ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handhelds announced

Microsoft and ASUS have announced a new range of ROG Xbox Ally handhelds. This includes the new ROG Xbox Ally X and the ROG Xbox Ally. These devices combine ASUS's hardware with an updated Windows software experience for handhelds. Starting with the hardware part, the new ROG Xbox Ally X will run on the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor while the ROG Xbox Ally gets a new Ryzen Z2 A processor. The Ally X 24GB of LPDDR5X 8000MHz memory while the Ally has 16GB LPDDR5X 6400MHz. There's 1TB storage on the Ally X while the cheaper model makes do with 512GB. Both feature a peculiar design...

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WWDC 2025: What to expect

WWDC 2025 is just around the corner, taking place tomorrow (June 9), and the rumors so far suggest it's going to be an exciting event. The event where Apple unveils its latest software developments will also see some hardware products. Here's a rumor roundup to give you up to speed with what you can expect. Software updates A last minute report revealed Apple will likely change the naming scheme of its operating systems. So instead of iOS 19 and iPadOS 19, the company is launching iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 to better align them with the current year. Since the next-generation iOS and iPadOS...

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Xiaomi to follow Apple's footsteps, change the name of its upcoming HyperOS 3

Back in late May, Mark Gurman reported that Apple might change the naming scheme of its operating systems. Instead of iOS 19, for example, the company will launch iOS 26, along with macOS 26, iPadOS 26, etc. The goal is to match the calendar year, avoid confusion, and make it easier to market. Reportedly, Xiaomi wants to do the same with its upcoming HyperOS based on Android 16, so instead of HyperOS 3 this year, we might get HyperOS 26. The system should arrive around October or November, and as we get closer to launch, we will probably know for sure. While this naming scheme is...

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Deals: Galaxy S25 series discounts, Galaxy tablets and wearables on offer too

This week saw Samsung US and Amazon US trying to one-up each other – the smartphone maker launched its Discover Samsung Summer Sale, while the retailer is gearing up for Father’s Day shopping. Here are the best smartphone, tablet and wearable deals from both. Smartphone The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is at its lowest price yet on Amazon yet, starting at $1,000 for the base 256GB model, the 512GB version is $1,120. Samsung.com offers a free storage update, but even with that the 512GB model is $1,300. That said, Samsung offers trade-in credit up to $630, so that’s something to consider if...

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs. Galaxy S25+

With the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge slotting between the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the S25 Ultra, it's only natural to wonder which one of the three to get. Especially in markets like India and the US, where the Edge is just $100/INR 10,000 more expensive than the S25+. Even if the two devices are built for different users, it's always advisable to get the best hardware for your hard-earned money. However, European consumers have it easy. The Plus model goes for about €400 less than the Edge. So is it worth the Edge's price premium? Let's find out. Table of Contents: Design Display ...

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Samsung's unveiling of the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 to be later than previously rumored

Samsung has been rumored to hold its next Unpacked event, where it will introduce the Galaxy Z Fold7 alongside the Galaxy Z Flip7, in New York in early July, but now a new rumor comes to contradict that. According to a tipster over on X, the event will actually take place in mid-July. Unfortunately, there's no exact date to speak of, at least not yet. The same source also claims the Galaxy Z Fold7 will have better cameras, bigger screens, "better stamina", and, unfortunately, a higher price than its predecessor. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 For its part, Samsung has already started...

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