The laptop market keeps chasing thinner chassis, higher refresh rate displays, and more powerful CPUs, but there’s one component that quietly gets worse from the moment you unbox: the battery. Manufacturers love to quote all-day battery life on launch day, then never talk about what happens after one or two years of real use. Battery […]
Author: Nadia Malik
iOS 17 Beta 2, Rugged Androids, Prime Day: This Week in Mobile
Can a week that’s headlined by an Apple beta, a heavy-machinery brand’s Android phones, and an Amazon sales event really matter to Android users? In this case, yes—because each piece slots into the larger story of how we buy phones, what they can survive, and where mobile gaming and foldables are heading. iOS 17 Beta […]
iQOO 15 Ultra Teaser: Big Specs, Familiar Gaming Gimmicks
I’ve tested a lot of so‑called “gaming phones” that turned out to be regular flagships with RGB slapped on the back. Watching iQOO’s final teaser for the 15 Ultra, I got a strong sense of déjà vu. The two‑minute video checks every spec‑heavy box: new Snapdragon, giant battery, high refresh screen, dedicated gaming silicon, shoulder […]
Laptop Keyboard Dead? How On‑Screen Keyboards Keep You Typing
I’ve had more than one laptop die on me in the middle of a draft, and the worst failure isn’t the battery or the SSD—it’s the keyboard. When your keys stop responding, the entire machine feels useless, even though everything else technically still works. That’s where virtual, on‑screen keyboards quietly save the day. Most modern […]