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New vivo V30 features 3 50MP cameras, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

A new era in studio portrait photography

Published

February 5, 2024

GadgetMatch

vivo has announced the new vivo V30, its latest V series smartphone that comes with three 50MP cameras. With an upgraded Aura Light Portrait system, this latest V series smartphone offers flagship-level portrait photography.

The vivo V30 is only 7.45mm thin, making it the slimmest smartphone with a 5,000mAh battery. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor and has a 1.5K 120Hz Ultra Clear Sunlight Display.

The phone supports 80W flash charge, has an Ultra Large Smart Cooling System, and has an IP54 rating, among other features.

Studio-level portrait photography

The vivo V30 comes with improvements in both hardware and software to push the limits of smartphone photography further.

Its latest Aura Light Portrait system targets issues like low light, complex lighting, and inaccurate color reproduction.

The Aura Light itself previously seen on the vivo V27 and V29 series has also been restructured. Instead of a ring shape, it now resembles a square with curved corners. The Aura Light allows light to cover a surface 19 times more than a standard flash.

The V30 also retains the Smart Color Temperature Adjustment feature that intelligently identifies the subject’s color temperature based on its surroundings.

The phone even has a 3D virtual fill light which can be utilized for food captures even under dim lighting conditions.

Powerful camera setup

The vivo V30 is accompanied by the following cameras:

50MP VCS True Color main camera
50MP AF ultra-wide angle camera
50MP AF group selfie camera

The main camera on the vivo V30 has a 1/1.55-inch sensor. It offers flagship-level light sensitivity supported by OIS, allowing users to capture night scenes with ease.

This is complemented by a 50 MP Auto-Focus ultra wide-angle camera. A leap from the typical 2MP and 8MP ultra-wide cameras seen on other devices, this camera captures a significantly higher pixel count. And with a 119-degree field of view, this shooter is suitable for expansive landscapes and other captures.

Lastly, the 50MP group selfie camera likewise supports auto-focus and can cover up to a 92-degree field of view.

For filming, the camera package on the vivo V30 supports hybrid OIS + EIS feature for smoother and more stable recording. It also has a Vlog Movie Creator to help enthusiasts create short videos easily.

Price, availability

The vivo V30 is available in Bloom White, Waving Aqua, and Lush Green with price details to follow.

It will be released in over 30 markets, including India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Pakistan, Egypt, and the UAE.

News

Apple reportedly gives up on the Vision Pro

But Apple will continue to sell the current model.

Published

April 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

When they unveiled the Vision Pro in 2023, Apple touted the wearable as the next big thing after the iPhone. Now, almost three years removed from the launch, the Vision Pro hasn’t really taken over the coveted spot occupied by the iPhone. Apple, according to a report, is allegedly canning the short-lived wearable.

According to MacRumors, Apple has reportedly given up on making the Vision Pro a thing. The team handling the wearable has supposedly been subsumed by other teams within Apple.

If true, the wearable’s end is unfortunate but not surprising. Despite being out for years, the Vision Pro has sold only a little more than half a million units with numerous returns from customers. Most recently, Apple updated the wearable with the M5 chip, but the move hasn’t revitalized the device’s status in Apple’s lineup.

Most of the complaints about the device stem from its exorbitant price or its cumbersome battery pack. Besides costing a whopping US$ 3,499, the Vision Pro is also difficult to move around with, especially because of its total weight and a battery pack that can get in the way.

To be clear, Apple has not officially discontinued the Vision Pro yet. The company continues to sell the version with the M5 chip. Apple can also restart development in the future.

However, the meantime retirement on future development does coincide with the recent restructuring inside the company. Tim Cook recently decided to step down as CEO with John Ternus as his replacement. Canning the Vision Pro might be Ternus’ first step in redefining Apple according to his plans.

Apps

YouTube makes picture-in-picture mode free for everyone globally

The update is rolling out globally now.

Published

April 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Picture-in-picture (or PiP) mode is a godsend for multitaskers. The feature lets users watch videos in a tiny floating window while doing other tasks. However, the feature isn’t readily available for all users. Or wasn’t, at least. YouTube is now rolling out PiP mode for free globally.

Previously, PiP mode was exclusive to YouTube users who pay for Premium or Premium Lite. It was also exclusive to the United States.

Now, YouTube is making the feature completely free for users all over the globe. It will be available for both iOS and Android versions of the app.

There’s still a catch, though. The free version is available only for “longform, non-music content.” The same goes for Premium Lite subscribers. Music is still an exclusive feature for those who pay for the regular version of Premium. Basically, there is no change for paying users or users in the United States.

Using PiP mode is simple. All you need to do is load up a video you want to watch in the background. Then, just exit the YouTube app and go about your other tasks. The video will be inside a floating, resizable window while you look at other things.

There’s no timeline on when the update will reach your device. However, YouTube has promised that it will roll out globally within the coming months.

Enterprise

OnePlus has reportedly merged with realme

Both brands were previously rumored for restructuring early this year.

Published

April 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

OnePlus has a problem. For a while now, rumors have swirled about the company’s dissolution. For their part, the company has continued to deny the reports, citing business as usual. Likely to their dismay, the reports just keep coming. Today, sources have hinted that OnePlus has merged with realme.

Back in January, it was rumored that OnePlus would be closing up shop this year. Since the company very quickly denied the rumors, the report hardly made waves. However, a suspected merger with realme is more difficult to debunk.

For one, realme is itself in a very interesting position. Also back in January, realme was reportedly moving back into being a sub-brand of OPPO. Coupled together with the OnePlus debacle, all this internal restructuring seems par for the course.

According to Digital Chat Station on Weibo, OnePlus and realme have already concluded the merger. The two brands have reportedly united their Chinese and international operations under one roof. Likewise, their marketing will be the same. Pete Lau will still be the main head for this new division.

As with anything of this nature, take this with a grain of salt. OPPO, OnePlus, and realme have not issued any official statements concerning a merger or a shutdown for any brand.