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Buying a smartphone on a medium-sized budget can be a confusing task, with so many smartphone models available across popular manufacturers such as Samsung, Oppo, Xiaomi, and OnePlus. These handsets are typically equipped with one or two features typically found on more expensive flagship phones, such as faster charging, high-end chipsets, or camera sensors. While it might be argued that you get more value for your money when purchasing a smartphone in this price segment, you might also have to make certain trade-offs.On…

iPad Pro (2022) was launched in India on Tuesday, powered by the company's latest M2 chip that featured on the new MacBook Air model launched earlier this year, along with support for 5G connectivity. The Cupertino company also announced the launch of a new, redesigned 10th generation iPad, equipped with the A14 Bionic SoC. The company also unveiled a new Apple TV 4K model with the A15 Bionic chip under the hood, that also powers the company's latest iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus.On this week's episode of Gadgets 360…

Redmi Pad is the company's entry level tablet that was launched in India last week. This entry-level tablet is competitive when it comes to specifications and pricing. According to the company, the tablet is aimed at entertainment, e-learning, browsing, and gaming. On this week's episode of the Orbital podcast, we note that not many manufacturers position their tablet offerings in this price segment as gaming tablets. While there are a few options from Oppo, Realme, Samsung, and other brands in this price segment, the…

5G was "launched" in India at the start of the month, but it looks like the next-generation network technology could take well over a year before it is rolled out across the country, with support for compatible phones. If you're in the market for a new smartphone, should you consider purchasing a 4G smartphone — such as the recently launched Moto G72 — with slightly better specifications, instead of a similarly-priced 5G capable smartphone? The answer might not be a straightforward one, as we discuss on this week's…

Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro — the company's upcoming flagship smartphones — will launch in global markets on October 6. The new models arrive a year after the Pixel 6 series made its debut, but they will be the first flagship phones from Google to launch in India in nearly four years. The last Pixel-branded high-end smartphones that were sold in India were the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. The upcoming Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will be powered by a second-generation Google Tensor chip, known as Tensor G2.On this week's episode…

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and Motorola Edge 30 Fusion are the company's latest high-end phones to make their debut in India. The flagship Motorola Edge 30 Ultra handset is equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, a 200-megapixel main camera and a 60-megapixel selfie camera, and comes with support for 125W fast charging — the fastest charging speed from the company to date. Meanwhile, the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion is equipped with a Snapdragon 888+ SoC, a 50-megapixel camera, and 68W fast charging support.There's a lot…

Redmi 11 Prime 5G — the company's latest 5G-capable smartphone — was launched in India on September 6 alongside the Redmi 11 Prime 4G. It sports a 6.58-inch IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate, and is powered by an octa-core 7nm MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset. It features a 50-megapixel rear camera, along with an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The handset is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W wired charging. The Redmi 11 Prime 5G is one of the latest entrants in a growing line of affordable 5G smartphones,…

At Apple's ‘Far Out' event on Wednesday, the American giant announced the launch of four new smartphone models — iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Apple's new phones come with crash detection, emergency satellite communication, and improvements to the cameras and overall performance. The company also unveiled the Apple Watch Series 8 and a new Apple Watch SE model, alongside a new rugged Apple Watch Ultra smartwatch. And lastly, the AirPods Pro 2 truly wireless (TWS) earphones were launched…

iPhone 14 series — comprised of the purported iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max — are expected to make their debut at Apple's ‘Far Out' launch event scheduled for September 7. The company is rumoured to do away with the ‘mini' form factor, in favour of a larger ‘Max' model. The iPhone 14 lineup is tipped to feature a higher price tag this year, compared to their predecessors that were launched last year. Apple is also said to be working on three new Apple Watch Series 8 models, which could be…

Android 13 is out now and it is rolling out Pixel smartphones globally. Recently, Google Pixel 4a and Pixel 6a in India also got the latest software. It brings fresh features, performance improvements, some visual upgrades as well as some cosmetic changes in the user interface. The Android 13 update also fixes several bugs and problems faced with respect to fingerprint sensors. The company announced that the new OS version will be rolled out on Samsung, Xiaomi, Nokia, and more smartphones later this year.On this week's…