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A heavily modified 2022 Rivian R1T with a 310 kWh battery pack achieved over 500 miles at highway speeds during a record attempt to beat the Cannonball Run, demonstrating the challenges and engineering solutions involved in creating ultra-long-range electric trucks, including custom battery packs and cooling systems.
The 2026 Moto G Power is priced at $300 and features notable upgrades like a larger 5,200mAh battery and improved cameras, but it lacks wireless charging, a feature present in the 2025 model. It runs on the same processor as its predecessor, supports 30W wired charging, and will be available starting January 8 in the US.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max features a thicker design for a larger battery, improved cooling, and camera upgrades including a 48MP sensor and new zoom options, making it a strong choice for creators and those with older phones, while offering iterative updates for current users.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge, revealed through CAD-based renders, features a thin, flat display with a large camera island housing two cameras, a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, built-in magnets with Qi2 support, and an upgraded 50MP ultrawide camera. It will be thinner than its predecessor, the S25 Edge, and is expected to include a larger battery (up to 4,200mAh) and be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processors, with a launch anticipated in January.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is expected to feature a thinner design and a larger battery, potentially up to 4,200mAh, though recent leaks suggest it may not be as slim as previously rumored. The device is also associated with high-end Qualcomm processors and may use traditional lithium-ion batteries instead of silicon-carbon technology, indicating possible changes in its design and capacity. Despite uncertainties, it may still offer better endurance than the iPhone 17 Air.
Rumors suggest that the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max may feature reverse wireless charging, driven by internal changes like a vapor chamber and increased battery capacity, potentially allowing users to charge other devices wirelessly. However, these claims should be taken with caution as Apple has historically been slow to adopt this feature.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to support 60W fast charging, reducing charging time to about 30 minutes to reach 80%, though the battery capacity remains unchanged. This upgrade improves charging speed compared to its predecessor, but full charge still takes longer, and the battery lifespan may be affected by the slower top-off process. The rumors are based on credible sources, but should be taken with caution.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to feature a significant battery upgrade with faster charging capabilities, potentially introducing 65W fast charging to top up its 5,000mAh battery in around 45 minutes, addressing user demands for better battery performance.
The Pixel Watch 4 is expected to feature a larger battery in both 41mm and 45mm sizes, with the 41mm increasing from 307mAh to 327mAh and the 45mm from 420mAh to 459mAh, along with faster charging capabilities, while retaining the same Snapdragon W5 chip. The launch is anticipated alongside the Pixel 10 series next month.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to feature a larger 6.4-inch outer display, a 7% larger 5,015 mAh battery, faster wired and wireless charging, and IP68 water and dust resistance, while maintaining similar design and camera specs as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, with a launch anticipated next month.
A leak suggests the iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a larger battery, potentially up to 5,000mAh, and be slightly thicker to accommodate this upgrade, which could improve battery life despite new features and design changes.
A leak suggests the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a significantly larger battery, potentially up to 5,000mAh, which could improve battery life despite a slight increase in thickness. This upgrade aims to address user demand for longer battery life amid new features and hardware improvements.
The Pixel 10 is expected to feature a larger 4,970 mAh battery, a 6.3-inch display with 3,000 nits brightness, and faster wireless charging at 15W using Qi2, along with other upgrades like a Tensor G5 chip and improved camera setup, with a launch anticipated in late August.
The Google Pixel 10 is launching on August 28 with a brighter 6.3-inch display, Tensor G5 chip on TSMC’s 3nm process, 12GB RAM, and a 4,970mAh battery with faster charging. However, it features a downgraded camera setup, including a 48MP main sensor and a 12MP ultrawide, along with the absence of WiFi 7 and vapor chamber cooling.
The Asus ROG Ally X, a refreshed version of last year's ROG Ally handheld PC, is set to feature a significant 80Whr battery upgrade, doubling the original's capacity. Other improvements include a RAM upgrade to 24GB of LPDDR5, a relocated microSD card slot to prevent overheating, and support for M.2 2280 SSDs. The device will be slightly larger and heavier but aims to address battery life issues while maintaining its performance and display quality. Official specs and pricing are expected to be confirmed at Computex on June 2nd.