The M5 Pro and M5 Max are expected to arrive next month, but if you cannot muster the patience for the more powerful 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models , or if you think that you have little use for such expensive configurations, we have just the deal for you. The M5 MacBook Pro continues to be an exceptional performer in multiple areas, and given that manufacturers have little choice but to charge premiums for increased storage and memory, Apple and Amazon have gone in the opposite direction, with the more capable 24GB unified RAM and 512GB SSD option going for […]

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Leaked marketing materials revealed that the Galaxy S26 Ultra isn’t going to increase the battery capacity compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra and will stick to the same 5,000mAh limit that it has had for the past six years. Even though a tipster claims that the runtimes will be better with Samsung’s upcoming flagship, EU labels reveal charge cycles have been substantially reduced, meaning that your Galaxy S26 Ultra cannot hold the same runtime after a couple of years. Information present on EU labels states that Galaxy S26 Ultra’s charge cycles have been reduced by 800 compared to the Galaxy […]

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The first base Apple Silicon Macs with 8GB of unified memory would have been sufficient for light tasks, but as soon as you open a boatload of apps or start something taxing, RAM swapping kicks in, and the machine’s SSD begins to be used, dropping fluidity and performance. Fortunately, the Cupertino firm addressed this problem by shipping all of its current-generation Apple Silicon Macs with 16GB of unified memory. However, there’s an entirely new issue that needs to be tackled and quickly: gaming. A new video showing some Cronos: The New Dawn gameplay on various Macs, and after a while, […]

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Samsung has largely remained conservative over the camera specifications of its premium smartphones, choosing to utilize the same sensors while focusing heavily on computational improvements. This approach can work for a while, but only if competitors choose not to push forward with their own upgrades, which is why, on paper, the Galaxy S26 Ultra appears more like a mid-ranger when comparing the individual physical camera sizes to the competition. The Vivo X300 Ultra embarrasses the Galaxy S26 Ultra with larger physical cameras, with the Samsung flagship’s only advantage being an additional sensor To recap, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected […]

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The biggest hindrance to smartphone chipsets unlocking their potential is heat dissipation, and while TSMC’s 2nm process is expected to introduce some efficiency improvements, the ever-growing complexity and size of these SoCs mean that newer packaging needs to be adopted to break through the performance ceiling. One tipster notes that the industry has been discussing companies like TSMC and Huawei exploring 3D packaging for the smartphone category, but the reality is that this technology offers far too many drawbacks for it to be adopted for this specific sector. Instead, these firms appear to focus solely on improving manufacturing processes. Apple […]

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The production lines for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max were rumored to undergo testing back in December, and now that we’re in the first half of 2026, the latest update hints that Apple is making efforts to prepare both flagships and the iPhone Fold for a potential launch in September. The Cupertino firm is now proceeding as scheduled, with a tipster claiming that the premium iPhone 18 models have entered trial production, while also mentioning that buyers shouldn’t expect any significant changes compared to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Chipset, camera, and battery are the […]

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Samsung is reported to equip the Galaxy S26 Ultra with a larger vapor chamber, which will be necessary to effectively dissipate the heat generated from the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The upgraded cooling solution’s prowess is demonstrated in one of the three benchmarks carried out on the flagship prior to Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event, where the throttling problem that existed in earlier problems has been somewhat addressed, though this will also depend on the region you reside in. Despite obtaining better results than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Galaxy S26 Ultra achieves a slower single-core and multi-core score in […]

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The Galaxy Unpacked event is right around the corner, so it was only a matter of time before Samsung’s supply chain made a massive blunder. The company’s top-end flagship, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, made it into the hands of a YouTuber, who posted the first hands-on images of the device. Unfortunately, the nightmare is just beginning for Samsung as every single feature will likely be tested and put on display for millions to view, starting with the S Pen. The Korean technology behemoth left out an important feature, and if your memory is not sharp, we want to remind you […]

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The month of March is expected to be a spectacular one because Apple is scheduled to host a product launch event in the first week, but there’s even more good news. According to the latest update, at least five announcements might happen next month, with the low-cost MacBook most likely the ‘center of the action.’ Moreover, Apple’s retail stores are witnessing the stock decline of the iPhone 16e, M4 MacBook Air, M4 Pro, M4 Max MacBook Pro models, M3 iPad Air, Apple Studio Displays, and more, so if that doesn’t provide you with hints on what’s about to arrive, then we […]

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Samsung’s penchant for sticking to a ‘safer’ approach for its flagship smartphones is undoubtedly one of the reasons why the company has fallen out of favor with consumers, losing its top spot to Apple. Even now, the Korean giant has limited the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s battery capacity to 5,000mAh, a figure that has been retained since the Galaxy S20 Ultra launch that happened six years ago. Naturally, we don’t expect the device to flaunt impressive runtimes, but one tipster says that we’re in for a pleasant surprise. Then again, the latest battery life comparison doesn’t put us at ease. Battery […]

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