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Now is the best time to buy the Apple iPhone XR [Long term Review]

5 months have gone by since I started using the iPhone XR and time with it has convinced me that this is, by far, the best smartphone experience I’ve ever had and am not even exaggerating. Coming from a world of infinite choice, it was quite interesting to have a completely different view of the Apple ecosystem. Because, in 2019, systemic changes in the infrastructure surrounding a smartphone have made me realize why the long held tenets of trust and user experience matter now more than ever. What has changed in these 5 months is also the price. NOW is the right time to buy the Apple iPhone XR and here’s my long term review to tell you why I think so.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Review: Note-worthy comeback!

Xiaomi introduced Pro version of Redmi Note for the first time in India last year along with Redmi Note 5, but Redmi Note 5 was not a significant upgrade from Redmi Note 4 and hence Redmi Note 5 Pro became a preferred choice amongst consumers. The company didn’t even bother to launch Redmi Note 6, instead, it launched Redmi Note 6 Pro without launching regular Redmi Note 6 back in November. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Review: Note-worthy comeback!”

ASUS ROG Phone Review: Gamer’s delight despite a few caveats

Ever since the inception of mobile phones, gaming has always been an integral part of it. Be it Nokia 1100 or the recently launched ASUS ROG phone. While the term ‘Mobile Gaming’ wasn’t taken very seriously a few years back, titles like Angry Birds, Clash of Clans, and the currently trending PUBG have changed things drastically. Continue reading “ASUS ROG Phone Review: Gamer’s delight despite a few caveats”

Vivo V15 Pro Review: Another step forward

Vivo launched the NEX last year with a no-notch design, in-display fingerprint sensor and a pop-up camera in India, soon after it was introduced in China. The design received praises since the price was compelling, so the company has brought all these things at a cheaper rate to the Indian market with the V15 Pro a few weeks back. This is good in terms of innovation, and the specifications look good on paper, but is the phone worth the price? Let use find out in the review.

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LG V40 ThinQ Review: A capable flagship that can’t keep up

Technology as a whole got matured right now especially in the past couple of years. In the case of smartphones, 2018 has been a fruitful year where the transition happened so fast. From thick bezel to notch, physical fingerprint scanner to in-display scanner, bump up to triple camera setup from double and more. Continue reading “LG V40 ThinQ Review: A capable flagship that can’t keep up”

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Review: All-rounder at a killer price

Xiaomi is known for its value-for-money (VFM) devices. Last year’s Redmi Note 5 Pro surprised everyone, but the Redmi Note 6 Pro that came late last year was not a major upgrade. The latest Redmi Note 7 Pro is a major upgrade in terms of display, design, processor, camera, and what not. The specifications look great on paper for the price. Let us dive into the review to find out what the device has to offer.

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Samsung Galaxy M10 Review: Changing Lanes!

Launching the Galaxy M series of smartphones in India was an unexpected move (in a good way though) from the South Korean giant Samsung considering the track record of the mid-range devices launched so far. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy M10 Review: Changing Lanes!”

Samsung Galaxy M20 Review – Next big budget bestseller is here!

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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HONOR View20 Review – Trendiest Value Flagship

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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Honor 8C Review

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.

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ASUS Zenfone Max M2 Review

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”

Noise Shots X3 Bass 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”

Beyerdynamic Beat BYRD Earphones 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”

Nokia 7.1 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”

Fitbit Charge 3 Review: Fitness Tracking at Its Best

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”