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Last updated: June 21, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Mobile & Space Hardware

Sharp’s flagship launch introduces the Aquos R11, a device targeting photography enthusiasts with a 38.5MP telephoto sensor capable of 2.8x optical zoom. The hardware release arrives as NASA’s Perseverance rover marks a milestone in autonomous exploration, having completed a trek equivalent to a 26.2-mile marathon across the Martian surface. While the rover achieved this distance over a five-year mission span, the latest smartphone competition continues to accelerate, with manufacturers pushing imaging specifications to maintain market share in an increasingly saturated mobile sector.