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Did Apple ‘downgrade’ the telephoto camera with the iPhone 17 Pro? Here’s what you need to know

One of the big upgrades Apple announced during its ‘Awe Dropping’ event for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max was a new telephoto camera for its Pro models. On paper, the 48MP Fusion Camera with 4x ...
Lifehacker

Why Your Pixel’s 4x Zoom Doesn't Work When You Shoot Video (and How to Fix It)

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...
Android Authority

Dual camera optical zoom technology explained

Dual camera smartphone technology certainly isn’t new anymore, but we are seeing a new trend emerge whereby manufacturers are offering “optical zoom” capabilities inside their smartphones. Two notable ...
Android Authority

LG's new optical zoom sensor aims to get rid of the smartphone camera bump

LG Innotek announced a new camera module that will allow 4-9 times magnification. LG claims the size of the optical zoom sensor should be small enough to remove the camera bump on smartphones. LG ...
Android

This $299 Lens Attachment Gives Your iPhone 17 Pro Up to 24x Zoom

Sandmarc has launched a new 72mm telephoto lens attachment for the iPhone 17 Pro that pushes zoom capabilities up to 24x, far beyond Apple’s built-in 4x optical zoom. Priced at $299, the lens adds ...