Brenda Stolyar
Senior staff writer at Wirecutter covering smartphones, tablets, and wearables, providing expertise on Apple's new affordable devices and product trade-offs.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 20min
Is The New $600 MacBook Neo Actually A Good Deal?
Brenda Stolyar, senior staff writer covering smartphones, tablets, and wearables, breaks down Apple’s new $600 iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo. She discusses what Apple cut to reach the price. Short takes cover the 17e’s camera and display compromises, the Neo’s A‑series chip and fixed 8GB RAM, and why Apple is leaning into more affordable hardware now.
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Sep 18, 2025 • 17min
Is the New iPhone Worth It?
Brenda Stolyar, a senior staff writer at Wirecutter, dives into the intricacies of the newly launched iPhone 17 lineup and iOS 26. She reveals that the iPhone Air, Apple's thinnest model yet, comes with trade-offs in durability and battery life. The new zoom camera feature might wow some, but most users won't see major differences in daily shots. Brenda also shares her findings on battery performance, noting that the Air drains faster. Finally, she discusses the exciting updates brought by iOS 26, enhancing the overall experience with a fresh design.
