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Although considerably later to the smart speaker segment than Google and Amazon, Apple launched the HomePod in 2018. The speaker finally made it to India over two years after its global launch, priced at Rs. 19,900. Like many Apple products, the HomePod is built to work well within the Apple ecosystem, thanks to specialised connectivity and voice assistant support through Apple's own technologies such as AirPlay and Siri. If the size or price of the HomePod are key factors in your buying decision, Apple's latest launch…

Of the four members of the new iPhone 12 family, the base iPhone 12 might be easy to overlook. It isn't a radically different size, it doesn't have the highest-end camera system, and it is perhaps the most iterative in terms of updates in the new portfolio. This isn't a simple upgrade to the iPhone 11 though; launching at a much higher starting price, it creates a new tier in Apple's lineup. You could see it as a step up from the iPhone 12 mini, but much like there are two sizes of Apple Watch, the differences between…

Micromax is coming back to the Indian smartphone market with the In Note 1 and In 1b smartphones. On reviewing the In Note 1, I found that it offered good specifications but was a little rough around the edges when it comes to the software. As I move on to the new Micromax In 1b, the more affordable of the two new models launched by the Indian smartphone company, I have a couple of questions in mind. Has Micromax cut corners to achieve the aggressive price of the In 1b? Will it offer better value than its sibling? Will we…

Apple launched two new smartwatches this year for the first time. While the Apple Watch Series 6 is the best that the company has to offer, the Apple Watch SE is the one targeted at the masses. Apple has positioned the Watch SE as a modern yet affordable option, rather than continuing to sell last year's model at a lower price. If you are an Apple iPhone user, the Watch SE offers familiar functionality at a starting price of Rs. 29,900. So is this a smartwatch that you should consider? Here's my review of the Apple Watch…

The ongoing pandemic has increased our reliance on electronic devices, to the point that it is now safe to say that our smartphones are the gateway to the outside world. The one thing that's more important than ever is battery life. A dead smartphone is as useless as a mask on the chin. Now, Xiaomi has brought in the Redmi 9 Power. This new smartphone packs in a 6,000mAh battery, one of the biggest in a Redmi smartphone. So how well does the Redmi 9 Power fare? Here's my review. Redmi 9 Power designSmartphones with big…

Infinix has been launching new phones at a rather fast pace. We have recently seen new models in the Hot and the Note series and now there is a new smartphone called the Infinix Zero 8i. The slightly amusing name aside, the Zero 8i packs in some impressive specifications on paper. You get a MediaTek Helio G90T processor, 8GB of RAM, 90Hz refresh rate for the display, 48-megapixel quad-camera setup, and a starting price of just Rs 15,999. So do all these specifications translate to good real-world performance? We review…

The OnePlus Nord has been pretty tough to beat in the sub-Rs. 25,000 segment ever since its launch. Xiaomi is gunning for exactly that market now with the new Mi 10i. This phone is positioned as the most affordable member of the Mi 10 family, though it's completely unique model. It boasts of a 108-megapixel camera, 5G connectivity, Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor, and smart design. There's also at least one little surprise that will please fans and give Xiaomi a leg up over OnePlus. A full review is coming up soon, but…

Xiaomi has surprisingly slowed down over the past year in terms of smartphone launches, though of course the events of 2020 threw a lot of things out of gear for everyone. While there have been fewer new models in the fast-moving sub-Rs. 15,000 space than expected, the company revitalised its premium Mi lineup with the ambitious Mi 10 and Mi 10T models, priced ranging from around Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 45,000. According to the company, it had also planned to launch another model called the Mi 10i, but it got delayed. Now,…

We have a good selection of entry-level smartphones in the Indian market right now, all priced at around Rs. 10,000, and the recently announced Nokia 2.4 could be another contender. Launched in India in November 2019 for Rs. 10,399, the Nokia 2.4 offers users a big battery and display, and the promise of guaranteed Android software upgrades for two years. However, does it have enough merit to make it to our list of recommended phones in this segment? Let's find out.Nokia 2.4 designHMD Global seldom disappoints when it…

Every January, we make new years' resolutions every year and try to stick to them till the next year. Given how 2020 was, I'm sure a lot of us are taking our health more seriously and wish to be a bit more active in 2021, so it seems to be just the right time for OnePlus to launch its first fitness band, conveniently called the OnePlus Band. One thing about it that caught my attention immediately is the presence of SpO2 tracking. This is a helpful health metric to track, especially with the current global situation. The…