Orbital
391 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsGadgets 360’s flagship podcast for the biggest tech developments on a weekly basis. Hosted by Siddharth Suvarna, the show brings in Gadgets 360’s writers, and experts from the tech industry.
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iPhone 11, Galaxy S20+ Sale Offers Are Great, but Will There Be Enough Stock?
October 09, 2020 13:05 - 38 minutes - 53 MBDeals expert Harpreet Singh joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the best Flipkart, Amazon sale offers. Introduction Flipkart sale offers Amazon sale offers Will iPhone 11, S20+ deals be in stock? What else to buy from Flipkart, Amazon during sales
OnePlus 8T Leaked Specs Look Great, but Where Is the Cheaper Nord?
October 01, 2020 13:50 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBAndroid expert Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about OnePlus 8T leaks. Introduction OnePlus 8T specs What we want from OnePlus 8T launch OnePlus Watch? Where is OnePlus 8T Pro?
Why Xbox Series S, PS5 Digital Edition Could Fail in India
September 25, 2020 16:11 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBGaming experts Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about the Xbox Series X, S, and the PS5 in India. Introduction Xbox Series S, X PS5 Is there a future for digital-only consoles in India? Games we've been playing this week
Are Apple Watch SE, iPad 8th Gen the Perfect ‘Affordable’ Products for India?
September 18, 2020 14:19 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBApple enthusiast Preshit Deorukhkar joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Apple Event. Introduction iOS 14 Apple Watch Series 6, SE iPad 8th Gen iPad Air
The Real Cost of Shipping Budget Phones Without Bloatware or Ads
September 11, 2020 10:31 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBAndroid enthusiast Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Moto G9. Introduction Why there are no great phones under Rs. 8,000 Why budget phones don't get software updates Moto G9 software Can software be a differentiating factor?
Is Android One Holding Nokia Back in India?
September 04, 2020 17:22 - 27 minutes - 29.7 MBAndroid enthusiast Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Android One ecosystem and Nokia's role in it. Introduction The history of Android One The role of Nokia in it Nokia's Android One phones The hidden cost of sticking with Android One The future of Nokia in India
Is This the Beginning of the End for the Galaxy Note Series?
August 28, 2020 19:51 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBReviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Introduction Note 20 Ultra vs Note 20 S Pen Samsung's dilemma Who should buy Note 20 Ultra? The future of the Note series
We Recommend the Best True Wireless Earphones Under Rs. 10,000
August 21, 2020 11:13 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBAudio expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the best true wireless earphones under Rs. 10,000. Introduction What to look for under Rs. 10,000 OnePlus Buds vs Vivo TWS Neo Creative Outlier Air Lypertek Tevi Notable mentions
Should the Government Explain Why Chinese Apps Have Been Banned in India?
August 14, 2020 18:45 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBTech lawyer Mishi Choudhary joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Chinese app ban in India and the way forward. Introduction Can the government ban Chinese apps? Why the government does not have to explain its app ban The anti-China sentiment and how it led to the app ban How the government can communicate the reason these apps were banned How tech policies can be made in India
How to Find the Best Deals During Big Online Sales
August 07, 2020 18:45 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBDeals expert Harpreet Singh joins host Pranay Parab to talk about online sales in 2020. Introduction Amazon Prime Day Best deals How to spot good deals How to stop impulse buying What to expect from Diwali sales
Will Nord Be the iPhone SE of OnePlus?
July 31, 2020 16:50 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBDeputy Reviews Editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the OnePlus Nord. Introduction OnePlus Nord branding OnePlus Nord price OnePlus Nord competition OnePlus Nord vs OnePlus 8 OnePlus Nord verdict
Is Redmi Note 9 the Perfect Successor to the Redmi Note 8?
July 24, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBReviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Redmi Note 9 Introduction Redmi Note series branding Redmi Note 9 review
Why Are Smartphone Prices Rising in India?
July 17, 2020 19:25 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBReviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the recent smartphone price hikes and his thoughts on the Realme C11, a new budget smartphone in India. Introduction (0:00) Price rise (1:00) Realme C11 (8:00)
Poco M2 Pro: Did We Really Need a Redmi Note 9 Pro Clone?
July 10, 2020 06:46 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBPoco M2 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro are a big part of the discussion on this episode of Orbital as deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab. Introduction (0:00) The history of the Poco brand (1:10) Poco M2 Pro clones Redmi Note 9 Pro (3:00) Poco M2 Pro review (7:30) Poco M2 Pro vs Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6 (15:45)
Why Do Indians Love Xiaomi TVs So Much?
July 03, 2020 14:59 - 41 minutes - 38 MBOn this episode Eshwar Nilakantan, category lead for TV at Xiaomi India, and Sudeep Sahu, product manager at Xiaomi India, speak with Gadgets 360’s audio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala along with host Pranay Parab. We talk about everything from the Mi Box to the Mi TV 4X and Xiaomi’s strategy in the TV space in India. Xiaomi's journey in the Indian TV market (0:30) Will Xiaomi make premium TVs? (5:30) Why did Xiaomi take so long to launch TVs in India? (7:30) How PatchWall came about (12:...
AirPods As a Service: The WWDC 2020 Special Episode
June 26, 2020 19:59 - 48 minutes - 25.4 MBApple enthusiasts Preshit Deorukhkar (https://twitter.com/preshit) and Tanmay Sonawane (https://twitter.com/tanmays) join host Pranay Parab to talk about WWDC 2020 and what we're looking forward to. WWDC 2020 (0:30) iOS 14 (1:15) iPadOS 14 (20:05) macOS Big Sur (23:16) Apple's move to Apple silicon for Macs (29:50) AirPods features (40:50)
Has Xiaomi Cracked the Laptop Market With the Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition?
June 19, 2020 16:49 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBReviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition. Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition (0:30) Price in India Display/li> Software experience Build and design Gaming review Should you buy it?
Is OnePlus 8 Pro the Perfect Premium Smartphone for India?
June 13, 2020 05:30 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBDeputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the OnePlus 8 Pro and whether you should buy this phone. OnePlus 8 Pro (0:30) Price in India Display/li> Software experience Camera performance Should you buy it?
OnePlus 8 vs Mi 10 5G: Which Is the Best 'Value Flagship' Phone in India?
June 05, 2020 19:32 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBDeputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the OnePlus 8 and how it compares against the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G. OnePlus 8 vs Mi 10 5G (0:30) Price in India Variants/li> Software experience Camera comparison Performance
OnePlus 8 vs Mi 10 5G: Which Is the Best 'Value Flagship' Phone in India?
June 05, 2020 19:32 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBDeputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the OnePlus 8 and how it compares against the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G. OnePlus 8 vs Mi 10 5G (0:30) Price in India Variants/li> Software experience Camera comparison Performance
Is Realme Smart TV the Best TV Under Rs. 15,000?
May 29, 2020 18:13 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIn-house audio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the new Realme Smart TV and whether it's worth the hype. Realme Smart TV (0:30) Price in India Processor Software experience Hardware and ports Picture quality
Is Redmi Note 9 Pro Max the Best Affordable Camera Phone in India?
May 22, 2020 11:30 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIn-house Android expert Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to tell you whether the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is worth buying. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (0:30) Price in India Reasons for price hike The quad rear camera setup Software and ads Performance and battery life
Which Is the Bestselling Vivo Phone in India?
May 15, 2020 16:30 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBVivo's director of brand strategy Nipun Marya joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the company's strategy in India. Vivo's strategy in India (0:30) Vivo's premium phone strategy Online vs offline strategy Why Vivo has been slow with software updates What to expect from Vivo in 2020 Will Vivo be launching products other than phones?
Is Mi 10 an Expensive OnePlus 8 or a Budget S20 Ultra?
May 08, 2020 13:54 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBGadgets 360's reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Mi 10 launch in India and what to expect from Xiaomi in the premium segment. Mi 10 (0:30) Xiaomi's premium phone strategy Mi 10 price in India Mi 10 vs competition 108-megapixel camera MIUI 12 on Mi 10
WhatsApp’s About to Get a Killer Feature That Every Indian’s Been Waiting For
May 02, 2020 13:54 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBGadgets 360's e-commerce expert Harpreet Singh joins host Pranay Parab to talk about JioMart and its decision to enable ordering via WhatsApp. Order groceries via WhatsApp on JioMart(0:30) The Facebook-Jio deal How to order groceries via WhatsApp The challenges for JioMart The one killer feature WhatsApp still needs Will WhatsApp become India's WeChat?
Will OnePlus 8 Series Be Able to Take on iPhone SE (2020), Samsung S20 in India?
April 24, 2020 09:31 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBAudio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala and Android expert Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to talk about the OnePlus 8 series price in India and where it stands when compared with iPhone SE (2020) and Samsung's S20 series. OnePlus 8 vs iPhone SE (2020) (0:30) Hardware Pricing Competition Discounts in the future Has OnePlus cut one corner too many? OnePlus 8 Pro (19:28) Flagship features Price in India Will IP rating make it to India? Competition from the S20 series
Is iPhone SE (2020) the Ultimate ‘Affordable’ iPhone for India?
April 17, 2020 14:31 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBAudio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the iPhone SE (2020) and the OnePlus 8 series. iPhone SE (2020) (0:30) Hardware Pricing Display Battery life Has Apple got this right? OnePlus 8 Series (14:22) Features missing on OP8 The rising price Specifications and what's missing Possible India price
Mi TV 4X vs Vu Cinema TV: Budget 4K TV Battle
April 10, 2020 18:29 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBAudio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the best budget 4K TV in India right now. Mi TV 4X vs Vu Cinema TV (0:30) Mi TV 4X vs Vu Cinema TV features Pricing Software Picture quality What to expect for SD content Audio quality and remote Which one to buy
OnePlus 8 Series Leaks Look Exciting, but When Will It Launch in India?
April 04, 2020 10:01 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBAudio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the upcoming OnePlus 8 series launch. OnePlus 8 series leaks (0:30) OnePlus 8 series leaks (three new devices) What we’ve seen in terms of specs What features we want to see Where OnePlus Z (8 Lite) fits in the lineup The state of lockdown and when India launch could take place Why OnePlus might have chosen to go ahead with launch in spite of challenges currently in its biggest market (India) Timing of eventual...
How to Stay Sane During the Coronavirus Lockdown in India
March 27, 2020 13:01 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBWork-from-home expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the lockdown and how best to deal with it. Coronavirus Lockdown (0:30) How permanent WFH has affected you and what we're struggling with How we are getting work done from home How to set boundaries between work and other things like chores, kid, and buying groceries Tools to keep in touch with family How to do things with friends and family while in lockdown (refer to Akhil’s piece on together watching tools) ...
Can Netflix Force Bollywood to Reinvent Itself?
March 20, 2020 17:21 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBGadgets 360's Akhil Arora speaks to Guilty writer-director Ruchi Narain and the four Indian women involved in Ladies Up — Netflix's upcoming four-episode stand-up comedy series — Kaneez Surka, Niveditha Prakasam, Supriya Joshi, and Prashasti Singh. Guilty (0:58) Advantages of Netflix Netflix's creative freedom Guilty's conception and how it reached Netflix Being a woman in Bollywood Arriving on Guilty's idea What Guilty is about Ladies Up (12:00) Comedy on YouTube vs streaming Com...
Is Redmi Note 9 Pro the New Best Phone Under Rs. 15,000?
March 13, 2020 11:18 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBReviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Redmi Note 9 Pro. Redmi Note 9 Pro (0:30) Note 9 Pro Max vs Note 9 Pro Display Fingerprint sensor Software and MIUI's adware problem Camera performance Battery life and charging speed The new design language
Is Realme 6 the Redmi Note 8 Pro Killer India Has Been Waiting For?
March 06, 2020 11:18 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBAndroid experts Aditya Shenoy and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab to talk about the Realme 6 and the Realme 6 Pro. Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro (0:30) Positioning in the market Online exclusive versus offline availability Camera performance Realme 6 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro Realme 6 Pro vs Realme X2 vs Poco X2 The unending smartphone launch spree The potential impact of Coronavirus
Can Samsung Galaxy M31 Beat the Redmi Note 8 Pro, Poco X2?
February 28, 2020 10:33 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBAndroid expert Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Samsung Galaxy M31. Samsung Galaxy M31 (0:30) Build and design Performance Software Cameras M31 vs M30s Both Samsung phones vs Poco X2 vs Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Realme X2 Samsung's strategy in the budget segment
Can Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, Note 10 Lite Dethrone OnePlus 7T?
February 21, 2020 16:13 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBAndroid experts Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the S10 Lite and the Note 10 Lite. Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite (0:30) Build and design What these two phones are missing Performance Software Cameras S10 Lite vs Note 10 Lite Both Samsung phones vs OnePlus 7T Samsung's strategy
Is Realme C3 Price Likely to Usher in a Budget Smartphone Revolution?
February 14, 2020 09:40 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBAndroid expert Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Realme C3. Realme C3 (0:30) Build and design Realme's budget phone strategy Performance Battery life Cameras Software: Android 10 on a budget phone Cameras and other cons Competition
Is Poco X2 the New Best Phone Under Rs. 20,000?
February 07, 2020 09:40 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBReviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Poco X2 and how it impacts the Indian smartphone market. Poco X2 (0:30) Build and design Poco brand strategy Cameras Battery life Software Display: LCD vs OLED Poco X2 vs Realme X2 The future of Poco
Is Samsung Galaxy A51 a Worthy Redmi K20 Rival?
January 31, 2020 13:56 - 35 minutes - 22.6 MBDeputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Galaxy A51 and Samsung's smartphone launch strategy. Samsung Galaxy A51 (0:30) Build and design Exynos 9611 vs competition Cameras Battery life Software Display Galaxy A51 vs Redmi K20 Pro Samsung's strategies in the budget and premium markets
Redmi Note 8, Redmi 7, More: Which Are the Best Phones Under Rs. 10000?
January 23, 2020 16:15 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBReviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the best phones under Rs. 10,000. Best phones under Rs. 10,000 (0:30) Redmi Note 8 Realme 5s and Realme 5i Redmi Note 8 or Realme 5s? Realme U1 Samsung Galaxy M20 Redmi 7 and Redmi 8A Nokia 5.1 Plus Infinix Note 5 Realme C2
Buying a Budget TV Online? Here’s How to Pick the Best One
January 17, 2020 13:08 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBTV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the budget TV space and the exciting developments taking place there. Best budget TVs in India (0:30) 4K HDR TVs under Rs. 20,000 Dolby Vision TVs under Rs. 35,000 What to look for when buying budget TVs The intense competition in budget TV market Buying TVs online vs offline Disruption in the premium TV market
Realme 5i or Redmi Note 8: Which one should you buy?
January 10, 2020 13:45 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBReviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about Realme 5i, the company's latest budget smartphone. Realme 5i (0:30) Build and design Is it different from Realme 5, 5s? Pros of this phone Where it falls short How it fares against Redmi Note 8 Which one should you buy?
Will OnePlus Concept One Be the Most Exciting Product to Launch at CES 2020?
January 03, 2020 14:05 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBReviews Editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about CES 2020. CES 2020 (0:30) OnePlus Concept One Samsung at CES LG TVs Sony at CES Intel vs AMD Flying cars and more trends
Is Realme X2 Better Than Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi K20?
December 27, 2019 14:36 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBDeputy Reviews Editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Realme X2. Realme X2 (0:30) Realme X2 price in India X2, XT, X -- confusing lineup Performance Cameras Battery life Software
Which Is the Best Phone of 2019?
December 20, 2019 14:01 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBOn this episode reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the best phones of 2019, as the year comes to a close. Best phones of 2019 (0:30) OnePlus 7T, 7T Pro iPhone 11, 11 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Redmi K20 Pro Realme X2 Pro Honourable mentions
Is AirPods Pro the Best Pair of Truly Wireless Headphones in the World?
December 13, 2019 13:01 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBOn this episode audio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the AirPods Pro. AirPods Pro Price in India Build quality Noise cancellation Performance and battery life Should you buy AirPods Pro? Long-term usage
Galaxy M10s: Can Samsung Take on Redmi, Realme in the Sub-Rs. 10,000 Segment?
December 06, 2019 13:01 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBOn this episode reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Samsung Galaxy M10s. Samsung Galaxy M10s Build quality Price in India Cameras Performance and battery life Why Samsung lags behind in the budget space What it can do to beat Realme, Redmi Should Samsung slash prices of its budget phones?
Realme 5s or Redmi Note 8: Which Is the Best Phone Under Rs. 10,000?
November 29, 2019 17:27 - 25 minutes - 24 MBOn this episode Deputy Reviews Editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Realme 5s. Realme 5s vs Redmi Note 8 Build and design Price in India Cameras Performance and battery life Realme's strategy in India Should Realme slow down the pace of phone launches? What's coming next in the budget phone market?
Realme X2 Pro: Is It the OnePlus 7T Killer You've Been Waiting For?
November 22, 2019 13:03 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBOn this episode Deputy Reviews Editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the the Realme X2 Pro. Realme X2 Pro Design Price in India Cameras Performance and battery life Charging speed Should you buy it?
Which Is the Best Phone Under Rs. 15,000 (Nov 2019)?
November 16, 2019 19:18 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBOn this episode Reviews Editor Jamshed Avari and Android expert Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to talk about the best phones under Rs. 15,000 right now. Best Phones Under Rs. 15,000 (0:30) Realme 3 Pro Redmi Note 8 Pro Nokia 7.1 Samsung Galaxy M30s Other excellent picks in this price range
Which Is the Best Camera Phone in India?
November 08, 2019 13:28 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBOn this episode Deputy Reviews Editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the iPhone 11 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+’s camera performance. iPhone 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (0:30) Specs Daylight Low light photos Selfies Videos Verdict