Author Archives: Dhruv Bhutani

OnePlus India interview: Balancing what users want with company ambitions

OnePlus India on the development process for Oxygen OS, controversial feature additions, and long-term software strategy. Continue reading

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Nokia 5.3 first impressions: Too much for too little

Give this one a skip. Continue reading

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A PlayStation phone could be Sony’s answer to Xbox game streaming

Mobile gaming is better than ever, the PS5 is coming, and cloud gaming is here. It’s time for a PlayStation phone. Continue reading

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Oppo Watch review: An excellent Wear OS smartwatch

Oppo’s first Wear OS smartwatch is a winner. Continue reading

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Vivo X50 Pro review: One small step for performance, one giant leap in stability

A mid-ranger with serious camera chops. Continue reading

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Samsung Galaxy Note series: A history of innovation

This is the complete history of the Samsung Galaxy Note series. Continue reading

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Amazfit Powerbuds review: Good audio with a fitness twist

A great sounding pair of fitness earphones? Sign me up. Continue reading

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Oppo Reno 4 Pro review: The price of ultra-fast charging

Ultra-fast charging doesn’t come cheap. Continue reading

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OnePlus needs to get camera software right BEFORE the phone ships

The same old problem again. Continue reading

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Apple’s singular vision for the future should be a wake up call for Google

If ecosystems are the next battleground, Google needs to start properly arming itself for the war. Continue reading

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The Oppo Watch is a beautiful Apple Watch clone, and it’s launching globally

It may not look all that original, but this Wear OS watch has some decent specs and features you won’t want to miss. Continue reading

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Has the Nord made the OnePlus 8 irrelevant?

Most of the specs, a helluva lot cheaper. Continue reading

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What’s going on with the selfie cameras on the OnePlus Nord?

The Nord’s selfie shooter(s) offer great hardware on paper, but our camera samples suggest the software doesn’t match up. Continue reading

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Your next iPhone might be made in India

Following the iPhone 7, XR, and SE, the iPhone 11 is the fourth Apple smartphone to be manufactured in India. Continue reading

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Dyson Pure Hot and Cool HP04 Air Purifier Review: Clean air, pure flair

The Rolls-Royce of air purifiers. Continue reading

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Best of Android: Mid-2020 — Which phone offers the most value?

These are the best phones delivering exceptional value in the smartphone space, but there can only be one winner. Continue reading

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Google invests $4.5 billion in Jio Platforms, doubles down on India

All eyes on the next billion users. Continue reading

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Poco M2 Pro review: A better Redmi Note 9 Pro

Excellent battery life, good performance and no ads. What’s not to like? Continue reading

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Thunderbolt 4 is coming: Here’s everything you need to know

Same speed, more compatibility Continue reading

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Why India is boycotting Chinese apps and technology

India might be headed down a slippery slope. Continue reading

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