Reviews 20 September 2025 - 16 November 2025

Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is here — and it’s aimed at budget laptops
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Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is here — and it’s aimed at budget laptops

Apple introduced the $599 MacBook Neo, its lowest-priced Mac laptop in years, with deliveries starting March 11. The Neo ships with 8GB of unified memory amid a global memory-chip crunch and targets Chromebooks and low-end Windows PCs. Apple shares fell 1.3% to $259.20 after the announcement. The launch follows this week’s refresh of MacBook Air and Pro models with new M5-series chips.
March 5, 2026
Pixel 10 Pro Battery Boost: Why Turning Off Smooth Display (and Google’s New Updates) Matter Today – November 16, 2025
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Pixel 10 Pro Battery Boost: Why Turning Off Smooth Display (and Google’s New Updates) Matter Today – November 16, 2025

Turning off Smooth Display on the Pixel 10 Pro has led to significant battery improvements, according to Android Police. Google’s November 2025 Pixel Feature Drop adds a Google Maps Power Saving mode and battery stability updates. Some older Qi wireless chargers are causing slow or unreliable charging with the Pixel 10 series, Android Authority reports.
November 16, 2025
Lenovo’s Android PCs: Strengths, ‘Limited Desktop Features’ and a Deleted Support Page Explained
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Lenovo’s Android PCs: Strengths, ‘Limited Desktop Features’ and a Deleted Support Page Explained

Lenovo published and then removed a detailed Q&A on its website outlining both the benefits and major drawbacks of Android PCs, calling the article “generic” and denying it reflected any product plans. The page described Android PCs as affordable and portable but warned of limited software compatibility and weaker performance compared to Windows. The move comes as Google and Qualcomm promote upcoming Android PC hardware.
November 16, 2025
OnePlus 15 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Battery Beast vs Camera King (November 15, 2025)
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OnePlus 15 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Battery Beast vs Camera King (November 15, 2025)

OnePlus 15 reviews praise its battery life, charging speed, and performance, with most outlets calling it the best flagship for endurance, though camera quality divides opinion. Android Authority and others recommend buying now for value, while leaks show the Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature faster LPDDR5X RAM, a 200MP main camera, and 60W charging, but won’t launch until early 2026.
November 15, 2025
Apple x Issey Miyake iPhone Pocket Sells Out in Hours: Price, Colors, Street-Style Hype and Where to Buy It Today (15 November 2025)
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Apple x Issey Miyake iPhone Pocket Sells Out in Hours: Price, Colors, Street-Style Hype and Where to Buy It Today (15 November 2025)

Apple’s limited-edition iPhone Pocket, a 3D-knitted pouch made with Issey Miyake, launched November 14 and sold out online in the US within a day. Prices ranged from $149.95 to $229.95, with eight color options for the short strap and three for the long. Queues formed outside Apple Stores worldwide. Stock remains limited in other regions.
November 15, 2025
OnePlus 15 Review Round‑Up (15 November 2025): 7,300mAh Battery Rewrites the Rules, Cameras Go “Down to the Wire” Against Samsung
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OnePlus 15 Review Round‑Up (15 November 2025): 7,300mAh Battery Rewrites the Rules, Cameras Go “Down to the Wire” Against Samsung

The OnePlus 15 launched 15 November 2025, drawing attention for its 7,300mAh silicon-carbon battery—nearly 50% larger than typical rivals. Early reviews from CNET and The Verge report over a day and a half of battery life and rapid charging. The phone drops the Hasselblad camera brand and Alert Slider, sparking debate among reviewers. Camera performance remains a sticking point for some compared to Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra.
November 15, 2025
Honor Magic 8 Pro: EU Battery Cut, 200MP Camera and Visit Malaysia 2026 – All the Latest (13 Nov 2025)
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Honor Magic 8 Pro: EU Battery Cut, 200MP Camera and Visit Malaysia 2026 – All the Latest (13 Nov 2025)

Honor’s Magic 8 Pro will ship in Europe with a 6,270mAh battery, about 13% smaller than the Chinese model’s 7,200mAh cell, according to new reports. Charging speeds are also reduced for Europe, with 100W wired charging instead of China’s 120W. The phone’s 200MP “Ultra Night” camera has been selected as the official photography equipment for Visit Malaysia 2026.
November 13, 2025
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak: ‘Polar ID’ face unlock tipped for 180ms unlocks and stronger anti‑spoofing — could finally rival Apple Face ID (Nov 10, 2025)
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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak: ‘Polar ID’ face unlock tipped for 180ms unlocks and stronger anti‑spoofing — could finally rival Apple Face ID (Nov 10, 2025)

Samsung is testing a “Polar ID” facial authentication system for the upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra, according to new reports and firmware leaks. The technology uses a polarized-light ISOCELL Vizion sensor and a BIO-Fusion Core enclave, with claimed unlock speeds around 180 milliseconds. Mentions of “Polar ID v1.0” appear in early S27 Ultra firmware. Metalenz, which supplies the optics, confirmed compatibility in February.
November 10, 2025
Motorola Edge 70: Ultra-Thin Phone Packs Massive Battery & Outsmarts the iPhone Air on Price
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Motorola Edge 70: Ultra-Thin Phone Packs Massive Battery & Outsmarts the iPhone Air on Price

Motorola’s Edge 70 debuts in Europe at £699/€799, measuring 5.99mm thin and weighing 159g—lighter and nearly as slim as Apple’s iPhone Air and Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge. It packs a 4,800 mAh battery, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, and dual 50 MP rear cameras. The phone features MIL-STD-810H durability, IP68/IP69 water resistance, and launches with Android 16. No U.S. release is planned.
November 5, 2025
OPPO Find X9 Pro’s Monster Battery & 200MP Camera Leave iPhone 17 Pro in the Dust
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OPPO Find X9 Pro’s Monster Battery & 200MP Camera Leave iPhone 17 Pro in the Dust

Oppo launched the Find X9 Pro with a 7,500 mAh silicon-carbon battery, lasting over 11 hours in stress tests—four hours longer than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The phone features a 200 MP Hasselblad telephoto camera and offers a detachable telephoto lens for over 10× optical zoom. Both models run on MediaTek Dimensity 9500, start at €999, and go on sale in Europe and the UK in late October. No US release announced.
October 30, 2025
Pixel 10 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: The Shocking Camera Zoom Showdown
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Pixel 10 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: The Shocking Camera Zoom Showdown

Google’s Pixel 10 Pro features a triple rear camera with up to 100× AI zoom, while Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro offers three 48MP cameras and an 18MP front sensor. Reviewers found the iPhone 17 Pro’s zoom and image quality more practical for daily use, though the Pixel excels at extreme zoom. The iPhone 17 Pro debuts a new aluminum unibody; Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the first foldable with IP68 but failed bend tests.
October 18, 2025
Motorola’s Ultra-Thin X70 Air Takes Aim at iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge with Big Battery Boost
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Motorola’s Ultra-Thin X70 Air Takes Aim at iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge with Big Battery Boost

Motorola’s Moto X70 Air, measuring 5.99mm thick and weighing 159g, launches in China on October 31, with a global rollout as the Edge 70 expected November 5. The phone features a 4,800 mAh battery, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, 6.7-inch pOLED display, triple 50MP rear cameras, and IP68/IP69 water resistance. European pricing for the top model is leaked at €709–€802. U.S. release plans remain unclear.
October 16, 2025
Xiaomi’s 7,500 mAh Battery Shocker: iPhone 17 Pro Max Nearly Matches Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in Test
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Xiaomi’s 7,500 mAh Battery Shocker: iPhone 17 Pro Max Nearly Matches Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in Test

Xiaomi’s 17 Pro Max, equipped with a 7,500 mAh battery, lasted just five minutes longer than Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max in a battery drain test, despite the iPhone’s battery being about 36% smaller. Both phones shut down after roughly 13.5 hours of heavy use. The Xiaomi is lighter than the iPhone and priced lower, starting at $820 in China compared to the iPhone’s $999 US launch price.
October 15, 2025
DJI Mini 5 Pro vs Mini 4 Pro: Huge Upgrades in a Tiny Drone (But There’s a Catch)
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DJI Mini 5 Pro vs Mini 4 Pro: Huge Upgrades in a Tiny Drone (But There’s a Catch)

DJI’s new Mini 5 Pro debuts a 1-inch sensor in a sub-250g drone, capturing 4K video at 120fps and outperforming the Mini 4 Pro in low-light tests. Actual units weigh slightly over 249g, disqualifying them from registration exemptions in the US, UK, and Canada. DJI has not released the Mini 5 Pro in the US due to customs issues, forcing buyers to import at higher prices or seek rebranded alternatives.
October 14, 2025
Mobile Mayhem: Pixel 10 Shines, Samsung Teases Tri-Fold, iPhone Demand Soars – Oct 6–7, 2025
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Mobile Mayhem: Pixel 10 Shines, Samsung Teases Tri-Fold, iPhone Demand Soars – Oct 6–7, 2025

Google launched Pixel 10 phones with a new Tensor G5 chip, on-device Gemini AI, and 7-year updates, alongside the Pixel 10 Pro Fold foldable. Apple’s iPhone 17 sales outpaced forecasts, prompting analysts to predict a production increase. Samsung is preparing a Galaxy Z Tri Fold with a 10-inch screen, limited to 50,000 units at $3,000. T-Mobile expanded satellite texting via Starlink to support major apps in remote areas.
October 7, 2025
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra – The Ultimate 2026 Flagship Showdown
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Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra – The Ultimate 2026 Flagship Showdown

Xiaomi’s 17 Pro Max debuts late 2025 with a dual-screen design, including a 2.7–2.9″ rear display in the camera bump, and a flat frame. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, expected early 2026, features a rounded glass-metal build, a large camera island, and a redesigned S Pen. Both use Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chips and 6.8–6.9″ 120Hz AMOLED displays. Xiaomi offers Leica-tuned 50MP triple cameras; Samsung keeps a 200MP main sensor.
October 2, 2025
Smartphone Showdown: iPhone 17 Frenzy, Huawei’s Comeback & Other Mobile Bombshells (Sept 19–20, 2025)
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Smartphone Showdown: iPhone 17 Frenzy, Huawei’s Comeback & Other Mobile Bombshells (Sept 19–20, 2025)

Apple’s iPhone 17 launched worldwide Sept 19, drawing large crowds and strong demand, especially in China. Huawei countered with a global release of its Nova 14 and new smartwatches the same day. Xiaomi announced it will skip its “16” series and launch the Xiaomi 17 this month, featuring Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. Global smartphone output rose to 300 million units in Q2 2025, up 5% year-on-year.
September 20, 2025
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