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Realme has just launched a bunch of relatively affordable phones in India – the Realme C35, Realme 9 5G, and Realme 9 5G Speed Edition. The company also already has the Realme 9i (Review) and several older models still on sale at around the same price level. Today, we're getting a quick first look at the new Realme 9 5G. This is meant to be an affordable all-rounder, but what does that mean in 2022, and does it offer all the features and capabilities you might be expecting at this price level?The Realme 9 5G is priced at…

The introduction of high-resolution audio to Apple Music in 2021 boosted the already active audiophile movement, and increased interest in budget audiophile kit such as wired earphones and digital-to-analogue converters. While there are plenty of options available in India for under Rs. 5,000, many of these products originate from China. That's how the products that I'm reviewing today stand out; Final Audio is a Japanese brand, known for audiophile-grade earphones and headphones that cover a wide range of prices, from…

It's been a while since Asus completely stopped launching budget and premium smartphones in India. For a few years now, the company has been focusing only on its ROG smartphone lineup catering to the gaming crowd. The ROG Phone 5 offers good hardware but it's aimed at a niche audience, and Asus hasn't really had anything else for the rest of the market in India. That's all about to change now. The Asus 8z might sound familiar, and that's because this phone was announced in 2021. Known internationally as the ZenFone 8, it…

The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G is the South Korean company's attempt at stealing some thunder from the dominant Chinese players in the sub-Rs. 20,000 smartphone segment. On paper, the Galaxy F23 5G looks like a decent step up from the Galaxy F22. The big upgrades include a more powerful SoC with 5G, a high-resolution display, and a newer (hopefully better) main camera. If you've read our first impressions of the phone and seen the pictures, you probably know that the Galaxy F23 5G doesn't have any major cosmetic innovations.…

Samsung's Galaxy S series phones have so far been easy recommendations for anyone looking to buy a flagship Android smartphone. However, of late, we've seen many Chinese smartphone brands trying their hand in the premium smartphone segment in India, especially to try to fill the void left by Huawei's exit. Suddenly, Samsung has to deal with a lot more serious competition in the premium realm, besides Apple. OnePlus jumped into this space with its past couple of flagship launches, along with Xiaomi and Vivo. All these…

Godrej is among the most established names in the business of home security in India, with a wide range of products including door locks, personal lockers, video door phones, alarm systems, and CCTV camera systems. Among the company's more recent launches is the Spotlight range of home security cameras, which is a foray into the Internet-of-Things space. That means Godrej will have to compete against popular tech brands such as Xiaomi and Realme. I'm reviewing the Godrej Spotlight Pan-Tilt home security camera, a compact…

To get the obvious facts out of the way first: yes, the new iPhone SE (2022) is priced starting at Rs. 43,900 in India, and yes, it looks very much like the iPhone 6 from way back in 2014. The proposition might seem ludicrous at first – you can find some spectacular phones with all the latest conveniences priced at or around Rs. 40,000 in India right now, such as the OnePlus 9RT 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Vivo V23 Pro 5G, Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G, and even Apple's own iPhone 11. However, Apple thinks the value and appeal of…

The Realme 9 5G and the Realme 9 5G Speed Edition are new additions to the 9 series. These launches are a little surprising since the company has launched three other smartphones in the same series over the past two months. The Realme 9 Series spans a wider price range than previous generations, with a lot more options to choose from. This is good but it could also cause some confusion for prospective buyers. I will be focussing primarily on the vanilla, Realme 9 5G in this review to see how it compares to other…

Oppo has launched quite a few budget-friendly K-series smartphones in China over the years and it's now introducing this series in India, starting with the Oppo K10. This smartphone will sit alongside Oppo's recently launched A-series offerings such as the A96 and A76. Some of the K10's highlight features include an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance, a scratch-resistant design, and some camera enhancements. The Oppo K10 in India boasts of modest specifications, quite the contrary to what was rumoured not too long…

Sonos is one of the earliest pioneers of multi-room audio setups and wireless home audio streaming. Although the company's product range now covers even portable audio products, it's still best known for its connected smart speakers, such as the Sonos One, which I'm reviewing today. Now officially available in India through a distributor, Sonos hopes to take on existing smart speaker brands such as Amazon and Google with a major differentiator – a focus on sound quality.Priced at Rs. 21,999 in India, the Sonos One (Gen 2)…