The Best Things I Saw At IFA 2026
Engadget reviews the highlights of IFA 2026, noting trends like advanced cameras bridging the gap between professional and smartphone devices, and new entry-level laptops from Lenovo and Dell competing with the MacBook Neo. The article specifically praises Lenovo's Project Swan concept, an ultrabook with an expanding 17-inch display.
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This article informs consumers and industry professionals about emerging technology trends and innovative products showcased at a major tech exhibition, influencing purchasing decisions and future product development.
Smartphones, concept PCs and new challengers were on display.
Mat Smith for Engadget Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover IFA 2026 is a wrap and we saw more smartphones, more concept PCs and countless new challengers launching new tech and gadgets. IFA historically offers a place for wildcard ideas and big swings, while also giving companies a chance to turn their CES or MWC concepts into tangible consumer products.
A few trends bubbled up throughout the event this year. One was an ever-growing subcategory of cameras that take a middle route between dedicated professional cameras and smartphone shooters. Think DJI's hugely popular Osmo Pocket series, but with different ideas, like smartphones with removable cameras. There were even more 360-degree video cameras and gimbal cameras that can double up as an action cam. Are these rivals taking a chance to strike while GoPro figures out its future?
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