (more…)
Seagate releases fastest, highest capacity hard drives on the market
Seagate is releasing "the fastest, highest-capacity and most reliable hard drive for desktop computing available on the market today." (more…)
Pixel 2 officially best phone camera. Steals Apple’s crown.
Poor iPhone. They were at the top of the heap for a scant few days before Samsung tied them on DxO. Pixel 2 then came along to smoke them both.…