Apple's iPhone 18 Pro, arriving two years after the iPhone 16 Pro, features over 50 upgrades including a new A20 Pro chip, variable-aperture camera, smaller Dynamic Island, and record battery life of 36 hours. The $1,199 starting price is $200 higher than the iPhone 16 Pro's launch, though base storage doubled to 256GB. For iPhone 16 Pro owners, the cumulative changes across two generations—including design, display, cameras, and charging speed improvements—make it a worthwhile upgrade.
Fujifilm's Instax Pal 2 is a $170 palm-sized instant camera that resembles traditional film cameras with a viewfinder and frame advance lever, unlike its baby monitor-like predecessor. It features a 10-megapixel sensor, 1-inch LCD, app-based operation via Bluetooth or USB-C, microSD card slot, and five filters, though it requires a separate printer for physical prints.
iOS 27 introduces three major Camera app upgrades for iPhones: Siri mode for AI-powered visual intelligence features like translation and calendar integration, fully customizable controls across all camera modes, and iPhone 18 Pro-exclusive features including manual pro controls, enhanced Photographic Styles 3, and Apple Reference Mode for capturing digital negatives.
Fujifilm launched the Instax Pal 2, a $170 pocket-sized digital camera with a 10-megapixel sensor, LCD screen, autofocus, and face detection, representing a significant upgrade over the original Pal and competitors like the Kodak Charmera. The camera features a retro design with a functional film-advance lever, optical viewfinder, and connectivity via Bluetooth and USB-C to Fujifilm's mobile app for effects and printing.
Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold is the company's fourth-generation foldable phone, featuring a traditional closed shape with an almost-square open display, IP68 water resistance, and an excellent triple camera system. Priced from £1,799, it runs Android 17 with AI tools and offers extended support until 2033, though battery life is slightly shorter than rivals and the display crease is more visible than competitors.
Fujifilm announced the Instax Pal 2, a redesigned compact digital camera with an analog-inspired look featuring an optical viewfinder, Animation mode for creating flipbook-style animations, and integration with the Instax Pal app for remote control and printing. Unlike its unusual predecessor, the Pal 2 resembles a miniaturized film camera and launches this month for $169.95 in the US.