Is Samsung using a newer periscope lens on the Galaxy S26 Ultra? Here's what we know (Updated)

The Galaxy S26 Ultra 5x zoom camera moves away from a traditional periscope design, improving aperture but doubling the focus ...

The Galaxy S26 Ultra doesn't use a periscope zoom lens - here's why that matters

The phone's 5x telephoto camera (and the 200MP main) have a wider aperture than S25 Ultra's 5x camera. However, that is not the whole story.
Alaska Public Media

Alaska Supreme Court says cops can't use zoom-lens aerial imagery without a warrant

Fairbanks attorney Robert John argues in the McKelvey case as part of the Supreme Court Live presentation at Lathrop High School, Nov. 22, 2022. (Screenshot/KTOO Gavel Alaska) Law enforcement officers ...
Android Police

Samsung is making a new zoom lens — but not for its own phones

Mark has almost a decade of experience reporting on mobile technology, working previously with Digital Trends. Taking a less-than-direct route to technology writing, Mark began his Android journey ...
Stuff

Yes, this huge iPhone zoom lens looks ridiculous. But it might actually be brilliant

Look, the whole point of getting one of the best camera phones – like the iPhone 17 Pro Max – is that it easily slips into your pocket and produces great shots. So at first glance, Sandmarc’s new ...
MacRumors

iPhone 17 Pro: Using the New 8x Optical Zoom

The iPhone 17 Pro introduces a powerful new 48MP Pro Fusion camera system, giving you sharp, detailed photos no matter which lens you use. The Main, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto cameras all shoot at 48MP ...