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Shloke Sarkar June 3rd, 2021 8:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

Google’s Upcoming Foldable Might Turn a Few Heads

Google as a company has been responsible for multiple advancements and products, be it the Google search engine, the Android operating system or Youtube, the world's largest content hub. But, one thing that is often swept under the radar is Google's hardware prowess, which is often seen playing second fiddle to the company's immaculate software advancements. The Pixel series of devices were launched with the aim of showcasing what Google... Read More

Shloke Sarkar June 2nd, 2021 8:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

Here’s Why Mini-LED Panels Deserve the Hype

Display technologies have been more or less the same in recent years, with the only exception being the flexible displays that can provide a unique canvas to view content on. OLEDs have been replacing LCD, with budget smartphones finally adopting OLED screens, forgoing their LCD past. The market however was shaken up by the introduction of Mini-LED technology and, with Apple choosing to make use of the same for its... Read More

Shloke Sarkar June 1st, 2021 8:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

What OnePlus Needs to Do Differently With the Upcoming Nord Models

OnePlus and its Nord series was hyped up to the extent that people were literally buying a piece of cardboard to enter the event that would reveal the Nord, with hopes of the device being reminiscent of the OnePlus that we all knew and loved. That did not happen, with the device being much like a regular BBK electronics mid-ranger, featuring decent hardware and good software, minus the great software... Read More

Shloke Sarkar May 31st, 2021 8:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

Android 12 Hints at Google’s Drastic Plans for Pixel Lineup

We will soon get to see Google entering its sixth trial at making its own smartphone under the Pixel branding. The Pixel 6 leaks and rumours have been anything but boring, offering a look into a unique design and a quirky camera module. That does not guarantee a great device though, since the hardware is half of what makes a device good. Software is key and, Google being a software-related... Read More

Shloke Sarkar May 30th, 2021 10:00 AM 20 COMMENTS

In-Display Fingerprint Sensor vs Side Mounted Fingerprint Sensor: Which One Should You Choose

Fingerprint sensors have become increasingly common in recent times and, to their advantage, they have proven to be quite useful tools, providing additional security to users who might not want to input their password or pin code every time they go to access their device. In recent times, however, the fingerprint sensor has gone through some major and drastic changes. The key amongst these changes is in relation to the... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur May 29th, 2021 1:33 PM 21 COMMENTS

BSNL 4G, All We Know So Far

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is expected to roll out 4G networks across India by the end of 2022 if things remain good and timely. The state-run telco has faced many roadblocks whenever it tried to roll out 4G networks. In fact, BSNL had to scrap its initial 4G tender because of the interference from some institutions/bodies arguing that the telco is not prioritising Indian vendors for the network rollout.... Read More

Shloke Sarkar May 27th, 2021 8:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

Do Regular Users Really Need a Gaming Phone?

Gaming phones have become increasingly common in recent months, with Asus leading the charge in India when it comes to gaming phones. There are certain alternatives, such as Blackshark from Xiaomi, which also provide gaming phones that take the fight to the ROG series of devices. Now, most users know what a gaming phone is. But, the question that they struggle with is whether or not they, as regular consumers,... Read More

Shloke Sarkar May 26th, 2021 8:30 AM 2 COMMENTS

Should You Buy Into the Curved Display Hype

Devices with curved displays had come under much flack in recent months, despite being tipped as the next best thing when it came to the smartphone display. This technological advancement, upon launch, became quite controversial to the point that certain companies went back to flat displays. To some, they might seem more flashy and attractive, whist to some, they make look odd. Despite both sides making rational points, you might... Read More

Shloke Sarkar May 23rd, 2021 6:00 PM 3 COMMENTS

Why You Should Wait for Nothing’s Ear 1 Wireless Earbuds

Nothing, the tech venture launched by Carl Pei, who was also the co-founder of OnePlus, a company that has a plethora of fans, is all set to launch its first product, with the debutant being a wireless earbud. This is after OnePlus itself forayed into the truly wireless earphone segment in 2020. The company announced that the earbuds would be launched soon, and it got us thinking, does the product... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur May 21st, 2021 10:30 AM 9 COMMENTS

Tariff Hikes from Telecom Operators Will be Insensitive Right Now

Tariff hikes are inevitable. All the operators need it to sustain in the market comfortably. Even though Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel posted net profits in the books, both the operators saw their average revenue per user (ARPU) falling quite steeply. However, there is one thing that needs to be addressed. Any tariff hike in the short term will look very insensitive on behalf of the operators. Further, it would... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur May 21st, 2021 7:00 AM 42 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Can Overtake Reliance Jio if It Can Do This

Even though Reliance Jio is the largest telecom operator in the country by a huge margin, Bharti Airtel, the second-largest operator, can succeed Jio in the future. Airtel is not a small brand. Both the telecom operators have a different approach of targeting customers, and both have yielded results like recently Airtel was leading with a 97.47% VLR ratio when compared with Jio or Vodafone Idea. The only reason why... Read More

Shloke Sarkar May 20th, 2021 8:30 AM 1 COMMENTS

Apple’s Silicon Will Be Taking a Giant Leap Forward

The Cupertino based tech giant Apple is widely regarded as one of the most successful tech companies of all time, bringing to its users groundbreaking devices like the Mac and the iPhone, all of which have gone on to become either segment leaders or major competitors. To do this, Apple has sometimes made use of localised parts to ensure that it has total control over key aspects of a device,... Read More