The latest phones and gadgets tested and reviewed in our labs
Optiemus has launched the TCL-made BlackBerry KEY2 LE, a cheaper version of the KEY2 in India last month. It was introduced at the IFA in August and has a similar design as the BlackBerry KEY2. Is the BlackBerry Key2 LE worth the price at this competitive scenario? Check it out the review below to find out. Continue reading “BlackBerry Key2 LE Review”
Samsung launched the new Galaxy A7 (SM-A750F) in September. Here we have the review of smartphone, which is the first from Samsung and one of the first mid-range smartphones to feature triple rear cameras. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Review”
Alongside the all new 2018 edition Echo Plus, Amazon also announced a new Echo Dot recently. The 3rd generation Echo Dot makes improvements in design and audio while retaining the same basic formula. Let’s take a closer look at it. Continue reading “Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Generation) Review”
With the launch of the all-new Amazon Echo Plus, the company appears to have taken consumer feedback seriously and has made some very tangible changes to the hardware. From improved acoustics to design and more, there’s a lot going for the Amazon Echo Plus 2018 Edition. But how does it compare to competitors like the Google Home? Let’s find out in our review. Continue reading “Amazon Echo Plus (2018) Review”
Mobile projectors are an interesting category of products that can be useful to business men on the go as well as people who might want to throw up a larger screen at impromptu gatherings to view photos or play casual games. Sony’s been making these for a number of years now, and they recently launched the latest model in the series. Sony sent us over the all new MP-CD1 in for review and here’s what we think about it. Continue reading “Sony MP-CD1 Mobile Projector Review”
With all the new pocket friendly televisions hitting the market lately, it’s been good times for budding cinephiles. The one caveat is of course the rather poor sound output from most of these televisions. Sony’s all new HT-S700 RF Home Theater aims to help you upgrade to a high-quality surround sound cinematic experience at a price that won’t pinch your pocket. Does it work well? Let’s find out. Continue reading “Sony Home Theater 5.1 HT-S700RF Review”
Xiaomi’s second gen Mi TVs launched in India a few weeks back, and we’ve been putting the 49-inch 4A Pro through its paces. With some surprises and a bit more polish, the Mi TV 4A Pro 49-inch looks like it has perfected the winning formula. Follow along for our full review.
A device is more than the sum of its parts. In the three years since Google first introduced the Pixel series of smartphones, it has consistently proved that plain and simple hardware specs do not matter as much as Google’s OEM partners would have you believe. Bearing testament to this is the fact that despite the Pixel 3 XL smartphone having leaked in the flesh three months ahead of launch, the event itself had so much more to reveal. I’ve spent the last week using the Pixel 3 XL as my principle smartphone and here’s what I think about Google’s latest and greatest. Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 XL Review: The Best Smartphone Camera in Your Pocket”
As an increasing number of smartphones ditch the headphone, there has been a drastic uptick in the consumer adoption of wireless headphones. Amongst these is the all-new category of truly wireless options. The PaMu Scroll is one such which aims to deliver a high-quality audio experience at a not too high price point. Read on for our full review. Continue reading “PaMu Scroll BT 5.0 Earphones Review”
When we sat down with Motorola to talk about the all new Motorola One Power, one thing was clear. The phone had been designed ground up to tick the check marks for all the key specs that online buyers demand. Android One, guaranteed updates, a huge battery and even a notch! Apparently, these are the key metrics that online buyers look at when considering a new smartphone. So is the Motorola One Power the ultimate mid-range smartphone? Let’s find out in our review. Continue reading “Motorola One Power Review”
Samsung has been ruling the charts for some time now under the high-end segment giving a tough competition. But the company recreating the same magic with mid-range smartphones under Rs. 40,000? Well, the answer is no! With the penetration of Chinese handset makers including OnePlus, Huawei and other, the South Korean giant finding it tough to crack the market.
With the recent launch of Galaxy A8 Star in the Indian market at asking price of Rs. 34,990, Samsung thought of turning its fortune for good. Did Samsung succeed? Let’s find it out. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Review”
Xiaomi’s entry into the broader ecosystem of products has been long awaited. With their tremendous success in the smartphone business, savvy Indian buyers have had an eye one the robust portfolio of Xiaomi products available in China. As it turns out, the company too is very interested in getting these to India one step at a time. Last week, Xiaomi took some time out to launch a broad spectrum of appliances and non-smartphone products. The Mi Home Security 360 camera is one such product that follows Xiaomi’s standard process of undercutting the competition in terms of price while offering an experience that is almost as good. Let’s take a closer look. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Home Security Camera 360° Review”
The smartwatch or wearable market had a sluggish and shaky start, but it has started catching up at present. As per some report, the wearable market is expected to reach US$ 30 billion in 2020 with a variety of products made by tech giants. Continue reading “GOQii Vital Review”
Across price bands, there’s no dearth of fitness bands in the market. From basic trackers with no displays and simple step tracking to devices that can follow your runs using GPS and present dozens of metrics to assist your fitness goals. Amazfit recently introduced a number of their products in the Indian market. We reviewed the Amazfit Bip a while back. The latest entrant in the series is the Amazfit Cor, here’s our review. Continue reading “Amazfit Cor Review”
From in-display fingerprint sensors to pop out cameras, Vivo has been on a roll this year. Where most brands have worked on bringing down prices or rolling out iterative updates, Vivo has genuinely pushed the game forward. With the Vivo V11 Pro, we’re seeing a mix of both. A gorgeous design ID paired with some very futuristic features at an attractive price. Sounds too good to be true? Read on to find out. Continue reading “Vivo V11 Pro Review”
