Sony is taking a fresh approach to its flagship Xperia smartphone with the eighth-generation model. According to The Verge, the new Xperia 1 VIII features a redesigned aesthetic and a completely revamped camera system. A notable change: Sony has dropped the continuous optical zoom telephoto lens that has been a signature feature of the Xperia line for the past four generations.

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