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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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Is Google Pixel’s Night Sight the Future of Low-Light Photography?
November 14, 2018 16:43 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBThe Google Pixel line of phones just got a new feature called Night Sight, which dramatically improves low-light photos. Will this change the way smartphones capture low-light photos? Night Sight on Google Pixel (0:10) What is Night Sight? How it changes low light photography Is this magic or physics? When will other phones get this feature? What we want from Night Sight How this could reinvent smartphone photography
Is Samsung Galaxy J2 Core a Budget Winner That Trumps Redmi 6A?
November 09, 2018 11:26 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThe J2 Core can provide tough competition in the budget Android phone segment and reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to discuss whether it's a worthy challenger. Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (0:25) Android Oreo Go Edition vs regular Android The app ecosystem Should you buy Redmi 6A over this? 8GB internal storage a problem? Gaming performance Cameras A creepy feature that everyone should know about Pricing and features Final thoughts
Has OnePlus 6T Removed the Best Features of the OnePlus 6?
October 30, 2018 16:26 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBWe discuss whether the OnePlus 6T is worth buying and if its trade-offs are easy to live with. Reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab. OnePlus 6T (0:25) Build and design Notch Trade-offs Headphone jack Comparison with OnePlus 6 USB Type-C accessories Competition from Poco F1 and Zenfone 5Z Software polish Pricing
Which Is the Best Phone to Buy During Flipkart, Amazon Sales?
October 25, 2018 14:17 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBDeals expert and community manager Harpreet Singh joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the best deals from the ongoing Flipkart and Amazon sales. Flipkart (0:20) Zenfone Max Pro M1 iPhone XS Vu 4K TV Xbox One S Fitbit Charge 2 Amazon (18:02) iPhone X Samsung Galaxy A8+ Honor Play MacBook Air LG 4K TV
Is Realme C1 the Best Phone Under Rs. 10,000?
October 18, 2018 14:17 - 31 minutes - 29 MBWe discuss the Realme C1, which is going toe to toe with the Xiaomi Redmi 6A for the budget smartphone market in India. This is followed by our final thoughts on the Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL as Deputy Reviews Editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab. Realme C1 (1:03) Specifications Performance Battery life Cameras Display Comparison with Redmi 6A Comparison with Zenfone Lite L1 Price in India Google Pixel 3 (15:22) Thoughts on the camera Comparison with flagship phone cameras...
Can Google Pixel 3 Succeed in India Without Massive Discounts?
October 09, 2018 20:17 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBGoogle Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have been launched and are coming to India soon. Android expert Aditya Shenoy and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL. Google Pixel 3 (0:50) Design Notch Features missing in the design Face Unlock Pixel 3 vs 3 XL India pricing of the Pixel 3 and 3 XL Camera Software and AI The best Pixel phone to buy in India
Is Nokia 5.1 Plus Better Than Zenfone Max Pro M1, Redmi 6 Pro, Realme 1?
October 04, 2018 19:21 - 21 minutes - 20 MBNokia 5.1 Plus is a budget Android One smartphone that we just finished reviewing. Our reviewers Aditya Shenoy and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab to talk about it. Nokia 5.1 Plus (0:50) Build and design USB Type-C port Notch on the display Pricing Android One program Software updates on this phone Performance Gaming performance Battery life Competition
Can Motorola One Power Dethrone Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi 6 Pro?
September 26, 2018 19:04 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBWe talk about the Redmi 6 Pro and the Motorola One Power, and try to decide if these two smartphones are worth buying. Android experts Aditya Shenoy and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab. Redmi 6 Pro (1:08) Design and build quality Underpowered hardware Pricing and variants Flash sales Redmi 6 Pro vs Realme 1 vs Zenfone Max Pro M1 Pros of the Redmi 6 Pro The long list of cons Motorola One Power (11:22) Specifications The history of the Motorola brand Design and build quality ...
Are Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 the Best Budget Smartphones in India?
September 18, 2018 12:30 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBXiaomi’s two new budget smartphones look great on paper, but do they perform? Reviewers Aditya Shenoy and Jamshed Avari join host Pranay Parab to discuss. Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A (0:40) Build and design Specs Enough RAM and storage on both phones? Camera Battery life Competition Flash sales Should you buy Redmi 6A or Redmi 6?
Will India Ever Get New iPhones at Reasonable Prices?
September 13, 2018 17:30 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBApple has launched iPhone XS, XS Max, and iPhone XR in India at astronomical prices, along with the Apple Watch Series 4. Editor in chief Kunal Dua joins host Pranay Parab to discuss the company's India strategy and talk about the new gadgets. Our predictions (0:10) What we got wrong What we guessed correctly iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR (8:50) New chips Camera Focal length adjust Smart post processing (Pixel inspired?) Same 5W charger No lightning to 3.5mm dongle No iClou...
New iPhones May Well Be Amazing, but Will We See a New Strategy in India?
September 08, 2018 04:27 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBEditor in chief Kunal Dua joins host Pranay Parab to discuss all things Apple. We talk about the September 12 iPhone event and what we expect from it, which includes a long discussion on Apple's strategy for India. Sponsor: Goalwise Apple Music, iCloud, and Software (1:56) Predicting the introduction Services segment revenue New Apple Music features iCloud storage conundrum Will Apple increase free storage? WWDC updates Apple Watch Series 4 (10:04) The big leak via 9to5Mac The ne...
Is Realme 2 Really a Better Realme 1 at the Same Price?
August 28, 2018 12:27 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBOppo Realme 2 costs the same as the Realme 1, and has been launched just a few months after the latter. So why does Oppo have two similar phones at the same price point? Reviewer Shobhit Varma joins host Pranay Parab to discuss. Sponsor: Goalwise (0:54) Oppo Realme 2 (1:58) Price in India Display The notch Build quality Is Realme 2 really an upgrade over Realme 1? The positives of Realme 2 The areas where Realme 2 falls short Thoughts on ColorOS Should you buy Realme 2?
Xiaomi Poco F1 Looks Great Value for the Price, but Is There a Catch?
August 23, 2018 17:04 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBWe discuss the Xiaomi Poco F1 and the Nokia 6.1 Plus, two smartphones that have the potential to shake up the market in India. Reviewers Aditya Shenoy and Shobhit Varma join host Pranay Parab to discuss. Sponsor: Goalwise Xiaomi Poco F1 (2:00) Flagship killer? What’s the catch? How does Poco F1 have impressive hardware at a low price? Flash sales Variants and pricing Is Xiaomi cannibalising the Mi A2? Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 5.1 Plus (20:39) Build quality Stock Android Best Nok...
Will Jio Phone 2 Help WhatsApp, YouTube Reach the Next Billion Users in India?
August 14, 2018 15:43 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBWe discuss whether WhatsApp and YouTube will be the killer apps that propel Jio Phone and KaiOS into a market share as large as that of Android. Jio expert Ravi Sharma joins host Pranay Parab to discuss. Sponsor: Goalwise WhatsApp on Jio Phone (2:10) WhatsApp and YouTube on Jio Phone: Hands-On Impressions Features missing from this app Why these features are missing Overall WhatsApp experience WhatsApp Rollout for Jio Phone Delayed, to Start in Batches YouTube on Jio Phone (15:00) ...
Can Xiaomi Mi A2 Outshine Redmi Note 5 Pro, Nokia 7 Plus?
August 08, 2018 13:19 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBXiaomi Mi A2 is the company's second attempt at making an Android One smartphone. Reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about this smartphone. The Android One program (0:57) How Google initially pitched this What Android One is today Xiaomi’s Android One attempt MIUI phones vs Xiaomi’s stock Android phone The issues with Xiaomi Mi A1 (5:34) Navigation Proximity sensor Buggy updates Xiaomi Mi A2 (9:34) Battery life Camera Performance Specifications Verdict Xi...
Does Honor 9N Have What It Takes to Beat Redmi Note 5 Pro, Realme 1?
August 02, 2018 15:46 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBHonor 9N is the latest entry into the competitive budget Android phone market and reviewer Shobhit Varma joins host Pranay Parab to talk about this smartphone, with a mention of BlackBerry Evolve X and Evolve at the end of this episode. Honor 9N (1:50) Honor 9N design Display Colours Huawei and Honor’s design identity Honor 9 Lite pictures Earpiece Honor 9N performance Processor Day-to-day usage What Honor can do to fix this EMUI and software features Nifty addons Bloat Camer...
Can Huawei Nova 3 Beat OnePlus 6 in India?
July 26, 2018 16:53 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBWe talk about the Huawei Nova 3, which competes against the OnePlus 6 in India. Reviewers Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab on this episode. Huawei Nova 3 (1:00) Cameras Design Hardware Comparison with OnePlus 6 Other features Should you buy the Nova 3?
Vivo Nex, Oppo Find X: Revolutionary Phones or Overpriced Prototypes?
July 19, 2018 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBWe talk about two smartphones on the bleeding edge of technology: Vivo Nex and Oppo Find X as reviewers Ankit Chawla and Shobhit Varma join host Pranay Parab. Pricing and market positioning (1:30) Vivo Nex price Oppo Find X price Are these phones ready to take on iPhone, Pixel, and Galaxy flagships? The compromises for “all-screen” tech (5:00) Vivo X21: Future of Smartphones or Overpriced Gimmick? Call quality Ergonomics Headphone jack Pop-up camera Software (13:40) Color OS and...
Will Amazon Prime Day 2018 Be Bigger Than Amazon's Diwali Sale?
July 11, 2018 16:21 - 23 minutes - 20 MBGadgets 360's deals expert Harpreet Singh joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the discounts you can expect during the Amazon Prime Day 2018 sale, which starts July 16. What to expect from Amazon Prime Day (1:30) The products we think will go on sale Delivery timelines Digital content that becomes available Does Amazon Prime Day sale offer the best deals? (7:10) How to find the best deals The biggest deal on offer Comparison with Diwali sale discounts What to watch out for and wha...
Will Asus Zenfone 5Z Force OnePlus to Slash the Price of OnePlus 6?
July 05, 2018 11:51 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThis episode centres around Asus Zenfone 5Z, Jio Phone 2, and Jio’s GigaFiber wired Internet service. Games editor Rishi Alwani and reviewer Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to discuss. Jio Phone 2 (1:00) Jio Phone 2 vs Jio Phone The price of the Jio Phone 2 Making BioShock in Mumbai: How Indiagames Developed the Feature Phone Version of the Landmark Game Vaibhav talks about daily active users on Jio on his app App Annie’s report on top iOS apps App Annie’s report on top Android ...
After Prepaid, Is the Jio Effect Spreading to Postpaid?
June 28, 2018 12:14 - 21 minutes - 20 MBGames editor Rishi Alwani joins host Pranay Parab to talk about Reliance Jio's Rs. 199 postpaid plan and Vodafone's Rs. 299 plan that offer over 20GB of data and might herald a crash in postpaid mobile data prices. Postpaid mobile data plans in India Reliance Jio’s 199 plan (2:45) Vodafone’s 299 plan (5:20) Mobile data speeds in India (10:00) What to look forward to (17:16)
Is Redmi Y2 the Best Selfie Smartphone Under Rs. 10,000?
June 21, 2018 10:10 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBOn this episode reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Xiaomi Redmi Y2, a selfie-focused smartphone. Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (1:00) What’s special about this phone? Xiaomi’s product roadmap Y2 variants and pricing Redmi Y1 vs Y2 Where to buy this Why flash sales? Performance (4:32) Benchmark scores Day-to-day use Gaming Software MIUI vs stock Android Updates Advantages of MIUI Design and build quality (8:48) Plastic feel Headphone jack IR blaster Looks ...
Is Moto G6 Better Than Realme 1, Redmi Note 5 Pro?
June 14, 2018 09:30 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBReviewer Shobhit Varma joins host Pranay Parab to talk about three smartphones under Rs. 15,000 — Oppo Realme 1, Moto G6, and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro — to help you decide which one to buy. Introduction (1:00) Why these phones are being compared The Moto brand Too many smartphones launched? Moto G6 (7:00) Design Performance Comparison with Realme 1 and Redmi Note 5 Pro Camera (14:00) Front camera performance Rear camera performance Winner Value for money (15:20) Best value over...
Will iOS 12 Boost Affordable iPhones in India?
June 05, 2018 12:23 - 29 minutes - 37.9 MBGames editor Rishi Alwani and editor in chief Kunal Dua join host Pranay Parab to talk about the WWDC 2018 keynote, iOS 12, macOS 10.14 Mojave, watchOS 5, and to some extent tvOS 12 as well. iOS 12 (0:41) ARKit 2 Augmented reality games Shared experiences Persistent elements iOS 12 performance on older iPhones iPhone 6 and iPhone SE Affordable iPhone sales in India Features old iPhones will not get Siri Suggestions and Shortcuts SMS OTP autofill Animoji iPad gestures Group Fac...
Vivo X21: Future of Smartphones or Overpriced Gimmick?
May 31, 2018 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBVivo X21 comes with a fingerprint sensor under the display, which makes it unique in the smartphone market. Reviewer Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the smartphone and how it fares against the likes of the OnePlus 6 and the iPhone X. Vivo X21 Pricing (2:00) OnePlus 6 Face Unlock Seen to Be Fooled by Photo in New Video, OnePlus Responds Is Vivo shipping beta hardware? (9:00) In-display fingerprint sensor Notch and other design elements (18:45) Should you buy the Viv...
Is the OnePlus 6 an iPhone X Killer at a Half the Price?
May 21, 2018 01:30 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIs OnePlus 6 better than iPhone X, Pixel 2, and Samsung Galaxy S9? OnePlus 6 markets itself as a phone that's better than the iPhone X, Google Pixel 2, and Samsung Galaxy S9. Reviews editor Jamshed Avari and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to discuss whether OnePlus' claims are true. Pricing and variants (1:00) Design and the notch (3:35) Performance (9:24) Gaming performance Camera (16:45) Low-light performance Video shooting Battery life (20:40) Should you buy On...
Is Oppo Realme 1 Better Than Redmi Note 5 Pro, Zenfone Max Pro M1?
May 17, 2018 07:06 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThe Oppo Realme 1 is a budget smartphone that takes on the best in the segment — Zenfone Max Pro M1 and Redmi Note 5 Pro. Reviewer Shobhit Varma joins host Pranay Parab to talk about this smartphone. The Realme brand and Oppo’s marketing (1:00) Oppo’s parent company Bid to take on Xiaomi Redmi vs Realme Underhanded marketing tactics? Oppo Realme 1 (3:07) Striking design Online exclusivity a problem? Specs and performance How it compares against Zenfone Max Pro M1, Redmi Note 5 Pro...
Which Is the Best Feature of Android P?
May 08, 2018 21:14 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBAndroid P is full of exciting new features but what’s the true price you’re paying? Games editor Rishi Alwani and reviewer Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to discuss. What’s new in Android P (1:19) Adaptive battery Adaptive brightness App actions and Slices Android Dashboard How this changes our reviews Portrait mode Gestures Comparison with iPhone X gestures How Android P gestures could differ The Google Search bar Android P’s update schedule (18:20) Android distribution ...
Is Huawei P20 Pro the Android World’s iPhone X?
May 02, 2018 11:46 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBIs Huawei P20 Pro the Android World’s iPhone X? On this episode we discuss the Huawei P20 Pro, which has cameras good enough to take on the iPhone X and the Google Pixel 2. Reviewer Aditya Shenoy and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab. Huawei P20 Pro The three rear cameras (1:14) The competition (7:25) EMUI vs stock Android (9:53) Huawei’s hardware design choices (10:57) Huawei’s branding issues (17:00) Is Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 a Redmi Note 5 Pro Killer?
Is Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 a Redmi Note 5 Pro Killer?
April 26, 2018 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThe Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is a great alternative to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, but which of the two is better? Reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to discuss. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Specs and pricing (1:30) Competition with Xiaomi (3:30) MIUI vs stock Android ZenUI vs stock Android Asus’ smartphone pricing strategy (10:05) The cons of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (12:20) Asus’ make in India aspirations (16:58) The Flipkart tie-up (17:56)
Do Android Phones Need to Dial It Down a Notch?
April 19, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBAndroid phones are rushing to adopt the iPhone X ‘notch’ at the top of the screen, but do they need to do this? Is it justified to copy a hardware feature that’s a stop-gap or a compromise in order to accommodate certain other features? Android enthusiasts Aditya Shenoy and Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to discuss. Why copy the notch (1:25) User demand? Production issues iPhone X notch experience Android notch experience Razer notch Android P notch support (5:23) How the notch...
Orbital Podcast Listeners’ Special: Your Smartphone Buying Queries Answered
April 12, 2018 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBGadgets 360 experts answer all your queries related to buying smartphones. Reviewer Aditya Shenoy and video head Gagan Gupta join host Pranay Parab. Best phone under Rs. 10,000 (1:00) Oppo F7 vs Vivo V9 (2:35) Redmi 5 3GB vs Redmi Note 5 (5:00) Xiaomi’s glut of budget smartphones Redmi 5 vs Redmi Note 5 comparison video Redmi Note 5 Pro alternative (7:30) How are flagship phones better than Redmi Note 5 Pro, OnePlus 5T? (9:20) iPhone X vs Samsung Galaxy S9 (13:16) Samsung Galaxy S9...
Can Nokia 6 (2018) Win Against Redmi Note 5 Pro, Moto G5S Plus?
April 04, 2018 12:33 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWe discuss the three new phones HMD Global just launched under the Nokia brand name. The phones are Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus, and Nokia 8 Sirocco. Reviews editor Jamshed Avari and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab. Nokia 6 (2018) (0:30) Availability Specs and pricing Last year’s Nokia 6 Highlight features of the 2018 variant The competition Nokia 7 Plus (10:15) The mid-range smartphone market Competition from Oppo and Vivo Nokia 7 Plus pricing Specifications ...
Do Oppo F7 and Vivo V9 Show Us What to Expect From OP6?
March 29, 2018 11:45 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWe talk about the Oppo F7 and Vivo V9, two mid-range Android phones that are generating a lot of interest, and look at what these phones tell us about the upcoming OnePlus 6. Reviewers Aditya Shenoy and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab to discuss. Oppo F7 and Vivo V9 (0:30) The timing of the launches The notch Pricing Specifications The sub-Rs. 30,000 segment for smartphones Design and build quality Software Face Unlock vs Face ID OnePlus 6 (14:10) The Verge’s interview with ...
Is Redmi 5 Xiaomi’s Most Value-for-Money Smartphone?
March 22, 2018 16:19 - 31 minutes - 29 MBOn this episode we talk about the Xiaomi Redmi 5, which could be the newest budget king in India. Reviews Editor Jamshed Avari and Games Editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab. Xiaomi Redmi 5 Looks and pricing (1:17)) Specs and availability (3:30) Competition (7:40) Performance (Gaming review) (15:32) Battery life and camera (23:38) MIUI (27:00)
Can Samsung Galaxy S9's Excellent Pricing Push It Ahead of iPhone X, Pixel 2?
March 15, 2018 15:23 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWe used the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ for a week to find out whether it pushes the boundaries in terms of performance or if it’s a conservative upgrade with not much better than the S8. Deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the smartphone. First impressions (0:40) Design and build Iris scanner Software tweaks Headphone jack Bixby Camera (10:14) Hardware changes Performance for photos Video performance Super slow-mo videos Battery life (17:36) ...
Can Xiaomi’s Killer Pricing Shake Up the TV Market in India?
March 07, 2018 14:47 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBXiaomi has now launched three TVs in India a rather short span of time and our TV expert Gagan Gupta joins host Pranay Parab to talk about this development. Can the company revolutionise the TV market in India? We discuss that and much more. Xiaomi’s new TV launches Is the pricing competitive? (1:28) The Mi TV 4 with 4K HDR (4:20) Free content with the TVs (5:58) The problem with HDR support (7:26) Availability (8:50) Do you need a smart TV? (10:30) Xiaomi’s pricing strategy (13:17...
Were Android One and Android Go the Biggest Winners at MWC 2018?
February 27, 2018 13:19 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWe look back at Mobile World Congress 2018 and talk about the biggest launches and hottest products we spotted at the event. Reviewers Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to discuss. All the big announcements at MWC 2018 Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ (0:39) Nokia phones (6:59) Sony Xperia XZ2 (17:35) Vivo APEX (20:57) Energizer 16000mAh phone (24:44) 5G (26:32) Android Go and Android One (27:36)
Nokia, Samsung, Asus, or Moto: Who Will Win MWC 2018?
February 22, 2018 08:32 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOn this episode, we discuss the leaks and rumours around MWC 2018 and look at what you can expect from one of the biggest tech events of the year. Reviewers Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to talk about launches from Samsung, Nokia, Sony, LG, Asus, and Lenovo. Samsung (1:24) Galaxy S9 and S9+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 DeX 2 Smartwatches Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Asus (10:02) iPhone X lookalike Asus’ confusing lineup of phones Android Go phone Nokia (14:42) 1, 4,...
With Redmi Note 5 and Mi TV 4, Is the Xiaomi Ecosystem Ready for India?
February 14, 2018 10:22 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThe Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro have been launched in India, alongside the Mi TV 4. Members of our reviews team Aditya Shenoy and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab to talk about these new products. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (0:32) Hardware Camera performance Pricing Different Xiaomi phones in this price range How it stacks up against the competition Infinix Hot S3 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (5:38) The new Qualcomm chip Performance overview Its competition Choice of po...
Will Samsung Galaxy S9 Better the iPhone X?
February 08, 2018 14:32 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBSamsung Galaxy S9 is all set to be launched at MWC 2018 in February. Android enthusiasts Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to talk about our expectations from the smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S9 leaked Rumour roundup Design (1:00) Specifications (6:05) Camera (10:42) Pricing (14:55) Competition (22:40)
Can Nokia 3310 4G Break Jio Phone's Stronghold in India?
February 01, 2018 11:22 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThe Nokia 3310 4G has just been announced in China and with a global launch announcement expected at Mobile World Congress 2018 in the last week of February, feature phone enthusiast and Gadgets 360’s Hindi editor Sandeep Kumar Sinha joins host Pranay Parab to talk about this phone and why it’s a big deal in India. Nokia 3310 4G (1:33) Specifications and why this phone matters How HMD Global has been viewing India Smart 4G phones in India Comparison with Jio Phone (8:21) The biggest w...
Reliance Jio, Airtel Discounts Look Great, but How Long Will They Last?
January 25, 2018 11:50 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBWe discuss Reliance Jio’s leaked Republic Day offer, which offers up to 50 percent more data per day for prepaid customers. Gadgets 360’s telecom expert Ravi Sharma joins host Pranay Parab to talk about how long these discounts are going to keep flowing and whether it makes sense to be on postpaid anymore. Reliance Jio’s rumoured Republic Day Offer (0:30) What the offer features Prepaid packs targeted Reliance Jio’s price changes in 2017 What to expect for postpaid Competition from Vo...
Can Honor 9 Lite Dethrone Xiaomi’s Budget Smartphones?
January 18, 2018 12:24 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBOn this episode, we talk about the Honor 9 Lite — an aggressively priced budget smartphone made by Chinese manufacturer Huawei. Android experts Aditya Shenoy and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab to talk about the phone and whether it can take on the competition in this segment. Build quality (0:47) The different variants and their pricing (1:40) All-screen design (4:43) Quality of the display (6:44) Other devices in the Honor brand (8:03) Huawei’s aggressive pricing (10:21) Emoti...
What Indian Companies Are Doing at CES 2018
January 11, 2018 10:06 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBWhat Indian Companies Are Doing at CES 2018 Gadgets 360 attended the 2018 edition of Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, USA. On this episode, deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and host Pranay Parab recap all the major announcements from the expo. Disclosure: Intel and Dell respectively sponsored Roydon and Pranay’s tickets and hotel for the event. Intel’s announcements (1:25) Dell’s launches (8:10) Alexa versus Google (11:49) All the big Indian announcements at CES 2018 (1...
The Only Oreo That's Available Everywhere
January 04, 2018 13:58 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBOn this episode of Orbital, reviews editor Jamshed Avari and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to look at potential smartphone trends of 2018. Bezel-free design (0:25) Are phones really bezel-free? Will we see a truly bezel free phone in 2018? The compromises phones make for this design choice Biometrics (2:23) Security versus convenience Face ID In-screen fingerprint scanner AI (5:50) Uses of AI in phones What we will see in the future Battery life (10:40) Smar...
Did Apple Make a Big Mistake by Not Informing People About iPhone Slowdowns?
December 28, 2017 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBHas Apple Made a Big Mistake by Not Informing People About iPhone Slowdowns? On this episode of Orbital, reviews editor Jamshed Avari and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about iPhone slowdows. A new report emerged recently claiming that Apple is indeed slowing down older iPhones with worn out batteries. This turned into a big controversy for one of the world’s biggest smartphone manufacturers. Apple is slowing down older iPhones with worn out batteries (0:50) How...
Apple Designed a Top-Notch Smartphone
December 21, 2017 13:57 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBThe Most Memorable Phones of 2017 Orbital’s year-ender episode is here, where we look back at the best smartphones and feature phones released in 2017. Phone enthusiasts Roydon Cerejo, Aditya Shenoy, and Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab. The top trends in 2017 (0:55) Bezel-free phones Smart 4G feature phones Honourable mentions The most memorable phones of 2017 (9:25) Xiaomi Redmi 5A (9:44) ZTE Nubia Z11 mini S (12:24) Motorola Moto G5S Plus (13:06) Xiaomi Mi A1 (13:56) Nokia ...
Is Xiaomi Mi A1 the Best Android Phone Under Rs. 15,000?
December 14, 2017 14:24 - 27 minutes - 25 MBXiaomi Mi A1 got a pretty significant price cut recently, but does that make it the best smartphone under Rs. 15,000? Android enthusiasts Aditya Shenoy and Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to discuss. Stock Android vs MIUI (1:23) Why stock Android is great What you lose if you don’t have MIUI Are fast updates guaranteed? Why does Mi A1 not have Android Oreo? What you get when you buy Mi A1 (7:10) Strengths of the phone Camera Performance The permanent price cut (11:27) Why the...
Does Google Sell Android Helmets?
December 07, 2017 10:48 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBGoogle announced Android Oreo Go, Google Maps' two-wheeler mode, and a bunch of other India-focused features. Android enthusiast Aditya Shenoy and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to discuss. Introduction (0:00) Google Pulls YouTube From Amazon Devices Google Maps’ two-wheeler mode (1:13) Our Google Maps wish list How useful is this two-wheeler mode Potential pitfalls The staff member who got lost thanks to Google Maps Wrong way shortcuts? Where is Android Wear? An...