Notes on smartphones, gadgets, and everything around them
This spring, Apple completely surprised users by announcing the MacBook Neo – a brand-new lineup of its laptops that will compete with the MacBook Air. The Neo lineup focuses on affordable prices, while the MacBook Air targets noticeably more advanced specs. Below, we explain the difference point by point. (more…)
Sony has unveiled its flagship model, the Xperia 1 VIII, which arrives to replace its predecessor, the Xperia 1 VII, after a year. At first glance, the newcomer mainly differs in the design of its rear panel, featuring a square camera module instead of the previous “traffic light” layout. However, there are actually more differences than meet the eye. (more…)
Huawei has unveiled its flagship camera-phone lineup, the Pura 90 series, in China. Sales in China start in May, with a broader rollout to other markets expected later. In this article, we explain why the base model in the series is, in our view, a questionable pick—and in some ways loses badly even to last year’s Pura 80. (more…)
With the summer Samsung Unpacked just a few months away, leaks have already painted a fairly clear picture. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 promises to be not just another update, but an answer to the question Samsung has long postponed: how to keep the crown in the foldable smartphone world when Apple is about to enter the ring. (more…)
Samsung has announced its flagship Galaxy S26 smartphone lineup, with sales starting on March 11. This year, the S26 and S26 Plus received rather modest upgrades compared to their predecessors, while the Ultra’s superiority over the rest of the lineup has grown even stronger. In this article, we’ll cover exactly how the S26 Ultra differs from the S26 and S26 Plus. (more…)
Unfortunately, new smartphone versions aren’t always better than previous ones. At the beginning of the year, the Realme 16 and Realme 16 Pro became a prime example of this, noticeably lagging behind the Realme 15 series in terms of specs, and in some individual parameters—even the Realme 14. (more…)
If you think smartphone progress has stalled and everything has become boring and uninteresting, we will try to change your mind in this article. We are talking about the most anticipated new products of 2026. This list includes both flagships and budget-friendly models. We will tell you what makes these future gadgets remarkable and how they benefit the average user. (more…)
