Reviews

For years, Apple’s baseline iPhones have lived in the shadows of their Pro siblings. They’re dependable, polished, but not as exciting as several Android flagships have become over time. However, with the iPhone 17, the dynamic finally shifts. This year’s baseline iPhone features more “Pro” DNA than ever before, which includes a massive display upgrade …

For the past several years, the story of the Pro iPhone’s design has been about subtle refinements and hard-to-pick visual changes. Sharper edges were replaced with softer contours, materials shifted from stainless steel to titanium, but the core silhouette remained unchanged. However, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max repaint the picture for …

When Apple announced an ultra-thin flagship at its “Awe Dropping” September event, I was skeptical about how much of a difference a thinner chassis could actually make in the phone’s in-hand feel. Little did I know that I was in for a big surprise. I’ve owned and used an iPhone for almost four years now, …

In a world where affordable mid-range smartphones try to outshine each other with flashy design or specifications, the Korean tech giant Samsung adapts a slightly different approach with the Galaxy A17 5G. At first glance, the handset is a head-turner, especially with its sleek design, matte-finish back, and a big Super AMOLED screen. However, as …

In the hyper-competitive Indian smartphone market, it’s easy for homegrown brands to get lost in the noise of their Chinese counterparts. Yet, Lava has been consistently carving a niche for itself, focusing on a clean software experience with a sprinkle of Made in India narrative. With the new Lava Blaze Dragon 5G, the company is …

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S25 FE, and I’ve got the base 8/128GB model in Navy for review. The FE (Fan Edition) series has always been about delivering that premium Samsung experience at a more approachable price. This year’s S25 FE builds on the S24 FE’s strengths, packing in the latest One UI 8 …

Delhi’s air crisis may have eased this monsoon, but don’t be fooled, clean air is still a luxury. As I write this, the AQI sits at 97, far from the choking 1,000-plus readings we endured last winter, but still not safe by any global standard. Delhi remains one of the world’s most polluted capitals, and …

BYD is doing in India what many expected Tesla to do. It has piqued many people’s interest in EVs, especially the premium cars with numbers that are more close to supercars than competitors. The BYD Sealion 7, the company’s first electric sports SUV in the country was launched earlier this year and ever since, it …

Travel adapters have become essential for globetrotters, and with the rise of multi-device lifestyles, having an all-in-one charging solution is more helpful than ever. GM Modular, known for its home automation and electrical accessories, has entered the fray with the G+ 70W TravelEase Pro.  It is a universal travel adapter with GaN technology for efficient …

The vivo V series has quietly built one of the most loyal followings in the ₹40,000 smartphone segment. At a recent community gathering, I met a V-series user who said his vivo V40 Pro is already his second V-series phone, and he’s confident his next upgrade will be one too. That kind of brand loyalty …

Over the years, OnePlus has launched quite a few TWS earbuds (especially the affordable ones), and they’ve done quite well. The Nord Buds 2r (review), for instance, were launched in July 2023, and so far, they have been reviewed over 29,000 times on Amazon, with an average rating of 4.2 stars. That’s a successful budget …

Samsung’s Fan Edition phones have always lived in a strange space, caught between flagship ambitions and a mid-range price. But with the new Galaxy S25 FE, Samsung seems to have finally found its footing. From our brief hands-on, the S25 FE feels like its own product. It’s not a watered-down Galaxy S25 or a supercharged …

The MG Windsor is one of the most unique cars in the sub-₹20 lakh segment in India. This car is not only a good EV, it has also come across as one of the most practical city cars for the families in the past few months since the car’s launch. Which is why it is …

Ceiling fans may not get the same headlines as smartphones or smart TVs, but in India, they’re an everyday essential that directly affects comfort, electricity bills, and even interior design. With the shift towards Brushless Direct Current fans, aka BLDC fans, buyers are increasingly looking for models that combine energy efficiency, high airflow, and silent …

I’ve been using the Motorola G86 Power for a few days now, and it’s a phone that comes with a tempting spec sheet for its ₹17,999 price. A huge battery, a sharp high-refresh-rate display, durability ratings that you usually don’t see in this segment, and all of it sounds impressive on paper. But once you …

It’s not often that we review ceiling fans, but recently Signify, the same company behind Philips Lighting, announced their Ecolink BLDC ceiling fan lineup, offering four regular BLDC motor ceiling fans and two smart, Wi-Fi-connected variants. One of the six fans is the Ecolink AiroElevate, a 5-star BEE-rated energy-efficient ceiling fan that promises to cut …

I’ve been using the realme 15 5G for a few days now, and it’s a phone that packs some rather odd specs paper, some of it translates well into real-world use, while some areas definitely leave room for improvement. It brings a large battery, fast charging, a high-refresh-rate display, and a decent primary camera.But …

The iQOO Z10R recently launched in India at ₹19,500 (₹18,500 with offers), and I’ve spent a couple of days using it. On paper, it brings some genuinely interesting features, especially for the price. But once you put it against devices like the iQOO’s own Z10 (which is usually available for around ₹20,000 and is the …

OnePlus has been on a roll with tablets, and the OnePlus Pad 3 is their 2025 flagship, billed as the “must-have tablet.” And it’s definitely got the chops to back that claim. We’re talking the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a monstrous 12,140 mAh battery, a 13.2-inch 3.4K LCD that’s a feast for the eyes, and …

Google’s latest flagship arrives in India with more at stake than ever. After years of half-hearted launches and patchy after-sales support, the company finally established its own e-store earlier this year and has been busy expanding its service network. That’s not just housekeeping, it’s Google signaling that it wants to compete seriously in a market …