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The Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum cleaner drew crowds with its built-in arm that can pick up and ... [+] move objectsRoborockAs CES 2025 in Las Vegas closes its doors, its cavernous halls will soon be emptied of the stands and demo booths that drew in more than 150,000 visitors and members of the press from around the globe. Showcasing tech advances that could reshape consumer electronics throughout the year, this year's show highlighted particularly significant developments in display technology, AI-powered computing and home automation. Heres a round-up of some of the most influential products and key trends from this years show.Next-Generation DisplaysThe LG G5 introduces the company's four stack OLED panel to produce an even brighter image.LIM TAE JOON The display segment saw significant advances in panel technology and processing capabilities. One of the most prominent announcements this week was LG's G5 OLED TV, which abandons the previously favored Micro Lens Array (MLA) technology in favor of an innovative four-stack OLED panel design. This architectural change delivers a 40% brightness increase over the previous G4, with the crucial distinction that this improvement applies to full-screen content rather than just HDR highlights.By stacking four OLED panels together, the G5 is able to provide a noticeably brighter viewing experience for consumers an area in which OLED has traditionally struggled with compared to alternative Mini LED panel TVs. AI, too, has been a prominent part of the TV announcements at CES 2025, with the G5's new Alpha 11 Gen 2 processor providing AI-enhanced upscaling and 11.1.2 surround sound processing, while gaming capabilities have been enhanced with a 165Hz refresh rate, up from the previous 144Hz.Competing for attention in the premium display space, Hisense also unveiled the 116UX TriChroma Mini LED TV, with its innovative RGB Local Dimming Technology. This system employs specialized lenses that individually respond to red, green and blue-colored LEDs, enabling much more precise color control. Elsewhere, TCL's QM6K range brings Mini LED technology to more accessible price points, starting at $999 for the 65-inch model, with the two largest sizes featuring a specialized matte finish for glare reduction.Computing And AI IntegrationNvidia's RTX 5090 GPU offers unprecedented rendering power for consumers.Anadolu via Getty ImagesThe computing segment demonstrated how AI is continuing its integration across different device categories. Nvidia's Project Digits, starting at $3,000, represents a significant milestone in democratizing AI development. Built on the companys Grace Blackwell architecture, this compact system incorporates 92 billion transistors and delivers 3,352 trillion AI operations per second (TOPS). This performance level enables AI researchers and developers to work with large language models directly on their desktops rather than relying solely on cloud infrastructure.Read More: Nvidias Packed CES 2025 Keynote: Gaming, Robots, Self-Driving Cars And Personal AI SupercomputersThis AI acceleration extends to gaming hardware too, with Nvidia's powerful RTX 50-series GPUs taking center stage during the companys CES 2025 keynote. The flagship RTX 5090 introduces neural shaders and advanced ray tracing capabilities, promising up to double the performance of its predecessor through a combination of hardware improvements and DLSS 4 frame generation technology. The GPU's 3,352 TOPS of AI computing power also enables new features like autonomous game character personalities through next-gen Nvidia ACE technology.Form Factor InnovationThe Asus Zenbook A14 weighs under 1kg, thanks to an ultralight "Ceraluminum" chassis.AsusThis year, several manufacturers pushed the boundaries of traditional device design. Lenovo's ThinkBook Plus Gen 6, for example, introduces a rollable screen that expands vertically from 14 inches to 16.7 inches. The display responds to both physical button controls and gesture inputs, enabling users to adjust screen size by raising or lowering their palms. This innovation in display technology allows for enhanced multitasking capabilities while maintaining portability, though it will come at a cost $3,499, to be precise.In the ultraportable category, Asus's Zenbook A14 achieves an impressive blend of form and function, thanks to its innovative materials and design. Weighing under a kilogram thanks to its "Ceraluminum" chassis, the laptop combines Qualcomm's Snapdragon X silicon with a 14-inch OLED panel to deliver an impressive claimed battery life of up to 32 hours. It also provides a respectable number of connectivity options given its svelte form factor, including dual USB4 ports and HDMI 2.1.Smart Home And Health InnovationThis years show demonstrated significant advances in both home automation and health monitoring technology, with devices becoming more capable of complex physical interactions and health analysis.In the robotics space, the Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum cleaner represents a leap forward in automated home assistance. Its OmniGrip Mechanical Arm a sophisticated five-axis system thats built into the body of the robot vacuum itself can identify and lift objects up to 300g. Demos included the Z70 lifting socks out of the way so that cleaning routes could be kept clear. Beyond simple vacuum capabilities, the system also employs AI-driven object recognition to handle household items appropriately and includes pet detection features that modify its behavior around animals.On the health front, Withings introduced Omnia, a smart mirror concept that integrates health monitoring into daily routines. The system combines visual analysis with environmental sensors to track various health metrics, from posture to skin health offering a glimpse of how everyday objects might evolve to support wellness monitoring while blending in with their surroundings.The health monitoring landscape also saw particularly interesting developments with new over-the-counter glucose monitors. Dexcom's device targets Type 2 diabetes patients with a 30-day continuous monitoring system through an arm-mounted sensor connected to a smartphone app. Abbott's Lingo device takes a different approach, focusing on general wellness by tracking glucose responses to provide insights into eating habits, stress levels and exercise effects.In the mobile power space, Swippitt's Instant Power System introduces an innovative approach to device charging. The system combines a toaster-like hub that contains five pre-charged batteries with a specialized phone case, enabling near-instant power restoration through battery swapping rather than traditional charging. This two-second swap system could fundamentally change how users manage device power throughout their day.Lastly, Circular's second-generation smart ring advances wearable health monitoring with integrated ECG capability and AFib detection. Notably, the company has eliminated the need for physical sizing kits through new digital sizing technology that uses smartphone cameras to determine proper fit a first in the smart ring category.CES 2025 Wrap-UpOverall, CES 2025's innovations indicate an industry increasingly focused on practical AI implementation, novel form factors and enhanced automation capabilities. The convergence of AI processing power with traditional consumer electronics also points to potentially significant changes in how consumers interact with their devices throughout 2025 though only time will tell how widespread such adoption will be.

ToplineThe Supreme Court signaled in oral arguments Friday that it may uphold the federal ban on TikTok, potentially leaving it up to President-elect Donald Trump to try and keep the app legal once he takes office but the president-elect has limited options if the law is upheld, and any attempts to stop it could be challenged in court.President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort on December 16 in ... [+] Palm Beach, Florida.Getty ImagesKey FactsTrump opposes the TikTok ban taking effect, his lawyers said in a recent court filing, and the president-elect asked, Why would I want to get rid of TikTok? on Truth Social last week, posting a graphic that boasted his popularity on the platform and the billions of views his official accounts and hashtags associated with him have garnered.The lawwhich prohibits U.S. app stores from hosting TikTok unless Chinese parent company ByteDance divests from itis scheduled to take effect one day before Trumps Jan. 20 inauguration, so Trump has also asked the Supreme Court to stop the law from taking effect until after he takes office, arguing he wants time to resolve the ban before it can take effect.Its unclear if the Supreme Court will comply with that request, and if the court upholds the law and it takes effect by the time Trump is inaugurated, hell have limited options on blocking it.The law empowers the president to pause the ban for 90 days if TikTok shows its in the process of separating from ByteDance, so Trump could pause it once he takes officethough without actual evidence showing ByteDance is divesting, Trumps pause may not be legally sound, meaning it could be challenged in court and the ban could take effect anyway.Trump could also similarly just declare TikTok in compliance with the lawregardless of whether or not its actually separated from ByteDanceUniversity of Minnesota law professor Alan Rozenshtein noted, which would keep TikTok legal but similarly leave room for the move to be challenged in court if ByteDance hasnt actually divested.Beyond that, Trump cant do much: He could try to negotiate a deal for TikTok to be sold to a U.S. company so it would properly comply with the law, but if ByteDance isnt willing to sellwhich so far it isntthe ban will stay in effect unless Congress decides to repeal the law.Crucial QuotePresident Trump opposes banning TikTok in the United States at this juncture, and seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office, his lawyer Dean John Sauer wrote in a brief to the Supreme Court.What To Watch ForThe Supreme Court expressed skepticism of TikToks arguments against the ban during oral arguments on Jan. 10, signaling justices could uphold the ban. Its expected the court will quickly rule before the law is due to take effect Jan. 19. Though Trump has asked the Supreme Court to pause the ban until after his inauguration, he isnt a party in the litigation, and Rozenshtein told CBS News there are no legal grounds for Trump to unilaterally pause the law since hes still a private citizen and isnt actually the president yet. That means theres no guarantee the justices will listen to his request, and its still possible the law could take effect Jan. 19 before Trump takes office.Can Trump Just Not Enforce The Tiktok Ban?Another move Trump could technically make if the TikTok ban takes effect is to say his Justice Department just wont enforce the ban, inviting companies like Apple and Google to leave the app up on its app stores without facing the harsh financial penalties that the law imposes. But thats unlikely to work, as legal experts have noted companies would likely comply with the ban anyway, rather than risk facing penalties if Trump ever changed his mind.Will Bytedance Divest From Tiktok?TikTok and ByteDance so far havent shown any interest in separating, with TikTok arguing in a court filing that doing so is not possible technologically, commercially, or legally. It remains to be seen if the company will change its mind should the Supreme Court uphold the law and it actually take effect, however. Trump could also potentially have an impact on forcing ByteDances hand, as James Lewis, director of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, told NPR that China could be persuaded to approve of ByteDance selling TikTok in exchange for Trump backing off his threat of high tariffs on Chinese imports.What Happens If The Tiktok Ban Takes Effect?The full impact of the TikTok ban taking effect is still unclear. The law does not ban Americans from using TikTok and wouldnt wipe it from users phones, but rather bans U.S. app stores and internet service providers from hosting it. That means TikTok may not immediately stop working for its more than 170 million U.S. users. But it would mean that users could not download or update TikTok from Apple or Googles app stores, it would grow obsolete and eventually no longer work. Oracle also wouldnt be allowed to host TikToks U.S. user data, as it does now. It remains to be seen what the effects of that will be in practice: While TikTok said in a court filing that banning internet service providers from hosting the app means the company could no longer provid[e] the services that enable the TikTok platform to function, effectively shutting down TikTok in the United States, Rozenshtein noted to CBS News that TikTok could move its U.S. data servers out of the country, which would keep the app running. Its also still unknown how the ban will affect other parts of TikToks U.S. operations, like the TikTok Shop or paying creators who make money on the platform. Will The Ban Impact Possible Tiktok Alternative Lemon8?Yes, the ban is expected to similarly impact ByteDance-owned apps CapCut and Lemon8.Surprising FactIf the ban does take effect and block TikToks U.S. user data from being hosted by a U.S. company, its possible the data that TikTok already has on its American users could be moved to China, which a Forbes investigation found is what happened when India similarly banned the app. That would actually make it more likely the data could be accessed by the Chinese government, contrary to the federal laws national security goals.Key BackgroundPresident Joe Biden signed the bill requiring TikTok to leave ByteDance or else be banned into law in April, reflecting a bipartisan concern from lawmakers that the app poses a threat to national security. TikTok has long denied any wrongdoing or links to the Chinese government, but Forbes has reported numerous concerns involving the app, including TikTok spying on journalists, promoting Chinese propaganda that criticized U.S. politicians, mishandling user data and tracking sensitive words. The specific evidence the government has for justifying TikToks ban has not been made public, however, and was entirely redacted in court filings. TikTok and creators on the app sued to block the law days after it was enacted, arguing the ban unlawfully infringed on their First Amendment rights. A panel of federal judges sided with the governments argument that the ban was justified due to the national security threat and did not violate TikToks First Amendment rights, given that users can still post on the app if it just separates itself from ByteDance. The court ruled the law as it was enacted is actually a less restrictive way of handling the governments concerns about TikTok, given the fact it still allows the company to operate in the U.S. if ByteDance divests from it. TikTok appealed the case to the Supreme Court after the lower court declined to pause the law from taking effect, and the Supreme Court quickly took it up, scheduling arguments for Jan. 10 but declining to pause the law in the meantime.Further Reading

The 2025 Legion Go FamilyLenovo / Jason EvangelhoTheres always an absolute deluge of exciting announcements coming out of CES. As a result, press normally has to focus on the high-level details and move on, while the smaller details either get skipped or touched on later. Now that the major talking points around the Legion Go 2 and Legion Go S are out there, however, I wanted to circle back and highlight a bunch of interesting information that the Lenovo Legion community team just shared.Most of this info comes courtesy of Lenovo Senior Community Manager Ben Green, who hosted a 2 hour live stream yesterday about all things Legion gaming. Green and his colleague Benjamin Myers, Senior Product Manager at Lenovo, fielded questions from chat, which were predominantly about the 2025 Legion Go family.Before we get into it, Ill lead with something that made a positive impression on me. Myers said hes been constantly funneling feedback from all corners of the Legion community to his global counterparts and key decision makers internally. He expressed that many of the new features (such as VRR, OLED on the Legion Go 2, downscaled native resolution of 1920x1200, improved cooling, improved D-pad, and even the introduction of SteamOS) were heavily influenced by community feedback.Below are all the noteworthy details I gleaned from the live stream, which you can watch in its entirety above.Legion Go 2 + Legion Go S: Display and Driver UpdatesNow that the display is native landscape, it doesnt require a specialized driver. Therefore, Lenovo expects driver updates to be streamlined. Features like AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF2), for example, couldnt be issued directly by AMD because the non-native landscape panel required additional work from Lenovos driver team. Greene acknowledged that more frequent driver updates are an extremely high priority, and Lenovo is actively discussing this with AMD.Legion Go 2 Controller Compatibility and UpgradesThe Legion Go 2s improved and more ergonomic controllers will be available to purchase separately. Additionally, the new controllers feature independent USB-C charging at least in the current prototype. Since the rail design which connects them to the handheld remains the same, this means Legion Go 1 and Legion Go 2 controllers are interchangeable. The exciting thing about this? You could effectively upgrade your original Legion Go with the new controllers for a more comfortable experience.Read More: Todays Massive Switch 2 Leak Reveals Dimensions And Screen SizeD-pads on the Legion Go family have switched to pivot D-pads entirely based on user feedback around fighting games. In a nutshell, this means it should be much more reliable to land inputs like QCB (quarter-circle back) and diagonal commands should be more accurate.Like the original Legion Go, the Legion Go S and Legion Go 2 will have both Hall Effect analog sticks and Hall Effect triggers.Legion Go 2 Cooling, Speakers, Performance, Dual-Boot, Speakers, and Release DateIm going to dump the rest into bullet points since theyre mostly bite-sized but still noteworthy takeaways:Performance for Legion Go S models with the Lenovo-exclusive Ryzen Z2 Go processor should sit somewhere between the Steam Deck and the original Legion Go with its Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor.Modifications were made to the Legion Go 2 cooling system. Myers says its an overall better fan and thermal solution.The Legion Go 2 will have a fingerprint reader, likely integrated into the power button.The Legion Go 2 will have bigger speakers, and the team is actively trying to enhance the overall audio experience. (Lackluster audio was my biggest gripe about the original Legion Go, so this is welcome news.)When asked if users can dual-boot Windows 11 and SteamOS: Most likely, we will never be able to ship a dual-boot [Legion Go] from the factory, but there will be the possibility to load both and set up dual boot.This doesnt come from the live stream, but it warrants mentioning: when asked about more specific release timing for the Legion Go 2, a Lenovo representative on the show floor at CES said we are aiming for [the] second half of 2025.Follow me here at Forbes for all the latest Legion Go 2, Steam Deck, and handheld gaming news and reviews. Happy gaming!

Rumor mill: Multiple sources suggest that a reveal or reviews for the mid-range Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT GPUs could go live in the coming weeks. Additionally, speculation is mounting that AMD may be looking to counter Nvidia's high-end GPU launches by focusing on more competitively priced RDNA 4 offerings. Let's dive into the juiciest rumor from Chiphell: pricing for the RX 9070 XT. According to a post on the forum, AMD might price the reference 9070 XT at $479, with custom third-party models starting around $549. If true, that's a compelling price point for what's expected to be a solid 1440p GPU.Of course, pricing rumors should always be taken with a grain of salt until official confirmation arrives. However, this rumor aligns somewhat with AMD executive Frank Azor's recent (albeit vague) comments in a Spanish interview. Azor hinted that RDNA 4 pricing would range between $300 for budget models and over $1,000 for high-end offerings, steering clear of either extreme.The RDNA 4 series was officially announced at CES 2025 earlier this week. While AMD shared little beyond the new numbering scheme intended to simplify comparisons with competing Nvidia GPUs --it has already generated significant buzz.Beyond pricing, another rumor gaining traction again from Chiphell suggests that AMD has set January 22 as either the review embargo lift date or the official unveiling of the RX 9070 specs. While the rumor specifically mentions the 9070, it's reasonable to assume that both the 9070 and 9070 XT will be part of the reveal.Adding more fuel to the speculation is an Instagram tease from XFX, which used the hashtag #Navi48 the GPU codename for the RX 9070 and hinted at a potential January 24 announcement. // Related StoriesThe conflicting information makes it hard to pin down the exact timeline, but late January seems increasingly likely as the moment we'll get our first proper look at these mid-range RDNA 4 GPUs.As for why AMD may have chosen this timing, the title of Frank Azor's recent interview, as reported by VideoCardz, hinted that AMD is waiting for Nvidia to announce pricing for their own next-gen GPUs. This suggests AMD might price the RX 9070 series in direct reaction to Nvidia's offerings though, of course, this remains in the realm of speculation.

Why it matters: The warnings have proved sadly accurate: 2024 was the hottest year on record, marking the first time that average temperatures exceeded the key target of 1.5C above pre-industrial times. It's a cause for concern, especially as 2023 was also a record hot year. Data from the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) shows that the average temperature in 2024 was 1.6C higher than in the pre-industrial period of 1850-1900, before humans started burning fossil fuels on large scales. That marks an increase of 0.1C from 2023.The 2015 Paris Agreement, to which most countries have committed, aims to stop average global temperatures from exceeding 1.5C. While this is the first year above that temperature, it does not breach the Agreement's target, which is measured over a decade or two. However, the C3S said each year in the last decade is one of the ten warmest on record, and the situation looks to be worsening. At this rate, the world could be 2.7C warmer than pre-industrial levels by the end of the century.More depressing data from C3S included confirmation that July 22, 2024, was the hottest day in recorded history. It also showed that a record 44% of the planet was affected by strong to extreme heat stress on July 10."There's now an extremely high likelihood that we will overshoot the long-term average of 1.5C in the Paris agreement limit," Dr Samantha Burgess, deputy director at C3S, said. "These high global temperatures, coupled with record global atmospheric water vapour levels in 2024, meant unprecedented heatwaves and heavy rainfall events, causing misery for millions of people."C3S director Carlo Buontempo said the warmer temperatures were leading to more extreme climate events, including heatwaves, storms, floods, droughts, and wildfires.Scientists say rapid swings between dry and wet conditions in Los Angeles in recent years, boosted by climate change, has created a huge amount of tinder-dry vegetation that is fuelling the wildfires in the region, where ten people have been killed and hundreds of homes destroyed. // Related StoriesAs reported by Climate Home News, researchers collaborating with the World Weather Attribution (WWA) and Climate Central projects said last month that climate change had intensified 26 of the 29 extreme weather events they studied during 2024."The world doesn't need to come up with a magical solution to stop things from getting worse in 2025," said Dr Friederike Otto, at Imperial College London. "We know exactly what we need to do to transition away from fossil fuels, halt deforestation and make societies more resilient."A more recent addition to global carbon emissions is the rise of data centers, which have seen their numbers increase due to the huge demand for cloud services, generative AI, and data storage. They contribute to 1-2% of global carbon emissions, putting them on par with the aviation industry. While companies are looking at other ways of powering and building these facilities, carbon emissions in 2024 are still expected to have set a new record high.

Apple Arcade just got its first update of 2025. The subscription service added seven new games to its roster, including three originals and four updated versions of classic games like Final Fantasy and Trials of Mana.At the tail end of last year, Apple Arcade revealed a handful of games set to come to its ad-free mobile game service but stopped short of giving them a release date. Today, subscribers can download those seven titles on the iOS device of their choice.Recommended VideosThe batch is headlined by Skate City: New York, the latest game by acclaimed mobile developer Snowman. The skateboarding game is a sequel to Apple Arcades launch title Skate City, an early standout on the platform. Another big addition is Three Kingdoms Heroes, the latest game from Koei Tecmo. The turn-based tactics game essentially looks like a microtransaction-free version of Fire Emblem Heroes but for the Romance of the Three Kingdom series. Its well-timed, too, as Koei Tecmo is set to release another Three Kingdoms game, Dynasty Warriors: Origins, later this month.Please enable Javascript to view this contentApple Vision Pro owners are even getting something with the update. Gears & Goo, a tower defense game built for Apples headset, launches today. Digital Trends demoed it last year and found a simple but satisfyingly tactile strategy game that made good use of the headsets eye-tracking and gesture controls.Those new releases are rounded out by four existing mobile games joining the service. The original Final Fantasy and Visions of Mana are the standouts there, with both receiving + versions. Subscribers can also download Rodeo Stampede+ and Its Literally Just Mowing+ today.

The Los Angeles area has been hit by devastating fires, destroying thousands of structures and forcing swathes of people to evacuate. Reports suggest multiple deaths and no immediate respite from the hazard.In the midst of chaos, many have turned to an app to keep an eye on the situation as it unfolds and receive emergency alerts. The app in question is Watch Duty, which aggregates details from government agencies, news briefings, and camera feeds capturing the damage by fire.Recommended VideosUsers can also sign up to get the latest notifications, though some users have suggested on public forums that one should turn them off as they can get a tad overwhelming during emergencies.Reddit / Digital TrendsThe app, which is available for Android and iOS platforms, also has a web dashboard that users can access to stay vigilant and keep track of the situation. The app pools together information from officials as well as volunteers, but to keep things in order, it labels them as such.Please enable Javascript to view this contentWatching the play by play on the Watch Duty app with all these fires going on around me. Thank you so much to all the Firefighters battling these fire since yesterday ! #PalasadesFire #EatonFire pic.twitter.com/rMkkzPtOv0 N I K (@RemixNik) January 8, 2025In the app, you get photo and video updates alongside details such as warning zones, evacuation orders, and shelter locations. At the moment, the app is available in 22 states, including the disaster-hit California.Social media platforms such as Reddit, X, Facebook, and Instagram have amassed a healthy number of posts from residents and well-wishers asking their acquaintances to download the Watch Duty app.Reddit / Digital TrendsAs a result, the app has skyrocketed in popularity and climbed to the top of the App Store download charts, reports TechCrunch.Notably, Watch Duty is run by a non-profit and operates on a very tight budget. It is run by the Santa Rosa-based nonprofit Sherwood Forestry Service.Monitoring our LA home from across the country using Watch Duty.So far it's safe, but the Sunset fire introduced a wave of anxiety.This is heartbreaking for so many. pic.twitter.com/l79tDxm9mW Ryan Hoover (@rrhoover) January 9, 2025The app is a brainchild of John Mills, who started it soon after moving into a wildfire-prone area and was inspired by his own experiences of struggling to find reliable and up-to-date information for such emergency scenarios.It started with me convincing them I was not a Silicon Valley tech bro. I was not here to make money on disaster, and I lived here too, Mills was quoted as saying by The Los Angeles Times.Reddit / Digital TrendsAccording to The Washington Post, the app has already clocked over 4 million downloads. The app is free to use, though there is also a subscription tier that offers additional information, such as flight tracking and firefighting details.Interestingly, Watch Duty only has over a dozen employees but commands a pool of over 200 volunteers, which counts dispatchers and firefighters among them, both active-duty and retired.Thank god for Watch Duty and social media because sending out a mass evacuation alert even to safe areas is peak incompetence The King of Burbank (@akingofburbank) January 10, 2025Users can submit their own photos documenting the situation and keep an eye on the hazard perimeter, which is sourced from satellite imagery and official sources. You can access the web version of Watch Duty now.Editors Recommendations

Theres new information about this years iPhone 17 smartphone lineup, all concerning the cameras found on the phones. Depending on opinions, the news could be viewed as a mix of good and bad.Firstly, leaker Digital Chat Stationconfirmed an earlier report by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo that said the company plans to make significant camera upgrades on the 2025 iPhone lineup.Recommended VideosAll iPhone 17 models are expected to have a front-facing selfie camera with a 24MP/6P lens, an upgrade from the 12MP/5P lens found in the current iPhone 16 models. This upgrade is anticipated to improve image quality and minimize camera distortions.Please enable Javascript to view this contentAdditionally, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are set to have upgraded telephoto lenses, jumping from 12MP to 48MP. This change would mean all three rear-facing cameras on the next-generation iPhone Pro models will feature 48MP lenses.Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Andy Boxall / Digital TrendsKuos previous report suggested that only the iPhone 17 Pro Max would receive the telephoto lens update, not the smaller iPhone 17 Pro. Another leaker later confirmed this.Meanwhile, the same leaker says this years iPhone 17 Pro models will have a smaller primary camera sensor when compared to the Fusion camera found on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.The sensor on the 48MP primary camera on those models could drop from 1/1.28 inch to 1/1.3 inch.MacRumors correctly points out that the fractions mentioned refer to the sensors type rather than its physical dimensions. As a result, a 1/1.3-inch sensor is smaller than a 1/1.28-inch sensor.This difference is not expected to have a significant impact on photo quality. However, it could support rumors that Apple plansto redesign the camera bump for the iPhone 17 Pro models. This year, the bump may be rectangular and made of aluminum instead of glass. It is still too early to assess whether this change will be advantageous or not. It should be noted that another report says there will be no changesmade to the camera bump on the iPhone 17 Pro models.Like recent lineups, the iPhone 17 series should include a regular model and two iPhone Pro models. For the first time, we could also see an iPhone Air model that will replace the iPhone Plus. This model is expected to be the thinnest iPhone to date and feature significant design changescompared to the rest of the series.Editors Recommendations

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