Galaxy S26 Ultra compared to iPhone 17 Pro Max: Which $1,300 premium device is worthy of your pocket?

Two flagship devices, two distinctly different smartphones, each carrying a hefty price tag. We’ve analyzed every aspect so you won’t waste $1,300 making the wrong choice.

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Call of Duty’s latest ‘Black Ops Royale’ mode reintroduces traditional battle royale

Activision has introduced Black Ops Royale, an innovative mode for Call of Duty: Warzone, drawing inspiration from Blackout, which immerses players in a survival-centered battle royale scenario devoid of loadouts, buy stations, or Gulag respawns.

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Setapp now allows you to pay for Mac and iOS applications either in full or as individual subscriptions.

MacPaw has introduced a way for you to sidestep the membership fee for its complete range of applications. You now have the option to purchase lifetime access or subscribe to select apps only.

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Apple provides Studio Display with a significant Thunderbolt 5 enhancement and a VESA adapter.

Identical 27-inch 5K display. Consistent $1,599 price. However, the ports are enhanced, the camera is now functioning correctly, and the included cable has been improved.

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MacBook Pro upgrades to M5 Pro and Max chips, increased storage speed, and elevated pricing

Apple has refreshed the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the latest M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, offering enhanced CPU and GPU speeds, better AI processing, accelerated SSD performance, and compatibility with Wi Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5, although these enhancements are accompanied by increased starting prices.

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Apple enhances the entry-level M5 MacBook Pro with 1TB of storage, accompanied by a $100 price increase.

Apple has increased the base storage on the M5 MacBook Pro to 1TB, removing the 512GB option and establishing 1TB as the new entry-level choice. This revised setup features a $100 increase in price.

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Apple’s latest Studio Display XDR condenses Pro XDR into a more compact, brighter, and budget-friendly miniLED monitor

Apple introduces a compact Studio Display XDR featuring a more luminous miniLED and a reduced cost compared to the Pro Display XDR.

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Audible’s latest Standard plan simplifies the experience of enjoying audiobooks at a lower price.

Audible has introduced a new Standard plan priced at $8.99 each month, offering one audiobook monthly along with unrestricted access to a handpicked collection of originals and well-liked titles.

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