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I Would Love a Phone With Swappable Camera Lenses: Why Hasn’t It Happened?
As good as phone cameras have become, they could provide much better shots by using detachable lenses, just like dedicated cameras do. I would love for this to be a thing. Like Most People, My Camera Is My Phone You know the adage: the best camera is the one you have on you. For many years, this felt like a…
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Lenses That Take Landscape to a New Level
Summary The Reolink Duo 3 WiFi sells for $180 on Amazon or Reolink, with a $150 sale price. The camera has an ultra-wide angle of view, a tough design, and IP67 weather resistance. The camera also provides high-quality video, smart motion detection, two-way audio, and Google Assistant integration. With a look that screams “I mean business,” the Reolink Duo 3…
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This Phone Has Swappable Magnetic Camera Lenses
Summary Xiaomi introduced a modular phone concept focusing on photography at MWC 2025. The innovative Modular Optical System uses a custom camera module and LaserLink communication technology for fast data transfer. Xiaomi’s MOS includes a 100-megapixel sensor with impressive features, though its market release remains uncertain. The popular phone manufacturer Xiaomi debuted an all-new modular phone concept at Mobile World…
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Google reportedly working on smart glasses that can hold prescription lenses
After Google Glass bombed, it appeared but the Mountain View-company was done with smart glasses, but it’s becoming quite clear that Google is ready to take another stab at the AR wearables category. Already, Google announced its new Android XR platform that will support headsets like one coming from Samsung in 2025 as well as glasses. And that news came…
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What Do Wide, Ultra-Wide, and Telephoto Lenses Do?
Key Takeaways The main camera is the go-to, and offers versatility. An ultra-wide lens is great for group or scenic shots. The Telephoto lens makes subjects appear larger. So you’ve bought a new iPhone and there are two or three different cameras on the back. Which one of these should you choose in your camera app? More importantly, what to…
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