{"id":108418,"date":"2025-08-30T20:25:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T20:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/108418\/"},"modified":"2025-08-30T20:25:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T20:25:10","slug":"pixel-10-phones-bose-earbuds-and-a-sony-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/108418\/","title":{"rendered":"Pixel 10 phones, Bose earbuds and a Sony camera"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fall is just around the corner, which means we’re in the midst of flagship phone season. Most recently, Google debuted its new Pixel lineup, offering multiple models where AI features take center stage. We’ve already put those devices through their paces, in addition to the best noise-canceling earbuds<\/a> you can buy and a Sony camera. Read on to catch up on the reviews<\/a> you might’ve missed over the last few weeks.<\/p>\n

Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL\"Image<\/a><\/p>\n

Google \/ Engadget<\/p>\n

For those who appreciate convenience and usability over simple raw performance, the Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL are the smartest choices among today\u2019s Android flagship phones.<\/p>\n

ProsLonger battery lifeBrighter displays100x Pro Res Zoom adds major magnificationPixelsnap charging (aka Qi2 support)Magic Cue is super helpful (when it works)ConsNo more wireless powersharingProcessing full-res images is a bit slowPixel 10 line is eSIM only in the US$999 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

If you’ve never really felt like your “smartphone” was all that “smart,” senior reviews writer Sam Rutherford argued that Google has finally achieved the feat. Arguably, the best aspects of the Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL come down to their AI features, especially Google’s Magic Cue. “Now that we can look back at 10 generations of devices, Google\u2019s overarching strategy is more convincing than ever,” he said.<\/a> “For the Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL, the company has combined iterative hardware upgrades with a solid (and attractive) design while its software and AI continues to outpace its rivals.”<\/p>\n

Google Pixel 10\"Image<\/a><\/p>\n

Billy Steele for Engadget\/Samsuing<\/p>\n

Google has redrawn the expectations of base flagship smartphones. While it doesn\u2019t have cameras quite as powerful as the Pixel 10 Pro, it combines the utility of a long-range telephoto camera with an array of camera software tools that benefit both professional and novice smartphone photographers alike. Under the hood there\u2019s a tangibly more powerful processor and a bigger battery, while Qi2 support with Pixelsnap means the Pixel 10 works with tripods, wireless charging docks and other accessories made for iPhones.<\/p>\n

ProsTelephoto camera with 5x zoomMagic Cue is truly helpful (when it works)Improved performancePixelsnap means it works with MagSafe peripheralsConseSIM only in the USBattery life doesn\u2019t match its predecessor$799 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

If the Pixel 10 Pro duo is finally putting the “smart” in “smartphone,” UK bureau chief Mat Smith concluded that the Pixel 10 has redefined base-level flagship phones. A more capable camera, more power and Qi2 support mean you might not be as tempted by those pricer models. “The Pixel 10 is a substantial upgrade from the Pixel 9, although given it has the Tensor G5 chip, it\u2019s a shame that software features like Zoom Enhance from last year\u2019s Pixels didn\u2019t make the cut,” he said.<\/a> “Unless you\u2019re a die-hard smartphone gamer, there isn\u2019t a more capable smartphone at this price.”<\/p>\n

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd gen)\"Image<\/a><\/p>\n

Bose\/Engadget<\/p>\n

The best noise-cancelling earbuds are further improved thanks to enhanced ANC and other upgrades.<\/p>\n

ProsStronger ANC filters out more distractionsEnhanced call qualityConsBattery life isn\u2019t improvedBulky design is unchanged$299 at Bose<\/a><\/p>\n

The second-generation of Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds aren’t a complete overhaul, but they didn’t necessarily need to be. The company strengthened its already outstanding active noise cancellation while enhancing call clarity and making several other adjustments. “Simply put, the QC Ultra Earbuds remain the best option for wireless noise-cancelling earbuds, and that\u2019s not likely to change anytime soon,” I said.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sony<\/p>\n

The RX1R III offers stunning visual quality, but other parts of the camera, including the rear screen and viewfinder, leave a lot to be desired.\u00a0<\/p>\n

ProsIncredible image qualityFast, accurate autofocusSmall, compact designConsExpensiveNo in-camera stablizationFixed screen$5,100 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Sometimes the wait for a new model can be excruciating. That anticipation turns to disappointment when the long-awaited update doesn’t impress. That’s how senior reporter Igor Bonifacic felt when he finally got his hands on the RX1R III. “It\u2019s missing a handful of features the company really should have included for it to hold its own against other high-end compact cameras,” he said.<\/a> “I love the RX1R III, but I wish it was easier to recommend.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fall is just around the corner, which means we’re in the midst of flagship phone season. Most recently,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":108419,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[49,48,192,1123,61587,50512,61],"class_list":["post-108418","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-google","tag-google-pixel","tag-noise-canceling-earbuds","tag-software-features","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108418","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108418"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108418\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/108419"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108418"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108418"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108418"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}