In 2026, Apple announced a lot of new devices and we’ve been working on all the new device reviews already. Besides the “regular” Galaxy S26 and Dell XPS 16 in this installment of our bi-weekly roundup, we revisit the MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e and more. There’s even more than that gadget to catch up with, so sit back, relax and cosy up for some new reviews.
Quick Overview
MacBook Neo
$599 at Apple
iPhone 17e
$599 at Apple
Samsung Galaxy S26
$899 at Samsung
Dell XPS 16 (2026)
$1,900 at Dell
Apple MacBook Neo
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MacBook Neo
It’s the best laptop we’ve ever seen in $599, and is the MacBook Neo. The only downside is that you’re stuck with low storage and 8GB of RAM.
Pros
- $599!
- Premium design
- Surprisingly bright screen
- Decent performance
- Excellent keyboard and trackpad
Cons
- Only 8GB of RAM
- Maxes out with 512GB storage
- Only two USB-C ports
$599 at Apple
Apple’s first device deluge was primarily driven by the $599 MacBook Neo, which is the most popular choice for its early device delivery. It is finally giving us something that the company is begging for a cheap Mac laptop, which can be affordable to most people. Senior reporter Devindra Hardawar said ‘It’s a $599 computer that can handle basic workloads just fine, all the while looking like one of the company’d more expensive notebooks. But most importantly, it is faster, a brighter screen and an overall better user experience than any other competing $600 Windows PC. Paraphrast.
Apple iPhone 17e
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iPhone 17e
The iPhone 17e is a solid entry-level handset for those who need a basic, no-frills path into the Apple ecosystem.
Pros
- Improved Portrait photography
- MagSafe and faster wireless charging are welcome
- A19 is a solid processor
- Pretty new pink color
Cons
- Display is outdated
- Single camera setup is limiting
$599 at Apple
Apple recently announced that the MacBook Neo was not the only affordable device it could cost to buy. The company also launched the iPhone 17e, a $599-plus model that is an affordable option for iOS users. It has its own premium, and the iPhone 17e is a solid entry-level handset for those who need ‘a basic, no-frills path into the Apple ecosystem’ managing editor Cherlynn Low said.
The rest of the new Apple gear
Most of the new Apple devices were primarily chip upgrades, according to . It added the M4 to the iPad Air, which deputy editor Nathan Ingraham still claims is the best Apple tablet overall. Additionally, Apple introduced the M5 chip inside the MacBook Air and the m5 Pro and M4 Max silicon in the Mac Pro. our employees, we insists that those two laptops are among the best options in their respective categories.
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And we also tested Apple’s statements in the studio display XDR; for pros who need supreme color accuracy and high brightness, we found that the price could be worth it to buy.
Samsung Galaxy S26
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Samsung Galaxy S26
The smallest flagship phone of Samsung is solid, even though it’s safe to add the Galaxy series as its next big name. But it’s far more than its predecessors have been like .
Pros
- Bigger battery
- A flagship phone that isn’t huge
- More AI assistant options
Cons
- Too similar to last year’s S25
- Cameras could be improved
- Perplexity integration is limited
$899 at Samsung
So far, the bulk of the attention will go to the Galaxy S26 Ultra in Samsung’s 2026 lineup but it is capable by its own right “regular” S 26. But that’s a time for bigger updates on this model, though, as it is. This is a solid, safe Android phone but you could pick up last year’s S25 and get an experience 99 percent the same for $99 less,’ UK bureau chief Mat Smith said.
Dell XPS 16 (2026)
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Dell XPS 16 (2026)
A premium 16-inch productivity laptop is a worthy flagbearer for one of the most iconic notebook lines ever written.
Pros
- Exquisite design
- Ample performance
- Beautiful OLED display
- Solid battery life
Cons
- A bit pricey
- Keyboard needs tuning
- No SD card reader
$1,900 at Dell
Last year, Dell nixed its XPS brand to pull the 180 after it pulled out of their line-up with an ‘antithesisr’. enter XPS 16. But thankfully, after the fiasco first devices are expected to return in shape — with one problem. Senior reporter Sam Rutherford said ‘I just wish Dell would return the chiclet-style keyboards we got on models from the early 2020s. I have had a problem with ghosting, but the company has released new software to fix it. What is better now than good enough? , ” and.
But wait, there’s more
A contributing reporter Steve Dent pushed the Soundcore Nebula P1i through its paces, if portable projectors are more your speed, as does Portable Projector. It’s arguably the most unusual handset we’ve ever tested this year, and Mat also spent some time with the Nothing Phone 4a Pro. Lastly, Sam used an upgraded version of Belkin’s Switch 2 charging case to keep his gaming handheld safe and was placed in transit.
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