An article exploring the author's reconsideration of Russian camera lenses and optics after initially dismissing them based on limited experience. The author acknowledges their tendency to make quick judgments (thin-slicing) and decides to reassess Russian lenses by obtaining a high-quality example to fairly compare against the opinions of Russian lens enthusiasts.
Apple added customizable Camera app controls to iOS 27 Release Candidate, allowing users to add or remove widget-like controls from a list including Flash, Live Photo, Aspect Ratio, Timer, Exposure, Styles, Filters, Depth Control, Night Mode, Center Stage, File Format, and Shared Library. The feature, reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in May, is now available to all iPhone models running iOS 27 ahead of the public release on September 14.
Apple announced Apple Reference Image, a feature for iPhone 18 Pro that captures signed sensor data to create an unalterable reference image proving whether photos are authentic. The company also supports the SynthID standard for detecting AI-generated or altered images, and upgraded the iPhone 18 Pro's main camera with a variable aperture for improved low-light photography.
Apple introduces iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone featuring a 7.6-inch inner display 50 percent larger than iPhone 18 Pro Max and an outer display with 90 percent of Pro screen area. The device offers multiple viewing poses, advanced camera features including 48MP photos and 4K 120fps video, and an A20 Pro chip with dual 16-core Neural Engine for AI workloads and gaming.
Apple unveiled iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone with a 7.6-inch inner display and 5.4-inch outer display, powered by the A20 Pro chip and running iOS 27 with Apple Intelligence. The device features an innovative hinge design, dual-battery architecture, and advanced camera system, with pre-orders beginning October 16 and availability on October 23.
Apple announced iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9, 2026, featuring a 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, the A20 Pro chip, next-generation vapor chamber, and iOS 27 with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI. The Pro Max delivers the largest battery life increase in iPhone history, with both models available in four finishes starting September 18.
John Gruber reviews the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air, which he missed covering at launch. He praises the iPhone Air as exceptionally thin, well-designed, and capable despite its single rear camera and shorter battery life, but ultimately chose the iPhone 17 Pro due to preferring its narrower width.
Google released Chrome 153, accelerating its release cycle to biweekly instead of every four weeks. The version introduces <camera> and <microphone> HTML elements that give browsers control over device permission prompts, preventing pages from disguising or burying these controls.