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Gadgets 360’s flagship podcast for the biggest tech developments on a weekly basis. Hosted by Akhil Arora, the show brings in Gadgets 360’s writers, and experts from the tech industry.
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Vivo X80 and X80 Pro review
Roughly eight months on from X70 Pro+, which itself came just six months after the one before it, Vivo is back with another flagship phone.
Gadgets 360 senior reviewers Sheldon Pinto and Aditya Shenoy join host Akhil Arora to discuss the Vivo X80 series.
Read: Vivo X80 hands-on: promising premium all-rounder
We talk about Vivo’s attempts to simplify the new naming convention — this time, we have a Vivo X80 at Rs. 55,000, and a X80 Pro at Rs. 80,000 — and the resulting confusion it creates.
We delve into what the two phones offer, be it their triple and quad rear camera setups, the high refresh rates displays on par with Apple and Samsung, or that humongous camera module on the back.
Read: Vivo X80 Pro hands-on: worthy upgrade?
Along the way, we touch upon how Samsung is pushing the industry to do better with their Android update promises, and why the likes of Vivo need to stop showing off a “cool” new feature with every launch.
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* Naming confusion (00:17)
* Trust in Vivo? (03:13)
* What you get (06:00)
* Camera, display, and design (11:41)
* Software and charging (17:47)
* Needs consistency (21:11)
* Who it’s for (23:49)
* Outro (27:44)
Photo credits: Sheldon Pinto/Gadgets 360
Disclosure: Vivo sponsored Pinto’s flights and hotel for the pre-launch event in Dubai.
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May 13, 2022
Pixel 6a + Pixel Watch + Pixel Buds Pro + Pixel 7
New phones, new watch, new wireless earbuds, and even a new tablet. Is Google getting serious about hardware?
Gadgets 360 executive editor Jamshed Avari and deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo join host Akhil Arora to discuss the best of Google I/O 2022.
The only bit actually confirmed for India is the Pixel 6a, a “budget” phone in the US that will likely end up around Rs. 40,000 or more in India. It’s not due before August, so who knows what that segment — already very competitive — will look like by then.
With the Pixel Watch, Google finally enters wearables and puts its Fitbit acquisition to good use. No price on that though. The Pixels Buds Pro do have a price, and they seem to be going up against the AirPods Pro and others of its ilk.
Google also teased a Pixel Tablet for 2023, and the next generation of its flagship phones — the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro — expected in late 2022. We also discuss Google Maps’ new Immersive Mode, and the new Indian languages coming to Google Search and Translate.
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* Pixel 6a (00:20)
* Pixel Watch (10:27)
* Pixel Tablet (15:49)
* Pixel Buds Pro (23:19)
* Pixel 7 (27:55)
* The rest (31:20)
* More of India (40:24)
* Outro (42:27)
Photo credits: Google
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May 6, 2022
Alexa, how well do you know India?
Alexa, what’s the latest episode of the Orbital podcast about?
Amazon India’s Alexa chief Dilip R.S. and Gadgets 360’s in-house Alexa expert Ali Pardiwala join host Akhil Arora to discuss Alexa’s growth in India.
The biggest challenge for any voice assistant is to make it understand its users. For one, Alexa must adapt to “Indian English” words and our varied accents. On top of that, it must also navigate the fact that we frequently use two (or more) languages in the same sentence.
Still, Amazon Echo devices have been bought in 85 percent of pin codes in India, Dilip notes. Of course, it’s another matter how useful they are — and how many are actively being used.
For more such trends, tune into the episode. We also touch upon how Amazon pushes to integrate Alexa into non-Amazon devices and platforms, and how thanks to Alexa, voice is the first mode of interaction with the Internet for some.
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* 4-year India journey (00:23)
* How Alexa has grown (03:39)
* Making it useful (07:35)
* Echo is everywhere (13:12)
* How Alexa learns (17:31)
* Building for India (20:35)
* Privacy issues (22:07)
* Outro (24:12)
Photo credits: Amazon
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Apr 29, 2022
Xiaomi 12 Pro fails to stand apart, but that’s good?
There isn’t a wow factor about the Xiaomi 12 Pro, but that might actually be a good thing.
Gadgets 360 deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join host Akhil Arora to discuss the new Xiaomi flagship smartphone.
The 12 Pro boasts similar hardware to phones in its range, and it doesn’t have anything to set itself apart. Xiaomi has polished the look and feel though, and the 12 Pro feels like a premium device.
Read: Xiaomi 12 Pro first impressions
That said, it’s got the lot. A Dolby Vision display that can go down to 1Hz refresh rate, rear cameras with wider aperture than you normally see, quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, and 120W fast charging that’s in line what’s currently out there.
But in terms of features, the 12 Pro is missing an IP rating, which you can in fact get on more affordable phones such as Samsung’s Galaxy FE range and even Xiaomi’s own budget phones.
Hit play to hear us delve into each of those facets.
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* Pro is not Ultra (00:27)
* The cameras (06:03)
* The competition (12:02)
* The missing (14:48)
* Display and software (18:42)
* Outro (22:51)
Photo credits: Sheldon Pinto/Gadgets 360
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Apr 22, 2022
Are affordable smartwatches worth it?
India’s smartwatch market is growing, but that depends on how you look at it.
Gadgets 360 senior reviewers Ali Pardiwala and Aditya Shenoy, and IDC India research director Navkendar Singh join host Akhil Arora to talk about that and more.
As with all things tech, India remains a cost-sensitive market, with average selling price in fact going down in recent years, Singh tells us. Low-cost smartwatches have taken over from fitness bands (while the premium segment struggles).
That’s because these ‘basic’ watches — Rs. 4,000 or less — are cramming in a lot of features, though they naturally don’t naturally fare well in accuracy. But does the Indian consumer care?
Read: The best smartwatches to buy in India
For those who do, you’re going to have to pay a lot — with premium watches from Apple and Samsung coming in at 5–10 times the price. They’re in the ecosystem play, which could’ve been Google’s were it not for its failures with WearOS.
Hit play to hear us delve into each of those facets.
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* How India is faring (00:24)
* The market split (05:00)
* Bands are dead (11:24)
* What Indians want (14:50)
* Buying advice (23:57)
* Ecosystem play (29:32)
* Outro (32:41)
Cover: Samsung. Photo credits: Noise, Realme, Xiaomi, Fire Boltt, Ali Pardiwala/Gadgets 360, Apple
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Apr 15, 2022
The best budget phones: should you go 4G or 5G?
With 5G services expected before the end of 2022 in India, if you’re in the market for a budget phone right now, should you go with a 4G or 5G model?
Gadgets 360 deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join host Akhil Arora to answer that and more.
Read: The best phones under Rs. 15,000
We discuss how several brands have been launching 4G and 5G variants of the same budget smartphone, why the 5G models are at times missing features that the 4G ones have, and what the whole 5G bands conversation amounts to.
We also talk about some of the best budget phones, tell you what specifications to keep an eye on, and why you shouldn’t buy at launch (with caveats). Play the podcast to learn more.
Read: The best phones under Rs. 20,000
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* 4G vs 5G (00:16)
* The compromises (11:12)
* Best phones (18:19)
* Buying tips (24:37)
* Outro (30:08)
Cover: Sheldon Pinto/Gadgets 360. Photo credits: Xiaomi, Oppo, Aditya Shenoy/Gadgets 360, Roydon Cerejo/Gadgets 360
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Apr 7, 2022
Is it time for the Harry Potter universe to die?
A third Harry Potter spin-off movie — Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore — is now in theatres. Why is this still a thing?
Gadgets 360 senior reviewer Ali Pardiwala and pop culture aficionado Nikhila Makker join host and entertainment editor Akhil Arora to talk all things Wizarding World.
We discuss how we got here, from the craze around the Harry Potter books and films to dwindling box office returns for Fantastic Beasts chapters, and why Warner Bros. is bent on squeezing every last drop out of it.
We also talk about the toxicity around the Potter universe, be it author J.K. Rowling’s repeated transphobic comments, or the several mistakes that Warner has made, with little attempt to show itself in a better light.
Along the way, we touch upon other expansion attempts — apps, video games, reunion special, a stage play, and its companion book — and wonder the logical next step if all should fail. A reboot, always.
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* Rise and fall (00:22)
* The Potter lens (05:49)
* Universe expansion (08:06)
* Original movies (13:34)
* Rowling and beyond (21:15)
* Self-cursed (27:19)
* Outro (31:40)
Cover: Warner Bros. Photo credits: Bloomsbury, WB, Rowling, Akhil Arora/Gadgets 360
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Mar 31, 2022
OnePlus 10 Pro review: toying with the flagship
Is OnePlus’ new heavy-duty flagship — meant to compete with iPhone 13 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — _the_ phone to get in 2022?
Gadgets 360 deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join host Akhil Arora to talk about the OnePlus 10 Pro.
Read: OnePlus 10 Pro 5G review: a perfect ten?
We discuss its pricing in regards to the OnePlus 9 Pro, the intriguing changes OnePlus has opted for with its top-of-the-line product, and the facets that haven’t changed (the good, the bad, and the ugly).
Along the way, we touch upon the meaningless of CPU stress tests, the biggest competition to the OnePlus 10 Pro, and how OxygenOS is keeping ColorOS at bay following backlash from fans.
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* The highlights (00:21)
* India pricing (01:43)
* 8 Gen 1 throttling? (04:52)
* Heating troubles (07:25)
* No official ‘IP68’ (13:06)
* The four cameras (17:26)
* Gaming buzzwords (27:27)
* Improved display (31:11)
* Software + battery (32:01)
* Outro (37:01)
Photo credits: Roydon Cerejo/Gadgets 360
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Mar 25, 2022
iPhone SE (2022): pros, cons, and the India story
At launch, Apple’s “budget” 5G iPhone SE is flailing in India’s mid-range segment. Can it compete with older iPhones and an army of Android contenders?
Gadgets 360 executive editor Jamshed Avari and senior reviewer Aditya Shenoy join host Akhil Arora to talk about the iPhone SE (2022) that’s now in our hands.
We discuss the missing “wow” factor (a non full-HD screen), its outdated design (Jamshed likes the bezels surprisingly), and ponder the future of iPhone SE with Apple rumoured to kill off the iPhone mini.
Along the way, we touch upon alternatives from the house of Apple and beyond. Thanks to the Rs. 43,900 price in India, it’s worth looking at iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 11, and even the iPhone XR, depending on what you want from a phone.
And of course, there’s no shortage of Android competition if you’re willing to look beyond Apple.
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* First impressions (00:19)
* That design (02:56)
* And that price! (05:27)
* Make in India benefits? (11:15)
* vs Android (13:57)
* Future of SE and mini (18:38)
* Who it’s for (24:44)
* Outro (27:45)
Photo credit: Jamshed Avari/Gadgets 360
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Mar 18, 2022
How Asus is planning to win the laptops market in India
Asus is one of the known players in the PC and laptops market in India, with a range of ZenBook, VivoBook, and ROG models that cater to a wide range of audience.
Gadgets 360 Executive Editor Jamshed Avari joins host Akhil Arora to talk with Asus India Business Head of System Business Group for Consumer & Gaming PC Arnold Su to understand the laptops market in the country and how the company is planning to grow its presence.
Su talks about how COVID-19 impacted the PC and laptops market in the country. He also details the online vs offline sales of laptops.
Alongside detailing the market trends, Su mentions plans to bring some of the latest models to India in the coming future. He also reveals that Asus is set to bring its foldable ZenBook 17 Fold to the market.
We also talk about the market performance of affordable laptops in India. Asus has a list of models under the VivoBook series that target consumers looking for affordable options in the market. The discussion also revolves around how the market is shifting towards form-factors including thin-and-light and 2-in-1 models.
And we conclude the talk by discussing how Asus as a brand is received in India, and how buyers in the market rate the company compared with other possibly more familiar names in the PC laptop industry.
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* COVID emerged as an opportunity (00:57)
* Market of budget laptops in India (07:42)
* Online vs offline sales (12:16)
* What's coming from Asus? (16:42)
* Foldable laptop and other exciting models incoming (21:36)
* Smartphones challenging PCs these days? (26:39)
* Outro (30:28)
Photo credits: Asus, Samsung
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Mar 9, 2022
iPhone SE, Mac Studio, M1 Ultra, Studio Display, and iPad Air 2022
Apple’s spring 2022 event — dubbed “Peek Performance” — brought a 5G iPhone SE, iPad Air with M1, a Retina 5K display, and an all-new Mac Studio with the all-new M1 Ultra chip.
Gadgets 360 reviews editor Jamshed Avari and senior reviewer Aditya Shenoy join host Akhil Arora to take us through all the Apple launches.
We discuss who the 2022 iPhone SE is for, given its India starting price of Rs. 43,900, a design that feels ancient, and a screen that lacks full-HD resolution. That said, it does have the iPhone 13 chip.
We delve into the M1 Ultra chip — an upgrade to M1 and M1 Max — that powers the new Mac Studio, a supersized Mac mini or a more affordable Mac Pro, depending on how you see it.
Along the way, we touch upon the improved 27-inch 5K monitor called Studio Display that has a Center Stage-equipped webcam, and the 2022 iPad Air that becomes a more affordable iPad Pro with compromises.
And we close shop by discussing that new Apline Green colour option for the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro range.
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* iPhone SE (00:19)
* Mac Studio (17:42)
* iPad Air (30:55)
* Green! (33:04)
* Outro (35:38)
Photo credits: Apple
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Mar 4, 2022
MWC 2022: return to Barcelona and the big announcements
The year’s biggest phone trade show — Mobile World Congress — returned to the ground in Barcelona, after two years of being cancelled by COVID-19.
Counterpoint global content manager Ritesh Bendre and Gadgets 360 deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo join host Akhil Arora to talk about all things MWC 2022.
Read: The 10 biggest announcements from MWC 2022
Bendre tells us what it was like to be back on the show floor — the good and the bad of it, from getting more time with preview units to the restrictions on movement and, well, breathing.
Along the way, we discuss the major highlights from MWC 2022, including foldables from TCL, an E-ink tablet from Huawei, and the promises of 150W fast charging from both Oppo and Realme.
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* Back on the ground (00:29)
* Exciting devices (11:50)
* Super fast charging (26:41)
* Outro (41:21)
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Feb 25, 2022
How Gaana and Spotify are navigating India’s unique music streaming landscape
Spotify is celebrating its third anniversary in India, while Gaana is approaching its twelfth. What have they discovered about this diverse market?
Gaana CEO Sandeep Lodha and Spotify India market operations head Akshat Harbola join host Akhil Arora to talk about India’s unique music streaming landscape.
We discuss what has and hasn’t worked for both — Gaana is veering away from its TikTok strategy, and refocusing on music and podcasts — and what they have planned for the rest of 2022.
We delve into the music subscription business’ big challenge: making Indians pay regularly. Gaana and Spotify bust the myth on India’s paid subscriber base. Lodha points out the factors that are limiting growth, while Akshat thinks it’s about figuring out use-cases.
With the music catalogue being more or less the same for everyone, original podcasts are one big differentiator. But India’s podcast industry suffers from monetisation challenges, as we also touch upon in the podcast.
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Feb 17, 2022
Realme 9 Pro+ review: the new mid-range king?
Realme has only been around for four years — and it’s already on its “ninth” phone generation.
Gadgets 360 senior reviewers Sheldon Pinto and Aditya Shenoy join host Akhil Arora to talk about the Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+.
We discuss Realme’s decision to jump on the colour-changing trend for the back of the 9 Pro+, and the experimental heart rate sensor inside the fingerprint sensor that is under the display.
Read: Realme 9 Pro+ review: excellent value for money
The camera on the back has optical image stabilisation (OIS), a feature you can’t get on smartphones that are Rs. 15,000 more expensive. We also touch upon the 9 Pro+’s three variants and their pricing.
Along the way, we delve into how Google’s Material You push is not only causing delays with Android 12 rollout, but also making custom OS skins like Realme UI 3.0 feel incongruous.
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* Intro (00:…
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Feb 11, 2022
Samsung Galaxy S22 and Tab S8 series
They are here — Samsung has announced its flagship phones and tablets for 2022. And they are synchronising, with both the S22 and Tab S8 series now sporting a base model, a Plus, and an Ultra.
Gadgets 360 deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and senior reviewer Aditya Shenoy join host Akhil Arora to talk about the Galaxy S22 and Tab S8 series.
We discuss why the Galaxy S22 Ultra is more like a Note and doesn’t belong in the S22 family, how it improves upon the S21 Ultra and iPhone 13 Pro, and what might happen to its predecessor.
We delve into the level of changes Samsung has reserved for the Galaxy S22 and S22+, how we feel about Samsung’s new promises on Android updates, and whether the Tab S8 Ultra can go up against the iPad Pro.
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* The new phone trio (00:27)
* Ultra or the Note? (01:34)
* S22 and S22+ (15:44)
* Worthy upgrades? (21:18)…
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Feb 4, 2022
Oppo Reno 7 and 7 Pro review
Oppo’s flagship smartphones for 2022 are here. But are they any good?
Gadgets 360 deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and senior reviewer Aditya Shenoy join host Akhil Arora to talk about the Reno 7 and 7 Pro 5G.
We discuss the role reversal that’s going on in the design space — Oppo has given the Reno 6 design to 7 Pro, and vice versa — the new SoC that’s more marketing than features, and Oppo’s love for the AI buzzword.
Read: Oppo Reno 7 first impressions: a lukewarm upgrade
Along the way, we touch upon the (better) alternatives to the Reno 7 and 7 Pro, and wonder why Oppo has reached a stage in India where it doesn’t seem to have its heart in the race.
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* Oppo’s 2022 (00:20)
* Reno 7 Pro (03:11)
* What’s new (08:36)
* Competition (21:46)
* Reno 7 (25:20)
* Competition (29:56)
* Why are we here (33:09)
* Outro (37:4…
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Jan 28, 2022
5G in India: everything you need to know
When will 5G come to India? And what should I expect?
COAI director general Lt. Gen. Dr. S.P. Kochhar and Deloitte India telecom sector leader Peeyush Vaish join Gadgets 360 reviews editor Jamshed Avari and host Akhil Arora to offer their expert insight.
Expect an initial rollout by August 2022, Kochhar says, though it won’t be at the same time for everyone. After all, India needs 8 lakh new towers for 5G, in addition to 1.5 lakh we have today. Moreover, the approach must be different for rural vs urban areas.
Along the way, we delve into how 5G is a lot more than an upgrade to 4G. It allows for dozens of B2B applications (revenue for operators), and new government rules afford more freedom with B2C applications.
5G is set to change cars, gaming, weapon systems, telemedicine, and the Indian Railways. Fire up the episode to discover why. What you pay hence will depend on what you want out of 5G.
Beyond the obvious B2B and B2C, there are a lot of acronyms in this episode. Here’s…
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Jan 21, 2022
Headphones 101: what to know before you buy
Looking to buy new headphones? You have come to the right place.
Gadgets 360 audio guru Ali Pardiwala and Headphone Zone founder and CEO Raghav Somani join host Akhil Arora to offer up their expert advice.
We discuss the minimum you need to spend to get good earphones and headphones, why the Rs. 10,000 price bracket is really interesting, and what you get when you pay for top-end cans.
Read: The best active noise cancelling headphones and earphones in India
We dispel layman misconceptions along the way, from the promise of hi-res audio to why headphones that reproduce sound well aren’t always the best.
We also briefly dive into the world of drivers — don’t worry we won’t put you to sleep.
Along the way, we tell you what you should avoid, and what you can get at different price points, as we namecheck several models that are the pick of the lot.
Read: The best true wireless earphones in India
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Jan 14, 2022
OnePlus 9RT, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, and the trend of stop-gap budget flagships
The Galaxy S22 and OnePlus 10 series are nearly here. Why then are we getting new entries in the old series?
Gadgets 360 deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join host Akhil Arora to discuss the Galaxy S21 FE and OnePlus 9RT.
Read: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G first impressions: riding the wave
We put the new Samsung phone up against the S20 FE — Samsung is switching from Snapdragon to Exynos here — and talk about why that might be a better option.
Later, we wonder how the launch of 9RT will impact the OnePlus 10 series, why the OnePlus 9 is effectively dead, and touch upon OxygenOS being taken over by ColorOS.
Read: OnePlus 9RT 5G first impressions: a beautifully crafted powerhouse
Along the way, we delve into why these new Samsung and OnePlus phones are launching now — and the alternatives you might wish to consider.
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* Intro (0…
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Jan 4, 2022
Inside Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge 5G and Xiaomi India’s 2022 plans — Orbital exclusive
Xiaomi is kicking off 2022 with the 11i HyperCharge 5G that offers 120W fast charging. Wait, what?
Xiaomi India chief business officer Raghu Reddy, senior marketing manager Sandeep Sarma and product marketing manager Rahul Dubey join Gadgets 360 reviews editor Jamshed Avari and host Akhil Arora to take us behind the scenes.
We discuss why Xiaomi is pushing for the bonkers 120W figure, how fast charging — sorry, HyperCharge — works on the 11i, concerns around battery safety and longevity, and why wireless charging is lagging behind.
Along the way, we delve into what Xiaomi India learnt from 2021, how user demands and component price increases are changing the phone industry, and whether Xiaomi India will continue to offer 4G phones.
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* Xiaomi’s 2021 in India (00:31)
* What sells, what’s desired (04:34)
* 5G vs 4G phones (10:23)
* The 11i…
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Dec 31, 2021
Best Games of 2021
It’s been a big year for gaming, be it the next-gen consoles, industry malpractice revelations, or the games themselves.
Gadgets 360 chief sub-editor and gamer Shayak Majumder and industry insider and Orbital veteran Rishi Alwani join host Akhil Arora to talk about the year of 2021 in gaming.
Read: Gadgets 360’s favourite games from 2021
We discuss our favourite games from the year that was, the struggles to get your hands on a PS5 and Xbox Series X in their first year of launch, and how that’s likely to change in 2022.
We also touch upon the various reports of sexual harassment and abusive workplaces at major gaming studios. And we close out by discussing our hopes and dreams for 2022.
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* Our favourites (00:44)
* Cross-play still lag (07:34)
* Next-gen consoles (15:01)
* Demand is there, but… (20:21)
* Bombshell issues (26:28)
* E…
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Dec 24, 2021
How Oppo Find N improves over Galaxy Z Fold 3
A new foldable is in the house, though sadly it won’t be in stores anytime soon.
Gadgets 360 deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and senior reviewer Aditya Shenoy join host Akhil Arora to talk about the Oppo Find N.
We discuss how the Find N compares to the foldable leader, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. The hinge sits flush and offers multiple angles, the battery is bigger, and the display is shorter but wider (less annoying black bars in video).
Read: Oppo Find N first impressions
But it lacks an IP rating, ample software optimisation, and under-display camera (though that is good). Some of that is because the Find N is only launching in China. That said, it does have gestures and intuitive tricks like the Fold 3.
Along the way, we delve into its many cameras, and speculate why Oppo is not bringing the Find N to India.
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* Intro (00:00)
* vs Galaxy Z Fold 3 (00:2…
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Dec 17, 2021
The Best Phones of 2021
The end of 2021 is nearly here, and it’s time to take a look back.
Gadgets 360 reviews editor Jamshed Avari, deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo, senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto and techARC founder Faisal Kawoosa join host Akhil Arora to talk about the best phones of 2021.
We discuss if phones have become boring: 5G chips are leading to feature compromises, supply chain constraints mean brands have to play it safe, and the industry has become increasingly commoditised.
Read: The best smartphones of 2021
That said, there is innovation happening in foldables, with Samsung leading the charge. And despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, buyers inched upwards the premium ladder in 2021, Kawoosa notes.
Along the way, we touch upon the best phones that didn’t make it to India, and delve into what we want and expect from smartphones in 2022.
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* Intro (00:00)
* Are phones…
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Dec 10, 2021
Why does Redmi Note 11T 5G exist?
It’s only been five months since the Redmi Note 10T, and its successor is already here.
Gadgets 360 senior reviewer Aditya Shenoy and deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo join host Akhil Arora to talk about the Redmi Note 11T 5G.
We discuss why Redmi — along with its parent Xiaomi and the likes of Realme — refresh their phones so soon, how different models of different phones overlap one another, and hence why there isn’t much to set them apart.
Read: Redmi Note 11T 5G review
But the Note 11T is also hobbled due to other factors. With chip shortages and supply chain constraints driving the price of components up, Redmi has had to compromise on features here.
For one, we’re going from a 120Hz AMOLED to 90Hz LED display. And while the Note 10T could record 4K video, the Note 11T can’t. And it only has dual cameras at the back, which can be enough but they aren’t here.
Is this what happens when manufacturers go all out on a new-age 5G chipset?
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Dec 3, 2021
Snapdragon’s new 2022 chips
Qualcomm Snapdragon is now simply Snapdragon, as the company looks to new frontiers and rebrands itself in more than one way.
Gadgets 360 reviews editor Jamshed Avari and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join host Akhil Arora to talk about Snapdragon’s new 2022 chips.
We discuss why Snapdragon is shifting to the 8 Gen 1 nomenclature (it ran out of numbers?), what its new 18-bit ISP camera tech means for most users, and whether it can deliver on some suspect AI-based features it’s touting.
We touch upon Snapdragon’s renewed push for Windows on ARM with 8cx Gen 3. While Apple is now all in, it hasn’t worked out historically on Windows. The 5nm chip — available in the first half of 2022 — looks promising though, as always.
We delve into Snapdragon’s new (handheld) gaming ambitions with the G3x. This seems like a response to Nintendo Switch (Nvidia) and Steam Deck (AMD) where Qualcomm clearly missed the boat. First, it needs to create a market for itself among developers.
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Nov 26, 2021
Black Friday + Cyber Monday 2021: all you need to know
The American holiday season is in full swing — and it’s time for deals galore. Gadgets, clothes, subscriptions, you name it.
Gadgets 360 community manager and deals expert Harpreet Singh joins host Akhil Arora to talk about all things Black Friday 2021.
We discuss how you can shop Black Friday deals while sitting in India, the things you should know about shipping and customs, and the best product categories that are worth exploring.
Read: The best Black Friday 2021 deals
We touch upon the early Black Friday deals we have seen at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Target — and the plethora of video gaming offers from Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, and Epic Games that are also available.
Along the way, we look at why you shouldn’t hang around too long on a good deal this year, and what you can expect from Black Friday’s counterpart Cyber Monday.
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Nov 19, 2021
PUBG: New State Review
There’s a new PUBG in town — there’s no creative naming this time, to get around the bans and the controversies — and it’s already crossed the 10-million download mark in less than a week.
Gadgets 360 deputy video head Cyrus John and in-house PUBG expert Robin John join host Akhil Arora to discuss PUBG: New State.
We talk about what the return of the PUBG moniker means to Indian players. Though frankly, it’s the return of international servers that is arguably more important. You can play PUBG with the world again.
Read: PUBG: New State first impressions
We delve into how it compares to PUBG Mobile, I mean Battlegrounds Mobile India — it looks better (close to PC), and plays a bit different (you’ve drones, EV cars, and the gameplay is more realistic).
But will players migrate? Gamers have invested a lot of time and money in PUBG Mobile. And there’s less incentive for pros as well, given BGMI players can qualify for e-sports at the 2022 Asian Games.
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Nov 12, 2021
Red Notice Review
Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot in one Netflix movie. Made with a budget of $200 million (about Rs. 1,489 crores). What could go wrong? Turns out, everything.
Gadgets 360 deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Akhil Arora to discuss Red Notice.
We talk about what the superstar trio bring to the film — Red Notice is all about them and no one else, with audiences turning up to see what they do best. Naturally, they are not playing characters, but a version of themselves.
Read: Red Notice review
And though Reynolds supplies plenty of one-liners and Gadot charms her way through Red Notice, the action in what is meant to be an action comedy is entirely forgettable. Plus, you never feel like you’re there on location.
What did Red Notice do with its $200 million, beyond the $20 million (about Rs. 149 crores) salaries paid to the three stars?
Along the way, we touch upon Johnson’s career and how that affects this film, and delve into Netflix’s desperate hunt…
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Nov 5, 2021
JioPhone Next Review
It’s finally here — the fruits of Jio and Google’s partnership have come home this Diwali with a new entry-level phone that Reliance hopes will be the 4G smartphone for everyone.
Gadgets 360 video producer Aditya Nath Jha and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join host Akhil Arora to discuss the JioPhone Next.
We talk about the phone’s 5.45-inch 720p display and the 1.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 quad-core processor, neither of which is class-leading. The JiPhone next is also stuck with Android Go — rebranded here as Pragati OS — though thanks to Google, the camera’s AI processing is definitely class-leading.
Watch: JioPhone unboxing, in Hindi
But there are problems elsewhere too. The JioPhone Next must have Jio as its primary SIM, Jha tells us, while the secondary SIM is restricted to 2G network. So much for Reliance’s ‘2G-Mukt Bharat’ vision.
And though Jio is bringing EMIs (that can also be paid in cash) to low-cost phones with the JioPhone Next, there are catch…
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Oct 29, 2021
How HMD Global Is Planning to Make Nokia Phones Successful in India — Orbital exclusive
Nokia brand licensee HMD Global has launched a list of smartphones and feature phones in India in the last one year. But how it is planning to take on the likes of Realme and Xiaomi? We discuss.
Gadgets 360 senior reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Akhil Arora to talk about the past, present, and future of Nokia phones in India with HMD Global VP for India and MENA Sanmeet Singh Kochhar.
Kochhar tells us about the different Nokia smartphone series that are aimed to target a variety of Indian consumers. He also talks about the newly launched Nokia XR20 and encourages our listeners to drop the phone to test its ruggedness live.
We also discuss on the ongoing ‘Make in India’ moves by HMD Global and how it is doing research and development (R&D) natively in the country. Kochhar also reveals plans to start importing Nokia phones from India to global markets.
Apart from phones, HMD Global also has accessories under the Nokia brand. Kochhar tells us that there are plans to launch the N…
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Oct 22, 2021
MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max, AirPods 3rd Gen, and Apple Music Voice
Time to go Pro — Apple announced two new MacBook Pros with its new powerful chips M1 Pro and M1 Max this week, alongside Pro-like features for the new AirPods and a Siri-driven Apple Music plan. Okay, that last one may not be Pro.
Gadgets 360 reviews editor Jamshed Avari and deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo join host Akhil Arora to discuss the MacBooks and the chips.
We talk about what Apple is promising with the M1 Pro and M1 Max, and why they can’t be compared directly to laptop chips by other manufactureres like Intel and AMD. We dive into the pricing for the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, which might seem incredible but there’s more to it. Along the way, we touch upon the good (ports are back!) and the bad (Jamshed rants about the notch).
Later, senior reviewer Ali Pardiwala hops on to talk about the third generation of AirPods with Roydon and Akhil.
Ali explains how useful the Pro-like features are, be it spatial audio, head-tracking, or the supposed “superior…
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Oct 15, 2021
Realme’s Madhav Sheth — Orbital exclusive
Realme isn’t just a leading smartphone brand anymore — it’s also number one in tablets, laptops, smart TVs, and ANC earphones (on Flipkart). How did this happen? We hear it from the horse’s mouth.
Madhav Sheth, Realme VP and CEO for Realme India, Europe and Latin America joins Gadgets 360 reviews editor Jamshed Avari and Orbital host Akhil Arora for a wide-reaching conversation.
Sheth talks about why Realme is making so many products, some that are not even connected to its Internet of Things ecosystem, why Realme and other brands are so big on 5G chipsets, and their plans for the new Realme GT series that expanded this week with the GT Neo 2.
Along the way, Sheth touches upon Realme’s Make in India push that he hopes will move beyond “Assemble in India”, and why Realme doesn’t have different local and global strategies. It’s about understanding the consumer — someone in Mumbai and Madrid might be more similar than next-door neighbours.
Sheth also dicusses decei…
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Oct 8, 2021
Vivo X70 Pro+ Review
Vivo’s new flagship smartphone, coming just six months on from the previous one, improves upon every problem we had with its predecessor.
Gadgets 360 senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto and deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo join host Akhil Arora to discuss the Vivo X70 Pro+.
We talk about its double USP: the X70 Pro+ offers optical image stabilisation (OIS) on all four rear cameras, and the ultra-wide lens also has gimbal stabilisation that does GoPro-like horizon levelling. It’s quite cool.
Read: Vivo X70 Pro+ Review
Along the way, we touch upon Vivo’s imaging chip V1 (that is used for night-mode photography, the Zeiss-branded photo modes, and gaming), and the hybrid Funtouch and Origin OS offering (the latter, heavy on widgets, was exclusive to China).
The big question though, is whether the X70 Pro+ can be recommended — given it’s priced at nearly Rs. 80,000, alongside the iPhone 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S21+. And does Vivo intend to sell it, or is it a halo product like…
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Oct 1, 2021
Inside Amazon’s Great Indian Festival
India’s festive season is here — and with it, comes the return of Amazon’s month-long sale event, the Great Indian Festival, starting October 2 for Prime members and October 3 for everyone else.
Amazon India consumer electronics category leader Akshay Ahuja speaks to host Akhil Arora to give us insight into the Great Indian Festival.
We discuss what customers can expect across the month of October (a lot of new launches!), and how they can enhance their shopping experience (you can shop with Alexa, and on Amazon in eight languages).
Read: How to find the best deals at Great Indian Festival
Ahuja talks about the trends and challenges Amazon India has seen during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with the lockdown impacting the Great Indian Festival last year, and which categories have seen higher interest during the pandemic.
Along the way, we touch upon how Amazon prepares for these big sales, and how it deals with “high-velocity” items such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Se…
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Sep 24, 2021
Surface Laptop Studio, Pro 8, Duo 2, and Go 3
Surface, surface everywhere. Microsoft announced a bunch of new hardware this week — with the highlights being the Surface Pro 8, Surface Go 3, Surface Duo 2, and Surface Laptop Studio.
Gadgets 360 senior reporter and Orbital producer Jagmeet Singh and reviews editor Jamshed Avari join host Akhil Arora to discuss all four new Microsoft devices.
We talk about how the Surface products are about setting the vision for what Microsoft wants Windows 11 hardware to be.
The Surface Pro 8 — priced as the 12.9-inch iPad Pro at $1,100 — brings much-needed upgrades with 120Hz refresh rate, better performance, longer battery life, and Thunderbolt ports. While the Surface Go 3 is the poorer cousin of Pro 8, with Microsoft billing it as a family device.
Read: Surface Laptop Studio, Pro 8, Duo 2, and Go 3 launched
The Surface Laptop Studio, on the other hand, is meant to be a halo product, not practical for most to buy. Starting at $1,600 for the Intel Core i5 variant, it goes up to i7 and…
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Sep 17, 2021
iPhone 13, new iPad and iPad mini, and Apple Watch Series 7
They are here — Apple announced the iPhone 13 series this week, alongside two (surprise) new iPads and the Apple Watch Series 7. And they are all on pre-order now, except the new Watch.
Gadgets 360 reviews editor Jamshed Avari and IDC India research director Navkendar Singh join host Akhil Arora to discuss everything from Apple’s California Streaming event.
We talk about what the iPhone 13 prices mean for India, how they will offer a boost for older models (that are also getting price cuts), and why India being in the first wave of launches is important (hello, festive season sales).
Read: Is iPhone 13 the best new reason to buy an iPhone 12?
We delve into the 2021 iPad 9th-gen refresh (it’s boring but will be the one most buy), and the massive iPad mini update that takes a lot after the redesigned iPad Air. But we wonder who it’s for, beyond the industry use cases that Apple is hoping for.p>
Read: New iPad and iPad mini launched
Lastly, we touch upon the disappointing Ap…
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Sep 10, 2021
iPhone 13 leaks, rumours, and everything we know
Will the iPhone 13 be a full-fledged upgrade, or more like an iPhone 12S?
Gadgets 360 reviews editor Jamshed Avari and deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo join host Akhil Arora to discuss next week’s iPhone 13 launch and Apple event.
We talk about the leaks and reports we’ve seen so far, much of which have been focused on the Pro models. They are expected to get iPad Pro-like ProMotion displays that support 120Hz refresh rates. And every new iPhone 13 is expected to have an always-on display. You can expect the phones to be thicker as well, thanks to larger batteries.
The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are also said to get new camera features, including portrait video (that focuses on the subject and blurs the background) and the ability to record high-quality ProRes video. Meanwhile, the regular iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini might have their cameras arranged diagonally.
Read: iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, AirPods 3 key specifications and features leaked
Due to the new…
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Sep 3, 2021
Drones in India: new rules mean less regulation, but privacy concerns abound
How will India’s new liberalised drone rules impact the industry? And where are they left wanting?
Skye Air Mobility co-founder Swapnik Jakkampuddi, Internet Freedom Foundation associate counsel for surveillance and transparency Anushka Jain, and Tech for Wildlife founder-director Shashank Srinivasan join host Akhil Arora to discuss just that.
We talk about how the Drone Rules 2021 do away with unnecessary and time-consuming security clearances, and are much easier to parse than the old ones — but it’s worth noting that these are still early days, and there’s a lot they leave out, including basic stuff such as the legality of DJI drones (the most popular in the world) or counter-drone measures (can you shoot down a drone if it flies over your property?).
Read: Drone Rules 2021 announced
Additionally, the new eased regulations have made misuse of drones much easier, be it on an individual peeping-tom level or via the police who are taking to new technology more and more. The…
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Aug 27, 2021
Realme GT 5G and GT Master Edition Review
Realme has retired “X” — and introduced the GT series with two new sub-Rs. 30,000 and 40,000 phones.
Gadgets 360 senior reviewers Sheldon Pinto and Aditya Shenoy join host Akhil Arora to talk about the Realme GT 5G and GT Master Edition.
We discuss Realme’s counterintuitive approach with the naming and the design. The GT Master Edition is the more afforadble phone, while the plainly named GT 5G is the more expensive one. They have a vegan leather option (sounds premium), but it’s only on the cheapest variant.
Read: Realme GT Master Edition first impressions
We delve into their performance — the GT 5G has a Snapdragon 888 that calls for compromise elsewhere — the many cameras on offer, and the Realme UI software that emerged out of Oppo’s ColorOS which has now been merged with OnePlus’ OxygenOS. If you know, you know.
Speaking of OnePlus, we also touch upon their competitors that includes the Nord 2, as well as the gaming-focused Poco F3 GT. Oh hey, is that where…
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Aug 20, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 Preview
Are the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 still made for enthusiasts — or are they good enough for everyone?
Gadgets 360 reviews editor Jamshed Avari and deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo join host Akhil Arora to talk about Samsung’s new foldables.
We discuss the India pricing of the two new Galaxy Z devices (and the cashback and offers you can avail), and how Samsung has improved on their respective previous iterations (120Hz display and S Pen support among them).
Read: Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 launched in India
We delve into the downsides of an under-display camera (and the potential upsides), the multiple use cases of their multiple cameras (the Flip 3 is its own tripod), and how Android works on foldables (and what Samsung brings to it with One UI).
Along the way, we pick our favourites between the Fold 3 and Flip 3, and wonder why there aren’t many companies in this exciting category (hello Moto).
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Aug 13, 2021
Fast & Furious 9 Review / The Suicide Squad Review
A double delight for John Cena fans this week, purely by happenchance, as Orbital dives into two of his latest movies: the DC supervillain get-together The Suicide Squad, and the heist family saga Fast & Furious 9.
Gadgets 360 chief sub-editor and comic book fan Shayak Majumder joins host Akhil Arora to talk about The Suicide Squad. We discuss James Gunn’s shock-and-awe tactics and how he makes use of the giant ensemble, led by Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, Joel Kinnaman, and Cena.
We touch upon Gunn’s mannerisms that contribute to a bonkers over-the-top movie, the multiple Guardians of the Galaxy cameos he stuffs here, and why we enjoyed everything about King Shark. Lastly, we look at where The Suicide Squad lands in the DC Extended Universe canon.
Read: The Suicide Squad Review
Later, Gadgets 360 senior reviewer Ali Pardiwala and sub-editor Jasmin Jose — both Fast & Furious fans — join Akhil to discuss F9.
We delve into the sheer craziness of the film, with returning direct…
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Aug 6, 2021
Nothing Ear 1 and India’s TWS earphone market
OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei is back, with Nothing. Its first product is Ear 1, a pair of true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones like the AirPods.
Gadgets 360 audio guru Ali Pardiwala, Headphone Zone founder and CEO Raghav Somani, and MySmartPrice editor-in-chief Ershad Kaleebullah join host Akhil Arora to talk about Nothing and India’s TWS market.
We discuss why Nothing is making its debut with wireless earbuds, what it’s offering in terms of features (including active noise cancellation), and how it’s undercutting competition in India. The Ear 1 cost just Rs. 5,999 as opposed to $100 (~Rs. 7,500) and £100 (~Rs. 10,400) elsewhere.
Read: Nothing Ear 1 first impressions
Along the way, we delve into the big problems with TWS earphones — owing to tiny (custom-made) batteries, they don’t last very long and in turn, are generating a lot of e-waste — and what Indians generally want when they are in the market for new wireless buds.
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Jul 30, 2021
OnePlus Nord 2 5G Review
Is OnePlus cannibalising itself with the Nord 2 5G?
Gadgets 360 deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and reviewer Aditya Shenoy join host Akhil Arora to talk about all things Nord 2.
Read: OnePlus Nord 2 5G first impressions
We discuss how it fits into OnePlus’ ever-expanding line-up, how it fares against its competition, and the switch to a MediaTek chipset — a first for OnePlus.
Read: OnePlus Nord 2 vs Poco F3 GT: battle of the affordable flagships
Along the way, we delve into the OxygenOS-ColorOS UI bleed that is happening thanks to OnePlus’ merger with Oppo, and what that could mean for the future of phones from both manufacturers.
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* vs Nord and Nord CE (00:22)
* Competition (04:35)
* Good all-rounder (08:50)
* Qualcomm -> MediaTek (11:39)
* Oppo bleed (16:09)
* Who is it for? (24:56)
* vs OnePlus 9R (28:00)
* Outro (32:16)…
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Jul 23, 2021
Prime Day 2021
Amazon’s annual shopping extravaganza and giant advertisement for its subscription service is back — for a two-day event on Monday, July 26 and Tuesday, July 27.
Gadgets 360 community manager and deals expert Harpreet Singh joins host Akhil Arora to talk about all things Prime Day 2021.
We discuss what you should expect (the best discounts are always on Amazon products) and how to prepare (set up wishlists and notifications). We also give you tips on deal hunting and tell you what to stay away from.
Read: How to get the best Prime Day deals
Lastly, we touch upon why you might want to wait for festive period sales (that are closer to Prime Day this time), and when you shouldn’t. As always, we will highlight the best deals on Gadgets 360, so stick around.
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* What is Prime Day? (00:19)
* What to expect (03:13)
* Amazon is always on sale (05:0…
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Jul 16, 2021
Loki Review
This week on Orbital, it’s time for Loki, the Marvel Cinematic Universe series that ended its six-episode run Wednesday on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.
Gadgets 360 chief sub-editor Shayak Majumder and deputy news editor Veer Arjun Singh — both Marvel fans — join host Akhil Arora to talk about the Tom Hiddleston-led TV show.
Major spoilers ahead.
Read: Loki Season 1 Review
We discuss the fitting nature of Loki (Hiddleston) falling in love with another Loki aka Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino), Hiddleston and Owen Wilson’s dynamic that powered early episodes, and Marvel’s recurrent problem with killing off characters — or rather, its inability to.
We analyse Jonathan Majors’ introduction as Kang the Conqueror/ He Who Remains, and what his multiverse monologue means for what’s to come in the MCU. And along the way, we see how Loki compares to its predecessors: WandaVision, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
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Jul 9, 2021
The Best Smartphone
What is the best smartphone in India right now?
Gadgets 360 deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and reviewer Aditya Shenoy join host Akhil Arora to discuss the crème de la crème.
We talk about the obvious lakhpati kids in the room (hello, Apple and Samsung), the premium flagship killers (from Xiaomi and OnePlus), and a specialist device for mobile gamers (hi, Asus).
Along the way, we touch upon what you get for paying through the nose, and look at upcoming phones (from Google and beyond) in the second half of 2021.
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* What to expect >Rs. 50,000 (00:36)
* Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (04:59)
* iPhone 12 (Pro / Pro Max) (11:05)
* S21 Ultra vs iPhone 12 (21:25)
* Mi 11 Ultra (24:37)
* OnePlus 9 Pro (28:36)
* A specialist choice (36:41)
* What’s coming in rest of 2021 (44:50)
* Outro (51:19)
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Jul 2, 2021
Windows 11 Preview
Six years on from the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft has unveiled the next-generation of its flagship operating system. This time, it didn’t skip a number though — and hence, we have Windows 11.
Gadgets 360 senior reporter and Orbital producer Jagmeet Singh and video producer and Windows settings critic Shubham Raheja join host Akhil Arora to discuss what’s on offer here.
We talk about the headline feature: you can run Android apps on Windows 11, though you will need the Amazon Appstore via the Microsoft Store. It’s complicated. But at least, Microsoft is playing nice with others.
Read: Windows 11 announced
We delve into the UI and UX changes, from the glassy Windows Vista-like look to the deep integration for Microsoft Teams, its Zoom and Slack competitor. And of course, that central Start button shift — literally.
Along the way, we touch upon the (odd) hardware requirements for Windows 11, the powerful new (Xbox) gaming features, and how Windows at times gets too big…
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Jun 25, 2021
Battlegrounds Mobile India
Rechristened as Battlegrounds Mobile India, the country’s favourite battle royale title has returned — albeit in early access for now — to its largest market after a nine-month-long government-imposed ban.
Gadgets 360 deputy news editor Veer Arjun Singh and deputy video head Cyrus John — both PUBG Mobile veterans — join host Akhil Arora to discuss the new avatar of PUBG Mobile.
We talk about the lack of India-specific introductions, the problems with being India-only, the broken friend lists, and how Battlegrounds Mobile India is essentially old wine in an existing (green) bottle.
Read: Battlegrounds Mobile India first impressions
We also delve into what made PUBG Mobile such a rage in India, the early success of Battlegrounds Mobile India, and why it has (likely) triumphed over global battle-royale king Fortnite.
Lastly, we touch upon controversies new and old — and how Krafton could have handled the launch better, and why the ban (naturally) helped PUBG Mobile’s co…
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Jun 18, 2021
E3 2021: Starfield, Forza Horizon 5, Guardians of the Galaxy and more
The all-virtual E3 2021 — video gaming’s biggest annual extravaganza — had a lot to offer, with presentations from the likes of Xbox, Ubisoft, Nintendo, and Square Enix.
Gadgets 360 chief sub-editor Shayak Majumder and deputy video head Cyrus John — both gaming nerds — join host Akhil Arora to discuss all things E3 2021.
We talk about our favourite games: the “Skyrim in space” Starfield, the Mexico open-world racer Forza Horizon 5, and Guardians of the Galaxy that only lets you play as Star-Lord. Guardians of the Galaxy is out October 26, Forza Horizon 5 follows on November 9, but Starfield isn’t due until November 2022.
Read: Everything Xbox announced at E3 2021
Beyond that, we dive into Master Chief’s belated entry into the free-to-play space with Halo: Infinite (late 2021), why we are excited about the first-person Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (2022) and co-op open-world Contraband, and get nostalgic over Age of Empires IV (October 28).
Along the way, we touch…
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Jun 11, 2021
WWDC21: iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, watchOS 8 and more
iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, watchOS 8, and iCloud+ — they are all official. Apple unveiled the next iteration of software updates for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch at its developer conference earlier this week, alongside a range of new and improved apps and services.
Gadgets 360 reviews editor Jamshed Avari and deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo join host Akhil Arora to discuss all things WWDC 2021.
Read: iOS 15 with new FaceTime, iMessage, sharing, Focus, and privacy features announced
We talk about why iOS 15 isn’t as major an upgrade as previous builds. It’s focused on the core and system apps, with a new notifications summary, new customisable Focus modes, Live Text à la Google Lens, and spatial audio and SharePlay in FaceTime.
Read: macOS Monterey 12 with Universal Control, Shortcuts announced
All of that is available in iPadOS 15 as well, which further benefits from a widgets system akin to iOS, and Universal Control with macOS Monterey that allows fo…
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Jun 4, 2021
Cryptocurrency 101: Bitcoin, India, Elon Musk, investing, and the future
Cryptocurrency prices have skyrocketed in the past year, with the likes of Bitcoin and Ethereum growing several times over, despite the global COVID-19 pandemic. Naturally, it’s turning a lot of heads.
WazirX founder and CEO Nischal Shetty and WeekendInvesting founder Alok Jain join host Akhil Arora to discuss the world of cryptocurrency.
We touch upon the regulatory landscape in India, from the back and forth between the RBI and the Supreme Court, to the lack of a clear legal definition for cryptocurrency that creates hurdles for crypto exchanges such as WazirX.
Read: Why does Bitcoin mining consume ‘insane’ energy?
We talk about what investors should know before jumping in, given the volatility in Bitcoin prices, the influence of Elon Musk’s actions, and the market’s immaturity in comparison to gold, equity, and real estate.
And we sign off by delving into its future, including the wide-reaching potential of blockchain technology that allows for the creation of a decen…
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May 28, 2021
The All Television Spectacular
The likes of Xiaomi and OnePlus have forever changed expectations for TV buyers, with 4K resolution, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos available at prices never seen before. How is this changing the television market in India?
Gadgets 360 senior reviewer and in-house TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Akhil Arora to discuss that — and a lot more.
We talk about how these smartphone manufacturers have achieved stunning specs, why the likes of Sony cannot be beaten at their game, and why consumers shouldn’t be too focused on the pixels. Well, sort of.
We also offer some buying advice, as we touch upon ideal screen sizes for viewing distances, the various LED display technologies out there, and why no one needs 8K resolution.
Read: The best TVs you can buy
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* Invasion of the Phone Makers (00:24)
* Hey, it’s me, compromise! (02:28)
* It’s all in…
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May 21, 2021
Google I/O: Android 12 and more / Army of the Dead Review
Android 12 with Material You design and new privacy features, Wear OS merging with Samsung’s Tizen and powered by Fitbit, and more — this is the Google I/O 2021 episode.
Gadgets 360 reviews editor Jamshed Avari and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join host Akhil Arora to discuss the highlights from Google’s annual developer conference that was virtual and free to everyone this year.
We talk about how manufacturers might deal with the new Android design language, how serious the ads-driven Google is about data privacy, and why we are excited about the new Android TV remote app.
Read: Everything announced at Google I/O 2021
Later, we jump over to Army of the Dead, Zack Snyder’s zombie heist thriller movie out now on Netflix.
Gadgets 360 chief sub-editor Shayak Majumder and senior reviewer Ali Pardiwala — both zombie nerds — join Akhil to discuss what they liked and what they didn’t.
We touch upon Dave Bautista’s acting skills (or the lack of them), the film’s many f…
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May 14, 2021
The Best Phone Under Rs. 30,000
What is the best phone under Rs. 30,000 in India right now?
Gadgets 360 deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and reviewer Aditya Shenoy join host Akhil Arora to discuss what buyers should expect from India’s hottest new smartphone segment.
We talk about why manufacturers are targeting the sub-Rs. 30,000 band, what the jump offers to budget-conscious buyers, and what features you can’t get at this price. It’s more than you might expect, thanks to some market realities.
And naturally, we answer the question you have come for. We also look at upcoming phones that might further shake up the Rs. 30,000 segment.
Read: The Best Phones Under Rs. 30,000
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* Heating up in Rs. 30,000 (00:54)
* Going up from budget (02:53)
* The contenders (06:02)
* CPU vs battery (13:36)
* The newcomers (15:10)
* Best Rs. 30,000 phone (19:44)
* Upcoming ones (2…
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May 7, 2021
Mi 11 Ultra Review
Is Xiaomi’s new Mi 11 Ultra the best phone you can buy at Rs. 70,000?
Gadgets 360 deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and reviewer Aditya Shenoy join host Akhil Arora to discuss Mi 11 Ultra — the most expensive phone Xiaomi has ever brought to India.
Xiaomi is going after a new crowd with the Mi 11 Ultra, those who have an eye on OnePlus 9 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. But crucially, will Xiaomi deliver Android updates for the next few years?
We also talk about the Mi 11 Ultra’s three cameras (and that camera bump), and the MIUI software that has always held Xiaomi back in the premium segment.
Read: Mi 11 Ultra Review
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* Xiaomi’s most expensive phone (00:41)
* Hello, premium crowd (04:31)
* Mi 11 Ultra cameras (08:22)
* Highest DxOMark rating (12:54)
* Beating competitors at price (15:05)
* That camera bump!…
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Apr 30, 2021
Mi 11X Review / The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Review
Is Xiaomi's new Mi 11X the best phone under Rs. 35,000 in India?
Gadgets 360 reviews editor Jamshed Avari and reviewer Aditya Shenoy join host Akhil Arora to discuss Mi 11X — the cheapest offering in Xiaomi's Mi 11 series that also includes Mi 11X Pro and Mi 11 Ultra. We touch upon the cameras, its competitors, what sets it apart, and Xiaomi's penchant for ads and bloatware.
Read: Mi 11X Review
Later, we jump over to The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the Marvel Cinematic Universe series that ended its six-episode run last Friday on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.
Gadgets 360 chief sub-editor Shayak Majumder and deputy news editor Veer Arjun Singh — both Marvel fans — join Akhil to talk about that new Captain America suit, how it compares to WandaVision, and its narrative failings with Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan).
We also dive into the Marvel series' motley of villains: Baron Helmut Zemo (Daniel Brühl), Power Broker/ Sharon Carter (Emily VanCa…
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Apr 23, 2021
Apple’s Spring Loaded event: iPad Pro, iMac, Apple TV 4K, AirTag — and purple iPhone
Apple announced a new iPad Pro, 24-inch iMac, and Apple TV 4K this week — along with AirTag, finally. And a purple iPhone was thrown into the mix.
Gadgets 360 reviews editor Jamshed Avari and in-house Apple expert Harpreet Singh join host Akhil Arora to discuss all things Apple from the Spring Loaded event.
We talk about the two new iPad Pro models (11-inch and 12.9-inch), why they are designed for a niche use, and what's limiting them (hint: it's iPadOS).
Read: iPad Pro with Apple M1, Mini-LED display, and Thunderbolt launched
We dive into the new 24-inch iMac that's nearly a centimetre thin but still has a giant chin. Also, why does Apple prioritise design over use in a desktop computer?
Later, we jump over to the new Apple TV 4K that promises high-refresh-rate 4K HDR but skips over on any gaming improvements. Curious.
Read: iMac 24-inch with Apple M1 launched, Apple TV 4K refreshed with A12 Bionic
And lastly, we touch upon Apple's entry into a new product segment with the A…
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Apr 16, 2021
OnePlus 9R and OnePlus Watch Review
Is OnePlus 9R old wine in a new bottle — or something more?
Gadgets 360 reviews editor Jamshed Avari and in-house OnePlus expert Ali Pardiwala join host Akhil Arora to discuss the new Rs. 40,000 phone — the fourth entry in its line-up, the most OnePlus has ever had.
We touch upon how the 9R compares to its more expensive sibling, its primary competition, and what buyers should expect from the 9R. Towards the end, we field questions from our audience.
Read: OnePlus 9R Review
Later, we jump over to the OnePlus Watch, the first "smartwatch" from the Shenzhen-headquartered manufacturer.
Gadgets 360 reviewer Aditya Shenoy and smartwatch enthusiast Shubham Raheja join Akhil to talk about its various limitations and where it all stems from: putting battery life first.
Watch: OnePlus Watch Unboxing and First Impressions
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Chapters
* Intro (00:00)
* What to expect from 9R (00:30)…
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Apr 9, 2021
LG Quits Mobiles / Outriders Review
Why did LG give up on its smartphones business?
Gadgets 360 reviews editor Jamshed Avari and Counterpoint analyst Tarun Pathak join host Akhil Arora to discuss what led to LG's exit, the Korean manufacturers' innovations and mistakes, and how the industry is due for another upheveal.
Watch: RIP LG Smartphones
Later, we jump over to Outriders, the new co-op RPG shooter from People Can Fly, out on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.
Resident gamer and Gadgets 360 chief sub-editor Shayak Majumder joins Akhil to talk about the good and the bad of the new video game: the recurring server troubles, the varying character classes, the keep-you-on-your-toes gameplay, and problems with cross-play and grinding.
Read: Outriders Review
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Chapters Intro (00:00) What made LG quit? (00:32) LG's innovative ideas—and problems (03:50) Did we see LG's exit coming? (06:52) LG first, phone…
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Apr 2, 2021
The Best Phone Under Rs. 15,000 / OK Computer with Neil Pagedar and Pooja Shetty
What is the best phone under Rs. 15,000 in India right now?
Gadgets 360 deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and reviewer Aditya Shenoy join host Akhil Arora to discuss what buyers should expect in a sub-Rs. 15,000 phone, the marketing jargo and buzzwords to be aware of, upcoming phones to keep an eye out for, and why you need to pay double to get a better camera. And oh, they answer the title question.
Read: The Best Phones Under Rs. 15,000
Later, we go behind the scenes of OK Computer, the new Hotstar Specials original.
OK Computer creators Neil Pagedar and Pooja Shetty join Akhil to talk about the Disney+ Hotstar series' myriad inspirations, how they sought to make something uniquely Indian, the struggles of making a sci-fi comedy TV show in India, their stance on the culture of taking offense, and what they have planned for a shared OK Computer universe.
Read: OK Computer Review
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Write to us at podcast@gadgets360…
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Mar 26, 2021
OnePlus 9 Pro Review / Justice League Snyder Cut Review
Is OnePlus 9 Pro the best flagship phone of 2021 as yet?
Gadgets 360 deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and reviewer Aditya Shenoy join new host Akhil Arora to discuss whether it's worth the price bump, what the Hasselblad partnership brings, and whether it can go toe-to-toe with Apple and Samsung's latest.
Read: OnePlus 9 Pro Review
Later, we jump over to Zack Snyder's Justice League.
DC aficionados — Gadgets 360 news editor Abhinav Lal and chief sub-editor Shayak Majumder — join Akhil to talk about the wasted opportunities, Snyder's odd choices (including that aspect ratio), and the differences with the original Justice League.
Read: Justice League Snyder Cut Review
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Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com
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Mar 19, 2021
To New Beginnings...
Your future podcast host Akhil Arora joins host Pranay Parab to discuss the future of Orbital.
Introduction
What next for Orbital
What Pranay is doing next
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Mar 12, 2021
Is Redmi Note 10 the Best Phone Under Rs. 15,000?
Reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Redmi Note 10 series.
Introduction
Redmi Note 10 Review
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max Review
Is Redmi Note 10 Pro the best value device?
Does MIUI 12 still have ads and spam?
Best phone under Rs. 15,000
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Mar 5, 2021
Are AmazonBasics TVs Good Enough to Beat Mi TVs in India?
TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the best budget TVs.
Introduction
Amazonbasics TV Review
Fire TV OS
Mi TV 4A Horizon
What you won't get with budget TVs
Should you spend more for a TV from a traditionally big brand?
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Feb 26, 2021
Is Samsung Galaxy F62 the Best Phone Under Rs. 25,000?
Android expert Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the F62.
Introduction
Build quality
The processor
Camera specs and performance
Battery life
Should you buy the F62?
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Feb 17, 2021
Is Samsung Galaxy S21+ the Perfect Flagship for Most Indians?
Android expert Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the S21+ and S21.
Introduction
Build quality
The future of smartphones
Camera specs and performance
Accessories in the box
Should you buy the S21+?
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Feb 12, 2021
PS5 vs Xbox Series X: Which Is the Best Gaming Console for India?
Game console reviewer Akhil Arora joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Xbox Series X and PS5.
Introduction
Why is it so hard to buy Xbox Series X and PS5 right now?
Digital vs Disc Edtion
Backwards compatibility?
DualSense vs Xbox Wireless Controller
Should you buy PS5 or Xbox Series X?
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Feb 5, 2021
Can Realme X7 Pro Take on OnePlus Nord?
Android expert Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Realme X7 Pro.
Introduction
Realme X7 Pro review
Realme X7 Pro camera review
Can it beat Nord?
Software experience
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Jan 28, 2021
Is LG Wing's Unique Design Good Enough to Help It Succeed in India?
Android expert Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the LG Wing.
Introduction
LG Wing review
LG Wing's quirky design
LG Wing battery life and performance
The future of LG in the smartphone market
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Jan 22, 2021
Is Samsung S21 Ultra the Most Complete Android Phone Ever?
Deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.
Introduction
S21 Ultra camera review
S21 Ultra accessories removed from the box
Battery life and performance
Software
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Jan 15, 2021
Does WhatsApp’s New Privacy Policy Spell the End for Your Privacy?
US-based tech lawyer Mishi Choudhary joins host Pranay Parab to talk about why you should worry about WhatsApp's updated privacy policy.
Introduction
WhatsApp's new privacy policy
Why is the policy being changed?
Should you delete WhatsApp?
Are Signal and Telegram safe?
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Jan 8, 2021
Can Mi 10i Take on OnePlus Nord, Samsung Galaxy M51?
Reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Mi 10i.
Introduction
Mi 10i cameras
Snapdragon 750G performance
The MIUI experience
Mi 10i vs OnePlus Nord
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Jan 1, 2021
What Will the Most Exciting Tech Launch of 2021 Be?
Video producer Shubham Raheja joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the tech we want to see in 2021.
Introduction
Best purchase of 2020
Foldable phones and software enhancements
ARM processors on Windows laptops
What we want to buy in 2021
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Dec 25, 2020
Is Mi QLED TV 4K the Best Affordable TV for Enthusiasts?
TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Mi QLED TV 4K.
Introduction
QLED vs OLED
Mi QLED TV 4K performance
Software and UI performance
Sound quality and the remote
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Dec 17, 2020
Is HomePod mini the Best Smart Speaker Under Rs. 10,000?
Audio expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the HomePod mini.
Introduction
Apple's new smart speaker
Do you need two HomePod minis for the best result?
Bugs and minor issues
Sound quality and the Siri experience
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Dec 11, 2020
Is MacBook Air M1 the Portable Beast of a Laptop You Always Wanted?
Deputy Reviews Editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the new MacBook Air (M1).
Introduction
Apple's new chipset
Performance
Software and emulation
Do you need 16GB RAM?
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Dec 4, 2020
Are Micromax In 1b, In Note 1 Good Enough to Take the Brand to the Top in India?
Android enthusiast Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the new Micromax phones.
Introduction
Micromax's new smartphones
Camera performance
Software polish
Are Micromax's new phones worth buying?
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Nov 27, 2020
Will iPhone 12 mini Become the Affordable iPhone Indians Have Been Waiting For?
Reviews Editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the iPhone 12 mini.
Introduction
Apple's new iPhone 12 series
Camera performance
A14 Bionic SoC
Which is the best "value" iPhone 12 series device?
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Nov 20, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro Series Is Amazing, but Why Is It So Expensive in India?
Deputy Reviews Editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Introduction
Apple's new iPhone 12 Pro series
Camera performance
A14 Bionic SoC
Which is the best "value" iPhone 12 series device?
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Nov 13, 2020
Will Apple Silicon Usher in an Era of Affordable Macs in India?
Apple enthusiast Preshit Deorukhkar joins host Pranay Parab to talk about Apple Silicon powered Macs.
Introduction
Apple's new M1 chip
macOS Big Sur
The new Macs
What to expect from Apple in the near future
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Nov 6, 2020
Which Is the Best TV Under Rs. 25,000?
Audio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the best TVs under Rs. 25,000.
Introduction
Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition
Other TVs under Rs. 25,000
Should you buy budget smart TVs?
What to remember before buying budget TVs
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Oct 30, 2020
Which Is the Best Budget Streaming Device in India?
Deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the OnePlus 8T.
Introduction
Who needs a streaming stick?
Mi TV Stick vs Fire TV Stick Lite
Mi Box 4K vs Fire TV Stick 4K
What can Apple do to get into this space?
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Oct 23, 2020
Is OnePlus 8T the Best 'Value Flagship' of 2020?
Deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the OnePlus 8T.
Introduction
OnePlus 8T price
OnePlus 8T performance
OnePlus 8T camera
Should you buy OnePlus 8T or OnePlus 8 Pro?
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Oct 16, 2020
Are iPhone 12 mini, HomePod mini the Perfect Apple Devices for India?
Friend of the podcast Preshit Deorukhkar joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the iPhone 12 series and HomePod mini.
Introduction
HomePod mini
iPhone 12 Series
Should you buy iPhone 11 over the iPhone 12?
What to expect from Apple in the rest of 2020
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Oct 9, 2020
iPhone 11, Galaxy S20+ Sale Offers Are Great, but Will There Be Enough Stock?
Deals expert Harpreet Singh joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the best Flipkart, Amazon sale offers.
Introduction
Flipkart sale offers
Amazon sale offers
Will iPhone 11, S20+ deals be in stock?
What else to buy from Flipkart, Amazon during sales
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Oct 1, 2020
OnePlus 8T Leaked Specs Look Great, but Where Is the Cheaper Nord?
Android expert Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about OnePlus 8T leaks.
Introduction
OnePlus 8T specs
What we want from OnePlus 8T launch
OnePlus Watch?
Where is OnePlus 8T Pro?
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Sep 25, 2020
Why Xbox Series S, PS5 Digital Edition Could Fail in India
Gaming experts Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about the Xbox Series X, S, and the PS5 in India.
Introduction
Xbox Series S, X
PS5
Is there a future for digital-only consoles in India?
Games we've been playing this week
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Sep 18, 2020
Are Apple Watch SE, iPad 8th Gen the Perfect ‘Affordable’ Products for India?
Apple enthusiast Preshit Deorukhkar joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Apple Event.
Introduction
iOS 14
Apple Watch Series 6, SE
iPad 8th Gen
iPad Air
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Sep 11, 2020
The Real Cost of Shipping Budget Phones Without Bloatware or Ads
Android enthusiast Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Moto G9.
Introduction
Why there are no great phones under Rs. 8,000
Why budget phones don't get software updates
Moto G9 software
Can software be a differentiating factor?
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Sep 4, 2020
Is Android One Holding Nokia Back in India?
Android enthusiast Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Android One ecosystem and Nokia's role in it.
Introduction
The history of Android One
The role of Nokia in it
Nokia's Android One phones
The hidden cost of sticking with Android One
The future of Nokia in India
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Aug 28, 2020
Is This the Beginning of the End for the Galaxy Note Series?
Reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Introduction
Note 20 Ultra vs Note 20
S Pen
Samsung's dilemma
Who should buy Note 20 Ultra?
The future of the Note series
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Aug 21, 2020
We Recommend the Best True Wireless Earphones Under Rs. 10,000
Audio expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the best true wireless earphones under Rs. 10,000.
Introduction
What to look for under Rs. 10,000
OnePlus Buds vs Vivo TWS Neo
Creative Outlier Air
Lypertek Tevi
Notable mentions
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Aug 14, 2020
Should the Government Explain Why Chinese Apps Have Been Banned in India?
Tech lawyer Mishi Choudhary joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Chinese app ban in India and the way forward.
Introduction
Can the government ban Chinese apps?
Why the government does not have to explain its app ban
The anti-China sentiment and how it led to the app ban
How the government can communicate the reason these apps were banned
How tech policies can be made in India
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Aug 7, 2020
How to Find the Best Deals During Big Online Sales
Deals expert Harpreet Singh joins host Pranay Parab to talk about online sales in 2020.
Introduction
Amazon Prime Day
Best deals
How to spot good deals
How to stop impulse buying
What to expect from Diwali sales
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Jul 31, 2020
Will Nord Be the iPhone SE of OnePlus?
Deputy Reviews Editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the OnePlus Nord.
Introduction
OnePlus Nord branding
OnePlus Nord price
OnePlus Nord competition
OnePlus Nord vs OnePlus 8
OnePlus Nord verdict
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Jul 24, 2020
Is Redmi Note 9 the Perfect Successor to the Redmi Note 8?
Reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Redmi Note 9
Introduction
Redmi Note series branding
Redmi Note 9 review
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Jul 17, 2020
Why Are Smartphone Prices Rising in India?
Reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the recent smartphone price hikes and his thoughts on the Realme C11, a new budget smartphone in India.
Introduction (0:00)
Price rise (1:00)
Realme C11 (8:00)
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Jul 10, 2020
Poco M2 Pro: Did We Really Need a Redmi Note 9 Pro Clone?
Poco M2 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro are a big part of the discussion on this episode of Orbital as deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab.
Introduction (0:00)
The history of the Poco brand (1:10)
Poco M2 Pro clones Redmi Note 9 Pro (3:00)
Poco M2 Pro review (7:30)
Poco M2 Pro vs Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6 (15:45)
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Jul 3, 2020
Why Do Indians Love Xiaomi TVs So Much?
On this episode Eshwar Nilakantan, category lead for TV at Xiaomi India, and Sudeep Sahu, product manager at Xiaomi India, speak with Gadgets 360’s audio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala along with host Pranay Parab. We talk about everything from the Mi Box to the Mi TV 4X and Xiaomi’s strategy in the TV space in India.
Xiaomi's journey in the Indian TV market (0:30)
Will Xiaomi make premium TVs? (5:30)
Why did Xiaomi take so long to launch TVs in India? (7:30)
How PatchWall came about (12:30)
What do Indians watch on TVs? (15:45)
What if people buy Mi Box but not Mi TV? (18:15)
Will Xiaomi launch a non-smart TV? (21:15)
How Xiaomi designs remotes (24:00)
Which is the most popular Xiaomi TV in India? (24:00)
What's Xiaomi going to launch next? (34:55)
Follow us on Twitter (38:40)
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Jun 26, 2020
AirPods As a Service: The WWDC 2020 Special Episode
Apple enthusiasts Preshit Deorukhkar (https://twitter.com/preshit) and Tanmay Sonawane (https://twitter.com/tanmays) join host Pranay Parab to talk about WWDC 2020 and what we're looking forward to.
WWDC 2020 (0:30)
iOS 14 (1:15)
iPadOS 14 (20:05)
macOS Big Sur (23:16)
Apple's move to Apple silicon for Macs (29:50)
AirPods features (40:50)
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Jun 19, 2020
Has Xiaomi Cracked the Laptop Market With the Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition?
Reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition.
Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition (0:30)
* Price in India
* Display/li>
* Software experience
* Build and design
* Gaming review
* Should you buy it?
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Jun 13, 2020
Is OnePlus 8 Pro the Perfect Premium Smartphone for India?
Deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the OnePlus 8 Pro and whether you should buy this phone.
OnePlus 8 Pro (0:30)
* Price in India
* Display/li>
* Software experience
* Camera performance
* Should you buy it?
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Jun 5, 2020
OnePlus 8 vs Mi 10 5G: Which Is the Best 'Value Flagship' Phone in India?
Deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the OnePlus 8 and how it compares against the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G.
OnePlus 8 vs Mi 10 5G (0:30)
* Price in India
* Variants/li>
* Software experience
* Camera comparison
* Performance
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May 29, 2020
Is Realme Smart TV the Best TV Under Rs. 15,000?
In-house audio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the new Realme Smart TV and whether it's worth the hype.
Realme Smart TV (0:30)
* Price in India
* Processor
* Software experience
* Hardware and ports
* Picture quality
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May 22, 2020
Is Redmi Note 9 Pro Max the Best Affordable Camera Phone in India?
In-house Android expert Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to tell you whether the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is worth buying.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (0:30)
* Price in India
* Reasons for price hike
* The quad rear camera setup
* Software and ads
* Performance and battery life
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May 15, 2020
Which Is the Bestselling Vivo Phone in India?
Vivo's director of brand strategy Nipun Marya joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the company's strategy in India.
Vivo's strategy in India (0:30)
* Vivo's premium phone strategy
* Online vs offline strategy
* Why Vivo has been slow with software updates
* What to expect from Vivo in 2020
* Will Vivo be launching products other than phones?
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May 8, 2020
Is Mi 10 an Expensive OnePlus 8 or a Budget S20 Ultra?
Gadgets 360's reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Mi 10 launch in India and what to expect from Xiaomi in the premium segment.
Mi 10 (0:30)
* Xiaomi's premium phone strategy
* Mi 10 price in India
* Mi 10 vs competition
* 108-megapixel camera
* MIUI 12 on Mi 10
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May 2, 2020
WhatsApp’s About to Get a Killer Feature That Every Indian’s Been Waiting For
Gadgets 360's e-commerce expert Harpreet Singh joins host Pranay Parab to talk about JioMart and its decision to enable ordering via WhatsApp.
Order groceries via WhatsApp on JioMart(0:30)
* The Facebook-Jio deal
* How to order groceries via WhatsApp
* The challenges for JioMart
* The one killer feature WhatsApp still needs
* Will WhatsApp become India's WeChat?
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Apr 24, 2020
Will OnePlus 8 Series Be Able to Take on iPhone SE (2020), Samsung S20 in India?
Audio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala and Android expert Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to talk about the OnePlus 8 series price in India and where it stands when compared with iPhone SE (2020) and Samsung's S20 series.
OnePlus 8 vs iPhone SE (2020) (0:30)
* Hardware
* Pricing
* Competition
* Discounts in the future
* Has OnePlus cut one corner too many?
OnePlus 8 Pro (19:28)
* Flagship features
* Price in India
* Will IP rating make it to India?
* Competition from the S20 series
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Apr 17, 2020
Is iPhone SE (2020) the Ultimate ‘Affordable’ iPhone for India?
Audio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the iPhone SE (2020) and the OnePlus 8 series.
iPhone SE (2020) (0:30)
* Hardware
* Pricing
* Display
* Battery life
* Has Apple got this right?
OnePlus 8 Series (14:22)
* Features missing on OP8
* The rising price
* Specifications and what's missing
* Possible India price
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Apr 10, 2020
Mi TV 4X vs Vu Cinema TV: Budget 4K TV Battle
Audio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the best budget 4K TV in India right now.
Mi TV 4X vs Vu Cinema TV (0:30)
* Mi TV 4X vs Vu Cinema TV features
* Pricing
* Software
* Picture quality
* What to expect for SD content
* Audio quality and remote
* Which one to buy
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Apr 4, 2020
OnePlus 8 Series Leaks Look Exciting, but When Will It Launch in India?
Audio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the upcoming OnePlus 8 series launch.
OnePlus 8 series leaks (0:30)
* OnePlus 8 series leaks (three new devices)
* What we’ve seen in terms of specs
* What features we want to see
* Where OnePlus Z (8 Lite) fits in the lineup
* The state of lockdown and when India launch could take place
* Why OnePlus might have chosen to go ahead with launch in spite of challenges currently in its biggest market (India)
* Timing of eventual launch in India might be too close to Galaxy Note, iPhone
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Mar 27, 2020
How to Stay Sane During the Coronavirus Lockdown in India
Work-from-home expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the lockdown and how best to deal with it.
Coronavirus Lockdown (0:30)
* How permanent WFH has affected you and what we're struggling with
* How we are getting work done from home
* How to set boundaries between work and other things like chores, kid, and buying groceries
* Tools to keep in touch with family
* How to do things with friends and family while in lockdown (refer to Akhil’s piece on together watching tools)
* Games to play together
* Stuff to do to destress and avoid panic
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Mar 20, 2020
Can Netflix Force Bollywood to Reinvent Itself?
Gadgets 360's Akhil Arora speaks to Guilty writer-director Ruchi Narain and the four Indian women involved in Ladies Up — Netflix's upcoming four-episode stand-up comedy series — Kaneez Surka, Niveditha Prakasam, Supriya Joshi, and Prashasti Singh.
Guilty (0:58)
* Advantages of Netflix
* Netflix's creative freedom
* Guilty's conception and how it reached Netflix
* Being a woman in Bollywood
* Arriving on Guilty's idea
* What Guilty is about
Ladies Up (12:00)
* Comedy on YouTube vs streaming
* Comedy on Indian TV
* Diverse voices online
* Ladies Up release date on Netflix
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Mar 13, 2020
Is Redmi Note 9 Pro the New Best Phone Under Rs. 15,000?
Reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Redmi Note 9 Pro (0:30)
* Note 9 Pro Max vs Note 9 Pro
* Display
* Fingerprint sensor
* Software and MIUI's adware problem
* Camera performance
* Battery life and charging speed
* The new design language
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Mar 6, 2020
Is Realme 6 the Redmi Note 8 Pro Killer India Has Been Waiting For?
Android experts Aditya Shenoy and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab to talk about the Realme 6 and the Realme 6 Pro.
Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro (0:30)
* Positioning in the market
* Online exclusive versus offline availability
* Camera performance
* Realme 6 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro
* Realme 6 Pro vs Realme X2 vs Poco X2
* The unending smartphone launch spree
* The potential impact of Coronavirus
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Feb 28, 2020
Can Samsung Galaxy M31 Beat the Redmi Note 8 Pro, Poco X2?
Android expert Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Samsung Galaxy M31.
Samsung Galaxy M31 (0:30)
* Build and design
* Performance
* Software
* Cameras
* M31 vs M30s
* Both Samsung phones vs Poco X2 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme X2
* Samsung's strategy in the budget segment
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Feb 21, 2020
Can Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, Note 10 Lite Dethrone OnePlus 7T?
Android experts Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the S10 Lite and the Note 10 Lite.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite (0:30)
* Build and design
* What these two phones are missing
* Performance
* Software
* Cameras
* S10 Lite vs Note 10 Lite
* Both Samsung phones vs OnePlus 7T
* Samsung's strategy
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Feb 14, 2020
Is Realme C3 Price Likely to Usher in a Budget Smartphone Revolution?
Android expert Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Realme C3.
Realme C3 (0:30)
* Build and design
* Realme's budget phone strategy
* Performance
* Battery life
* Cameras
* Software: Android 10 on a budget phone
* Cameras and other cons
* Competition
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Feb 7, 2020
Is Poco X2 the New Best Phone Under Rs. 20,000?
Reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Poco X2 and how it impacts the Indian smartphone market.
Poco X2 (0:30)
* Build and design
* Poco brand strategy
* Cameras
* Battery life
* Software
* Display: LCD vs OLED
* Poco X2 vs Realme X2
* The future of Poco
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Jan 31, 2020
Is Samsung Galaxy A51 a Worthy Redmi K20 Rival?
Deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Galaxy A51 and Samsung's smartphone launch strategy.
Samsung Galaxy A51 (0:30)
* Build and design
* Exynos 9611 vs competition
* Cameras
* Battery life
* Software
* Display
* Galaxy A51 vs Redmi K20 Pro
* Samsung's strategies in the budget and premium markets
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Jan 23, 2020
Redmi Note 8, Redmi 7, More: Which Are the Best Phones Under Rs. 10000?
Reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the best phones under Rs. 10,000.
Best phones under Rs. 10,000 (0:30)
* Redmi Note 8
* Realme 5s and Realme 5i
* Redmi Note 8 or Realme 5s?
* Realme U1
* Samsung Galaxy M20
* Redmi 7 and Redmi 8A
* Nokia 5.1 Plus
* Infinix Note 5
* Realme C2
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Jan 17, 2020
Buying a Budget TV Online? Here’s How to Pick the Best One
TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the budget TV space and the exciting developments taking place there.
Best budget TVs in India (0:30)
* 4K HDR TVs under Rs. 20,000
* Dolby Vision TVs under Rs. 35,000
* What to look for when buying budget TVs
* The intense competition in budget TV market
* Buying TVs online vs offline
* Disruption in the premium TV market
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Jan 10, 2020
Realme 5i or Redmi Note 8: Which one should you buy?
Reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about Realme 5i, the company's latest budget smartphone.
Realme 5i (0:30)
* Build and design
* Is it different from Realme 5, 5s?
* Pros of this phone
* Where it falls short
* How it fares against Redmi Note 8
* Which one should you buy?
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Jan 3, 2020
Will OnePlus Concept One Be the Most Exciting Product to Launch at CES 2020?
Reviews Editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about CES 2020.
CES 2020 (0:30)
* OnePlus Concept One
* Samsung at CES
* LG TVs
* Sony at CES
* Intel vs AMD
* Flying cars and more trends
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Dec 27, 2019
Is Realme X2 Better Than Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi K20?
Deputy Reviews Editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Realme X2.
Realme X2 (0:30)
* Realme X2 price in India
* X2, XT, X -- confusing lineup
* Performance
* Cameras
* Battery life
* Software
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Dec 20, 2019
Which Is the Best Phone of 2019?
On this episode reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the best phones of 2019, as the year comes to a close.
Best phones of 2019 (0:30)
* OnePlus 7T, 7T Pro
* iPhone 11, 11 Pro Max
* Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
* Redmi K20 Pro
* Realme X2 Pro
* Honourable mentions
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Dec 13, 2019
Is AirPods Pro the Best Pair of Truly Wireless Headphones in the World?
On this episode audio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the AirPods Pro.
AirPods Pro
* Price in India
* Build quality
* Noise cancellation
* Performance and battery life
* Should you buy AirPods Pro?
* Long-term usage
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Dec 6, 2019
Galaxy M10s: Can Samsung Take on Redmi, Realme in the Sub-Rs. 10,000 Segment?
On this episode reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Samsung Galaxy M10s.
Samsung Galaxy M10s
* Build quality
* Price in India
* Cameras
* Performance and battery life
* Why Samsung lags behind in the budget space
* What it can do to beat Realme, Redmi
* Should Samsung slash prices of its budget phones?
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Nov 29, 2019
Realme 5s or Redmi Note 8: Which Is the Best Phone Under Rs. 10,000?
On this episode Deputy Reviews Editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Realme 5s.
Realme 5s vs Redmi Note 8
* Build and design
* Price in India
* Cameras
* Performance and battery life
* Realme's strategy in India
* Should Realme slow down the pace of phone launches?
* What's coming next in the budget phone market?
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Nov 22, 2019
Realme X2 Pro: Is It the OnePlus 7T Killer You've Been Waiting For?
On this episode Deputy Reviews Editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the the Realme X2 Pro.
Realme X2 Pro
* Design
* Price in India
* Cameras
* Performance and battery life
* Charging speed
* Should you buy it?
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Nov 16, 2019
Which Is the Best Phone Under Rs. 15,000 (Nov 2019)?
On this episode Reviews Editor Jamshed Avari and Android expert Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to talk about the best phones under Rs. 15,000 right now.
Best Phones Under Rs. 15,000 (0:30)
* Realme 3 Pro
* Redmi Note 8 Pro
* Nokia 7.1
* Samsung Galaxy M30s
* Other excellent picks in this price range
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Nov 8, 2019
Which Is the Best Camera Phone in India?
On this episode Deputy Reviews Editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the iPhone 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+’s camera performance.
iPhone 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (0:30)
* Specs
* Daylight
* Low light photos
* Selfies
* Videos
* Verdict
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Nov 1, 2019
Has Xiaomi Cut Too Many Corners With the Mi TV 4X 4K HDR TV?
Should you buy the Mi TV 4X 4K HDR TV that's priced under Rs. 30,000? Or are you better off with a dumb TV at the same price? Our in-house audio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to discuss this.
Mi TV 4X 50 (0:30)
* Value for money
* Design
* Ports
* Display quality
* Software
* Processing power
* Remote
* Should you buy Mi TV 4X 50?
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Oct 25, 2019
Have Redmi Note 8 and Realme 5 Left All Other Budget Phones in the Dust?
Redmi Note 8 price in India is extremely competitive and reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to share his thoughts on this new smartphone.
Redmi Note 8 (0:30)
* Build quality
* Design
* Performance
* Cameras
* vs Realme 5
* Software
* Battery life
* State of the budget phone market in India
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Oct 18, 2019
Is Realme XT the Reason Behind Redmi Note 8 Pro’s Killer Pricing?
Redmi Note 8 Pro price in India is excellent, but do we have to thank Realme XT for that? We discuss that and whether you should buy the Redmi Note 8 Pro, on this episode. Reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to discuss all things Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Redmi Note 8 Pro (0:30)
* Pricing strategy
* Realme’s pricing
* Cameras
* Performance
* Software
* Battery life
* Some minor complaints
* Should you buy Redmi Note 8 Pro?
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Oct 10, 2019
Is India Ready for Gaming Phones Such as ROG Phone 2?
Is there a market for gaming phones in India? We discuss that and much more on this episode. Reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab on this episode to talk about this.
ROG Phone 2 (0:30)
* What distinguishes gaming phones from other phones
* ROG Phone 2's gaming features
* How useful are gaming features
* Who ROG Phone 2 is for
* Is Android ready for gaming phones?
* Is there a market for gaming phones in India?
* Would you rather buy a Nintendo Switch?
* Thoughts on other aspects of ROG Phone 2
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Oct 3, 2019
Has OnePlus 7T Launched Too Soon After OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro?
Reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the OnePlus 7T and whether you should buy the smartphone.
OnePlus 7T (0:30)
* The timing of the launch
* OnePlus 7T price in India
* The best features of 7T
* Should OnePlus 7 buyers be miffed with OnePlus?
* Should OnePlus 7 Pro buyers have waited for 7T?
* OnePlus 7T performance
* OnePlus 7T cameras
* The future of OnePlus as a brand
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Sep 27, 2019
Is OnePlus TV Q1 Pro the ‘Flagship Killer’ of TVs?
OnePlus TV price in India has been revealed and we asked our in-house audio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala to join host Pranay Parab for this episode of Orbital.
OnePlus TV Q1 Pro (0:30)
* OnePlus TV Q1, OnePlus TV Q1 Pro Launched in India
* Design
* Soundbar
* Software
* Display quality
* Remote
* OnePlus Connect app
* Should you buy this TV?
* OnePlus TV Q1 Pro Review
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Sep 20, 2019
iPhone 11 or iPhone XR: Which Is the Best iPhone for India?
iPhone 11 price in India and iPhone 11 Pro Max price in India have been revealed, and our reviews of both devices have been published. What's next? A podcast on the latest iPhones, of course. Editor in chief Kunal Dua joins host Pranay Parab once again to discuss all things iPhone 11.
iPhone 11 (0:30)
* Here Are the Prices of All Apple iPhone Models in India
* India-specific features on iOS 13
* Hidden features on iOS 13
* iPhone 11 Pro Max Review
* iPhone 11 Review
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Sep 12, 2019
Is iPhone 11 the Ideal iPhone for India?
On this episode we talk all things Apple, right after the iPhone 11 launch event. Editor in chief Kunal Dua joins host Pranay Parab to share his thoughts on the iPhone 11 price in India, Apple Watch Series 5, iPad (2019), Apple Arcade, and Apple TV+.
iPhone launch event (0:30)
* iPhone 11 Pro & iPhone 11 Pro Max First Look: Truly Pro Phones?
* iPhone 11 First Look: A Big Upgrade to the iPhone XR?
* Here Are the Prices of All Apple iPhone Models in India
* Apple Watch Series 5 Price in India Detailed, Apple Watch Series 3 Gets a Price Cut
* iPad (2019) Unveiled at iPhone 11 Launch Event: Price in India, Features, and Specifications
* Apple TV+ India Price Is Rs. 99 per Month, to Launch November 1 Globally; a Year Free With New Apple Devices
* Apple Arcade India Price Is Rs. 99 per Month, to Launch Worldwide on September 19
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Sep 6, 2019
Are Jio Fiber Plans Revolutionary or Just the Same as Airtel and Others?
Hindi editor and Jio Fiber user Sandeep Sinha joins host Pranay Parab to share his thoughts on Jio Fiber's commercial launch, plans, and what to expect in the broadband market in India.
Jio Fiber plans (0:30)
* What is Jio Fiber?
* How much does it cost?
* Who should get it?
* What are the benefits and freebies?
* How it fares agains the competition
* The fine print
* What to expect in the coming months
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Aug 30, 2019
Does Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Show Us the Future of Mobile Photography?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ camera has been reviewed in our office and we take this opportunity to speak about its pros, cons, and tell you where flagship smartphone cameras are heading. Reviewers Aditya Shenoy and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab on this episode.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Camera and the direction of flagship phone cameras (0:30)
* From single to multiple cameras
* What kind of lenses we have seen
* Which are the most useful lenses
* Software improvements
* Night Sight
* Note 10+ features such as Zoom-in Mic and Super Steady
* What to expect from the next iPhone and Pixel 4
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Aug 23, 2019
Does Xiaomi Really Want to Sell Its Android One Phones?
The Xiaomi Mi A3 is here and its flaws remind us of its predecessors and make us wonder whether Xiaomi is interested in selling its Android One phones. Reviewers Aditya Shenoy and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab on this episode.
Mi A3 (0:30)
* Design
* Software
* Camera
* Value for money
* Android One
* What people want from Android
* What manufacturers gain from this programme
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Aug 16, 2019
Vivo S1, Vivo Z1 Pro Show Signs That Vivo’s Evolving?
On this episode reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to discuss all things Vivo.
Vivo S1, Vivo Z1 Pro, and overall strategy (0:30)
* Design
* Software
* Camera
* Value for money
* Innovation
* Flagship segment
* What we want to see from Vivo
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Aug 9, 2019
Is Vivo S1 a Better Buy Than the Redmi K20 and Realme X?
The Vivo S1 is a strong contender in the sub-Rs. 20,000 price segment, but should you buy it? Reviewers Aditya Shenoy and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Vivo S1 (0:30)
* Design
* Build quality
* Display
* Performance
* Camera
* Software
* Battery life
* Vivo S1 vs Realme X vs Redmi K20
* Verdict
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Aug 2, 2019
Which Is the Cheapest Phone That Can Run PUBG Mobile Lite?
Reviewers Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to discuss how PUBG Mobile Lite runs on some of the most affordable Android phones in India.
PUBG Mobile Lite (0:30)
* What the game is about
* Difference between PUBG Mobile Lite and PUBG Mobile
* Phones we tested PUBG Mobile Lite on
* How it plays on these phones
* How PUBG Mobile Lite is better
* Download and install sizes
* What to expect in the future
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Jul 26, 2019
Are Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20 the Best Phones Under Rs. 30,000?
Reviewers Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to talk about the Redmi K20 and the Redmi K20 Pro.
Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20 review (0:30)
* Pricing
* Why people are complaining
* Why they shouldn’t complain
* Performance
* Display
* Cameras
* Battery life
* Software
* Verdict
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Jul 19, 2019
Is Realme 3i the New Best Phone Under Rs. 8,000?
The Realme 3i offers good specifications at a sub-Rs. 8,000 price point. Deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about this phone.
Realme 3i (0:30)
* Design
* Specifications
* Performance
* Camera
* Battery Life
* Competition
* Which is the best phone under Rs. 8,000
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Jul 12, 2019
Which Is the Best Phone Under Rs. 20,000 in India?
Vivo Z1 Pro, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Samsung Galaxy M40, and Realme 3 Pro are excellent smartphones, but which one of them is the best phone under Rs. 20,000? Reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Best Phones Under Rs. 20,000 (0:30)
* Build and design comparison
* Displays compared
* Battery life comparison
* Which phone has the best camera?
* Software
* Verdict
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Jul 5, 2019
Is Vivo Z1 Pro the Best Smartphone Under Rs. 15,000?
On this episode reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Vivo Z1 Pro, which packs impressive specifications at a great price.
Vivo Z1 Pro (0:30)
* Design
* Specifications
* Pricing
* Variants
* Camera
* Performance (Snapdragon 712 vs 710 vs 660)
* Software (Funtouch OS vs stock Android)
* How it fares against the competition
* Redmi Note 7 Pro
* Realme 3 Pro
* Should you buy Vivo Z1 Pro?
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Jun 28, 2019
Can Innovative Cameras, Aggressive Pricing Help Asus 6Z Beat OnePlus 7?
Asus 6Z is a mid-range flagship smartphone that's taking on the OnePlus 7. We've compared the two phones at length to help you choose one of them. Reviewers Ali Pardiwala and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab.
OnePlus 7 vs Asus 6Z (0:30)
* Design
* Innovative camera setup
* Build quality
* Headphone jack
* Expandable storage
* Cameras
* Software
* Performance
* Battery life
* Final thoughts
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Jun 21, 2019
Is the Samsung Galaxy M40 Good Enough to Beat Redmi Note 7 Pro?
The Galaxy M40 offers powerful specifications at a reasonable price, but does it perform? Deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Samsung Galaxy M40 (0:30)
* Design
* Hole-punch display
* Video watching experience
* Build quality
* Missing features
* Performance
* Camera
* Battery life
* Software
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Jun 14, 2019
Does Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Have the Best Telephoto Lens on a Smartphone?
Reviewers Jamshed Avari and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to discuss the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom and the OnePlus 7.
Oppo Reno 10X Zoom (0:30)
* Camera quality
* That zoom lens
* The marketing gimmicks
* Performance
* Build quality
* Battery life
* Software
* Cons
OnePlus 7 (15:30)
* Missing features
* Value for money
* Camera performance
* Battery life
* Design and build
* Software
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Jun 6, 2019
An AI-Based Yo Yo Honey Singh
We spoke with WWDC 2019 student scholarship winners Sudarshan Sreeram and Akhil Tolani about the apps that won them the scholarship, how to maximise your chances of winning the scholarship, what you gain from it, and what to expect if you win it.
Interview with WWDC 2019 scholars (0:30)
* Sudarshan Sreeram
* Background before getting into WWDC
* Tic Tac Toe
* A Maze
* Akhil Tolani
* Background
* Neural network that can rap
* iMusic
* Rapto
* MirrAR
* What WWDC scholars get
* What Sudarshan and Akhil gained from WWDC
* What to do if you attend WWDC
* Tips for your WWDC scholarship project
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May 31, 2019
Is Redmi Note 7S an Overpriced Redmi Note 7 or a Real Improvement?
Reviewers Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to talk about the Redmi Note 7S.
Redmi Note 7S (0:30)
* Pricing
* Camera
* Performance
* Battery life
* Software
* Design and build
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May 25, 2019
Which Is the Best Phone Under Rs. 8,000 in India?
Reviewers Aditya Shenoy and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab to discuss the best phones under Rs. 8,000 in India.
The best phones under Rs. 8,000 in India (0:30)
* Realme C2
* Asus ZenFone Max M1
* Infinix Smart 3 Plus
* Realme C1
* Redmi Go
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May 17, 2019
Is OnePlus 7 Pro an iPhone, Samsung Killer or Yet Another Pretender?
The OnePlus 7 Pro is the most expensive device the company has ever released and it packs in hardware that can command that kind of a price. Reviewers Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to discuss.
OnePlus 7 Pro (0:30)
* Pricing
* OnePlus 7 vs OnePlus 7 Pro
* Specifications
* Design
* Build Quality
* Camera
* Performance
* Software
* Battery life
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May 9, 2019
Has Pixel 3a’s Price Tag Ruined Its Prospects in India?
Is the Pixel 3a too expensive for India? Reviewers Aditya Shenoy and Ali Pardiwala join host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL (0:30)
* Cameras
* Design
* Pricing
* Missing premium features
* Google’s big marketing problem
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Apr 30, 2019
Do Redmi 7 and Redmi Y3 Prices in India Show That Xiaomi’s Missed a Trick?
Our reviews of the Xiaomi Redmi 7 and the Redmi Y3. Reviewers Jamshed Avari and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab for this episode.
Redmi 7
* Build quality
* Performance
* Cameras
* Battery life
* Software
* Ads
Redmi Y3
* Design
* Selfie camera
* Rear cameras
* Battery life
* Performance
* Software
* Ads
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Apr 22, 2019
Realme 3 Pro vs Redmi Note 7 Pro: Which One Is the Winner?
On this episode deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Realme 3 Pro. We compare the smartphone to the Redmi Note 7 Pro and help you decide which is the best phone under Rs. 15,000 in India.
Realme 3 Pro (0:30)
* Build and design
* Why not USB Type-C
* Fingerprint scanner and face unlock
* Software
* Battery life
* Performance
* Camera performance
* Realme 3 Pro vs Redmi Note 7 Pro
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Apr 18, 2019
Which Is the Best Budget TV to Buy in India Right Now?
In the market for an affordable TV? We picked the best affordable TVs that you can buy in India and spoke at length about our selection process and why our top picks are worth buying. Our audio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab for this episode.
The best budget TVs (0:30)
* How much should you spend to get a good budget TV
* Which features you can expect from budget TVs
* Which features won’t be available in this price range
* Should you get a smart TV?
* The Best Media Streaming Devices for Your TV
* How we selected our top picks
* Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Television in 2019
* Why It’s a Bad Idea to Buy TVs Without Seeing Them in Person
* The best budget TVs in India
* Samsung UA32N4000
* TCL 40S62FS
* Xiaomi Mi TV 4C Pro
* The competition
* iFFalcon by TCL F2
* Vu Play 43S6575
* Cloudwalker Cloud TV 43SF04X
* Blaupunkt BLA43AF520
* Sony KLV-24P413D
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Apr 12, 2019
Best Phones Under 10000 in India (April 2019)
On this episode we discuss the best phones under Rs. 10,000 in India as Android expert Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab.
Best phones under Rs. 10,000 (0:30)
* Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1
* Nokia 5.1 Plus
* Realme U1
* Redmi Note 7
* how to remove ads in MIUI 10
* Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2
* Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 vs Redmi Note 7 vs Realme U1
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Apr 4, 2019
The Best Budget Bluetooth Headphones in India
On this episode we discuss the best affordable Bluetooth earphones in India. Our audio expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab.
The best budget Bluetooth headphones
* What to expect from Bluetooth earphones
* Jabra Elite 25e
* JBL E45BT
* OnePlus Bullets Wireless
* How we selected these
* Thoughts on codecs and how they affect audio quality
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Mar 26, 2019
Can Redmi Go Be the Affordable Smartphone That Kills Feature Phones?
Redmi Go is a sub-Rs. 5,000 smartphone that may tempt feature phone users to make the step up to smartphones. Reviews editor Jamshed Avari and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about this smartphone.
Redmi Go (0:30)
* Pricing
* Specifications
* Design
* Build quality
* Camera performance
* Display
* Gaming performance
* Competition
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Mar 22, 2019
Do Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Note 7, Mi Soundbar Redefine Their Price Segments?
We discuss the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro, and the Mi Soundbar on this episode. Reviewers Aditya Shenoy, Ali Pardiwala, and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab
Redmi Note 7 Pro (0:30)
* Redmi Note 7 Pro review
* Build and design
* Performance
* Heating issues
* Display
* Battery life
* Camera performance
Redmi Note 7 (10:17)
* How to Remove Ads From Xiaomi Phones Running MIUI 9
* Overview
* In-depth camera performance analysis
* Battery life
* Software
Mi Soundbar (27:22)
* Mi Soundbar review
* Design and set up
* Sound quality for movies
* Big weaknesses
* Thoughts on pricing
* Sound quality for music
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Mar 14, 2019
Do Pop-Up Selfie Cameras Justify Prices of Oppo F11 Pro, Vivo V15 Pro?
We discuss the Oppo F11 Pro and the Vivo V15 Pro on this episode. Reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to discuss the two phones.
Oppo F11 Pro (0:30)
* Pricing
* Specifications
* The pop-up selfie camera
* Similarities with Vivo V15 Pro
* The competition
* Performance
* Design and build quality
* Final thoughts and verdict
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Mar 4, 2019
Are Realme 3 and Samsung Galaxy M30 Among the Best Affordable Android Phones in India?
We share our thoughts on the Realme 3, and our first impressions and thoughts on the cameras of the Samsung Galaxy M30. Reviewers Aditya Shenoy and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab.
Realme 3 (0:30)
* Build and design
* Performance
* Camera performance
* Cons of this phone
* Battery life
* Thoughts on pricing
* Competition
Samsung Galaxy M30 (17:03)
* Design
* Display
* Camera performance
* Battery life
* Samsung’s strategy for budget phones
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Feb 27, 2019
Is Samsung Galaxy S10+ the Best Android Flagship Overall?
We discuss the Samsung Galaxy S10+, Galaxy Buds, and Spotify's India launch. Reviewers Aditya Shenoy and Ali Pardiwala join host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Samsung Galaxy S10+ (0:30)
* Build
* Design
* Pricing
* Camera
* Performance
* Battery Life
* Should you buy it?
Samsung Galaxy Buds (15:50)
* Audio quality
* Comfort
* Battery life
* Aggressive pricing
Spotify India launch (23:39)
* Launch
* Features
* Catalogue
* Worth paying for?
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Feb 22, 2019
With Galaxy Fold, Has Samsung Kicked Off a Revolution in Smartphone Tech?
We discuss everything Samsung announced at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event — S10, S10+, S10e, Galaxy Fold, Watch Active, Buds, and more. Editor-in-chief Kunal Dua joins host Pranay Parab.
Samsung Galaxy Fold and more (0:30)
* Technological innovations
* Thoughts on folding display
* What it means for the smartphone industry
* S10 and S10+
* First impressions
* Thoughts on pricing
* Reverse wireless charging
* Thoughts on Samsung’s position in the market
* S10e
* Form factor
* What it lacks compared to S10
* Pricing
* Who should consider this one
* Galaxy Watch Active
* Interesting features
* Pricing
* Which smartwatches it competes against
* Galaxy Buds
* Thoughts on pricing
* Competition
* Why we are looking forward to trying it
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Feb 13, 2019
Will MWC 2019 Introduce Port-Less Phones to the World?
An early preview of MWC 2019, where we talk about everything that has leaked so far and what to expect from one of the biggest events in tech. Deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and reviewer Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab.
An early MWC 2019 preview
* Foldable phones
* The state of 5G and expected demos
* OnePlus’ expected demos
* Nokia 9 Pureview launch?
* Samsung’s event ahead of MWC
* Oppo and Vivo’s product briefing
* What Xiaomi will be up to
* The dream of a phone with no ports
* Wireless charging
* Hololens 2?
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Feb 6, 2019
Will Jio GigaFiber Have the Same Impact That Jio 4G Did?
Everything you need to know about Jio GigaFiber, courtesy people on our team who are using the service. Hindi editor Sandeep Kumar Sinha joins host Pranay Parab.
Everything you need to know about Jio GigaFiber
* How to get a connection
* Plans and pricing
* The current trial period
* Speeds on Jio GigaFiber
* The GigaHub router
* Why progress on GigaFiber is slow
* What to expect once the service is launched
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Jan 28, 2019
Are Samsung Galaxy M10, M20 Better Than Budget Redmi, Realme Phones?
Samsung has launched the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 to take on budget phones from Xiaomi, Realme, and Asus. Are these worth buying? Reviewers Jamshed Avari and Ali Pardiwala join host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Samsung Galaxy M10 (0:30)
* Design
* Build quality
* Specifications
* Performance
* Software
* Camera
* Battery Life
* Value for money
Samsung Galaxy M20 (10:36)
* Pricing vs competition
* Software
* Camera and build quality
* Display
* Battery life
* Performance
* Specifications
* Should you buy Galaxy M20?
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Jan 22, 2019
Which Are the Best Headphones Under Rs. 1,000?
Realme Buds, Mi Earphones, and many more decent headphones are available at less than Rs. 1,000. Which one of these should you buy? Our audio expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Realme Buds review (0:30)
* Pricing
* Availability
* Sound quality
* Best features
* Weaknesses
* Should you buy these?
Best headphones under Rs. 1,000 (9:20)
* What you can expect in this price segment
* What you shouldn’t expect
* Our top three picks
* The competitors
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Jan 17, 2019
What WhatsApp Absolutely Needs to Do in 2019
WhatsApp has several new features but it still is lacking a bunch of very useful features. Reviewers Aditya Shenoy and Ali Pardiwala join host Pranay Parab to discuss.
* Why I Deleted WhatsApp
* Is Simplifying Use by Businesses the Key for WhatsApp Payments in India?
* WhatsApp to Soon Get Fingerprint Authentication on Android: Report
* Xiaomi Phones Are Showing Inappropriate Ads, but the Company Says It Isn't Responsible
* Mob Lynching After WhatsApp Rumours
* How to Create Stickers in WhatsApp: Getting Started With Making Stickers for WhatsApp
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Jan 10, 2019
8K TVs, Insane Soundbars, Modular Laptops: Who Won CES 2019?
CES 2019 has come and gone and with it have several exciting announcements. Our in-house audio and TV enthusiast Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the best technologies that were showcased at CES 2019.
CES 2019 (0:30)
* Folding phone
* 8K TVs
* Soundbars
* Other audio products
* Laptops
* Our top picks
Xiaomi TVs, Soundbar
* Mi TV 4X Pro
* Mi TV 4A Pro
* Taking the smarts out of smart TVs would make them more expensive
* Mi Soundbar
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Jan 3, 2019
What to Expect From CES 2019
We look at the most promising leaks and rumours around CES 2019. Reviews editor Jamshed Avari and deputy reviews editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk 8K TVs, 5G, phones, and other things we can expect from CES 2019.
* New phones — XA 3, XA 3 Ultra, Moto Z4
* 5G
* AMD gaming
* Foldable phones
* Intel discrete GPU, 10-core CPU
* Nvidia RTX cards, new laptops
* VR/AR announcements
* 8K TVs
* Alexa vs Google Assistant vs Bixby
* Galaxy Home speaker
* Smart display/ assistant/ etc
* Razer keyboard mouse for Xbox
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Dec 27, 2018
Which Was the Best Budget Smartphone of 2018?
2018 has come and gone and left us with several amazing budget smartphones. Reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the best of these affordable smartphones.
Best budget smartphones of 2018
* Mi A2
* Realme U1
* Nokia 5.1 Plus
* Realme 1
* ZenFone Max Pro M1
* Redmi 6A
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Dec 18, 2018
Is ZenFone Max M2 the Best Phone Under Rs. 10,000?
ZenFone Max M2 is a serious contender for the title of the best phone under Rs. 10,000. Reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about this phone.
ZenFone Max M2 (0:30)
* Build and design
* Camera
* Software
* Battery Life
* Performance
* Competition
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Dec 13, 2018
Is ZenFone Max Pro M2 the Ultimate Redmi Note 6 Pro Killer?
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is here and it wants to be the best budget smartphone out there. Will it succeed? Reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 (0:30)
* Performance
* Brand name confusion
* Design
* Build quality
* Gaming performance
* Camera
* Battery life
* Competition
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Dec 6, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 Pro: The Best Android Phone of 2018?
The Mate 20 Pro is one of the best Android phones out there, and Asus ROG Phone wants to be the best gaming phone in the market. Reviewers Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to talk about these phones.
Mate 20 Pro (0:30)
* Processor power
* Camera performance
* Thoughts on photos vs Pixel 3
* Pricing and value
* Design and build quality
* The cons
* Final thoughts
ROG Phone (16:22)
* Design
* ROG Gaming UI
* Accessories
* Marketing
* Performance
* Gaming performance
* Camera
* Battery life
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Nov 28, 2018
Is Realme U1 Essentially Redmi Note 6 Pro on Steroids?
The Realme U1 packs impressive hardware at an excellent price, but is the experience good enough to trump stiff competition from Zenfone Max Pro M1 and Redmi Note 6 Pro? Deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Realme U1 (0:12)
* Hardware and specifications
* Build and design
* Camera
* Performance
* Marketing tactics
* Competition
* Pricing and availability
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Nov 22, 2018
Can Redmi Note 6 Pro Beat Zenfone Max Pro M1, Nokia 6.1 Plus?
Redmi Note 6 Pro has big boots to fill and tough competition to stave off. Can it manage to succeed in India? Reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Redmi Note 6 Pro (0:25)
* Design
* Build quality
* Display
* Battery life
* Performance
* Software
* Competition
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Nov 14, 2018
Is Google Pixel’s Night Sight the Future of Low-Light Photography?
The Google Pixel line of phones just got a new feature called Night Sight, which dramatically improves low-light photos. Will this change the way smartphones capture low-light photos?
Night Sight on Google Pixel (0:10)
* What is Night Sight?
* How it changes low light photography
* Is this magic or physics?
* When will other phones get this feature?
* What we want from Night Sight
* How this could reinvent smartphone photography
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Nov 9, 2018
Is Samsung Galaxy J2 Core a Budget Winner That Trumps Redmi 6A?
The J2 Core can provide tough competition in the budget Android phone segment and reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to discuss whether it's a worthy challenger.
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (0:25)
* Android Oreo Go Edition vs regular Android
* The app ecosystem
* Should you buy Redmi 6A over this?
* 8GB internal storage a problem?
* Gaming performance
* Cameras
* A creepy feature that everyone should know about
* Pricing and features
* Final thoughts
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Oct 30, 2018
Has OnePlus 6T Removed the Best Features of the OnePlus 6?
We discuss whether the OnePlus 6T is worth buying and if its trade-offs are easy to live with. Reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab.
OnePlus 6T (0:25)
* Build and design
* Notch
* Trade-offs
* Headphone jack
* Comparison with OnePlus 6
* USB Type-C accessories
* Competition from Poco F1 and Zenfone 5Z
* Software polish
* Pricing
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Oct 25, 2018
Which Is the Best Phone to Buy During Flipkart, Amazon Sales?
Deals expert and community manager Harpreet Singh joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the best deals from the ongoing Flipkart and Amazon sales.
Flipkart (0:20)
* Zenfone Max Pro M1
* iPhone XS
* Vu 4K TV
* Xbox One S
* Fitbit Charge 2
Amazon (18:02)
* iPhone X
* Samsung Galaxy A8+
* Honor Play
* MacBook Air
* LG 4K TV
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Oct 18, 2018
Is Realme C1 the Best Phone Under Rs. 10,000?
We discuss the Realme C1, which is going toe to toe with the Xiaomi Redmi 6A for the budget smartphone market in India. This is followed by our final thoughts on the Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL as Deputy Reviews Editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab.
Realme C1 (1:03)
* Specifications
* Performance
* Battery life
* Cameras
* Display
* Comparison with Redmi 6A
* Comparison with Zenfone Lite L1
* Price in India
Google Pixel 3 (15:22)
* Thoughts on the camera
* Comparison with flagship phone cameras
* Pricing strategy
* India price
* Competition
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Oct 9, 2018
Can Google Pixel 3 Succeed in India Without Massive Discounts?
Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have been launched and are coming to India soon. Android expert Aditya Shenoy and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL.
Google Pixel 3 (0:50)
* Design
* Notch
* Features missing in the design
* Face Unlock
* Pixel 3 vs 3 XL
* India pricing of the Pixel 3 and 3 XL
* Camera
* Software and AI
* The best Pixel phone to buy in India
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Oct 4, 2018
Is Nokia 5.1 Plus Better Than Zenfone Max Pro M1, Redmi 6 Pro, Realme 1?
Nokia 5.1 Plus is a budget Android One smartphone that we just finished reviewing. Our reviewers Aditya Shenoy and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab to talk about it.
Nokia 5.1 Plus (0:50)
* Build and design
* USB Type-C port
* Notch on the display
* Pricing
* Android One program
* Software updates on this phone
* Performance
* Gaming performance
* Battery life
* Competition
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Sep 26, 2018
Can Motorola One Power Dethrone Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi 6 Pro?
We talk about the Redmi 6 Pro and the Motorola One Power, and try to decide if these two smartphones are worth buying. Android experts Aditya Shenoy and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab.
Redmi 6 Pro (1:08)
* Design and build quality
* Underpowered hardware
* Pricing and variants
* Flash sales
* Redmi 6 Pro vs Realme 1 vs Zenfone Max Pro M1
* Pros of the Redmi 6 Pro
* The long list of cons
Motorola One Power (11:22)
* Specifications
* The history of the Motorola brand
* Design and build quality
* Android One program
* Motorola One Power vs Nokia 6.1 Plus
* Camera
* Battery life
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Sep 18, 2018
Are Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 the Best Budget Smartphones in India?
Xiaomi’s two new budget smartphones look great on paper, but do they perform? Reviewers Aditya Shenoy and Jamshed Avari join host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A (0:40)
* Build and design
* Specs
* Enough RAM and storage on both phones?
* Camera
* Battery life
* Competition
* Flash sales
* Should you buy Redmi 6A or Redmi 6?
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Sep 13, 2018
Will India Ever Get New iPhones at Reasonable Prices?
Apple has launched iPhone XS, XS Max, and iPhone XR in India at astronomical prices, along with the Apple Watch Series 4. Editor in chief Kunal Dua joins host Pranay Parab to discuss the company's India strategy and talk about the new gadgets.
Our predictions (0:10)
* What we got wrong
* What we guessed correctly
iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR (8:50)
* New chips
* Camera
* Focal length adjust
* Smart post processing (Pixel inspired?)
* Same 5W charger
* No lightning to 3.5mm dongle
* No iCloud changes
* Storage variants
* No AirPods changes
* No AirPower
* Which variants have dual SIM
* Pricing
* India pricing
* Will we switch entirely to eSIM next year?
* iPhone XR
* Cheaper
* Almost no bezel or chin on LCD display
* Big screen
* Colours (reminds of iPhone 5c)
* Will this variant stick around for long?
* Discontinued iPhones
* X, SE, 6S, 6S Plus apparently gone
* What does this mean for India?
* Will they stop making SE, e…
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Sep 8, 2018
New iPhones May Well Be Amazing, but Will We See a New Strategy in India?
Editor in chief Kunal Dua joins host Pranay Parab to discuss all things Apple. We talk about the September 12 iPhone event and what we expect from it, which includes a long discussion on Apple's strategy for India.
Sponsor: Goalwise
Apple Music, iCloud, and Software (1:56)
* Predicting the introduction
* Services segment revenue
* New Apple Music features
* iCloud storage conundrum
* Will Apple increase free storage?
* WWDC updates
Apple Watch Series 4 (10:04)
* The big leak via 9to5Mac
* The new watch face
* The Siri watch face
* What we expect from a software standpoint
* Hardware and design predictions
New iPhones (20:27)
* Three new iPhones
* “Cheaper iPhone”
* What to expect from the three iPhones
* Dual-SIM support?
* Will we see a coherent India strategy?
* Premium product versus discounts
* EMIs
* Will Apple make a good iPhone in India?
* Apple software stagnant in India
* What they can do to fix this
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Aug 28, 2018
Is Realme 2 Really a Better Realme 1 at the Same Price?
Oppo Realme 2 costs the same as the Realme 1, and has been launched just a few months after the latter. So why does Oppo have two similar phones at the same price point? Reviewer Shobhit Varma joins host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Sponsor: Goalwise (0:54)
Oppo Realme 2 (1:58)
* Price in India
* Display
* The notch
* Build quality
* Is Realme 2 really an upgrade over Realme 1?
* The positives of Realme 2
* The areas where Realme 2 falls short
* Thoughts on ColorOS
* Should you buy Realme 2?
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Aug 23, 2018
Xiaomi Poco F1 Looks Great Value for the Price, but Is There a Catch?
We discuss the Xiaomi Poco F1 and the Nokia 6.1 Plus, two smartphones that have the potential to shake up the market in India. Reviewers Aditya Shenoy and Shobhit Varma join host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Sponsor: Goalwise
Xiaomi Poco F1 (2:00)
* Flagship killer?
* What’s the catch?
* How does Poco F1 have impressive hardware at a low price?
* Flash sales
* Variants and pricing
* Is Xiaomi cannibalising the Mi A2?
Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 5.1 Plus (20:39)
* Build quality
* Stock Android
* Best Nokia Android phones?
* Comparison against the Mi A2
* Does the Poco F1 shake up the market?
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Aug 14, 2018
Will Jio Phone 2 Help WhatsApp, YouTube Reach the Next Billion Users in India?
We discuss whether WhatsApp and YouTube will be the killer apps that propel Jio Phone and KaiOS into a market share as large as that of Android. Jio expert Ravi Sharma joins host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Sponsor: Goalwise
WhatsApp on Jio Phone (2:10)
* WhatsApp and YouTube on Jio Phone: Hands-On Impressions
* Features missing from this app
* Why these features are missing
* Overall WhatsApp experience
* WhatsApp Rollout for Jio Phone Delayed, to Start in Batches
YouTube on Jio Phone (15:00)
* YouTube video viewing controls and experience
* Can you download videos?
* Sharing videos offline?
Jio Phone 2 (24:49)
* Jio Phone 2 release date
* Apps available on launch day
* Jio Phone 2 vs Jio Phone
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Aug 8, 2018
Can Xiaomi Mi A2 Outshine Redmi Note 5 Pro, Nokia 7 Plus?
Xiaomi Mi A2 is the company's second attempt at making an Android One smartphone. Reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about this smartphone.
The Android One program (0:57)
* How Google initially pitched this
* What Android One is today
* Xiaomi’s Android One attempt
* MIUI phones vs Xiaomi’s stock Android phone
The issues with Xiaomi Mi A1 (5:34)
* Navigation
* Proximity sensor
* Buggy updates
Xiaomi Mi A2 (9:34)
* Battery life
* Camera
* Performance
* Specifications
* Verdict
Xiaomi’s branding problem (20:26)
* Redmi vs Mi phones
* Xiaomi in the premium segment
* Budget segment performance
* Xiaomi’s most popular smartphones
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Aug 2, 2018
Does Honor 9N Have What It Takes to Beat Redmi Note 5 Pro, Realme 1?
Honor 9N is the latest entry into the competitive budget Android phone market and reviewer Shobhit Varma joins host Pranay Parab to talk about this smartphone, with a mention of BlackBerry Evolve X and Evolve at the end of this episode.
Honor 9N (1:50)
* Honor 9N design
* Display
* Colours
* Huawei and Honor’s design identity
* Honor 9 Lite pictures
* Earpiece
* Honor 9N performance
* Processor
* Day-to-day usage
* What Honor can do to fix this
* EMUI and software features
* Nifty addons
* Bloat
* Camera
* Battery life
BlackBerry Evolve X, Evolve (24:40)
* Who owns BlackBerry now?
* First impressions
* The competition
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Jul 26, 2018
Can Huawei Nova 3 Beat OnePlus 6 in India?
We talk about the Huawei Nova 3, which competes against the OnePlus 6 in India. Reviewers Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab on this episode.
Huawei Nova 3 (1:00)
* Cameras
* Design
* Hardware
* Comparison with OnePlus 6
* Other features
* Should you buy the Nova 3?
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Jul 19, 2018
Vivo Nex, Oppo Find X: Revolutionary Phones or Overpriced Prototypes?
We talk about two smartphones on the bleeding edge of technology: Vivo Nex and Oppo Find X as reviewers Ankit Chawla and Shobhit Varma join host Pranay Parab.
Pricing and market positioning (1:30)
* Vivo Nex price
* Oppo Find X price
* Are these phones ready to take on iPhone, Pixel, and Galaxy flagships?
The compromises for “all-screen” tech (5:00)
* Vivo X21: Future of Smartphones or Overpriced Gimmick?
* Call quality
* Ergonomics
* Headphone jack
* Pop-up camera
Software (13:40)
* Color OS and Funtouch OS
* The problems with custom Android versions
* Updates?
* The lack of polish in UI
Should you pay flagship prices for prototypes? (18:45)
* In-display fingerprint scanner
* Camera quality
* Not waterproof
The pop-up camera (20:45)
* Dust and water resistance?
* Will it survive a drop or two?
Should Vivo launch a cheaper variant? (25:08)
* The Vivo Nex A
* Will it come to India?
* Vivo and Oppo’s product lineup in India
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Jul 11, 2018
Will Amazon Prime Day 2018 Be Bigger Than Amazon's Diwali Sale?
Gadgets 360's deals expert Harpreet Singh joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the discounts you can expect during the Amazon Prime Day 2018 sale, which starts July 16.
What to expect from Amazon Prime Day (1:30)
* The products we think will go on sale
* Delivery timelines
* Digital content that becomes available
Does Amazon Prime Day sale offer the best deals? (7:10)
* How to find the best deals
* The biggest deal on offer
* Comparison with Diwali sale discounts
What to watch out for and what to be wary of (12:05)
* Common precautions to take
* Common scams you can easily detect
How Amazon is preparing for Prime Day 2018 (19:45)
* The focus on deliveries
* Customer support
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Jul 5, 2018
Will Asus Zenfone 5Z Force OnePlus to Slash the Price of OnePlus 6?
This episode centres around Asus Zenfone 5Z, Jio Phone 2, and Jio’s GigaFiber wired Internet service. Games editor Rishi Alwani and reviewer Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Jio Phone 2 (1:00)
* Jio Phone 2 vs Jio Phone
* The price of the Jio Phone 2
* Making BioShock in Mumbai: How Indiagames Developed the Feature Phone Version of the Landmark Game
* Vaibhav talks about daily active users on Jio on his app
* App Annie’s report on top iOS apps
* App Annie’s report on top Android apps
* KaiOS and the Google connection
* Jio Phone Monsoon Hungama offer
Jio GigaFiber (19:41)
* Jio GigaFiber announced
* What we know about the service so far
* How Jio plans to tackle ISP monopoly at the building level
* The lack of details on pricing
* Will GigaFiber disrupt broadband in India
Asus Zenfone 5Z (25:34)
* How it stacks up against the OnePlus 6
* Pricing and specifications
* The “AI” features of the Zenfone 5Z
* Privacy concerns…
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Jun 28, 2018
After Prepaid, Is the Jio Effect Spreading to Postpaid?
Games editor Rishi Alwani joins host Pranay Parab to talk about Reliance Jio's Rs. 199 postpaid plan and Vodafone's Rs. 299 plan that offer over 20GB of data and might herald a crash in postpaid mobile data prices.
Postpaid mobile data plans in India
* Reliance Jio’s 199 plan (2:45)
* Vodafone’s 299 plan (5:20)
* Mobile data speeds in India (10:00)
* What to look forward to (17:16)
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Jun 21, 2018
Is Redmi Y2 the Best Selfie Smartphone Under Rs. 10,000?
On this episode reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Xiaomi Redmi Y2, a selfie-focused smartphone.
Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (1:00)
* What’s special about this phone?
* Xiaomi’s product roadmap
* Y2 variants and pricing
* Redmi Y1 vs Y2
* Where to buy this
* Why flash sales?
* Performance (4:32)
* Benchmark scores
* Day-to-day use
* Gaming
* Software
* MIUI vs stock Android
* Updates
* Advantages of MIUI
* Design and build quality (8:48)
* Plastic feel
* Headphone jack
* IR blaster
* Looks
* Display quality
* Selfie camera (10:38)
* Xiaomi competing with Oppo
* The selfie camera
* Diffused selfie flash
* Cameras and quality of photographs
* The competition (14:37)
* Oppo Realme 1
* Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1
* Xiaomi’s own competing phones
* Battery life (19:03)
* Specs vs optimisation
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Jun 14, 2018
Is Moto G6 Better Than Realme 1, Redmi Note 5 Pro?
Reviewer Shobhit Varma joins host Pranay Parab to talk about three smartphones under Rs. 15,000 — Oppo Realme 1, Moto G6, and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro — to help you decide which one to buy.
Introduction (1:00)
* Why these phones are being compared
* The Moto brand
* Too many smartphones launched?
Moto G6 (7:00)
* Design
* Performance
* Comparison with Realme 1 and Redmi Note 5 Pro
Camera (14:00)
* Front camera performance
* Rear camera performance
* Winner
Value for money (15:20)
* Best value overall
Availability (21:00)
* Flash sales vs open sale
* Online vs offline
* Which one is easily available?
Battery life and conclusion (25:10)
* Best battery life
* Overall best performance
* Our pick
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Jun 5, 2018
Will iOS 12 Boost Affordable iPhones in India?
Games editor Rishi Alwani and editor in chief Kunal Dua join host Pranay Parab to talk about the WWDC 2018 keynote, iOS 12, macOS 10.14 Mojave, watchOS 5, and to some extent tvOS 12 as well.
iOS 12 (0:41)
* ARKit 2
* Augmented reality games
* Shared experiences
* Persistent elements
* iOS 12 performance on older iPhones
* iPhone 6 and iPhone SE
* Affordable iPhone sales in India
* Features old iPhones will not get
* Siri Suggestions and Shortcuts
* SMS OTP autofill
* Animoji
* iPad gestures
* Group FaceTime
* ScreenTime
macOS 10.14 Mojave (26:00)
* Dark Mode
* Mac App Store
* Safari and privacy
* iOS apps coming to macOS
* Easier for developers to bring iOS apps to Mac
* When can we see more of these apps
* Voice Memos, Stocks, and Apple News
watchOS (37:45)
* Workouts app
* Hiking and yoga
* Automatic workout detection
* New features for runners
* Fitness focus
* Walkie Talkie
* Interactive notifications
* Background…
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May 31, 2018
Vivo X21: Future of Smartphones or Overpriced Gimmick?
Vivo X21 comes with a fingerprint sensor under the display, which makes it unique in the smartphone market. Reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the smartphone and how it fares against the likes of the OnePlus 6 and the iPhone X.
Vivo X21
* Pricing (2:00)
* OnePlus 6 Face Unlock Seen to Be Fooled by Photo in New Video, OnePlus Responds
* Is Vivo shipping beta hardware? (9:00)
* In-display fingerprint sensor
* Notch and other design elements (18:45)
* Should you buy the Vivo X21? (24:13)
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May 20, 2018
Is the OnePlus 6 an iPhone X Killer at a Half the Price?
Is OnePlus 6 better than iPhone X, Pixel 2, and Samsung Galaxy S9?
OnePlus 6 markets itself as a phone that's better than the iPhone X, Google Pixel 2, and Samsung Galaxy S9. Reviews editor Jamshed Avari and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to discuss whether OnePlus' claims are true.
* Pricing and variants (1:00)
* Design and the notch (3:35)
* Performance (9:24)
* Gaming performance
* Camera (16:45)
* Low-light performance
* Video shooting
* Battery life (20:40)
* Should you buy OnePlus 6? (21:34)
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May 17, 2018
Is Oppo Realme 1 Better Than Redmi Note 5 Pro, Zenfone Max Pro M1?
The Oppo Realme 1 is a budget smartphone that takes on the best in the segment — Zenfone Max Pro M1 and Redmi Note 5 Pro. Reviewer Shobhit Varma joins host Pranay Parab to talk about this smartphone.
The Realme brand and Oppo’s marketing (1:00)
* Oppo’s parent company
* Bid to take on Xiaomi
* Redmi vs Realme
* Underhanded marketing tactics?
Oppo Realme 1 (3:07)
* Striking design
* Online exclusivity a problem?
* Specs and performance
* How it compares against Zenfone Max Pro M1, Redmi Note 5 Pro
* Which variant of the Realme 1 should people be buying?
* Our thoughts on the camera
Color OS vs MIUI vs stock Android (17:23)
* What people miss out on when they go with Color OS
* What’s good about this variant of Android
* Looks a lot like iOS?
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May 8, 2018
Which Is the Best Feature of Android P?
Android P is full of exciting new features but what’s the true price you’re paying? Games editor Rishi Alwani and reviewer Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to discuss.
What’s new in Android P (1:19)
* Adaptive battery
* Adaptive brightness
* App actions and Slices
* Android Dashboard
* How this changes our reviews
* Portrait mode
* Gestures
* Comparison with iPhone X gestures
* How Android P gestures could differ
* The Google Search bar
Android P’s update schedule (18:20)
* Android distribution
* How the update situation could improve
* Android Chat
Hey Google, what about our privacy? (20:12)
* Wow-fest
* Google’s lack of focus on privacy
* How they could have highlighted this
* The parts where your privacy is compromised for new features
* Google Assistant
* Google Home
* Android P
* Google Photos
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May 2, 2018
Is Huawei P20 Pro the Android World’s iPhone X?
Is Huawei P20 Pro the Android World’s iPhone X?
On this episode we discuss the Huawei P20 Pro, which has cameras good enough to take on the iPhone X and the Google Pixel 2. Reviewer Aditya Shenoy and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab.
Huawei P20 Pro
* The three rear cameras (1:14)
* The competition (7:25)
* EMUI vs stock Android (9:53)
* Huawei’s hardware design choices (10:57)
* Huawei’s branding issues (17:00)
* Is Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 a Redmi Note 5 Pro Killer?
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Apr 26, 2018
Is Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 a Redmi Note 5 Pro Killer?
The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is a great alternative to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, but which of the two is better? Reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1
* Specs and pricing (1:30)
* Competition with Xiaomi (3:30)
* MIUI vs stock Android
* ZenUI vs stock Android
* Asus’ smartphone pricing strategy (10:05)
* The cons of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (12:20)
* Asus’ make in India aspirations (16:58)
* The Flipkart tie-up (17:56)
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Apr 19, 2018
Do Android Phones Need to Dial It Down a Notch?
Android phones are rushing to adopt the iPhone X ‘notch’ at the top of the screen, but do they need to do this? Is it justified to copy a hardware feature that’s a stop-gap or a compromise in order to accommodate certain other features? Android enthusiasts Aditya Shenoy and Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Why copy the notch (1:25)
* User demand?
* Production issues
* iPhone X notch experience
* Android notch experience
* Razer notch
Android P notch support (5:23)
* How the notch hinders Android Oreo
* People using devices for longer
* iPhone battery replacements
The notch as a ‘stop gap’ (9:45)
* The future of the all-screen design
* Wireless charging
* Ports or lack thereof
* What about the front camera
Will Pixel 3 feature a notch? (16:14)
* Headphone jack
* Android P notch support
* What the notch could add to the Pixel lineup
* How the notch changed iOS
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Apr 12, 2018
Orbital Podcast Listeners’ Special: Your Smartphone Buying Queries Answered
Gadgets 360 experts answer all your queries related to buying smartphones. Reviewer Aditya Shenoy and video head Gagan Gupta join host Pranay Parab.
* Best phone under Rs. 10,000 (1:00)
* Oppo F7 vs Vivo V9 (2:35)
* Redmi 5 3GB vs Redmi Note 5 (5:00)
* Xiaomi’s glut of budget smartphones
* Redmi 5 vs Redmi Note 5 comparison video
* Redmi Note 5 Pro alternative (7:30)
* How are flagship phones better than Redmi Note 5 Pro, OnePlus 5T? (9:20)
* iPhone X vs Samsung Galaxy S9 (13:16)
* Samsung Galaxy S9 vs iPhone X vs Google Pixel 2
* Rapid-fire round (16:42)
* Google Pixel 2XL vs Samsung Galaxy S9+
* Honor 9 Lite vs Honor 7x
* Mi A1 vs Redmi Note 5 Pro
* Best phone with 18:9 display ratio
* Camera: Google Pixel 2XL vs Huawei P20 Pro
* Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Asus Zenfone 5
* Budget phone with 6-inch full-view display
* Best phone under Rs. 20,000
* Smartphone with 5000mAh battery at Rs. 7,000
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Apr 4, 2018
Can Nokia 6 (2018) Win Against Redmi Note 5 Pro, Moto G5S Plus?
We discuss the three new phones HMD Global just launched under the Nokia brand name. The phones are Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus, and Nokia 8 Sirocco. Reviews editor Jamshed Avari and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab.
Nokia 6 (2018) (0:30)
* Availability
* Specs and pricing
* Last year’s Nokia 6
* Highlight features of the 2018 variant
* The competition
Nokia 7 Plus (10:15)
* The mid-range smartphone market
* Competition from Oppo and Vivo
* Nokia 7 Plus pricing
* Specifications
* Build quality
Nokia 8 Sirocco (17:47)
* Pricing
* Comparison with Nokia 8
* Samsung Galaxy S8 and iPhone 8 pricing
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Mar 29, 2018
Do Oppo F7 and Vivo V9 Show Us What to Expect From OP6?
We talk about the Oppo F7 and Vivo V9, two mid-range Android phones that are generating a lot of interest, and look at what these phones tell us about the upcoming OnePlus 6. Reviewers Aditya Shenoy and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Oppo F7 and Vivo V9 (0:30)
* The timing of the launches
* The notch
* Pricing
* Specifications
* The sub-Rs. 30,000 segment for smartphones
* Design and build quality
* Software
* Face Unlock vs Face ID
OnePlus 6 (14:10)
* The Verge’s interview with Carl Pei
* Why Android phones have both notch and chin
* What Oppo and Vivo phones tell us about OnePlus products
* OP6 rumoured pricing
* Features we want from OP6
* Competition
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Mar 22, 2018
Is Redmi 5 Xiaomi’s Most Value-for-Money Smartphone?
On this episode we talk about the Xiaomi Redmi 5, which could be the newest budget king in India. Reviews Editor Jamshed Avari and Games Editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab.
Xiaomi Redmi 5
* Looks and pricing (1:17))
* Specs and availability (3:30)
* Competition (7:40)
* Performance (Gaming review) (15:32)
* Battery life and camera (23:38)
* MIUI (27:00)
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Mar 15, 2018
Can Samsung Galaxy S9's Excellent Pricing Push It Ahead of iPhone X, Pixel 2?
We used the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ for a week to find out whether it pushes the boundaries in terms of performance or if it’s a conservative upgrade with not much better than the S8. Deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the smartphone.
First impressions (0:40)
* Design and build
* Iris scanner
* Software tweaks
* Headphone jack
* Bixby
Camera (10:14)
* Hardware changes
* Performance for photos
* Video performance
* Super slow-mo videos
Battery life (17:36)
* Regular use vs heavy use
* S9 vs S9+
Pricing in India (19:20)
* Comparison with iPhone X
* Pixel 2’s discounts
* Samsung’s pricing strategy
Best and worst features (22:22)
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Mar 7, 2018
Can Xiaomi’s Killer Pricing Shake Up the TV Market in India?
Xiaomi has now launched three TVs in India a rather short span of time and our TV expert Gagan Gupta joins host Pranay Parab to talk about this development. Can the company revolutionise the TV market in India? We discuss that and much more.
Xiaomi’s new TV launches
* Is the pricing competitive? (1:28)
* The Mi TV 4 with 4K HDR (4:20)
* Free content with the TVs (5:58)
* The problem with HDR support (7:26)
* Availability (8:50)
* Do you need a smart TV? (10:30)
* Xiaomi’s pricing strategy (13:17)
* Does viewing distance matter? (16:21)
* Are these TVs future-proof? (19:42)
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Feb 27, 2018
Were Android One and Android Go the Biggest Winners at MWC 2018?
We look back at Mobile World Congress 2018 and talk about the biggest launches and hottest products we spotted at the event. Reviewers Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to discuss.
All the big announcements at MWC 2018
* Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ (0:39)
* Nokia phones (6:59)
* Sony Xperia XZ2 (17:35)
* Vivo APEX (20:57)
* Energizer 16000mAh phone (24:44)
* 5G (26:32)
* Android Go and Android One (27:36)
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Feb 22, 2018
Nokia, Samsung, Asus, or Moto: Who Will Win MWC 2018?
On this episode, we discuss the leaks and rumours around MWC 2018 and look at what you can expect from one of the biggest tech events of the year. Reviewers Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to talk about launches from Samsung, Nokia, Sony, LG, Asus, and Lenovo.
Samsung (1:24)
* Galaxy S9 and S9+
* Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
* DeX 2
* Smartwatches
* Samsung Galaxy Tab S4
Asus (10:02)
* iPhone X lookalike
* Asus’ confusing lineup of phones
* Android Go phone
Nokia (14:42)
* 1, 4, 8, 9
* 3310 4G
LG (18:33)
* K series phones
* V30 upgrade
* What’s up with G series?
Others (21:20)
* Sony XZ series
* Huawei Matebook
* Smartwatches
* Moto G series phones
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Feb 14, 2018
With Redmi Note 5 and Mi TV 4, Is the Xiaomi Ecosystem Ready for India?
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro have been launched in India, alongside the Mi TV 4. Members of our reviews team Aditya Shenoy and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab to talk about these new products.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (0:32)
* Hardware
* Camera performance
* Pricing
* Different Xiaomi phones in this price range
* How it stacks up against the competition
* Infinix Hot S3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (5:38)
* The new Qualcomm chip
* Performance overview
* Its competition
* Choice of ports
Xiaomi’s comparisons during the launch event (11:07)
Xiaomi Mi TV 4 (18:56)
* Pricing
* Why 4K HDR is a big deal
* PatchWall software
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Feb 8, 2018
Will Samsung Galaxy S9 Better the iPhone X?
Samsung Galaxy S9 is all set to be launched at MWC 2018 in February. Android enthusiasts Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to talk about our expectations from the smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy S9 leaked
* Rumour roundup
* Design (1:00)
* Specifications (6:05)
* Camera (10:42)
* Pricing (14:55)
* Competition (22:40)
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Feb 1, 2018
Can Nokia 3310 4G Break Jio Phone's Stronghold in India?
The Nokia 3310 4G has just been announced in China and with a global launch announcement expected at Mobile World Congress 2018 in the last week of February, feature phone enthusiast and Gadgets 360’s Hindi editor Sandeep Kumar Sinha joins host Pranay Parab to talk about this phone and why it’s a big deal in India.
Nokia 3310 4G (1:33)
* Specifications and why this phone matters
* How HMD Global has been viewing India
* Smart 4G phones in India
* Comparison with Jio Phone (8:21)
* The biggest weakness of 3310 and Jio Phone
* Nokia’s sales numbers
* Tech aapki zubaan mein
* Jio’s data offer
* Wi-Fi hotspot on Nokia 3310 4G
* The pricing and expected launch date (16:48)
* Competition from Xiaomi Redmi 5A and 10.or D
* Is Nokia relying only on nostalgia?
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Jan 25, 2018
Reliance Jio, Airtel Discounts Look Great, but How Long Will They Last?
We discuss Reliance Jio’s leaked Republic Day offer, which offers up to 50 percent more data per day for prepaid customers. Gadgets 360’s telecom expert Ravi Sharma joins host Pranay Parab to talk about how long these discounts are going to keep flowing and whether it makes sense to be on postpaid anymore.
* Reliance Jio’s rumoured Republic Day Offer (0:30)
* What the offer features
* Prepaid packs targeted
* Reliance Jio’s price changes in 2017
* What to expect for postpaid
* Competition from Vodafone and Airtel (6:00)
* Airtel’s competing packs
* How much the price of voice and data has decreased since 2016
* Other players in the market
* Can we expect prices to fall further?
* The caveats of Jio’s constant discounts (10:30)
* Will you have to cancel your plan?
* The downside of being on prepaid
* What about postpaid customers?
* When will telecom companies raise prices? (13:20)
* Average revenues per user
* How long we expect discou…
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Jan 18, 2018
Can Honor 9 Lite Dethrone Xiaomi’s Budget Smartphones?
On this episode, we talk about the Honor 9 Lite — an aggressively priced budget smartphone made by Chinese manufacturer Huawei. Android experts Aditya Shenoy and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab to talk about the phone and whether it can take on the competition in this segment.
* Build quality (0:47)
* The different variants and their pricing (1:40)
* All-screen design (4:43)
* Quality of the display (6:44)
* Other devices in the Honor brand (8:03)
* Huawei’s aggressive pricing (10:21)
* Emotion UI and Android (12:55)
* Performance (16:59)
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Jan 11, 2018
What Indian Companies Are Doing at CES 2018
What Indian Companies Are Doing at CES 2018
Gadgets 360 attended the 2018 edition of Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, USA. On this episode, deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and host Pranay Parab recap all the major announcements from the expo. Disclosure: Intel and Dell respectively sponsored Roydon and Pranay’s tickets and hotel for the event.
* Intel’s announcements (1:25)
* Dell’s launches (8:10)
* Alexa versus Google (11:49)
* All the big Indian announcements at CES 2018 (16:38)
* Nvidia GeForce Now (26:00)
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Jan 4, 2018
The Only Oreo That's Available Everywhere
On this episode of Orbital, reviews editor Jamshed Avari and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to look at potential smartphone trends of 2018.
Bezel-free design (0:25)
* Are phones really bezel-free?
* Will we see a truly bezel free phone in 2018?
* The compromises phones make for this design choice
Biometrics (2:23)
* Security versus convenience
* Face ID
* In-screen fingerprint scanner
AI (5:50)
* Uses of AI in phones
* What we will see in the future
Battery life (10:40)
* Smartphones didn’t get thinner
* Battery technology
* Will battery life improve in 2018?
Android Oreo adoption (14:45)
* Google needs to fix OS adoption
* How it can begin this
* Why this is a big issue for Android users
Flagship chipsets (17:24)
* What to expect from Qualcomm and competitors
Digital payments (18:38)
* UPI v2
* Why cash is king in India
* Will this change in 2018?
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Dec 28, 2017
Did Apple Make a Big Mistake by Not Informing People About iPhone Slowdowns?
Has Apple Made a Big Mistake by Not Informing People About iPhone Slowdowns?
On this episode of Orbital, reviews editor Jamshed Avari and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about iPhone slowdows. A new report emerged recently claiming that Apple is indeed slowing down older iPhones with worn out batteries. This turned into a big controversy for one of the world’s biggest smartphone manufacturers.
Apple is slowing down older iPhones with worn out batteries (0:50)
* How this was discovered
* The heart of the problem
* The iPhone 6s shutting down randomly
* Which iPhones are affected by slowdowns (3:40)
* How Apple handled the situation
* How we feel Apple should’ve responded (6:01)
* Effect of this on resale value of iPhone (16:24)
* Jamshed’s opinion piece on what he wants from laptops
* Should you spend more than Rs. 50,000 on phones? (22:30)
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Dec 21, 2017
Apple Designed a Top-Notch Smartphone
The Most Memorable Phones of 2017
Orbital’s year-ender episode is here, where we look back at the best smartphones and feature phones released in 2017. Phone enthusiasts Roydon Cerejo, Aditya Shenoy, and Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab.
The top trends in 2017 (0:55)
* Bezel-free phones
* Smart 4G feature phones
* Honourable mentions
The most memorable phones of 2017 (9:25)
* Xiaomi Redmi 5A (9:44)
* ZTE Nubia Z11 mini S (12:24)
* Motorola Moto G5S Plus (13:06)
* Xiaomi Mi A1 (13:56)
* Nokia 8 (16:23)
* LG V30+ (19:00)
* Google Pixel 2 (20:20)
* Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy S8, and Samsung Galaxy S8+ (28:43)
* iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (32:25)
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Dec 14, 2017
Is Xiaomi Mi A1 the Best Android Phone Under Rs. 15,000?
Xiaomi Mi A1 got a pretty significant price cut recently, but does that make it the best smartphone under Rs. 15,000? Android enthusiasts Aditya Shenoy and Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Stock Android vs MIUI (1:23)
* Why stock Android is great
* What you lose if you don’t have MIUI
* Are fast updates guaranteed?
* Why does Mi A1 not have Android Oreo?
What you get when you buy Mi A1 (7:10)
* Strengths of the phone
* Camera
* Performance
The permanent price cut (11:27)
* Why the price cut happened so soon
* Competing phones
The Android One program (14:30)
* How it has failed in the past
* Will there be more Android One phones in the future?
* Should that impact your purchase decision?
The competition (18:22)
* Xiaomi’s muddled product strategy
* Phones that compete with this one
* The case for a bezel-free design
* Should you buy budget phones with this kind of a display?
* Micromax Canvas Infinity review
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Dec 7, 2017
Does Google Sell Android Helmets?
Google announced Android Oreo Go, Google Maps' two-wheeler mode, and a bunch of other India-focused features. Android enthusiast Aditya Shenoy and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to discuss.
Introduction (0:00)
* Google Pulls YouTube From Amazon Devices
Google Maps’ two-wheeler mode (1:13)
* Our Google Maps wish list
* How useful is this two-wheeler mode
* Potential pitfalls
* The staff member who got lost thanks to Google Maps
* Wrong way shortcuts?
* Where is Android Wear?
Android Oreo Go (7:42)
* Google Go, Files Go, Android Oreo Go launched
* The Jio effect
* Who this is for
* What we like about these announcements
* Android Go: The Details Google Didn’t Reveal During the Keynote
* Do 'Lite' Android Apps for Entry Level Phones Involve Much Compromise?
* Google’s Project Treble
* OnePlus 5T and Its Predecessors Won't Support Project Treble
* Our Reliance Jio podcast
Google Assistant coming to Jio Phone (21:31)
* Googl…
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Nov 30, 2017
Is Xiaomi Redmi 5A Truly 'Desh Ka Smartphone'?
We talk about Xiaomi’s most affordable smartphone in India — the Redmi 5A — on this week’s episode as reviews editor Jamshed Avari and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab.
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
* Look and feel (1:30)
* Introductory pricing offer (3:20)
* Online and offline availability (7:10)
* Why Xiaomi launched this phone (8:45)
* Our first impressions (11:00)
* Xiaomi's India lineup (12:35)
* Who should buy Redmi 5A (17:49)
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Nov 23, 2017
What's Bitcoin and Should You Invest in It?
On this episode of Orbital, Bitcoin enthusiasts Kawaljit Singh Bedi and Aqiul Colombowala join host Pranay Parab to talk about the world’s most popular cryptocurrency. Bitcoin has delivered 500 percent returns in 2017 and we answer all your questions about it.
How currencies work (2:10)
Inflation and exchange (5:00)
How Bitcoin works — slightly technical video that does a great job at explaining basic concepts (7:30)
* What Is Blockchain? Blockchain Technology Uses Beyond Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency
* Newsweek’s attempt to find Satoshi Nakamoto
* RBI Looking Into Cryptocurrencies, 'Not Comfortable' With Bitcoin (17:10)
Should You 'Invest' in Bitcoin? (18:25)
* How to Buy and Sell Bitcoin in India (19:30)
* Mt. Gox and the risk of losing Bitcoin (25:25)
* If you had invested $1000 in Bitcoin 7 years ago… (28:20)
* Trezor hardware wallet
* ‘I forgot my PIN’: An epic tale of losing $30,000 in Bitcoin (29:35)
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Nov 16, 2017
Is Billion Capture+ Good Enough to Take on Redmi Note 4?
Flipkart has launched a new smartphone and that means Android enthusiasts Rishi Alwani and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to talk about it, and whether it stands a chance in a crowded budget smartphone market.
Flipkart Billion Capture+ launched
* Why Flipkart launched a phone
* The future of Flipkart exclusives
* Which phones does it compete against?
* Who this is for
* Flipkart’s hardware ambitions
* Launch offers and discounts
* What you should worry about
* Will Flipkart go offline?
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Nov 9, 2017
iPhone X and Pixel 2 XL: All Your Questions Answered
You asked us your questions about the iPhone X and the Google Pixel 2 XL and we used both phones for around a week to answer them. Gagan Gupta and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab to talk about these two phones.
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Nov 2, 2017
Why Xiaomi Launched the Redmi Y Series of Smartphones
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Y1 and the Redmi Y1 Lite smartphones in India. We used the Redmi Y1 for a short duration and talk about the phone, and where it stands in the market. Android enthusiasts Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab for this episode.
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Oct 26, 2017
Jio Phone and Its New Rivals: Is the True Cost in the Fine Print?
The Jio Phone introduced the concept of an 'effective price' of budget phones and its rivals have now shown up. Jio Phone experts Aditya Shenoy and Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about the fine print with each of these phones.
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Oct 18, 2017
Nokia 8: Feels Like a Nokia
Editorial head Kunal Dua and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about Nokia 8, which offers a 'bothie' camera and overall reliable performance. We discuss whether you should buy it over the OnePlus 5 or the iPhone 7.
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Oct 13, 2017
With Mi MIX 2, Is Xiaomi Ready to Take on OnePlus 5?
Editorial head Kunal Dua and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 - a smartphone with an almost bezel-free design. We discuss how it fares against the OnePlus 5 and whether Xiaomi can succeed in the premium segment.
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Oct 5, 2017
Is India Ready for Pixel 2, Google's Hardware Ecosystem?
Games editor Rishi Alwani and host Pranay Parab are joined by Roydon Cerejo, Gadgets 360’s official presence at the Google event in San Francisco, California, to talk about the event and all the big launches there. This includes Google Pixel 2, Google Pixel 2 XL, Google Home Mini, Google Home Max, Google Pixel Buds, Google Pixelbook, and more.
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Sep 27, 2017
All Your Jio Phone Questions Answered
Games editor Rishi Alwani and reviews guy Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to talk about Jio Phone. We've been using the Jio Phone for a week and that puts us in a unique position where we can answer all of your burning questions about the smart feature phone. http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/jio-phone-be-ready-to-pay-extra-if-you-return-it-before-3-years-1755545
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Sep 19, 2017
What iOS 11 Says About the Future of the iPhone and iPad
Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss iOS 11 in-depth. We talk about our favourite features of iOS 11 and the direction in which Apple is taking its operating system for smartphones and tablets.
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Sep 13, 2017
iPhone X, iPhone 8, or iPhone 8 Plus: Which One Should You Buy?
Editor in chief Kunal Dua and Games Editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about all of Apple's announcements at the September 12 event. This includes iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, Apple TV 4K and the Apple Watch Series 3.
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Sep 7, 2017
The Ultimate iPhone 8 Rumour Roundup
Apple enthusiasts Gagan Gupta and Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about all the rumours surrounding the company's September 12 event. That includes speculation around the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone Edition, apart from Apple Watch and Apple TV.
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Aug 31, 2017
Android Oreo's Best Feature Isn't Even Here Yet
We used Android Oreo for a week to talk about its best features and weaknesses. Android enthusiasts Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab for this episode.
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Aug 24, 2017
Galaxy Note 8, Featuring ‘Bothie’ Multitasking
Samsung Galaxy Note 8's launch gave us a great excuse to talk about this smartphone on our weekly podcast - Orbital. Android enthusiasts Aditya Shenoy and Gagan Gupta join host Pranay Parab to talk about Samsung's latest flagship smartphone.
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Aug 17, 2017
Can Nokia 8 Be the Flagship HMD Global Needs?
The Nokia 8 is here and it signals HMD Global’s intentions to step into the flagship smartphone market and we talk about the smartphone’s chances in the Indian market on this episode of Orbital. Joining host Pranay Parab are Android enthusiasts Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy.
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Aug 10, 2017
iPhone SE at an Effective Price of Free?
On this episode of Orbital, we talk about the iPhone 8 and all other rumours surrounding upcoming iPhone launches. The Apple event for the launch of the iPhone is expected to take place in September and this time we expect more than one iPhone to be launched. To talk about what we expect from the upcoming iPhones and what that means for India, news editor Abhinav Lal and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab.
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Aug 3, 2017
Why Does Paytm Want to Take on WhatsApp?
Paytm wants to take on WhatsApp with its own messaging service, according to a WSJ report. That could have far-reaching consequences on the Indian apps market. WhatsApp, as we know, has been working on introducing a payments layer to its app in India. Gadgets 360’s editorial head Kunal Dua and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to discuss what this means for India.
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Jul 27, 2017
Jio Phone Looks Awesome, but Is There a Catch?
While the Jio Phone generated a lot of excitement after the Reliance Jio AGM, not everything may be as rosy as it seems. There still are a lot of unanswered questions around the Jio Phone, which we try to answer on this episode of Orbital podcast. Phone enthusiasts Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to talk about this.
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Jul 20, 2017
Can Jio, Nokia Give Feature Phone Sales a Big Boost?
While we talk about the smartphone industry quite a lot on this podcast, we don’t mention feature phones nearly as much. We decided to change that on this episode, as games editor Rishi Alwani and podcast deputy Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to see why the feature phone industry continues to remain a big part of people’s lives.
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Jul 13, 2017
Jio Data Leak, New Jio Plans, JioFiber: The Likely Impact
Reliance Jio may have ushered in some great calling and data plans offered by all telecom operators in India, but the recent data leak shows why every Jio user should worry. Reliance Jio's new mobile data plans, its JioFiber broadband plans, and Airtel's data rollover policy show some good signs for you, the consumer. Gadgets 360's Pranay Parab joins host Aditya Shenoy to discuss.
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Jul 6, 2017
Amazon Prime Day Sale Tips for the Best Shopping Experience
Amazon Prime Day sale begins on July 10 at 1800 hours IST, and Gadgets 360's online ordering enthusiasts Akhil Arora, Gagan Gupta, and Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about the deals worth looking out for and the ones you can skip on Amazon Prime Day.
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Jun 29, 2017
How GST Will Affect the Prices of Gadgets, Software in India
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is set to roll out in India on July 1, 2017. Host Pranay Parab speaks with Preeti Khurana, a Chartered Accountant who works with ClearTax to decode the impact of GST on the prices of gadgets, software, and IT services in India.
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Jun 22, 2017
OnePlus 5: Sometimes You Have to Settle
OnePlus 5 has been launched in India and we tell you everything you need to know about the smartphone. Games Editor Rishi Alwani and Deputy Reviews Editor Roydon Cerejo used the OnePlus 5 for two weeks each and they join host Pranay Parab to talk about the phone.
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Jun 15, 2017
Nokia 3310 Is Actually Nokia 7
Nokia has launched three new Android phones in India. Phone enthusiasts Rishi Alwani and Pranay Parab join host Aditya Shenoy to talk about these phones and how they stack up against the competition.
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Jun 6, 2017
I Want a Rose Gold iMac Pro
Apple enthusiasts Rishi Alwani and Kunal Dua join host Pranay Parab to talk about WWDC 2017's keynote. We discuss iOS 11, iMac Pro, iPad Pro 10.5", HomePod, and many other things Apple announced at the event.
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Jun 1, 2017
Nokia's Unknown Heart May Have 8GB of RAM
Phone enthusiast Aditya Shenoy and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about Nokia and its future. We talk about the phones it has unveiled, including the 3310, and Android phones Nokia 3, 5, and 6. Then we move to its rumoured flagship Nokia 9, which may compete against the Galaxy S8 and the iPhone 7.
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May 25, 2017
I Still Haven't Signed Up for UPI
Paytm is going from being just a wallet and an online store to also a payments bank. Gadgets 360's payments expert Gopal Sathe and editorial head Kunal Dua join host to discuss how this affects you.
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May 17, 2017
Android O Wasn’t the Star of Google I/O 2017 and That’s Just Fine
Google I/O 2017's keynote was a big indicator of the direction Google is heading in. If you thought Android O would be the star of the show, you were mistaken as Google spoke about the OS almost as an afterthought. To talk about the keynote, games editor Rishi Alwani and editor-in-chief Kunal Dua join host Pranay Parab on this episode of Orbital.
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May 11, 2017
What OnePlus 5 Needs to Best iPhone 7, Galaxy S8
Android fan Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the upcoming OnePlus 5 smartphone. We discuss what the company needs to do to dethrone flagships such as iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S8.
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May 4, 2017
Could Windows 10 S Be a Game-Changer in India?
Windows enthusiasts Jamshed Avari and Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about Microsoft's latest announcement - Windows 10 S. This could bring ultra low-cost laptops to India and be a big deal for many potential laptop buyers.
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Apr 27, 2017
Is Now the Best Time to Switch to iPhone in India?
iPhone prices are no longer sky high throughout the year. Currently in India Apple's smartphones are available at big discounts off MRP. Phone experts Jamshed Avari, Rishi Alwani, and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to talk about the reasons behind this change in pricing strategy.
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Apr 19, 2017
Does Galaxy S8's Price Give It a Boost in India?
The Galaxy S8 price in India and release date have been revealed we talk about whether the pricing is a big weapon in Samsung's arsenal. Phone experts Jamshed Avari and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to talk about several India-specific features of the phones.
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Apr 13, 2017
How ClearTax Is Trying to Go Beyond Tax Returns
ClearTax CEO talks to Gadgets 360's Pranay Parab about the company's ongoing journey from helping people file tax returns into becoming a wealth management hub that teaches you how to grow your money.
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Apr 6, 2017
A Frankenstein Named TrueWhatsAppCaller
Reliance Jio Summer Surprise Offer is a big topic of discussion in this episode as telecom experts Gopal Sathe and Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about this. We also talk about YouTube Go, and WhatsApp's rumoured intentions to allow people to send money via the app.
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Mar 29, 2017
OK Google, Activate Bixby
Samsung has just launched the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ smartphones. After the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, these two smartphones are very important for Samsung to restore trust in its brand. Gagan Gupta, Rishi Alwani, and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab to talk about these phones and whether they're likely to succeed in India.
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Mar 21, 2017
What iPhone SE Price Cut Means for India
Apple launched a new variant of the iPhone and a new iPad, apart from two new variants of the iPhone SE. The big news for India is, of course, the price cut for the iPhone SE. Reviews editor Jamshed Avari, games editor Rishi Alwani, and host Pranay Parab discuss what these Apple announcements mean for India.
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Mar 16, 2017
Android-Powered iPhones
Is Moto G5 Plus the best affordable Android smartphone Indians can buy right now? Do you really need to spend more than Rs. 15,000 on a smartphone? Is stock Android really as big a deal as some people claim it is? Android enthusiasts Roydon Cerejo, Rishi Alwani, and Gagan Gupta join host Pranay Parab to discuss.
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Mar 9, 2017
It's Like a Packet of Biscuits
Telecom industry watchers Gopal Sathe and Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about the "unlimited" data plans offered by Reliance Jio, Vodafone, Airtel, and Idea. Will these benefit consumers in the long run or are we likely to see a price rise? That and a lot more in this episode.
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Mar 1, 2017
Nokia 3310 Feels Like a Hammer
An episode dedicated to smartphones as we talk about Nokia's big comeback and other major announcements from Lenovo, LG, and Sony. Hindi editor Sandeep Kumar Sinha and senior editor Ketan Pratap join host Pranay Parab in a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
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Feb 23, 2017
Truecaller: Essential, Evil, or Both?
Truecaller is one of the most popular apps in India and many other parts of the world. Its key feature is spam prevention but plenty of privacy concerns surround the app. Rohan Naravane, Gagan Gupta, and Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to discuss whether privacy should be the price to pay for convenience.
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Feb 16, 2017
Monster CPU at Deadly Price?
AMD's Ryzen line of CPUs is going to be launched soon and it could offer great performance at half the price of competing CPUs. We discuss whether all the hype is just a marketing gimmick and whether the final product line will deliver on the promises.
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Feb 9, 2017
Should Apple Sell Used iPhones in India?
Apple may have plans to manufacture iPhones in India if strong rumours and according to a minister's tweet. We discuss how this could impact iPhone prices in the country and whether selling refurbished iPhones in India is a good idea.
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Feb 2, 2017
How Reliable Is Google Maps?
Google Maps is perhaps the most widely used service in India for navigation. We talk about what Google needs to do to improve its service in India.
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Jan 26, 2017
Welcome to India
We've used the three major video streaming services in India - Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix. We speak about all three and which one of them is the best.
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Jan 19, 2017
Hopefully You Won't Bankrupt Yourself This Way
Unified Payments Interface could be the future of online payments in India but there are several teething issues that need to be sorted out. One of the largest banks in India has blocked a UPI app, which is inconveniencing people and we point out that in this scenario, all parties are to be blamed.
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Jan 12, 2017
Depths of Other People's Depravity
Gadgets 360's two-person reviews team returns from CES 2017 in Las Vegas with crazy jet lag and some fond memories. We discuss the best things we saw on the show floor and the tech trends that emerged from CES 2017.
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Jan 5, 2017
CES 2017 Has Trumped All My Expectations
We talk about the launches from CES 2017 that excited us the most. From Google Assistant, Chromebooks, to gaming laptops and fitness wearables, there's a lot to discuss from the world's biggest tech show.
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Dec 29, 2016
Don't Say That
We pick our favourite things from 2016 and talk about the stuff we're looking forward to from 2017. Topics range from Forza Horizon 3 to Aadhaar cards.
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Dec 22, 2016
If It's Free It's Good
We've been using Reliance Jio for a few months now, which means it's time to talk about the service. Is it the amazing, affordable high-speed Internet paradise that India deserves or yet another marketing gimmick?
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Dec 16, 2016
It Was Spelt Todd for Some Reason
Nintendo's first real game for smartphones is here. We talk about everything we love about Super Mario Run and the many ways in which it can be a lot better.
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Dec 15, 2016
I Can't Even Fit This Movie
Amazon Prime Video has been launched in India at an insanely low price. Will this force competitors such as Netflix to reduce the price and does Amazon have enough in its catalogue to justify purchasing a subscription.
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Dec 8, 2016
People Are Bad With Passwords
Security or convenience, which side of the rope are you on? As RBI announced that you don't need to enter a second password for online payments of under Rs. 2,000 anymore, our payments experts gather to discuss whether this is a good move and who it will benefit.
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Dec 1, 2016
WhatsApp Is the New Facebook
WhatsApp addicts meet a social media hermit to talk about the pros and cons of the Facebook-owned messaging app.
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Nov 24, 2016
A Club Sandwich
With a brand new PS4 Pro in the Gadgets 360 office, we talk about all that’s changed in the new gaming console from Sony. We discuss whether you should buy the PS4 Pro if you already have a PS4 and who should definitely buy this.
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Nov 17, 2016
The Vain and the Shabbily Dressed
We tried making several video calls on WhatsApp to see if the feature works. We discuss whether the feature is a game-changer in India.
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Nov 9, 2016
Most Popular Science Fiction From India
The Gadgets 360 team dials down on all the jubilation around the government’s move to discontinue Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 currency notes. Is it really going to bring in a new era in digital payments? We’re not very optimistic about that.
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Nov 3, 2016
I Was Stupid at the Time
What do you gain when you spend more than Rs. 1,000 on headphones? Who should buy these expensive headphones? Can you be happy with the headphones that shipped with your smartphone? We answer all of these questions.
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Oct 27, 2016
Not a Laptop for Mere Mortals
Apple just announced fancy new MacBook Pro laptops. We discuss all that’s new, and whether we’re excited about these laptops. Also in the show - does Apple care about the other Macs in its lineup?
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Oct 21, 2016
Taking Arrows to the Knees
Nintendo Switch has some unique features that could make it perfect for India. But will Nintendo’s upcoming console ever make it to the country? We discuss that and why we’re really looking forward to its launch early next year.
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Oct 20, 2016
The Dreaded F Word - Fragmentation
Here’s what we want from the long-overdue updates to Apple’s Mac lineup. The event is on October 27, so expect speculation on the improvements all of the Macs could get.
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Oct 13, 2016
400 Flying Monkeys on Screen
We used iPhone 7 and talk about how we feel about it. Longtime Android users discuss why they want to switch to the iPhone 7 Plus.
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Oct 4, 2016
Quite Black, Really Blue, Very Silver
Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL smartphones have been launched but should you buy them? We discuss that and whether any of Google Home, Google Wifi, or Chromecast Ultra will come to India. Plus the star of the show, which was not any of these gadgets.
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Sep 29, 2016
It's a WhatsApp Killer
We talk about Google's India-centric apps and announcements, followed by what to expect at Google's October 4 event.
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Sep 20, 2016
Self Driving Cars With Autopilot
Why we fell in love with Forza Horizon 3, one of the best racing games ever made.
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Sep 15, 2016
You Can Delete Apple Maps
Right after Apple launched iOS 10, we talk about the things we like and don't in the latest operating system.