Photography 3 November 2025 - 27 December 2025

Panasonic Lumix L10 Launch: The Fixed-Lens Compact Camera Built to Challenge Fujifilm and Leica
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Panasonic Lumix L10 Launch: The Fixed-Lens Compact Camera Built to Challenge Fujifilm and Leica

Panasonic unveiled the Lumix L10 compact camera in Newark on May 12, featuring a 20.4-megapixel Four Thirds sensor and a Leica 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 zoom lens. The camera starts at $1,499.99, with a Titanium Gold edition at $1,599.99. The L10 weighs 508 grams and includes an OLED viewfinder and multi-aspect sensor. Sales mark the 25th anniversary of the Lumix brand.
May 12, 2026
HONOR Magic8 Pro Cracks DXOMARK Top 5 With a 165 Camera Score as ‘Christmas Miracle’ AI Photo Fixes Grab Attention
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HONOR Magic8 Pro Cracks DXOMARK Top 5 With a 165 Camera Score as ‘Christmas Miracle’ AI Photo Fixes Grab Attention

The HONOR Magic8 Pro climbed to #5 in DXOMARK’s global camera rankings with a score of 165, overtaking the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL. The phone’s AI photo tools, promoted in holiday campaigns, can open closed eyes and add festive elements. Pre-orders began December 11 in the UAE/GCC, priced at AED 3,999 and AED 4,699 depending on configuration.
December 27, 2025
Vivo X300 Series Goes on Sale in India: Nat Geo ‘Go Into The Wild’ Campaign, Big Launch Offers, and 5 Cheaper Camera Phone Alternatives
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Vivo X300 Series Goes on Sale in India: Nat Geo ‘Go Into The Wild’ Campaign, Big Launch Offers, and 5 Cheaper Camera Phone Alternatives

Vivo’s X300 and X300 Pro smartphones went on sale in India today, starting at ₹75,999 and ₹1,09,999 respectively. Both models feature ZEISS-branded cameras, MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipsets, and run Android 16. Launch offers include up to 10% cashback, no-cost EMI for 24 months, and bundled Google Gemini Pro Plan for Jio 5G users. Devices are available online and at major retailers nationwide.
December 10, 2025
Apple Confirms iPhone 17 Pro Drops Night Mode Portraits — What Changes for Your Low‑Light Photos (December 4, 2025)
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Apple Confirms iPhone 17 Pro Drops Night Mode Portraits — What Changes for Your Low‑Light Photos (December 4, 2025)

Apple has removed Night mode Portraits from the iPhone 17 Pro, ending support for the feature first introduced on the iPhone 12 Pro. Apple documentation and independent tests confirm the device no longer allows users to combine Night mode with Portrait-style background blur. Night mode does not appear in Portrait mode, and Night mode photos no longer store depth data for later blur effects.
December 4, 2025
TECNO Freeform Continuum & Dual‑Mirror Telephoto: How Future Lens 2025 Brings True 1–9x Optical Zoom to Smartphones
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TECNO Freeform Continuum & Dual‑Mirror Telephoto: How Future Lens 2025 Brings True 1–9x Optical Zoom to Smartphones

TECNO unveiled two new telephoto camera concepts at its Future Lens 2025 event in Chongqing, China. The Freeform Continuum Telephoto promises continuous optical zoom from 1x to 9x, while the Dual-Mirror Reflect Telephoto shrinks module size and reduces camera bump. Freeform Continuum is expected in commercial phones after a year; Dual-Mirror Reflect could appear as soon as next year.
December 4, 2025
Google Camera’s Photo Sphere gets a 2025 spotlight: Android Police shows it still shines—while Pixel pivots to a rebuilt 360° Panorama
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Google Camera’s Photo Sphere gets a 2025 spotlight: Android Police shows it still shines—while Pixel pivots to a rebuilt 360° Panorama

Android Police reported Nov. 9 that Photo Sphere still works for 360° images in 2025 when using the Google Camera app on non‑Pixel phones, showing examples from a Realme device. Google removed Photo Sphere from Pixel cameras in 2023, directing users to third-party apps, and now promotes an upgraded Panorama mode on the Pixel 9 series for similar results.
November 9, 2025
iOS 26 Camera Overhaul: Hidden Features and Pro Tips You Need to Know
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iOS 26 Camera Overhaul: Hidden Features and Pro Tips You Need to Know

Apple’s iOS 26 introduces a major redesign of the iPhone Camera app, featuring a minimalist “Liquid Glass” interface and hiding most controls in new menus. Only Photo and Video modes remain visible on the main toolbar; other modes require swiping or long-pressing. Advanced users with iPhone 16 or later can customize the Camera Control button. New features include AirPods remote shutter and lens-cleaning notifications.
November 3, 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Seek Co-founder Paul Bassat Lists $11 Million Sydney Home
    May 23, 2026, 8:22 PM EDT. Paul Bassat, co-founder of job site Seek, and his wife, Sharon, have listed their designer Sydney residence for $11 million. The two-storey home, purchased in 2022 for $10.25 million, features luxury finishes including a Calacatta marble kitchen and a mosaic-tiled pool. Bassat co-founded Seek in 1997, which is now valued at around $4.82 billion. He later founded venture capital firm Square Peg Capital and community group Amplify Australia. An auction is set for June 16, with agents Alexander Phillips and Vince Licata handling the sale. In related news, Australian conglomerate Kadelco CEO Faye Duncan has listed her Vaucluse mansion for $23.8 million, originally bought for $5.56 million in 2008.