The front camera technology from the iPhone 17 could soon be featured in an Android phone, but with enhancements.

      The iPhone 17's Center Stage camera could face competition from an Android device featuring a 100MP selfie camera.

      Apple's iPhone 17 series has introduced one of the most significant advancements in selfie camera technology recently, and an Android competitor appears to be in development. A reliable Weibo tipster has disclosed that a particular Android brand is working on a selfie camera setup similar to Apple's Center Stage.

      What makes Apple’s selfie feature stand out?

      Apple's Center Stage functionality in the iPhone 17 series utilizes an 18MP Center Stage front camera equipped with a square sensor. This design allows the device to capture selfies and group photos in both portrait and landscape modes without needing to adjust the phone’s position manually. Additionally, it can dynamically shift the framing to keep moving subjects within view.

      This feature effectively addresses some common frustrations with taking selfies. Whether for video calls or group shots, Apple's square sensor design enhances the software's ability to crop intelligently. Currently, there is no equivalent in Android flagship devices, but a forthcoming model from Oppo might soon change that scenario.

      How Oppo might enhance this technology

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      The tipster did not name a specific brand developing the new selfie technology, but the leak suggests that OnePlus' parent company, Oppo, is working on a high megapixel alternative. According to a leak from Digital Chat Station, the prototype device is said to feature a 100MP front camera sensor, marking a substantial upgrade from Apple’s 18MP sensor. While a higher megapixel count doesn’t guarantee better image quality, factors like sensor size, optics, processing capabilities, autofocus, and low-light performance are crucial for an overall improvement. However, a higher megapixel count provides greater flexibility for cropping directly within the sensor.

      At this moment, it is unclear if this camera will be included in Oppo's upcoming range of devices. A report from Notebookcheck indicates that the company’s next lineup is likely to feature the Find X10 and Find X10 Pro, but this feature might be postponed to a later model, such as the Find X11 series or a future Find X10 Ultra. For now, this information remains a leak, so it's wise to approach it with some skepticism.

      Vikhyaat Vivek is a tech journalist and reviewer with seven years of experience covering consumer hardware, focusing on…

      Apple and Google have enhanced cross-platform texting security with encryption.

      The green bubble can finally take pride in something. Apple and Google's unexpected partnership has introduced genuine encryption for everyday cross-platform messaging. For years, communicating between an iPhone and an Android device felt more like hollering across a busy street than engaging in private dialogue. This changes on May 11, 2026, with the joint launch of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messaging by Apple and Google.

      This long-anticipated feature will first be available in beta with iOS 26.5 (also announced today) and the newest version of Google Messages.

      The Razr Ultra 2026 is an example of a flip phone done right, but its $1,500 price tag is hard to justify.

      A flip phone should not cost this much. At $1,500, the Razr Ultra faces tough competition against other options for your money. To be frank, $1,500 is a hefty sum for the Razr Ultra, a clamshell phone that folds in half. This amount is significant for any smartphone, especially when you consider that a Galaxy S26 Ultra or iPhone 17 Pro Max can be had for less, leaving you with extra cash, or that you could spend a couple of hundred more to acquire a fully functional book-style foldable.

      In my view, the Razr Ultra struggles to justify its $1,500 price tag. On its own, it's an impressive flip phone that ticks all the boxes and provides the high-end experience expected at this price level. Features like the Alcantara back, a 5,000-nit display, silicon-carbon battery, and dual rear cameras contribute to its appeal.

      Samsung continues to pursue tri-fold phones, as suggested by a recent leak.

      Samsung’s exploration of tri-fold phone technology may not be a one-time endeavor. A recent patent-based leak indicates that Samsung is looking into a successor to its Galaxy Z TriFold phone, with the most intriguing aspect being the inclusion of an S Pen pocket integrated into one of the hinges, potentially addressing a longstanding challenge with foldable designs. What’s new with the upcoming tri-fold?