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Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Samsung & Apple Team Up? The 200MP iPhone Camera Could Be Real
Apple is reportedly testing a massive iPhone camera upgrade that could vastly exceed the ... More capabilities of the iPhone 16 Pro Max (pictured). Apple is reportedly testing a new 200-megapixel camera tipped to feature in future iPhones, potentially matching the resolution of Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra. This information, revealed by frequently-accurate Chinese tipster, Digital Chat Station, implies a massive upgrade from the 48-megapixel primary cameras of the iPhone 16 series. Apple is reportedly testing a 200-megapixel iPhone camera. Apple, like many smartphone manufacturers, has steadily increased camera resolution over the years while concentrating primarily on computational photography and image processing to maximize quality. However, a leap to 200 megapixels would bring radical improvements to the iPhone camera not possible through software alone. A 200-megapixel camera isn't just about headline-grabbing numbers: Professional users may, on rare occasions, want to take a massive 200-megapixel photo, but ultra-high resolution cameras also bring tangible benefits to the average user, including: If Apple does launch a 200-megapixel camera, expect increased detail in photos at all resolutions as well as an improved, more feature-rich video experience, potentially incorporating some of the advanced features currently found on Samsung's flagships. Furthermore, the added resolution available from the new sensor could potentially show enormous improvements in iPhones without a dedicated telephoto lens, such as the 'non-Pro' and 'e' models. by expanding the current 48-megapixel '2x optical quality' zoom to an equivalent 4x with a new 200-megapixel Fusion camera. Upgrading the iPhone's primary camera to 200 megapixels could also deliver a big marketing win for Apple as the iPhone would match its arch-rival's headline camera resolution pixel-for-pixel, making it easier for Samsung owners to switch to iPhone without feeling like they're losing out on camera specs. Details are limited, but it's likely that any forthcoming 200-megapixel iPhone camera will use a Samsung sensor. Last year, respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that Apple, rather than relying on Sony sensors exclusively, will start using Samsung image sensors in iPhone cameras 'as early as 2026,' including a new 48-megapixel three-layer stacked component. This timing points to next-year's iPhone 18 range as a possible candidate for a new Samsung-powered camera. Sony is also reportedly working on a 200-megapixel camera sensor Apple's partnership with Samsung will give the company access to an established range of 200-megapixel sensors such as the Isocell HP2 used in the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and the smaller Isocell HP9, designed specifically for telephoto cameras. However, Sony is also reportedly developing a 200-megapixel smartphone camera, potentially giving Apple the option of sourcing from both companies. Follow @paul_monckton on Instagram.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Samsung's triple-fold phone could drop by September, but it won't come cheap
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Samsung Galaxy Triple Fold: Launch Timeline Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Samsung Galaxy Tri-Fold: Expected Price The countdown to Samsung's yearly foldables reveal has officially begun — and this time, all signs point to something big. A triple-fold device is no longer just a concept; it's looking more and more like a sure thing. After unveiling flagship models like the Galaxy S25 Ultra and S25 Edge earlier this year, Samsung seems ready to level up again. If the latest buzz holds true, the dual-hinge foldable could launch by September — and it won't come cheap, with price estimates floating around the Rs.3 lakh Yogesh Brar claims Samsung's much-anticipated tri-fold foldable is finally on the cards — and could drop as early as Q3 2025. That puts its launch before September wraps, challenging earlier chatter that suggested the larger foldable would arrive only after the Galaxy Z series had its spotlight also backed earlier reports hinting at a limited release for the triple-fold, with Samsung likely kicking things off in South Korea and China. Considering the complexity of the form factor and production hurdles, a cautious rollout feels expected. That said, we've seen this playbook before — similar whispers surrounded the Galaxy S25 Edge, which still ended up launching globally on day one, India tri-fold is set to be a major leap from its current foldable lineup — think Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the soon-to-drop Z Fold 7 — both of which stick to a single hinge. This next-gen model is expected to introduce a dual-hinge setup, unfolding in a zig-zag (Z-like) motion to reveal a much larger screen. It's a design that echoes Huawei's Mate X Ultimate, known for its multi-hinge, tablet-style earlier patents have teased even wilder possibilities — think two or even three hinges connecting up to four screens. While today's foldables basically double your screen real estate, this tri-fold could take things up a notch, unfolding into something that's essentially a full-blown tablet. A serious evolution in both form and doesn't come cheap — and neither will Samsung's tri-fold. With an expected price tag between $3,000 (₹2.56 lakh) and $3,500 (₹2.99 lakh), this foldable is clearly aimed at a niche crowd of early adopters and tech purists. Production is likely to be limited at launch, and it's still unclear if Samsung plans to scale up based on demand. At that price, it'll sit well above current foldables and even top-tier flagships like the Galaxy S25 Ultra or iPhone Pro Max.
Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Tom's Guide
One UI 8 beta kicks off with Galaxy S25 series — here's the new features and how to try it now
Google I/O has a lot in store for Android 16, but Samsung's wasting no time finalizing One UI 8 software. It's expected to make its debut alongside Samsung's newest foldables this summer, presumably the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7. However, you don't need to wait until then because a beta program is available now for the Galaxy S25 series. Samsung has accelerated the development of One UI 8 to be one of the first platforms built with Android 16, ushering in yet another era of software intelligence with a multimodal AI agent that will bring even more intelligence than before. In addition, there will be other convenience and productivity features — along with UX optimizations that cater to different device form factors. Even though its official rollout will be this summer, the One UI 8 beta program is available right now with the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra for the U.S., U.K., Korea, and Germany. Here are all the new features: One of the biggest selling points of One UI 8 is how it's bringing multimodal AI that should be more aware of what you're doing, by offering personalized and proactive suggestions that adapt to your routine. While the Now Bar and Now Brief debuted alongside the Galaxy S25 Ultra earlier this year, Samsung says it'll deliver more customized insights with One UI 8. What makes this intelligent modality even better with One UI 8 is that you'll also be able to have seamless communication based on what you're doing on the phone. Google Gemini does this to a degree on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but we suspect that it will learn more of your habits and routines to anticipate what you want done. Another key feature Samsung is touting with One UI 8 is the new Reminder app, which is geared towards vacation planning. This app will manage all your reminders and to-do lists in an easy-to-use interface that also allows you to add reminders with simple voice commands. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. There isn't more detail around what else the Reminder app would do. Still, we suspect that you'll be able to use various AI agents to plan out your trips, complete with itineraries, travel recommendations, and more. It's great to listen to music with your favorite pair of wireless headphones, but wouldn't it be neat if you could share your stream to multiple audio devices? Well, the Auracast feature with One UI 8 is intended to make it a reality. This broadcast audio technology is based on Bluetooth LE Audio4, which will essentially allow you to share your phone's audio connection through a QR code. There should be fewer complications with this, but the supported list of Auracast receiver devices only consists of Samsung's Galaxy earbuds — the Buds 3, Buds 3 Pro, and Buds 2 Pro. It's unknown if other headphones will be supported, like models from JBL and Sennheiser. There could be more in store with One UI 8 that Samsung hasn't shared, like a Samsung DeX makeover. To take part in the One UI 8 beta program, you'll need to sign up through the Samsung Members app on your Galaxy S25 device. There's a banner in the app that points you towards the One UI Beta Program, which seems to support T-Mobile and unlocked devices from what we can see. We suspect that Samsung will trickle down One UI 8's rollout to other devices, including older Galaxy flagship models, given how it released One UI 7 to the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S23 series.
CNET
3 days ago
- Business
- CNET
I Need Apple to Do This to Make the iPhone 17 Cameras Amazing
The iPhone 16 Pro packs one of the best camera setups found on any phone, being capable of taking stunning images in any conditions. Throw in its ProRes video, Log recording and the neat 4K slow motion mode and it's a potent video shooter too. Its multiple rear lenses and new Photographic Styles offer a lot for photo and video creators, whether they're just starting out or if they've been taking photos for years. The iPhone 16 Pro even put up a strong fight against the other best camera phones around, including the Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Pixel 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Read more: Camera Champions Face Off: iPhone 16 Pro vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra But it's still not the perfect camera and while early reports from industry insiders claim that the phone's video skills will get a boost, there's more the phone will need to be an all-round photography powerhouse. As both an experienced phone reviewer and a professional photographer, I have exceptionally high expectations for top-end phone cameras and having used the iPhone 16 Pro since its launch, I have some thoughts on what needs to change. Here are the main points I want to see improved on the iPhone 17 when it likely launches in September 2025. Larger image sensor Though the 1/1.28-inch sensor found on the iPhone 16 Pro's main camera is already a good size -- and marginally larger than the S24 Ultra's 1/1.33-inch sensor -- I want to see Apple go bigger. A larger image sensor can capture more light and offer better dynamic range. It's why pro cameras tend to have at least "full frame" image sensors, while really high-end cameras, like the amazing Hasselblad 907X, have enormous "medium format" sensors for pristine image quality. Even on pro cameras, sensor size is important. Even the full-frame image sensor in the middle is dwarfed by the medium format sensor on the right. Phone camera sensors don't come anywhere near to this size. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Xiaomi understands this, equipping its 15 Ultra and previous 14 Ultra with 1-inch type sensors. It's larger than the sensors found on almost any other phone, which allowed the 15 Ultra to take stunning photos all over Europe, while the 14 Pro was heroic in capturing a Taylor Swift concerts. I'm keen to see Apple at least match Xiaomi's phone here with a similar 1-inch type sensor. Though if we're talking pie-in-the-sky wishes, maybe the iPhone 17 could be the first smartphone with a full-frame image sensor. I won't hold my breath on that one -- the phone, and the lenses, would need to be immense to accommodate it, so it'd likely be more efficient just to let you make calls with your mirrorless camera. Variable aperture Speaking of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, one of the other reasons that phone rocks so hard for photography is its variable aperture on the main camera. Its widest aperture is f/1.6 -- significantly wider than the f/1.78 of the iPhone 16 wider aperture lets in a lot of light in dim conditions and more authentically achieves out-of-focus bokeh around a subject. The streetlight outside this pub has been turned into an attractive starburst thanks to the variable aperture of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Andrew Lanxon/CNET But Xiaomi's 14 Ultra aperture can also close down to f/4, and with that narrower aperture, it's able to create starbursts around points of light. I love achieving this effect in nighttime imagery with the phone. It makes the resulting images look much more like they've been taken with a professional camera and lens, while the same points of light on the iPhone just look like roundish blobs. Disappointingly, Xiaomi actually removed this feature from the new 15 Ultra so whether Apple sees value in implementing this kind of technology remains to be seen. More Photographic Styles Though Apple has had various styles and effects integrated into the iPhone's cameras, the iPhone 16 range took it further, with more control over the effects and more toning options. It's enough that CNET Senior Editor Lisa Eadicicco even declared the new Photographic Styles her "favorite new feature on Apple's latest phone." I think they're great too. Or rather, they're a great start. The different color tones, like the ones you get with the Amber and Gold styles, add some lovely warmth to scenes, and the Quiet effect adds a vintage filmic fade, but there's still not a whole lot to choose from and the interface can be a little slow to work through. I'd love to see Apple introduce more Photographic Styles with different color toning options, or even with tones that mimic vintage film stocks from Kodak or Fujifilm. I like the warmer tones produced by the iPhone's Amber style in this image, but I'd definitely like to see more options for getting creative with color tones. Andrew Lanxon/CNET And sure, there are plenty of third-party apps like VSCO or Snapseed that let you play around with color filters all you want. But using Apple's styles means you can take your images with the look already applied, and then change it afterward if you don't like it -- nothing is hard-baked into your image. Better ProRaw integration with Photographic Styles I do think Apple has slightly missed an opportunity with its Photographic Styles, though, in that you can use them only when taking images in HEIF (high-efficiency image format). Unfortunately, you can't use them when shooting in ProRaw. I love Apple's use of ProRaw on previous iPhones, as it takes advantage of all of the iPhone's computational photography -- including things like HDR image blending -- but still outputs a DNG raw file for easier editing. The DNG file typically also offers more latitude to brighten dark areas or tone down highlights in an image, making it extremely versatile. Previously, Apple's color presets could be used when shooting in ProRaw, and I loved it. I frequently shot street-style photos using the high contrast black-and-white mode and then edited the raw file further. I do a lot of street photography in black and white, and I'd love more flexibility to take ProRaw shots in monochrome. Andrew Lanxon/CNET Now using that same black-and-white look means only shooting images in HEIF format, eliminating the benefits of using Apple's ProRaw. Oddly, while the older-style "Filters" are no longer available in the camera app when taking a raw image, you can still apply those filters to raw photos in the iPhone's gallery app through the editing menu. LUTs for ProRes video And while we're on the topic of color presets and filters, Apple needs to bring those to video, too. On the iPhone 15 Pro, Apple introduced the ability to shoot video in ProRes, which results in very low-contrast, almost gray-looking footage. The idea is that video editors will take this raw footage and then apply their edits on top, often applying contrast and color presets known as LUTs (look-up tables) that gives footage a particular look -- think dark and blue for horror films or warm and light tones for a romantic drama vibe. But Apple doesn't offer any kind of LUT for editing ProRes video on the iPhone, beyond simply ramping up the contrast, which doesn't really do the job properly. Sure, the point of ProRes is that you would take that footage off the iPhone, put it into software like Davinci Resolve, and then properly color grade the footage so it looks sleek and professional. ProRes footage looks very low contrast and desaturated. Apple needs to introduce ways to help you do more with ProRes files on the iPhone. Andrew Lanxon/CNET But that still leaves the files on your phone, and I'd love to be able to do more with them. My gallery is littered with ungraded video files that I'll do very little with because they need color grading externally. I'd love to share them to Instagram, or with my family over WhatsApp, after transforming those files from drab and gray to beautifully colorful. With the iPhone 17, or even with the iPhone 16 as a software update, I want to see Apple creating a range of its own LUTs that can be directly applied to ProRes video files on the iPhone. If Apple were able to implement all these changes -- excluding, perhaps, the full-frame sensor which even I can admit is a touch ambitious -- it would have an absolute beast of a camera on its hands.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G price drop alert: Get titanium white silver, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage at up to Rs. 30,000 discount
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G price cut: Fans of Samsung, big news! The much-awaited Galaxy S25 Ultra is now more inexpensive than ever, thanks to a considerable price reduction of up to Rs. 30,000 on Amazon. This high-end flagship smartphone has an impressive display, a strong processor, and an excellent camera system, among other top-notch features. Thanks to this substantial price reduction, potential customers can purchase this state-of-the-art gadget without going over budget. Is the investment worthwhile, though? Let's examine the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's updated pricing, features, and specs in more detail to see whether this is a good offer. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G specifications The 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a Quad HD+ resolution. A sizable 5000mAh battery that supports wireless and fast charging powers it. A robust Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor for the Galaxy, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of internal storage are all included with the smartphone. Its quad rear camera arrangement consists of a 40MP front camera, a 50MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 200MP primary sensor. In addition, the phone supports the S-Pen, is IP67 water and dust-resistant, and runs Android with Samsung's One UI. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 price drop alert: Get silver shadow 12GB + 258GB storage at up to Rs. 32,000 discount Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G price, offer, and discount After a flat discount of Rs 26,010, the Galaxy S25 Ultra's 12GB RAM + 256GB storage edition is now available on Amazon for Rs 1,03,989. An extra exchange discount of up to Rs 61,150 is also available. For instance, you may receive Rs 41,000 if you trade in a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra that is in good shape. This lowers the Galaxy S25 Ultra's effective price to just Rs 62,989, a good bargain for an ultra-premium gadget. For the latest and more interesting tech news, keep reading Indiatimes Tech.
