The latest phones and gadgets tested and reviewed in our labs
Samsung launched the new Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphones in the new ‘M Series’ in India last week. Here we have the review of the M20 smartphone, which is the bigger version of the two packing a large 6.3-inch Full HD+ screen and a huge 5000mAh battery with fast charging. Specifications look great on paper, is the phone worth the price of Rs. 10,999? Let us dive into the review to find out.
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There’s a reason why this category exists – the value flagship. It’s because actual flagships have gotten so damn costly. Let’s not straight away blame the brands, as we all know how costly research and development is. But over the years we’ve seen how, as the flagship cycle progresses, there are sweet spots of opportunity where the same brands can bring innovation to the masses. The View20 hits that sweet spot, the perfect coming together of innovation and value, as HONOR begins 2019 with one of the “trendiest” value flagships ever made. It’s going to be hard to compete with this one. Let me explain why.
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Huawei’s Honor brand launched the Honor 8C, successor of the Honor 7C in India recently. It was the first smartphone to be announced powering Snapdragon 632 SoC, has up to 4GB of RAM and comes with dual rear cameras with AI scene recognition. Is this good for the starting price of Rs. 11999? Let us dive into the review to find out.
While ASUS enjoys a solid presence across the globe for its smartphones and laptops, the Taiwan company was literally lagging behind the smartphone race in India until 2018. Learning some lessons hard way, ASUS made its comeback in the Indian market with some amazing smartphones like ROG phone, Zenfone 5Z, Zenfone Max Pro M1 and Max M1. It’s worth mentioning that, each and every phone launched last year garnered a positive reaction from critics and masses alike. Continue reading “ASUS Zenfone Max M2 Review”
Not long ago, there has been a tectonic shift from wired to wireless to true wireless in the headphones business and a recent couple of years shows just how quickly wireless headphones have taken over. That being said, the audio options have come a long way since the early days of sound. Continue reading “Noise Shots X3 Bass Review”
Audio enthusiasts on a budget have never had it this good. Today, there are quite literally dozens of options available in all possible form factors and at all price points. Over the ears, on-ears, in-ears and even earbuds are making a comeback. With Chinese hi-fi options become a real threat, we’re seeing newer options from industry leaders. German giant, Beyerdynamic, too has recently announced a range of affordable audio products. The entry-level model in this is the Beat BYRD. We’ve been testing it out for a few weeks and here’s what we think. Continue reading “Beyerdynamic Beat BYRD Earphones Review”
At present, the smartphone market is all about launching a device either with a high-end chipset, huge battery or dual, triple cameras. Most of the OEM’s are engaging in this rat race, which denotes the fact that they are running up toward the practical limits of what’s possible in the hardware. Continue reading “Nokia 7.1 Review”
As Fitbit continues its transition towards a health services platform, the Charge 3 is the latest device to join the company’s fairly diverse lineup. A relatively conventional tracker, the Charge 3 distils the company’s learnings over the years into a product that aims to be a health aid first with just a bit of smartness included to appeal to a modern demographic. We tried out the Fitbit Charge 3 over the course of a week to see how well it fares against Fitbit’s own higher-end wearables. Here’s what we observed. Continue reading “Fitbit Charge 3 Review: Fitness Tracking at Its Best”
ASUS launched the Zenfone Max Pro M2, a mid-range smartphone and the successor of Max Pro M1 in India earlier this month. It has notch design, has improved dual rear cameras, is powered by Snapdragon 660 SoC with support and retains the same 5000mAh battery as the predecessor. On-paper specifications look good for the starting price of Rs. 12,999, but how good is the phone? Let us dive into the review to find out.
Amongst consumer electronics, very few brands have managed to create an iconic brand identity towards a design language. Apple comes to mind with their iPhones and iPods before that. LaCie is another such brand whose orange rubber sheathed hard drives are the de facto choice for content creators around the world. With a promise of exceptional resilience to the elements, they are the perfect choice for photographers, filmmakers and others who live out of their suitcase and need something to keep up with their lifestyle. We’ve got the LaCie Rugged Secure hard drive with us for review, and we’ve been putting it through its paces. Here’s what we think about it. Continue reading “LaCie Secure Rugged 2TB Hard Drive Review”
Funcl, a hardware startup introduced new Funcl W1 and Funcl AI True wireless headphones with Bluetooth 5.0 last month through Indiegogo. We already brought you the review of the Funcl W1, here we have the review of Funcl AI with support for aptX audio and extremely low latency. Does it live up to the expectations? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “Funcl AI Review: Affordable water-resistant, Bluetooth 5.0, aptX Hi-Fi earbuds”
As a long term Kindle user, I have perhaps one complaint with the device. They do only one job but do it so well that there’s little reason for users to upgrade. Jokes aside, there’s been little reason for most users to buy new Kindles. Sure, there was the Kindle Oasis with its waterproofing but the unconventional design and high price tag made it hard to justify. Enter the 4th Generation Kindle Paperwhite. Thinner, Lighter, Waterproof. Dare I say that this is the perfect Kindle? Continue reading “Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2018) Review”
There’s no doubt that smart TVs are starting to make inroads in India but the vast majority of televisions remain unconnected, so to speak. With streaming services doubling down on their efforts to capture the Indian audience, there is a need to get this content on the biggest screen in the house. The all-new Fire TV Stick with 4K is Amazon’s latest and potentially most aggressive effort yet to grab a foothold amongst users. Let’s take a closer look. Continue reading “Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Review: The Best Streaming Stick You Can Buy”
Regor launched its Regor 10 Watt Stereo Bluetooth Speaker in the Indian market a few weeks back. We got hold of the device for a week time and came up with a review. Continue reading “Regor Bluetooth Speaker Review”
Smartphones and its associated technology are evolving at a rapid phase. Out of all the upgrades, the disappearance of 3.5mm audio jack remains the questioning and unusual one. Having said that, the push towards Bluetooth headset is on the rise, besides the USB Type-C technology. Continue reading “Funcl W1 Bluetooth Earbuds Review”
