Following the reveal of the iPhone 17e alongside updated iPads and MacBook Air models, Apple unveiled an attractively priced laptop option. Priced at $599, the MacBook Neo offers a vibrant array of colors in a budget-friendly Mac design, powered by an iPhone processor and including many, though not every, components found in the MacBook Air and Pro lines. Every version comes equipped with just 8GB of memory, potentially limiting performance during intensive workloads.
The device features a 13-inch Retina screen, a 1080p front-facing camera, dual USB-C connectors, an audio port, and the choice to add Touch ID for an additional fee. Discussions abound on whether this launch reflects Apple's unique strategy amid ongoing memory supply issues and widespread interest in artificial intelligence. It positions itself as a strong competitor to inexpensive Windows machines and less capable Chromebooks. For early reactions from Apple's recent presentation, see our coverage. Additionally, we've compiled details on all the company's latest disclosures.
First-party titles from PlayStation will no longer launch on PC platforms.
Our assessment of the Google Pixel 10a highlights minor enhancements that keep it as an excellent bargain.
Nothing has skipped a top-tier Phone 4 model this year, instead elevating its A-line products to near-premium status, highlighted by a significant style shift in the Phone 4a Pro. The see-through rear panel now uses aluminum material, confining the brand's signature look to the camera module. This gives it a more mature appearance, though possibly at the expense of some playfulness. Notably absent is the prominent camera protrusion seen on the previous Nothing 3a Pro. The entire 4a lineup consists of slim, modern smartphone designs. Upgrades include superior imaging systems, extended battery life, and enhanced displays. Just the 4a Pro will reach the American market in the coming weeks.
Although MWC 2026 showcased numerous impressive Chinese handsets, Samsung delivered an unexpected highlight with the S26 Ultra announced the prior week. While lacking dramatic overhauls, it introduces refined improvements throughout, capped by an innovative screen focused on user privacy.
The Privacy Display emerges as the device's key innovation, a smartphone first. Activating it causes the content to darken completely when viewed from angles other than straight ahead, mimicking hardware-based privacy filters similar to adhesive screen covers.
The S26 Ultra allows targeted use of the Privacy Display in particular scenarios, such as during incoming alerts or when accessing sensitive applications like financial services or two-factor tools. It also triggers automatically for entering security credentials like PINs, patterns, or passcodes, limited to device-wide interfaces including the lock screen.