In what is – for most of the world's population at least – the summer lull, there aren't usually a lot of product launches, but this week has seen not only potentially the most significant new phone in a while, but the revelation that DJI – usually the best drone company – might have some serious competition on its hands.
On the face of it, both are all about AI, too. That isn't much of a surprise these days, what isn't? A second look, though, and you'll see that, in both cases, the industrial design might also be worthy of serious attention. The new Google Pixel 9 series really do look like flagship phones rather than a software showcase this time, and the HoverAir X1 Pro Max's new airframe looks a lot more considered.
