Xperia 1 VIII is Sony’s latest camera nerd phone, but I’m wary of all the AI tuning

Sony’s brand-new Xperia 1 VIII brings a larger telephoto sensor, Alpha-inspired camera tools, AI-assisted shooting suggestions, and premium pricing that keeps it firmly niche.

Sony’s new Xperia phone gets an overdue redesign
Sony’s new Xperia phone gets an overdue redesign

Sony’s Xperia 1 flagships have looked more or less the same since 2020, but that’s finally changing with the Xperia 1 VIII, which moves to a chunky square camera island. The phone also boasts what should be a substantially improved telephoto camera, along with an AI camera assistant that looks like an improved version of […]

The Android Show 2026: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebook, Android 17 updates, and everything else

Google stepped into The Android Show with a laptop nobody saw coming, an AI layer that does your errands, and a security overhaul that’s long overdue.

Apple iPhone’s Camera app could finally stop treating everyone like a beginner

Apple is reportedly redesigning the iPhone Camera app with customizable control widgets, advanced photo options, grid tools, and a Siri mode for Visual Intelligence.

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 made checking free storage harder because apparently math is a feature now

One UI 8.5 no longer shows available storage clearly inside Device Care, leaving Galaxy users to calculate remaining space or rely on clunky workarounds.

Android’s new Pause Point feature puts a 10-second speed bump between you and mindless scrolling

Google is bringing a new Pause Point feature to Android in a bid to help users cut down on mindless scrolling.

7 best Android 17 upgrades announced at The Android Show — from 3D emojis to Screen Reactions

The Android Show 2026 contained numerous major Android 17 announcements — these are the seven biggest upcoming features.

Android and iPhone are closer than ever, and this could change how you move between them

Android to iPhone transfers are starting to feel less like chaos and more like copy, paste, done.

Android 17 will make it easier to stop apps from quietly tracking your location in the background

Google announced a new set of privacy and theft protection updates for Android 17 at the Android Show I/O Edition today, including a new location button that automatically revokes an app’s access to your precise location once you close it.