Gadgets 27 August 2025

Snapdragon X2 Elite vs Apple M5: Early Windows laptop benchmarks show surprise wins — and some red flags
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Snapdragon X2 Elite vs Apple M5: Early Windows laptop benchmarks show surprise wins — and some red flags

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite outperformed Apple’s M5 in early multi-core and real-world benchmarks, including Cinebench and Blender, according to tests on pre-production Asus laptops. Apple’s M5 kept a single-core lead and outpaced the X2 Elite in gaming stability, while battery life remains untested. Reviewers used early firmware and drivers, with first X2 Elite laptops expected in February and March.
February 10, 2026
Fastest Internet Anywhere: Top 5G Hotspots, Routers, and Tethering Phones (2025 Edition)
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Fastest Internet Anywhere: Top 5G Hotspots, Routers, and Tethering Phones (2025 Edition)

Netgear’s Nighthawk M7 Pro, the first Wi-Fi 7 mobile router, delivers up to 6.4 Gbps wireless speeds and supports 64 devices. High-end 5G hotspots now rival wired broadband, enabling HD streaming and gaming on the go. Dedicated 5G routers offer Ethernet ports and advanced security for homes and offices. Top models cost $700–$1000 and may experience heat and battery drain under heavy use.
August 27, 2025
Foldable Phone Showdown: Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs OnePlus Open 2 vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 4
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Foldable Phone Showdown: Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs OnePlus Open 2 vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 4

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 debuts with a wider 6.3-inch cover screen, sturdier hinge, IPX8 water resistance, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 12 GB RAM, and a $1,899 price tag. Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 4 is thinner and lighter, features a 7.98-inch inner display, quad Leica cameras, and launches in China from about $1,280. OnePlus Open 2 is rumored to offer a thinner chassis, 16 GB RAM, and a larger battery, but launch details remain uncertain.
August 27, 2025
iPhone 17 Date Drops, Triple-Foldable Surprise & a 10,000mAh Beast – Mobile News Roundup (Aug 26–27, 2025)
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iPhone 17 Date Drops, Triple-Foldable Surprise & a 10,000mAh Beast – Mobile News Roundup (Aug 26–27, 2025)

Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, including a new “iPhone 17 Air,” at a September 9 event. Huawei will launch its tri-fold Mate XTs phone in China on September 4, priced at about $2,100. Google’s Pixel 10 series focuses on AI features, while Realme teased a phone with a 10,000 mAh battery and cooling fan. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 FE leaked with Exynos 2400 chip and 120 Hz display.
August 27, 2025
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