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vivo V60 launches globally, now in Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam

Latest ZEISS smartphone from vivo

Published

August 26, 2025

GadgetMatch

vivo has begun the global rollout for the vivo V60, its latest portrait powerhouse co-engineered with ZEISS. The smartphone has just been launched in several markets, including Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

The latest V series device features a 6,500mAh battery, 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera, and a range of further advanced imaging features.

There are five nature-inspired colors to choose from: Berry Purple, Ocean Blue, Summer Blue, Desert Gold, and Mist Gray. Specifically, the Ocean Blue finish features a unique Sapphire Tide process.

Capture any occasion in stunning detail

This Super Telephoto Camera has a 1/1.953-inch Sony IMX882 sensor with an f/2.65 aperture. Its innovative periscope design allows for greater optical zoom without increasing the thickness of the camera module.

New on the V60 is a 10x Telephoto Stage Portrait capability. This lets users capture close-ups of performers on stage even from afar.

The feature preserves intricate details, like facial expressions, natural skin tones, and clothing textures.

And with vivo’s exclusive algorithm, users can simply tap “Stage Style” to automatically optimize results.

Another feature on the vivo V60 retained from past iterations is the ZEISS Multifocal Portrait. Users can choose from five golden portrait focal lengths, inspired by professional cameras.

As such, the phone also has ZEISS Style Bokeh for cinematic portraits that pay homage to the style of iconic ZEISS lenses.

Moreover, there’s Telephoto Landscape Portrait and Super Telephoto Enhancement for smooth captures even when zoomed at up to 10x or beyond.

Joining the Super Telephoto Camera is a 50MP ZEISS OIS Main Camera with a Sony IMX766 sensor, and an 8MP ZEISS Ultra Wide-Angle Camera.

In front is a 50MP ZEISS Group Selfie Camera with AI Facial Contouring. For videos, both front and rear cameras support up to 4K recording.

Complementing these cameras are AI-powered features for post-processing, like:

AI Erase 3.0
AI Reflection Erase
AI Magic Move
AI Image Expander
AI Photo Enhance

Durable design

Furthermore, the vivo V60’s premium design features ultra-slim bezels and a 41° golden curvature.

The sleek look is reinforced by IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance ratings, as well as One-Tap Water Ejection.

There is also a new Diamond Shield Glass to give the V60 protection from drops. From within, there is an internal Comprehensive Cushioning Structure.

Large battery, powerful performance

The vivo V60 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor and comes with 12GB of base RAM plus 12GB of expansion.

The phone also has 512GB of internal storage and a 6,500mAh BlueVolt battery which supports 90W FlashCharge and Bypass Charging, among other features.

Onto its display, the V60 has an HDR10+ certified display with peak brightness of up to 5,000 nits.

Moreover, the vivo V60 integrates an OS refined to enhance productivity and connectivity, with the following highlights:

Google Gemini
AI Smart Call Assistant for real-time Call Captions and Translation
AI Intelligent Summary
AI Captions
AI SuperLink

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.

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Next year’s iPhone might have a curved Liquid Glass screen

A lot of plans are in store for the iPhone’s 20th anniversary.

Published

April 29, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Apple’s Liquid Glass design marked a return to the three-dimensional aesthetic of Windows Vista. Not content with letting the new design thrive solely on the software side, Apple is reportedly bringing “Liquid Glass” to the iPhone’s hardware.

Next year is important to the history of the iPhone as the ubiquitous phone will celebrate its 20^th anniversary. Apple will definitely have major plans to herald the milestone.

According to rumors (via Ice Universe on X), the 20^th anniversary iPhone will have a “curved display,” much like the aesthetics of Liquid Glass. However, the device will not be “anything like the curved screen solutions we have seen on Android phones over the years.”

Instead, the iPhone’s curve will be subtle and will rely on “optical refraction” to produce the illusion of a truly curved screen. The ultimate goal is to reduce the bezel as much as possible, creating an all-screen iPhone.

Naturally, such a form factor comes with questions. For example, where will Apple store the Dynamic Island and its hardware underneath? How will cases work if there are no bezels?

It’s still very early in the news cycle of next year’s iPhone. In fact, reports about the iPhone 18 series are just getting started. As with all rumors this early on, take it with a grain of salt. However, if anything, incorporating “Liquid Glass” into the iPhone’s hardware feels poetic.

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Foldable iPhone might be called the iPhone Ultra

Goodbye, iPhone Fold.

Published

April 29, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

With so many rumors coming out as of late, it’s fair to assume that the first foldable iPhone is really coming this year. Right now, there’s still so much time before its projected launch date in the fall, meaning a lot of chances for more rumors to pop out. Case in point, today sees the rumored name for this upcoming device show up: the iPhone Ultra.

We’ve been calling the foldable iPhone as the iPhone Fold for a while now. After all, what else would you call a foldable in a world dominated by the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip series?

According to a new rumor from Macworld, Apple will resurrect the Ultra moniker, which last made an appearance in the Apple Watch Ultra series, for its upcoming premium iPhone model. The foldable iPhone will be called, very simply, the iPhone Ultra.

Much like the iPhone Air, the iPhone Ultra will not have a number in its name, making it distinct from the upcoming iPhone 18 series. As a foldable, it makes sense for Apple to establish its own series for the form factor.

Additionally, Apple will reportedly use the same Ultra naming convention for a new series of MacBooks with a touchscreen OLED display. The MacBook Ultra might come out next year.

Both the iPhone Ultra and the MacBook Ultra will likely occupy top spots in Apple’s gallery of devices. Apple has even reportedly pushed the regular iPhone 18 duo’s launch to next year, clearing the room for the Pro duo and the Ultra for this fall’s event.