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Huawei Pura 70 series is live in China

Featuring a retractable camera

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Have you ever wondered what the “P” in the Huawei P series stood for? Today, the Chinese smartphone maker is taking out the mystery for good. In lieu of simply launching a P70 series, Huawei has launched the newly renamed Pura 70 series in China.

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The camera evolution continues

As is tradition, the Pura 70 series packs in the best camera system from Huawei. The series, separated into four varying models, will feature unique specs such as a retractable lens, boosting both zooming capabilities and image stabilization.

Now, the 1-inch sensor comes with an f/2.1 aperture and can take in a lot of light. It also shoots at 35x super macro.

As the pack’s leader, the Ultra comes with the retractable lens, tested for up to 300,000 contractions. It is also IP68-rated for more durability. It has a sizable f/1.6 aperture and a mechanism to maximize image stabilization.

Finally, with XD Motion, the camera can reportedly capture subjects going up to 300km/h. The macro sensor, on the other hand, can capture images at least 5cm close. A heightened HDR keeps videos crisp and clear.

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Also good under the hood

Meanwhile, the lineup’s chipset is the next evolution of Huawei’s Kirin line. The processors are reportedly inching closer and closer to the current slate of modern flagships today. It marks the brand’s next step in jumping back to the top of the Android food chain. It comes with up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB of storage.

The display puts out images at 460ppi, 2500nits of brightness, and up to 120Hz refresh rate. Kunlun glass keeps the screen protected, too.

Much like Apple’s Emergency SOS, the Pura 70 series will come with its own satellite connectivity service, powered by Beidou. Plus, in areas with low coverage, a Lingxi antenna will ensure that calls won’t be dropped.

Out of the box, it comes with HarmonyOS 4.2, which touts more interactive features like a heavily customizable lock screen.

Finally, it will have a battery going up to 5200mAh. It also touts 100W wired charging and 80W wireless fast charging.

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Availability

Currently, the Pura 70 series has just started going on sale in China. It comes in four distinct models: the regular Pura 70, Pro, Pro+, and Ultra.

The Pura 70 starts at CNY 5,499. Then, the Pura 70 Pro starts at CNY 6,499. The Pura 70 Pro+ starts at CNY 7,999. Finally, the Pura 70 Ultra starts at CNY 9,999.

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Samsung brings the Galaxy Z series into Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Tracking Spidey this summer

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Spidey Tracker powered by Samsung Galaxy as seen in the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day film. © & ™ 2026 MARVEL. ©2026 CPII & TSG

Samsung is swinging into theaters this summer.

Ahead of the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Samsung announced a new collaboration with Sony Pictures. It puts its Galaxy devices directly into the world of Marvel’s friendly neighborhood hero.

At the center of the campaign is the Spidey Tracker, an interactive experience inspired by the upcoming film. In the movie, Ned Leeds develops the tracker on a Samsung Galaxy device to help locate Spider-Man. Now, fans can use a real-world version through a dedicated website.

The tracker will serve as a hub for Spider-Man-themed content throughout the summer. Fans can follow sightings, discover hidden easter eggs, view cast appearances and interviews, and participate in community-driven activities.

Samsung says the Spidey Tracker will be available in 35 countries worldwide through SpideyTracker.com and on X via @SpideyTracker.

Galaxy devices join Spider-Man’s world

The partnership extends beyond marketing.

In Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Samsung’s Galaxy devices will be featured throughout the story. Spider-Man will be seen using a Galaxy Z Flip, while Ned Leeds relies on Galaxy Z Fold devices and Galaxy Watch wearables as he searches for the web-slinger.

According to Samsung, the collaboration highlights how its devices help users stay connected, whether they’re sharing moments with friends, keeping in touch with family, or, in Spider-Man’s case, saving New York City.

The company also said the campaign reflects the importance of human connection and self-expression, themes that have long been part of Spider-Man’s story.

More Spider-Man sightings this summer

Sony Pictures says the partnership helps expand Spider-Man’s connection to his community beyond the movie screen.

Throughout the summer, fans can expect Spider-Man-themed appearances across live events, creator content, special activations, and even select Samsung Experience Stores.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens exclusively in theaters on July 31.

Meanwhile, fans can start tracking their favorite wall-crawler through the Spidey Tracker beginning June 17 at 3PM ET.

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HONOR unveils 1st cinematic video captured by its Robot Phone

Footage highlights phone’s built-in physical gimbal system

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At the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, HONOR has unveiled the first professional video captured by its upcoming Robot Phone.

The output was part of a cinematic portrait project created with ELLEMEN for SIFF jury members. The footage highlights the device’s built-in physical gimbal system, delivering exceptionally smooth handheld tracking shots while preserving full image quality.

Unlike conventional smartphone stabilization that often relies on digital cropping, the Robot Phone achieves cinema-like camera movement through physical stabilization. This enables creators to follow subjects naturally without compromising visual fidelity.

Beyond stabilization, the film also showcases a significant leap in smartphone video texture and cinematic quality.

Leveraging ARRI’s LogC knowhow at the RAW level, the footage offers exceptional flexibility in post-production and seamless integration into professional workflows.

This allows creators to make full use of ARRI’s LUT ecosystem in DaVinci Resolve to achieve an authentic cinematic look.

The HONOR Robot Phone is set to launch in Q3 of this year.

For now, you can watch the behind-the-scenes here:

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TECNO’s SPARK 50 Pro is the latest budget smartphone battery beast

Just two months after the SPARK 50 5G

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TECNO SPARK 50 Pro

One after another, TECNO launches the SPARK 50 Pro with a beastly battery within. That’s just days after the grand launch of the POVA 8 5G in India.

Built to last

The icing of the cake has got to be the battery of the SPARK 50 Pro. However, the battery capacity will differ depending on where you live.

There’s a 5600mAh dual-cell version and a slightly larger single-cell model hitting the 6000mAh mark.

TECNO SPARK 50 Pro

Still, despite that battery capacity, it measures just 7.8mm thin.

If you’re worried about battery longevity, the SPARK 50 Pro can still last more than 80% of their original battery capacity — even after 1900+ charging cycles in six years.

Charging support is faster at 60W, better than what TECNO’s 45W speeds in their most recent smartphones.

TECNO SPARK 50 Pro 6000mAh battery

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Beneath that battery lies MediaTek’s Helio G100 Ultimate SoC. When it comes to memory, it allows up to 24GB extended thanks to Memory Fusion 4.0.

Up front, there’s a 6.78-inch 120Hz display paired with DTS-supported dual stereo speakers.

Finally, the SPARK 50 Pro also boasts SGS Five-Star durability certification alongside IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance — making it one of the budget-friendly devices to have such durability rating.

More than meets the eye

Unlike the base SPARK 50 5G, the SPARK 50 Pro is powered by a 50MP Sony LYTIA 600 (or LYT-600) main camera. The said sensor promises improved low-light performance compared to typical cameras in its category.

The company is also bringing its TECNO’s very-own FlashSnap capabilities found in higher CAMON series. This feature offers shutter speeds of up to 1/10,000 of a second to better capture fast-moving subjects like pets, sports, or action shots.

TECNO Ella AI Assistant

Speaking of, TECNO’s Universal Tone technology also returns, aiming to produce more natural-looking skin tones across different environments.

Several AI-powered editing tools are included as well. That includes AI Eraser 2.0 and AI Extender for photos, AI Noise Cancellation for clearer calls, as well as AI Health Assistant. Even Ella as your AI Assistant was not left behind.

For off the grid communication, FreeLink 2.0 exists when needed.

Pricing and Availability

The TECNO SPARK 50 Pro comes in five color choices: Ink Black, Titanium Grey, Midnight Blue, Dynamic Orange, and Cloud White.

TECNO SPARK 50 Pro

TECNO has yet to announce official pricing and regional availability.

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