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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Samsung's ultra-slim Galaxy Edge to DJI's magnificent new drone

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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Samsung's ultra-slim Galaxy Edge to DJI's magnificent new drone Google I/O is starting next week to usher in a new era of Android (get ready for some major AI, XR, and Android 16 news), but before then, we still have plenty of tech news stories to cover from the past seven days. Samsung launched an ultra-thin phone, DJI gave us a best-in-class drone, and the boombox returned. To catch up on all that and more, scroll down to see the week's seven biggest tech stories. Once you're all caught up, be sure to check out our picks for the seven new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend (May 16). We touched the Galaxy’s Edge After months of teasers, we finally went hands-on with the Galaxy S25 Edge, and as our hands-on review calls it, the Samsung phone for people who love to hate Samsung phones. As US mobile editor Philip Berne wrote, “The Galaxy S25 Edge is the solution to a very simple formula. Take a Galaxy S25...

Fujifilm's half-frame camera is coming next week, and I'm especially excited about one rumored feature

Fujifilm's half-frame camera is coming next week, and I'm especially excited about one rumored feature Fujifilm teases its upcoming X-series camera with May 22 announcement ‘Half the Size, Twice the Story’ slogan hints at 'X-Half' half-frame camera A secondary film preview display could feature touch control We now know the exact time and date of Fujifilm's next X-series camera, following another teaser shared on the Fujifilm YouTube channel (see below), and there's not long to wait for the rumored half-frame compact. The video says 'See you soon', and the video caption spells out a May 22, 2025 announcement (at 1am ET / 6am BST / 3pm AEST, that's May 21 at 10pm PT). Having followed the rumors of the supposed X-Half for some time, I can't wait until next week – there have been some curious features leaked that sound like a lot of fun. Chief among those rumors, and one that Fujifilm itself has teased, is a secondary film preview-style...

The DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone is something special – I'd buy it just for the mind-blowing tilt and rotate camera tricks

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The DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone is something special – I'd buy it just for the mind-blowing tilt and rotate camera tricks I’ve been flying and shooting with the DJI Mavic 4 Pro for a few weeks, and it's one of the best drones I've ever piloted with stand out camera features: the ability of the camera to be tilted up to 70 degrees, so it’s almost looking straight up, and for the entire camera housing to be rotated 90 degrees to capture photos and videos in vertical format. Furthermore, the camera can be rotated through -40 to 400 degrees on the roll axis, which means you can continuously rotate the camera during video capture. Think dynamic Inception-style twists that add a dynamic and creative look to videos. These movements are absolutely incredible because the camera unit on the Mavic 4 Pro isn’t small – it’s the largest seen on any Mavic drone, housing a superb 28mm Four Thirds Hasselblad camera with an adjustable aperture, a 70mm camera with a 1/1.3-inch sensor and a 16...

DJI’s new Mavic 4 Pro is an incredible camera drone, but there’s bad news for US customers

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DJI’s new Mavic 4 Pro is an incredible camera drone, but there’s bad news for US customers New triple-camera unit has greater range of motion than before It can shoot 100MP stills and 6K 60fps HDR video DJI also announced the RC Pro 2 controller with a 7-inch rotatable display DJI has unveiled the Mavic 4 Pro, an upgraded triple-camera drone for advanced pilots seeking a versatile and high-quality aerial photography experience. We've already tested the Mavic 4 Pro with the new RC Pro 2 remote controller that was announced at the same time, and it's quite simply the most impressive prosumer camera drone we've ever used – see our in-depth Mavic 4 Pro review . It updates our previous favorite camera drone, the DJI Mavic 3 Pro , with a new 28mm main camera that packs a Micro Four Thirds-quality sensor and lens with an adjustable aperture, and delivers 100MP / 25MP stills and 6K 60fps HDR video with up to 16EV dynamic range. Then there's the 168mm telephoto came...

DJI promises the Mavic 4 Pro will 'spin your world', and sets a launch date

DJI promises the Mavic 4 Pro will 'spin your world', and sets a launch date DJI sets the Mavic 4 Pro launch date for May 13 It looks like a rotating gimbal is on the way We might also see upgraded cameras After months of rumors and leaks, we're going to see the successor to the DJI Mavic 3 Pro in the coming days: DJI has posted a new teaser to social media that sets the launch day for Tuesday, May 13, while promising that this drone will "spin your world". You can see the teaser over on X or on the DJI website , and while the DJI Mavic 4 Pro name isn't mentioned, it's clear that this is the device that's on the way, as we get a full look at the expected triple-camera system, led by a 100MP Hasselblad wide camera. As for the "spin your world" tagline, it looks very much as though this new drone is going to have a spinning gimbal that can rotate independently of the drone itself, opening up a wealth of new filming possibilities. U...

‘We will raise prices’: Canon sends camera price hike warning as DJI’s best vlogging camera doubles in price due to US tariffs

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‘We will raise prices’: Canon sends camera price hike warning as DJI’s best vlogging camera doubles in price due to US tariffs Canon set to increase camera prices in US from latter half of 2025 Tariff impact localized to US, but could in turn have global effect DJI has already increased price of the Osmo Pocket 3 It was clear what was on everyone's mind during Canon's first quarterly earnings call for 2025 , with the investors' Q&A session dominated by US tariffs. In the process, Canon became the first major camera brand to publicly discuss the impact of US tariffs, saying, "We have notified major dealers that we will raise prices and are in the process of estimating the timing and amount of the increase." Additional tariffs do not affect the prices for goods already imported and Canon projects its US sales subsidiary has "about one or two months’ worth of inventory". Canon camera prices should, therefore, stay the same for the first half...

Major DJI Osmo 360 includes dozens of images of the 360-degree camera – and its manual

Major DJI Osmo 360 includes dozens of images of the 360-degree camera – and its manual More DJI Osmo 360 imagery leaks out We see the inside and the outside of the camera The launch of the device is in doubt The Insta360 X5 has only just arrived on the scene, but it seems we might get another flagship 360-degree camera very soon: dozens of images of the DJI Osmo 360 have now leaked, together with its instruction manual. These leaks come from @Quadro_News and @hakasushi (via Notebookcheck ), and give us a very detailed look at both the outside and the inside of the camera. The pictures seem to be from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) testing in the US. We first heard about the DJI Osmo 360 arriving at the FCC back in October , so this compact 360-degree camera has been a long time coming. We then saw further leaked images appear online in February , apparently showing the camera with the DJI Osmo Action 6. The most recent leak around this camera came in March , whe...

RIP the DJI Phantom, the drone that started it all – and got me into aerial photography

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RIP the DJI Phantom, the drone that started it all – and got me into aerial photography The idea has been hanging in the air for a few years (pun very much intended), and now it’s finally happened: DJI has killed off its long-running Phantom drone. The company recently announced that, as of 1 June 2025, it’ll be suspending after-sales support and servicing for its Phantom 4 Pro and Phantom 4 Advanced drones. This means there’ll be no more official technical support or product maintenance for these two models – and that doesn’t come as a great surprise, given that neither of them has been in production since 2018. It’s just the way of the consumer electronics world: things move quickly, nothing lasts forever, and resources need to be directed towards newer products. Still, when a product line as iconic as the Phantom comes to an end, it feels like a momentous occasion. After all, this is the drone series that truly popularized and democratized aerial photography and videography, ...

DJI Mini 5 rumors take flight – here are 5 major upgrades on my beginner drone wishlist

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DJI Mini 5 rumors take flight – here are 5 major upgrades on my beginner drone wishlist First leaked image suggests LiDAR could debut in DJI's Mini series of drones The Mini 5 could get a larger sensor than the Mini 4 Pro for better video The DJI Mini 5 is rumored to be taking flight in August or September 2025 The first leaked image of what is said to be DJI's next Mini drone has been shared on DroneXL , a site run by prominent DJI leaker Jasper Ellens – and it could be the upcoming DJI Mini 5 Pro. With the Mini 4 Pro currently holding top spot in our best drones buying guide, naturally we're excited that its successor could potentially land soon – possibly in August or September. The Mini 4 Pro is already the best sub-250g drone available, and the best premium option for beginners – so what upgrades could DJI possibly have up its sleeve? I can think of a few improvements I'd like to see, and the leaked image, which shows the drone being tested in public...

Newly leaked DJI Mavic 4 Pro images may have revealed the premium drone's design in full

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Newly leaked DJI Mavic 4 Pro images may have revealed the premium drone's design in full New DJI Mavic 4 Pro image leaks have appeared It looks like two extra sensors could be added We also get a preview of the combo accessory packs Our DJI Mavic 3 Pro review will tell you that we have been hugely impressed with the flagship consumer drone DJI launched in April, 2023 – awarding it five stars out of five – and newly leaked images give us a really good look at its 2024 successor. These pictures come from well-known tipster @Quadro_News (via Notebookcheck ), and there are a lot of them to work through. As well as seeing the drone itself from a variety of angles, we also see some of the accessories that will be available with it. As far as the design goes, it doesn't look as though much will be changing this year. However, the DJI Mavic 4 Pro is expected to come with a couple of extra sensors to work alongside the LiDAR tech for better obstacle avoidance. It looks as ...

DJI Mini 5 leak suggests beginner drone could land soon with two big upgrades

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DJI Mini 5 leak suggests beginner drone could land soon with two big upgrades A new DJI Mini 5 drone seems to be in the works Online leaks suggest it could have LiDAR sensors DJI appears to be testing the drone ahead of a summer launch DJI isn’t one to rest on its laurels. The Mini 4 Pro might top the bill in our round-up of the best drones you can buy right now, but new images leaked online appear to show that the manufacturer is well underway with developing a successor. The images, shared on DroneXL , appear to show the DJI Mini 5 being tested on public streets in China. Included in an article written by Jasper Ellens, a reliable drone industry source, the grainy shots feature a quadcopter resembling the Mini 4 Pro, albeit with a larger front camera lens and what appears to be a pair of LiDAR sensors above. This backs up an earlier post from Ellens, shared on X in December 2024, which claims that the Mini 5 will feature LiDAR sensors and “stronger (vented) motors”. Fr...

Fujifilm has officially teased its unique half-frame camera – and there could be a secret screen

Fujifilm has officially teased its unique half-frame camera – and there could be a secret screen Fujifilm teases new camera with tagline ‘Half the Size, Twice the Story’ Hints at new half-frame digital camera, possible called the X-Half Silhouette appears to show a secondary film preview display Fujifilm’s rumored half-frame camera appears to be one step closer to reality. Weeks after leaked images gave us our first look at the ‘X-Half’, an official teaser has now all but confirmed its existence. Shared on Fujifilm’s YouTube channel on April 22, the 19-second clip teases the new camera with the tagline ‘Half the Size, Twice the Story’. That leans heavily into speculation that the model will play on the half-frame format. The clip doesn’t confirm a launch date or name for the new model. It simply says ’See you soon’, hinting that we won’t have long to wait to find out more. The video also gives us a silhouette of the camera, which looks consistent with images that circulate...

Insta360’s new X5 improves on the X4 where it matters most, and it blows other 360-degree cameras out of the water

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Insta360’s new X5 improves on the X4 where it matters most, and it blows other 360-degree cameras out of the water The X5 is an update of the X4 with a bigger sensor, better build quality and longer battery life We're still waiting for DJI's rumored 360 camera, plus the GoPro Max 2 The Insta360 X5 standard version costs $549.99 / £519.99 / AU$929.99 Our favorite 360-degree camera by a long shot just got even better with a decent, if iterative update. The new Insta360 X5 comes a year after the X4, armed with improved low-light image quality and refined video modes, plus very welcome design tweaks including fully replaceable lenses – our X5 first impressions are on the way shortly. The X5 steals a march on DJI's rumored 360-degree camera plus the yet-to-be announced GoPro Max 2 , the release of which has been stalled by GoPro for years. It might not be a huge upgrade, but the X5 is better than the X4 where it matters most, and further extends Insta360's domi...

Insta360 teaser suggests it could launch world's best 360 camera soon – here are 5 things I want to see

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Insta360 teaser suggests it could launch world's best 360 camera soon – here are 5 things I want to see Insta360 has released a new teaser for a launch event on April 22 It has the tagline "all day, all night, all angles" and hints at a new 360 camera Recent leaks suggest it's preparing to launch the Insta360 X5 Insta360 has long topped our guide to the best 360 cameras – and a new teaser suggests it's preparing to launch a new flagship model. Fortunately, some recent leaks have also given us an idea of what to expect, with a successor to last year's Insta360 X4 looking highly likely. The X4 was only launched a year ago in April 2024, but a promo image for Insta360's event on April 22 suggests it'll be replaced next week. The image (below), which has the tagline "all day, all night, all angles", shows the reflection of a camera that very much looks like an X4. We've also recently seen some leaks that point to the arrival of a...

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