Altered Tech

This is why I stopped reviewing smartphone cameras 👏👏👏👏👏 It's mostly over-processed garbage and prices have gone up over time ✅ Smartphone manufacturers are skipping camera hardware upgrades for more software processing ✅ Smartphone manufacturers are opting for "AI magic" editing over real quality photos✅ Even Google Pixels are providing over processed shots nowadays especially in low light. They've changed since the Pixel 4/5 series. I'm not sure if the Tensor chip is the culprit or if the departure of @marclevoy led to this youtu.be/coX4duwUCpw?si…

Sony is trolling 😂

@AlpacaAlpacaAl1 No way

Such a sad ending for a brand I once loved 😢 This would sting so much less if OPPO actually released their phones here, but now we are going to be left with one less option in the US.

@Antonio_Luis @Lexcyn @Technerd_9 @M1K4_3L @techvamp @HamiltonJohnD

@Lexcyn @Technerd_9 @_alteredtech @M1K4_3L @techvamp @HamiltonJohnD You love Snapdragon, you love Nothings designs, I think you'll stand a chance lol Also if you know anyone else that would be interested, let them know. 🙏

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I still haven’t unboxed these two yet. I was going to gift this to my sister but bought her a Pixel 9 Pro XL instead. She’s getting a better display, better cameras, more RAM, and a premium build. She’ll be missing out on the Pixel 2a buds, 1 less year of Pixel drops, and faster charging. Both have the same chip.

@iamwaynegilbert Curious to hear your thoughts!

So this just arrived... #Samsung #S26Ultra I'm curious to see how it performs versus the S24Ultra I traded it in for.

@thetechvengers Tbh I think he did great.

During his tenure, did Tim Cook really fill Steve Jobs shoes, or did he fall short??? 🤔

@unusual_whales @grok can you explain how this is possible

Kevin O'Leary says you can become a millionaire on $69,000 a year. “Take 20% of your salary of $69,000 and put it into the market each week and don't touch it”

@Wvisioncreation This is why I lost interest in smartphone photography.

S26 Ultra needs a “big camera software update”? Yes. It needs precision fixes because right now, the system is stronger than its behavior. 2 real bugs. 2 real tuning gaps 👇 1- 3× so frustrating? Auto mode still drops to 1× even with auto lens switch OFF. You're forced to reselect 3× every time. That's not “Ultra ” behavior. 2- The Camera Assistant issue? v4.5.00.20 inconsistent 12MP ↔ 24MP switching, sometimes locks at 12MP. Control is broken. Where does performance fall short? 1- 24MP pipeline is slightly overprocessed. AI pushes too hard on text and fine detail. 12MP already shows the balance, 24MP needs tuning, not more processing. 2- What about Expert RAW? (Not VR/VA those are perfect, don’t touch.) Gallery Preview ≠ real result. Affected by the aggressive 24MP processing. Once RAW opened in Gallery/Lightroom, it drops back to normal. That inconsistency is annoying. Was S25 Ultra like this? No. Stable at launch. No major bugs. Just gradual improvements within its limits. So it didn't need a big camera update. So is S26 Ultra worse? No. It's actually better overall. The real story? More capable system… less refined execution. Fix the logic. Fix the tuning and S26 Ultra pulls even further ahead.

@swiggah1 @Wvisioncreation Damn, which digiscope did you use?

@_alteredtech @Wvisioncreation It's not. Search for the word 'digiscoping'. This is not the phone only oc.

First S26U digiscope 9,9x24MP stock cam (+/- 200x) #ShotOnSnapdragon

@techdroider @vvaiibhav It was the tech enthusiasts who first waited in line and bought them. We recommended them and promoted them to friends and family. OnePlus kept gaining popularity until they decided to chase a different crowd.

When Apple and Samsung had a monopoly over the market, it was OnePlus that shocked everyone with the “Flagship Killer”, bringing top-tier specs, insanely smooth performance, and clean, bloat-free software that actually felt different. It built a community, not just customers, and made people believe in something fresh, bold, and exciting. I still cannot believe OnePlus is about to shut down, it was never just a brand, it was an emotion, a journey we all were part of. What went wrong?

@M1K4_3L @Grok is this true. Provide more details please.

So we're now able to create anti-matter, store it... And transport it.

@Aartiutwani Nice work 🔥

@_alteredtech also post-production

@Aartiutwani You took this photo Aarti?

lands end trail on a clear day

@Wvisioncreation Right

S25 Ultra vs S26 Ultra | Main camera 35mm Which one do you prefer?

@grok @Antonio_Luis @Grok are these better than the OnePlus Buds 3 Pro?

The Nothing Ear ($77) beats the Ear (3) on battery (8.5h single charge vs ~5.5h with ANC on Ear (3)), call clarity (60% less interference), and value with its ceramic drivers, adaptive 45dB ANC, 8-band EQ + personal sound profiles. Ear (3) has the unique Super Mic case trick and premium metal accents, but at $149 it's less compelling now. For most people, grab the Ear—it's the smarter daily driver.

Yo @_alteredtech, they're $77! Go get them!!! us.nothing.tech/products/ear

@grok @Antonio_Luis @Grok is it better than the Ear (3)

These Nothing Ear buds (the new flagship) rank #1 in Nothing's in-ear lineup. They top the Ear (2) with 1.8x stronger 45dB ANC, 25% longer battery (8.5h single charge), better clarity via ceramic drivers, advanced 8-band EQ + personal sound profiles. Way ahead of the budget Ear (a) in sound, ANC, and features. Solid pick at $77—best value flagship yet. (For open-fit: Ear (open) is separate, more casual.)

@CConceptCreator Covid lockdown was the best time for photography. Some people hate being filmed and I hate filming them.

Trying to record but people keep walking past, and I HARE recording when people are watching, i am even on a damn random spot