Apple iPhone 13
Tech Gifts iPhone’s latest version doesn’t have any noticeable improvements, but everything beneath the hood has been enhanced. The new iPhone 13 has a stronger dual-camera system and a quicker CPU, and Apple claims the battery will last two and a half hours longer than the previous model. It also features 5G capability, wireless charging, and Apple’s MagSafe technology, which attaches devices to the phone via built-in magnets. Larger sensors provide for better photographs during the day and at night, as well as improved image stabilisation while shooting video.
Price:$799
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Upgrade to the iPhone 13 Pro for a longer battery life, a third lens, and improved image quality. The 13 Pro, like the 13, has “Cinematic Mode,” which allows the camera to focus on things in the background and foreground while creating a bokeh-like appearance. The screen of the 13 Pro has been enhanced, with a new, more adaptable and responsive refresh rate. Instead of a steady 60Hz, the new phone can change the refresh rate of the screen from as low as 10Hz to as high as 120Hz.
Price:$999
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
“The tale of folding phones thus far has been one of compromise,” says The Verge deputy editor Dan Seifert. However, the Z Flip3 is the first folding phone to put all of that to the test. “Like Samsung’s other flagships, it has a flawless 120Hz display. It features a new, supposedly more robust design, as well as IP water protection, as you’d expect from a modern phone,” he explains. “Most importantly, it starts at $1,000, which is $450 cheaper than the Z Flip 5G it replaces at launch. That puts the Flip3 on par with many high-end, non-folding smartphones.”
Price:$1,000
Apple MacBook Air 13-Inch Laptop
The MacBook Air 13-inch was suggested as one of the best laptops by four of the experts we spoke with for our laptop guide. A word of caution: Apple is anticipated to release new laptops in the coming months, so you might want to hold out if you want the best. As shops make room for the newer models, those new laptops should imply amazing bargains on last year’s MacBook Air and Pro stock. “The new CPU is the star of the show here; it’s quick,” Monica Chin, a coworker at The Verge, said of last year’s laptops. In our tests, it outperformed nearly every Intel-powered laptop we’ve examined this year when it came to intensive picture and video editing tasks.”The basic model’s 256GB of storage is also enough. The newest MacBook Air is also recommended by Miguel Meléndez, a PC expert at B&H Photo Video. According to him, the Air’s 8GB of RAM is ideal “for individuals who want to have a lot of tabs open at the same time” or who need to edit photographs or movies.
Price:$929
Apple MacBook Pro 13-Inch M1
Because of its cooling fans, the Macbook Pro is a step up from the Air. Because of the built-in fans, it can sustain severe workloads for extended periods of time without reducing performance. They can manage a number of active windows and internet tabs, as well as run numerous programmes at the same time, making them ideal for music, video, and photo processing.
Price:$1,299
Dell XPS 13 Laptop 2-in-1 Laptop
The XPS 13 is well-built, with a fast CPU and a vivid 13-inch screen with practically no bezel – meaning you’ll have more area on your 4K screen to move windows around, browse the web, and play games. The Verge got seven hours of battery life and three hours of light gaming during its tests. It weighs about 2.8 pounds and has a smooth and snappy keyboard and touchpad.
Price:$1,320
Lenovo Chromebook Duet
Tech Gifts: Thanks to its detachable keyboard and kickstand, this Lenovo Chromebook can be used as both a laptop and a tablet. It features a ten-inch screen, a battery life of almost 11 hours, and weighs under two pounds. This laptop is excellent for those who use their computers solely for email, word processing, or streaming shows because the CPU is not intended for heavy lifting.
Price:$249
Video-Game Consoles
Tech Gifts: Nintendo Switch is one of the company’s most popular systems, and its popularity has only grown. Following a scarcity last year that had us all scrambling, finding a Nintendo Switch is now a little simpler. This is partially due to a drop in demand, but Nintendo also revealed an improved OLED-screen version of the Switch, which will go on sale on October 8 for $350. A more adjustable stand, a built-in cable LAN connection for online gaming, and improved audio will be included in that model, in addition to the upgraded screen. But don’t overlook the original Switch. With titles like Animal Crossing, The Legend of Zelda, and Pokémon, it’s still regarded one of the greatest gaming systems available.Switching from portable to docked mode is simple, allowing you to play games on your screen. It also includes internet play capabilities for vintage NES games.
Price:$300
Nintendo Switch Lite
Tech Gifts: If you don’t mind the inability to dock your switch and connect it to your TV, the Switch Lite is a fine (and readily available) alternative.
