PocketPC Techs

Opinion

Tiny Computers, Big Ambitions: How Pocket PCs Are Making a Legit Comeback in 2025

Something quietly interesting is happening in the world of portable tech: dedicated handheld computers are back, and this time they might actually stick around. Better chips, smarter software, and a growing crowd of professionals who need more than a smartphone but less than a laptop are fueling a genuine revival. Here's why 2025 might be the year the pocket PC finally earns a permanent spot in your bag.

Jul 18, 2026

Opinion

Benchmark Lies: Why Your Flagship Feels Sluggish in the Real World

That shiny new device scored off the charts in synthetic benchmarks, so why does it stutter when you're scrolling Twitter on the subway? The gap between spec-sheet glory and everyday feel is wider than most brands want you to know — and the reasons go way deeper than raw processing power.

Jul 18, 2026

Opinion

Fewer Holes, More Freedom? The Case For (and Against) Killing Your Device's Ports

Manufacturers are quietly pruning the port count on your favorite handhelds, tablets, and laptops — and they're convinced it's progress. But is a cleaner chassis worth the dongle drawer you're about to accumulate? We dig into both sides of the argument.

Jul 18, 2026

Opinion

Why Your Gadgets Choke Right When You Need Them Most — And What You Can Do About It

There's a cruel irony baked into portable tech: your devices tend to crawl exactly when you're counting on them hardest. Background syncing, aggressive cloud services, and notification storms are quietly sabotaging your on-the-go productivity — and most people have no idea it's happening.

Jul 18, 2026

Opinion

Does Your Device's Weight Actually Change How Fast It Feels? We Dug Into the Science

Two handhelds with identical chips can feel worlds apart in everyday use — and it has nothing to do with software. We explored why aluminum feels snappier than plastic, and whether any of it actually matters when you're trying to get work done on the go.

Jul 18, 2026

Opinion

Pocketable and Powerful: How 2025 Finally Made Carry-Everywhere Computing a Reality

Something genuinely different is happening in the world of portable tech. The devices hitting shelves in 2025 aren't just thinner versions of last year's gadgets — they're legitimately capable machines that fit in your front pocket. Here's why this moment feels different from every other 'year of mobile computing' we've been promised before.

Jul 17, 2026

Reviews

Forget Screen Size: The Real Reason Your Next Tablet Needs a Great Stylus

Screen size gets all the headlines, but the stylus specs hiding in the fine print are what actually separate a useful portable device from an expensive disappointment. Pressure sensitivity, latency, and palm rejection have quietly become the metrics that matter most for anyone who writes, draws, or annotates on the go. Here's what those numbers actually mean for your workflow.

Jul 16, 2026

Reviews

x86 Handhelds Are Back and They Mean Business: Here's Why You Should Pay Attention

Everyone assumed ARM was going to swallow portable computing whole, but a funny thing happened on the way to that future — x86 handhelds showed up and refused to be ignored. Devices like the Asus ROG Ally and Valve's Steam Deck are rewriting the rules of what a pocket-sized computer can actually do. We dug into the performance, the trade-offs, and whether these little powerhouses deserve a spot in your bag.

Jul 16, 2026

Reviews

Cut the Cord? Not So Fast: The Real Reason Wireless Charging Still Falls Short

Wireless charging has been 'the future' for over a decade, yet most of us still keep a cable on the nightstand. We dug into the physics, tested real devices, and found out why your phone, earbuds, and tablet aren't as free from wires as the marketing wants you to believe.

Jul 16, 2026

Opinion

Microsoft's Mobile Graveyard: A Decade of Almost-Great Pocket Computers and What Comes Next

From Windows Mobile to the Surface Duo, Microsoft has left a trail of fascinating, frustrating, and sometimes genuinely innovative portable devices in its wake. We take a hard look at why the company that owns your desktop keeps losing the battle for your pocket — and whether anything has actually been learned.

Jul 16, 2026

Opinion

Work From Anywhere Without Going Broke: A $300 Mobile Office That Actually Works

You don't need a $1,500 laptop and a Herman Miller chair to get real work done on the road. With smart choices across a handful of affordable peripherals and apps, $300 can get you a surprisingly capable portable office that handles video calls, documents, and spreadsheets without breaking a sweat — or your bank account.

Jul 16, 2026

Reviews

Your Phone Is Lying About Its Performance: The Truth About Heat and Speed

Ever notice your phone starts feeling sluggish after 20 minutes of gaming or a long video call? That's thermal throttling doing its thing — and it's happening way more than manufacturers want to admit. We ran the tests, checked the temps, and sorted the useful cooling solutions from the pure marketing fluff.

Jul 16, 2026

Opinion

One Ecosystem to Rule Them All? Why Your Phone, Tablet, Watch, and Laptop Still Can't Get Along

Apple, Google, and Samsung have all promised us a seamless connected world where our devices just work together. In 2024, that world still feels more like a marketing deck than a daily reality. Here's why the dream of a unified portable tech ecosystem keeps falling short — and what you can actually do about it.

Jul 15, 2026

Reviews

The Battery Percentage Myth: What Flagship Phones Are Really Hiding From You

Phone makers love throwing big battery numbers on spec sheets, but those figures rarely survive contact with a real day of use. We put several flagship devices through the wringer to find out just how wide the gap is between marketing claims and actual runtime. The results might make you rethink your next upgrade.

Jul 15, 2026

Opinion

Folding Phones in 2024: Cool Tech or Costly Letdown?

Foldable smartphones have been promising to change everything for five years now, yet the $1,800+ price tags still feel hard to swallow. We spent time with the latest offerings from Samsung and Google to find out if the dream has finally caught up with reality — or if these devices are still more novelty than necessity.

Jul 15, 2026

Reviews

Turn Your Phone Into a Pocket Workstation: The Mobile Accessories That Actually Deliver

Who says you need a laptop to get serious work done? With the right accessories, your smartphone can handle emails, documents, video calls, and more — all from a setup that fits in a backpack. We've rounded up the best keyboards, stands, and trackpads that genuinely make mobile productivity possible.

Jul 15, 2026

Reviews

Handheld Gaming Showdown: Which Pocket Powerhouse Actually Deserves Your Money in 2024?

The handheld gaming market exploded in 2024, giving PC gamers more portable options than ever before. We put the Steam Deck OLED, ROG Ally X, and a handful of rising challengers through real-world testing to figure out which one actually belongs in your backpack. Spoiler: the answer isn't the same for everyone.

Jul 15, 2026

Opinion

The Chip War in Your Pocket: How ARM and x86 Are Quietly Erasing the Line Between Your Phone and Your Laptop

The processor inside your smartphone has been quietly staging a revolution, and most people haven't noticed yet. The old divide between mobile chips and desktop-class silicon is collapsing faster than the industry can keep up with, and it has major implications for every portable device you own — or are about to buy. Here's why the upgrade cycle you've been following probably no longer makes sense.

Jul 15, 2026