CheckMag | Apple’s iOS 26.2 is positioned as a refinement update following the uneven rollout of earlier versions. In testing, the update focuses on improving overall system responsiveness and day-to-day stability rather than introducing new features. While some inconsistencies remain, iOS 26.2 delivers a more polished experience than its immediate predecessors, making it a notable step forward for the iOS 26 cycle.

Where Winds Meet Mobile has been tested on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, RedMagic 11 Pro, and Apple’s M5-powered iPad Pro in a recent performance comparison by YouTube channel Dame Tech. While all three devices aim for 60 FPS, the test reveals notable differences in optimisation, resolution handling, and gameplay stability across iOS, Android, and iPadOS.

Samsung is reportedly preparing to wind down its SATA SSD business, and a notable hardware leaker warns the move could have broader implications for consumer storage pricing than Micron’s decision to end its Crucial RAM lineup. The report suggests reduced supply and short-term price pressure may follow as the market adjusts.

WiiM has introduced the Sound Lite, a compact display-free smart speaker positioned as a simpler alternative to the regular WiiM Sound. It supports hi-res playback, several wireless broadcasting standards and multi-room integration across the WiiM ecosystem.

CheckMag | Early leaks point to notable design and hardware changes for Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17e, including a more modern front layout and upgrades borrowed from the latest flagship models. With Apple expected to keep the starting price the same, the 17e is positioned as a more ambitious entry in the company’s budget line. A launch is rumoured for early 2026.

In a recent discussion on the Broken Silicon Podcast, veteran memory industry executive Dave Eggleston breaks down the key forces driving the current RAM supply crunch. He explains how the industry is reacting to massive memory procurement deals, how demand shifts are tightening DRAM availability, and what these pressures could mean for upcoming consumer hardware.

A student team at xAI’s 24-hour hackathon has developed Halftime, an AI system that inserts context-aware advertisements directly into video scenes. The tool uses Grok to analyse footage and generate ad elements that appear as part of the storyline.

Microsoft’s Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) is now accessible on standard Windows 11 desktops and laptops through the Insider programme, offering a console-style launcher, streamlined navigation and reduced background overhead. Early testing by a popular YouTuber highlights lower RAM usage and multitasking behaviour similar to Xbox consoles as Microsoft continues refining the feature ahead of wider availability.

Minisforum’s MS-02 Ultra introduces a larger chassis, stronger expandability and support for high-end components. Early independent testing explores how the system performs with a dedicated GPU installed, highlighting both its compact design advantages and a few notable behavioural changes under load.

Red Dead Redemption has launched on mobile platforms, and early testing by a popular YouTuber shows notable performance differences across Apple devices. iPhones and iPads vary widely in frame rates and visual quality. Here’s a closer look at how the game runs on Apple hardware.