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Engadget names best phones and laptops of 2026

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Engadget has named the Google Pixel 11 as the best Android phone for 2026, praising its iterative improvements, camera capabilities, and useful software features. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro was selected as the best iPhone, offering a top-tier combination of features and compelling new hardware, including advanced camera controls and image authentication. For affordable laptops, Engadget highlighted the Apple MacBook Neo, noting its premium feel and performance despite its budget price point, even with a recent price increase. AI

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Engadget names best phones and laptops of 2026

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Billy Steele) ·

    Engadget's best of 2026

    The highest-rated devices that we reviewed this year in a variety of categories.

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