Smartphone that uses AI to suggest lenses and bokeh effects during shooting: Sony launches Xperia 1 VIII

Sony unveiled the Xperia 1 VIII flagship smartphone with a new AI camera assistant.

The assistant suggests lens choices, color tones, and blur effects to make shooting easier and higher quality.

The rear triple camera includes a telephoto camera with a larger sensor for better zoom performance.

Sony says the new model, powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, will go on sale on June 11.