In an interview with CNBC, Leica Chairman Andreas Kaufmann said he dreams of a 'true Leica phone,' and hinted at what's next for the Leica and Huawei partnership.
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Fast-growing Chinese flash brand Godox is teasing a brand new flash trigger... for smartphones. The Godox A1 is a 'phone flash system' that can act as both flash and 2.4GHz trigger.
Camera strap maker BlackRapid just released a smartphone safety tether system for phone shooters. According to the company, it works with "almost all phone and case combinations."
Red has big plans for the modular Hydrogen One smartphone. In a patent filed late last year, the company shows plans for the ultimate modular camera system, with a phone at its core.
The Hydrogen One is capable of displaying traditional 2D content as well as stereo 3D and 'holographic 4-View' content without a headset or glasses.
Motorola recently showed off a couple of fancy new Moto Mods at a small event in Ghana, including a 'DSLR' mod with interchangeable lenses, and a 360° camera system mod.
The Kodak EKTRA, the company's 'camera first' smartphone, is now available to purchase in the United States.
According to The Verge, one top manufacturer is falling short.
It's got two separate rear cameras as well as optical image stablization and an F2.2 max aperture. So just how good is this Leica co-developed phablet? See gallery
Google's Pixel smartphone comes with an impressive imaging specification and feature set. A new PR video provides a good overview of the camera's features and functions. Watch it
Google has added four new features to its Photos app for iOS and Android, including auto image rotation, video-to-GIF conversion and surfacing images of popular photo subjects. Read more
XDA Developers has published an article with some insights into the Sony IMX378 sensor used in the recently announced Google Pixel smartphones, including a technology that could potentially improve HDR video. Read more
Samsung Electronics has officially pulled the plug on its troubled Note 7 smartphone after repeated issues with the devices catching fire, including one incident in which a burning phone required the evacuation of a Southwest Airlines jet. Read more
Google's camera product manager Issac Reynolds has posted the first gallery from the company's upcoming Pixel smartphone, which the company claims is the best on the market. Read more
With its 6.6" Super AMOLED display the Honor Note 8 offers one of the largest screens in the phablet segment and combines it with a 2560 x 1440 resolution. Read more
The new Xiaomi Redmi Pro offers several high-end features, including a dual-camera, OLED-display and all-metal body, at an entry-level price point. Read more
Huawei has apologized for using an image that was taken with a Canon DSLR and lens in a smartphone advert after implying it had been taken with the mobile device's built-in camera. Read more
Danish company Lumigon has announced a new smartphone that it claims is the first in the world to offer a night vision camera. The Lumigon T3 features three cameras; a 13MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera and a 4MP night vision camera that uses a ‘dual infrared flash’. Read more
The manufacturer of the Huawei P9 camera module has been revealed.
Pulse, a project currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, aims to bring wireless control to many Nikon and Canon DSLRs.
Startup InVisage has announced a smartphone sensor with global shutter for distortion-free video and greater dynamic range than its CMOS rivals. The Quantum13 is a 13MP sensor based on the company's Quantum Film technology that moves away from silicon as the light-sensitive medium. The sensor, now available in small quantities for testing by smartphone makers, can also be built into a smaller package for slimmer smartphones. We spoke to CEO Jess Lee about the sensor and what it brings to the market.
Snapjet is a portable printer that uses instant film, and is seeking funding through Kickstarter.
The Relonch camera combines an APS-C sensor with an extremely simple UI and attaches to your iPhone, using your phone for display, image processing, storage, and sharing. A bright F2.0 lens ensures low-light performance. At an output resolution of only 1MP, it's a niche product, but the concept is exciting. Click through to learn more.
Sony got a lot of attention when it released a pair of cameras which clip onto a smartphone last fall. They're really going to raise a lot of eyebrows now, with their QX1, which features an APS-C sensor and E-mount. Yep, an Alpha on your phone. Take a tour of the QX1 and the superzoom QX30 cameras right here.
Sony has announced the QX1 and QX30, expanding its line of 'lens-style' cameras ready to be paired with a smartphone. The QX1 is an interchangeable lens model, containing a 20MP APS-C sensor and a Sony E-mount for use with lenses designed for Sony's mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. More like the existing QX10 and QX100, the QX30 is single unit containing a sensor and lens, providing a 20MP 1/2.3"-type sensor and a longer 30x optical zoom. Read more
The Sony Xperia Z2 delivers the best performance to date and takes the number one spot in the DxOMark smartphone rankings.
With Younity, you have mobile access to all your photos without a cloud storage service.
Bloomfield's photos show food as a process instead of just the finished product.
Information has leaked about the Android 4.4.2. KitKat OS to be included in Sony's next flagship Xperia handset that points to 4K video capability.
Instax Share SP-1 acts as its own Wi-Fi hotspot, and works with both iOS and Android.
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Take a look at our first gallery of images from Nokia's Lumia 1520 phablet.
We examine the year's best in mobile imaging.
We have added DxOMark's Mobile Report to our review of the LG G2.
Pureview or not, Lumia users can test the Nokia Camera App.
New app uses the camera and processing power of smartphones to take 3D scans.
We've put Nokia's newest smartphones through Dpreview's imaging tests.
Kickstarter project aims to make low-budget product photography easier and better.
The Nexus 5 is Google’s latest showcase phone, bringing with it Android 4.4 (aka KitKat) and some new imaging features.
Can Nokia's Pureview technology zoom as well as a compact camera?
Starting at $179 without contract, the Moto G brings decent specs and a modern operating system to emerging markets.
This new tripod aims to be a tripod, monopod, and boom/lighting stand.
We've just posted a gallery of images from LG's latest flagship smartphone, the G2.
A look beyond the Lumia 1020: Nokia's Lumia 900 series offer compelling cameras too.
Does a big sensor make for better mobile photography from Sony's flagship smartphone?
Nokia shares example DNG images available for download.
A new app from Tadaa attempts to give iPhone photos an SLR feel.
Imagine a replaceable camera component in your smartphone.
Comparing Nokia's Pureview technology down to the pixel.
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