Morning Highlights

1. Huawei Releases Multiple New Products
2. Kodak Launches the Snapic A1 Film Point-and-Shoot Camera
3. Google Assistant to Shut Down in 2026
4. Adobe Photoshop Releases Chrome Extension
5. Anthropic Announces Claude Opus 4.5 Model
6. Casual Rumors to Glance At

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Huawei Releases Multiple New Products

On November 25, Huawei released multiple new devices, including the Mate 80 series, Mate X7, and MatePad Edge.

The Huawei Mate 80 series comes in three versions—Mate 80, Mate 80 Pro, and Mate 80 Pro Max. All models feature the “Second-Generation Maple Imaging System,” though camera configurations differ across models. The entire lineup supports Tiantong satellite communication, two-way BeiDou satellite messaging, and debuts 700MHz off-grid emergency communication, enabling up to 13 km connectivity in scenarios with no signal or base station failures due to natural disasters. All models also include a 3D TOF sensor supporting 3D facial recognition, and offer IP69 protection against high-temperature, high-pressure water jets, as well as 6-meter IP68 dust and water resistance.

In terms of build, the standard Mate 80 uses a matte aluminum alloy frame; the Pro uses a glossy aluminum alloy frame; and the Pro Max features a full-metal design. The Mate 80 and Mate 80 Pro both feature a 6.75-inch OLED display at 2832×1280 resolution with 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and 300Hz touch sampling, protected by second-gen Kunlun Glass. The Pro Max upgrades to a 6.9-inch dual-layer OLED “Linglong Display” with a peak brightness of 8000 nits at 1% APL. Battery capacities are 5750mAh for the Mate 80 and Mate 80 Pro, and 6000mAh for the Pro Max. Pricing starts at RMB 4,699 for the standard Mate 80, RMB 5,999 for the Pro, and RMB 7,999 for the Pro Max.

The Mate 80 series also offers an RS Extraordinary Master Edition, which continues the line’s signature “Legendary Star Diamond” design language and comes in Violet, Black, and White colorways. It features a dual-layer OLED panel, imaging hardware comparable to the Pro Max, dual physical SIMs, dual eSIMs, and 20GB of RAM. Pricing starts at RMB 11,999 for the 20GB+512GB version and RMB 12,999 for the 20GB+1TB version.

The Huawei WATCH ULTIMATE DESIGN introduces a new “Purple Gold” variant featuring a dodecagonal purple ceramic bezel, composite rare-earth purple ceramic, ten 18K gold bars, 24K gold numerals, and a 24K gold-plated bracelet. It supports StarLight car keys, eSIM standalone calling, BeiDou satellite messaging and voice messaging, HarmonyOS wrist-based AI assistant, and includes advanced modes such as outdoor expedition, golf, and 100-meter diving. It is priced at RMB 24,999. The MateBook Fold Extraordinary Master Edition adds a new “Auspicious Red” color option, featuring a large dual-layer OLED display—13 inches folded and 18 inches unfolded—with 1600-nit peak brightness and 3.3K resolution. The 32GB+2TB model is priced at RMB 26,999.

The new foldable Mate X7 is available in Obsidian Black, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Universe Red, and Phantom Purple, weighs 235g, and measures 4.5mm unfolded and 9.5mm folded. It sports a 6.49-inch external display with 3000-nit peak brightness, 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and 1080p resolution, alongside an 8-inch internal LTPO display at 2416×2210 resolution and 2500-nit peak brightness. The standard model uses second-gen Kunlun Glass, while the Collector’s Edition uses second-gen Xuanwu Hardened Kunlun Glass. It supports IP58/IP59 water and dust resistance, includes a 5600mAh battery with 66W wired and 50W wireless charging, off-grid emergency communication, and a 10-day extreme outdoor mode. The standard version supports BeiDou satellite messaging; the Collector’s Edition supports both Tiantong satellite calls and BeiDou messaging. It features the second-generation Maple Imaging System with a 50MP variable-aperture main camera, a 3.5× optical periscope telephoto lens, and a 40MP ultra-wide lens. Pricing starts at RMB 12,999 for the standard 12GB+256GB version.

Huawei also introduced its first 2-in-1 tablet, the Huawei MatePad Edge. It features a 14.2-inch display at 3.1K resolution, 1000 nits peak brightness, and 120Hz refresh rate. The system switches between tablet and desktop modes with shared data and unified file management. It includes an integrated aluminum alloy stand with a distributed hinge, available in Gray and Silver. It supports a floating keyboard with a built-in charging port and hidden pen slot. The MatePad Edge comes in six configurations starting at RMB 5,999 (16GB+256GB).

Huawei additionally announced new color options for the MateBook Pro and the Huawei WATCH Ultimate 2. Source

Kodak Launches the Snapic A1 Film Point-and-Shoot Camera

Kodak has officially launched the Snapic A1, a film point-and-shoot camera featuring glass optics and several “modern conveniences” such as automatic film advance and automatic rewind. The camera is priced at USD 99. The Snapic A1 uses 35mm film, weighs 117 grams, and measures 118 × 62 × 24 mm. It requires two AAA batteries to power film advance, rewind, and the flash. When fully charged, it can shoot approximately ten rolls of 24-exposure film. In terms of specifications, the camera features a three-element glass lens with a focal length and aperture of 25mm f/9.5. The aperture cannot be manually adjusted, and focus distance is limited to two preset zones: 0.5 m–1.5 m and 1.5 m–infinity. The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100 s. The built-in flash has a guide number of 8 and supports automatic on/off and red-eye reduction. The top of the camera includes an OLED status display that shows battery level, focus mode, focus distance zone, and remaining exposures. The Snapic A1 also supports multiple exposure photography, which can be activated via a switch located on the front of the body below the shutter button. Source

Google Assistant to Shut Down in 2026

On November 24, Google officially confirmed in the Android Auto support forum that Google Assistant will be fully replaced by Gemini, with related services becoming unavailable after March 2026. Until then, Android users may freely switch between Google Assistant and Gemini. Google began gradually migrating Assistant features to Gemini in 2024, though a small number of functions still remain unsupported in Gemini for now. Source

Adobe Photoshop Releases Chrome Extension

On November 25, Adobe announced that Photoshop now offers support for a Chrome extension. Through this extension, users can directly perform common Photoshop tasks in their browser, such as asset collection, background removal, precise editing, and cropping. Adobe also announced that installing the extension grants users a 12-month free trial of Photoshop on the Web. The promotion ends on December 8, 2025. Source

Anthropic Announces Claude Opus 4.5 Model

Anthropic announced on November 24 the launch of its latest AI model, Claude Opus 4.5 — a general-purpose model positioned as a leader in coding, agents, and computer-interaction tasks. It offers substantial improvements in deep research, presentation processing, and spreadsheet tasks. The model is now available through the Anthropic app, API, and major cloud platforms. Developers can access it via the Claude API using version claude-opus-4-5-20251101. Input and output pricing is set at USD 5 per million tokens. At the same time, the company updated the Claude Developer Platform, Claude Code, and its consumer app, adding support for longer-running agent tools and expanding Claude’s integrations with Excel, Chrome, and desktop environments. Source

Casual Rumors to Glance At

According to a November 22 report from gaming media Push Square, Implicit Conversions — the studio behind Sony’s official PS1 and PS2 emulators for the PS Plus Premium subscription service — is now quietly developing an official PS3 emulator. Source

The Financial Times reports that Spotify plans to adjust subscription pricing in the United States in the first quarter of 2026, though the exact price increase remains unknown. Source