I’ve lost count of how many so‑called “flagship killers” I’ve tested that cost less than they should and perform better than they have any right to. Phones like the OnePlus 15 and Redmi K90 Pro Max made it way too easy to tell people: skip the $1,000-plus stuff, buy this instead. If a new leak […]
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Apple’s MacBook Neo: Cheap Mac, Or Just Less Mac?
I’ve lost count of how many “budget” laptops I’ve tested that turned out to be anything but. So when Apple announced the MacBook Neo as its “most affordable MacBook,” aimed at students and casual users, the red flags went up immediately. On paper, though, this thing is interesting: a 13-inch MacBook running an iPhone-class A18 […]
HMD Luma: Budget Android with 120Hz Screen and Old-School Extras
The HMD Luma might quietly become one of the more sensible budget Android phones this year—if HMD doesn’t mess up the pricing. Not a Lumia Revival, But a Different Budget Play The name is doing a lot of work here. “Luma” instantly triggers nostalgia for Nokia’s Lumia era, but this isn’t a Windows Phone comeback […]
Infinix Note 60 Ultra: Supercar Design, Mid-Tier Ambition
Everyone’s busy drooling over the Pininfarina name on the Infinix Note 60 Ultra. I’m mostly seeing a stylish shell wrapped around a story that doesn’t fully commit to being a real flagship. Pininfarina Design: More Car Show Than Phone Rethink Infinix is clearly betting big on the automotive fantasy here. The Note 60 Ultra’s body […]