Opinion

ImageiPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 17: Which iPhone Should You Buy in India During Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025?
By Deepak Rajawat  •  Sep 13, 2025

Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale is always a spectacle, but this year, one deal has managed to cut through the noise of TVs, refrigerators, and fashion discounts: the iPhone 16 Pro. For the first time in the sale’s decade-long history, a Pro iPhone has dropped below the ₹70,000 mark. The number almost looks like a …

ImageNo AI, No Problem? Why Apple Skipped Intelligence at the iPhone 17 Launch
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Sep 11, 2025

The “Awe Dropping” iPhone 17 launch event unveiled what’s possibly the most value-for-money baseline iPhone, along with the ambitious iPhone Air, and the two refined and improved iPhone 17 Pro models with the A19 Pro (3nm) chip that offers unbeatable performance. We also witnessed the launch of the new AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series …

ImageWhy I Think the iPhone 17 Might Be the Perfect iPhone for Most People
By Mehtab Ansari  •  Sep 9, 2025

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup in September 2025, alongside the 17 Air, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max. While the Pro and Pro Max will still be positioned as the ultimate flagships, this year’s standard iPhone 17 could be the one that hits the sweet spot for the majority of buyers. …

ImageWhy a Former Xiaomi Exec Could Be Nothing’s Secret Weapon for Growth
By Ashok Kumar  •  Aug 29, 2025

Nothing has been on a hiring spree, but its latest move is one of the most strategic yet. The London-based company announced that Himanshu Tandon, the former Country Head of POCO India, is joining as the head of CMF by Nothing in India. This appointment is more than just an executive shuffle. It’s a powerful …

ImageBooming Sales, Failing Service: What Tata & Mahindra Owners Are Really Saying
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Aug 19, 2025

Issues with Mahindra and Tata Motors’ customer support seem to be increasing faster than the tech in their cars. While the two homegrown brands are making very good cars for their segment, the experience of customers seems to be hideous across the board. One search on any forum like TeamBHP will show you how bad …

ImageApple iPhone 17 Launch Likely on September 9, 2025; Here’s How We Know
By Mehtab Ansari  •  Aug 10, 2025

Apple hasn’t yet sent out invites for its next big keynote, but if there’s one thing history tells us, it’s that Cupertino loves its patterns. Over the past decade, new iPhones have almost always debuted in the first half of September, usually on a Tuesday. In 2024, the iPhone 16 series was unveiled on Monday, …

ImageSamsung Galaxy Z Flip7 vs. Motorola Razr 60 Ultra: Why I’d Still Pick the Flip7
By Mehtab Ansari  •  Jul 23, 2025

Motorola has come a long way with its foldables. The Razr 60 Ultra is easily their best flip phone yet, it’s got a massive outer screen, and it brings a proper flagship chip for once. And yes, like any good flip phone, it can pull off that classic camcorder grip, lets you run full apps …

Image9 Reasons to Skip the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra That Nobody Talks About
By Mehtab Ansari  •  Jul 22, 2025

The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra launched with a sleek flip phone design, a 7-inch pOLED inner display, a 4-inch cover screen, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and a steep ₹99,999 price tag. It’s pitched as a premium foldable with great design and performance.  But don’t let the glossy marketing fool you. Dig deeper, and you’ll …

ImageI Used Both Flip and Fold; And I Think I Found My Favorite
By Mehtab Ansari  •  Jul 21, 2025

I started with a book-style foldable. The vivo X Fold5 (review) was my first proper foldable experience. It had all the right specs on paper, large inner display, great battery life, powerful hardware, but after using it for a few days, I realized I wasn’t actually making the most of that big screen. Most of …

ImageI Think The Galaxy Z Flip7 Might Be the Best Vlogging Phone Right Now
By Mehtab Ansari  •  Jul 21, 2025

Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Z Flip7 (review), alongside the Galaxy Z Fold7 (review) and the Z Flip7 FE. I picked up the Flip7, and at first, I wasn’t sure how I would use it. Personally, I prefer phones with large batteries, flagship cameras, and zoom lenses.The Z Flip7 does not offer any of …

ImageRazr 60: Motorola’s Foldable Has Too Many Caveats
By Mehtab Ansari  •  May 28, 2025

The Motorola Razr 60 is marketed as an affordable flip phone, with its sleek foldable design earning praise from creators and reviewers. However, its compromises make it a questionable choice for most buyers. From an underpowered chipset to a subpar camera and unreliable software, the Razr 60 sacrifices too much for its form factor. Here …

ImageWhy I’d Choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Over the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra
By Mehtab Ansari  •  May 20, 2025

The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra recently launched with appealing specs, but despite its appeal, I’d opt for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 over it, even though both are available similarly at ₹1L for the 512GB variants. The Z Flip 6, in fact, is available for ₹89,999 for the 256GB variant too. The Razr 60 …

ImageHands-On: The OPPO K13 Turbo’s Built-in Fan Could Be a Game Changer
By Mehtab Ansari  •  May 1, 2025

The smartphone industry is no stranger to innovation, but the leaked hands-on images of the OPPO K13 Turbo have sparked a wave of excitement that’s hard to ignore. It will be featuring a built-in cooling fan, a feature reminiscent of gaming-focused devices like the Red Magic series. Paired with the powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 …

ImageXiaomi 15 Concept with Xiaomi Modular Optical System: Is This The Future?
By Mehtab Ansari  •  Mar 4, 2025

Xiaomi has long been a brand willing to push the boundaries of smartphone photography, but with the introduction of their Xiaomi Modular Optical System (MOS), they’ve taken a bold, perhaps even polarizing, step forward. This concept integrates a 100 MP Light Fusion X system, featuring a Micro Four Thirds (M4/3) sensor and a 35mm f/1.4–f/11 …

ImageVivo Flying Camera Phone: Why Vivo’s Concept of a Flying Camera Phone Could Take Mobile Photography to New Heights
By Deepak Rajawat  •  Jan 24, 2025

As technology advances, we have witnessed some incredible advancements in the mobile phone industry, from the addition of multiple cameras to the introduction of foldable screens. However, there is one technology that has not yet made it to the mainstream market – the flying camera phone. The concept of a flying camera phone may sound …

Image5 Downgrades on the OnePlus 13R Nobody’s Talking About
By Ashok Kumar  •  Jan 19, 2025

We recently reviewed the OnePlus 13R (review) and it has got some serious upgrades. The new 2x telephoto (though no OIS), a better display, a larger battery, the powerful 8 Gen 3 chip, and more software updates. But there’s a flip side: 5 downgrades that might have slipped under the radar. 1. Gorilla Glass Victus …

ImageHands on the Wheel, Not the Screen: Bring Back Physical Controls
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Jan 16, 2025

This article is to highlight my biggest pain point with modern cars. Car manufacturers and their obsession with touch-sensitive controls. This isn’t about the industry’s shift towards electric vehicles or any other major automotive development. It’s a fundamental issue of user-friendliness and practicality. I’m confident that the vast majority of car enthusiasts and everyday drivers …

ImageVivo X200 Pro’s Camera: A Step Back in Sensor Size, But a Leap Forward in Performance?
By Mehtab Ansari  •  Oct 27, 2024

The vivo X200 series, which includes the X200, X200 Pro, and X200 Pro mini, was recently unveiled in China. Early reviews are in, and vivo’s newest lineup is already making waves for its bold camera choices. The highlight is the new 200 MP Samsung ISOCELL HP9 periscope. However, the most notable change, after the 200 …

ImageDear Google, Please Fix the Google Photos App
By Mehtab Ansari  •  Oct 11, 2024

Google Photos is the go-to app for backing up photos and videos to the cloud. Whether you’re an iPhone user or on Android, it’s one of the best options available. But that’s about it. As a photo management app, it falls short, which can be super frustrating if it’s your only option. If you have …

ImageFrom Fans to Stars: Vivo Puts Loyal Customers Center Stage at V40 Series Launch
By Aryan Vyas  •  Aug 8, 2024

In an industry where big launches usually feature Bollywood stars, cricketers, or influencers, vivo did something different with the release of its V40 series smartphones in India. Instead of the usual celebrities, Vivo brought their loyal customers on stage and surprised them with brand-new V40 series phones. This is a happy change for product launches …

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