Eric Zeman

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Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics at PCMag

Tech journalist. Opinions mine. @PCMag Blue: @zeman.bsky.social Insta: @ericmzeman Mast: @[email protected]

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AT&T Internet Air

3 weeks ago | uk.pcmag.com | Eric Zeman

AT&T Internet Air, starting at $60 per month, delivers internet service to your home via AT&T's 4G LTE and 5G wireless networks rather than traditional wired offerings like fiber or cable. We like its simple pricing structure, ease of use, and solid service, but would prefer to see more pricing tiers, quicker upload speeds, and broader availability.
Apple iPad (11th Gen, 2025)

3 weeks ago | au.pcmag.com | Eric Zeman

For its first update in three years, Apple gives its base iPad model a small spec bump while keeping almost everything else—including its $349 price—unchanged. The processor jumps two generations from the A14 to the A16, but doesn't go far enough to bring Apple Intelligence into the mix. Even without Apple's AI tools, the 11-generation iPad is a capable tablet that handles common tasks like browsing the web, playing games, and streaming media better than anything else in its price range.
Apple iPad Air (2025)

1 month ago | uk.pcmag.com | Eric Zeman

If you're experiencing déjà vu, rest assured: The 2025 Apple iPad Air is in many ways identical to the 2024 release. It still starts at $599 for an 11-inch model, and aside from an updated M3 processor, precious little else is new. The M3 chip gives the 2025 Air an edge over the outgoing tablet when it comes to speed, battery life, media playback, and camera performance. We like that it's available in two sizes, offers up to 1TB of storage, and runs Apple Intelligence.
The Best 5G Phones for 2025 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

1 month ago | me.pcmag.com | Eric Zeman

Do You Need a 5G Phone in 2025? For 5G to be appreciably faster than 4G, it needs to run on wider channels. Think of those channels as broader lanes on the information superhighway. Even without those channels, 5G still helps carriers by increasing their capacity to serve more users with bigger service plans. But if you want performance, you need those wider channels.
What's the Best iPhone to Buy in 2025 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

1 month ago | me.pcmag.com | Eric Zeman |Sarah Lord

When Is the New iPhone Coming Out? The iPhone 16 line launched in September 2024, which means the iPhone 17 likely won't arrive until September or October 2025. The most recent iPhone 16e arrived in February 2025. Which Is the Most Powerful iPhone? Every year, Apple introduces faster and more powerful iPhones. If you play a lot of games, surf a lot of image-heavy web pages, or shoot high-resolution video, a faster processor is better. Apple's most powerful iPhones are the Pro models.
The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones for 2025 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

1 month ago | me.pcmag.com | Tim Gideon |Eric Zeman

What's the Difference Between Active Noise Cancellation and Passive Noise Isolation? Plenty of headphones and earphones claim to isolate or reduce noise, but that doesn't mean they offer proper ANC. Passive noise isolation, sometimes called passive noise cancellation, is a fancy term for what earplugs do. Simply, when an object (such as a thick earpad with memory foam) blocks sound, it passively (without any battery power) reduces the ambient noise you hear.
Would You Attach a Big Lens to Your Phone to Take Better Photos?

1 month ago | pcmag.com | Eric Zeman

BARCELONA—Realme and Xiaomi introduced concept camera devices at Mobile World Congress that harken back a dozen years to something that Sony tried—and failed—to do: lenses that attach to the back of your phone. Can these two companies do what Sony couldn't? Let's discuss. Sony Started ItIn 2013, Sony introduced the QX10 and QX100 cameras. They looked like small camera lenses but were, in fact, full cameras with a micro four-thirds sensor inside but no viewfinder.
Hands On: Samsung's $499 Galaxy A56 Looks Sharp

1 month ago | pcmag.com | Eric Zeman

BARCELONA—Samsung announced a slew of Galaxy A phones just ahead of Mobile World Congress that span the lower end of the market. While we already took a look at the $299 Galaxy A26 and $399 Galaxy A36, we had to wait until the show floor opened to get some time with the $499 Galaxy A56. The A56 closely resembles the A26 and A36 thanks to its shared 6.7-inch screen, 5,000mAh battery, 50MP camera, and IP67 rating for protection against dust and water.
Hands On: TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper Phone and Nxtpaper 11 Plus Tablet

1 month ago | pcmag.com | Eric Zeman

BARCELONA—TCL announced the 60 XE Nxtpaper phone and Nxtpaper 11 Plus tablet at CES but showed them for the first time this week at Mobile World Congress. The two are notable because they're among the first to use the latest Nxtpaper technology, which creates a paper-like experience for regular use and has a special monochrome mode for extended reading. I got to spend a few moments with the new devices at the show and have some initial impressions.
Hands On: Xiaomi's 15 Ultra Packs Leica Camera Tech and Lots of AI

1 month ago | pcmag.com | Eric Zeman

BARCELONA—Xiaomi took the stage at Mobile World Congress to show off the 15 Ultra, its latest high-end phone that competes with the best from Honor, Oppo, and Samsung. The device, co-developed with Leica, sports a four-camera system with a 200MP periscope lens for extreme zooming. In addition to the camera, the 15 Ultra has top specs across the board and, of course, a large helping of AI. I had a chance to take a look at the phone in person. Here's what you need to know.