Nadeem Sarwar

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I’ve been writing about consumer technology for over three years now, having worked with names such as NDTV and Beebom in the past. Aside from covering the latest news, I’ve reviewed my fair share of devices ranging from smartphones and laptops to smart home devices. I also have interviewed tech execs and appeared as a host in YouTube videos talking about the latest and greatest gadgets out there.
iPhone 12 series
iPhone 12 doesn’t support 5G in dual-SIM mode, Apple will fix it via an update soon
Apple will reportedly release an update later in 2020 that will enable 5G support in dual-SIM mode for the iPhone 12 series.
Apple Music TV
Apple revives MTV magic with a 24-hour music video channel called Apple Music TV
Apple Music TV will witness the debut of exclusive content every Friday, but it is currently limited to users in the US only.
Smart displays
Google finally brings multi-account support and dark mode to smart displays
A “Home Control” page has also arrived that will let users control all connected smart home devices from a single hub on their smart displays.
iPhone 12
Apple will charge $279 to repair the iPhone 12, 12 Pro’s display
With the arrival of iPhone 12, the price of screen replacement has gone up by $80 compared to the iPhone 11.
Google
Google Search, Lens, and Maps get new features to make your pandemic life easier
Busyness information will now be shown directly on Google Maps without even searching for a place, and while on the move as well.
AirPods Studio
Apple might finally launch the AirPods Studio in March next year
In addition to AirPods Studio’s debut next year, leaks also suggest the arrival of an in-display Touch ID module on Apple hardware.
Google Vote
Google Assistant and Search get new features to help voters
If performing a web search sounds like a hassle, a simple “Hey Google, where do I vote?” voice query will be enough to get you started.
Carl Pei
OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei confirms departure from the company
“I’m looking forward to taking some time off to decompress and catch up with my family and friends.,” Carl Pei wrote in his goodbye note.
iPhone 12: Everything you need to know about Apple’s 4 new iPhones
iPhone 12 series offers way more in terms of internal upgrades and capabilities than any other generation. Here’s everything you need to know
Chromebooks
Google is promising nine years of Chrome OS updates for a few Chromebooks
This is definitely a great move and a good omen too, but it is far from a permanent solution to the biggest limitation of Chromebooks.
Google Search
Google Search will now help you find a song by just humming or whistling it
Google Search’s new trick supports over 20 languages on the Android platform, but it is currently limited to only English language on iOS.
Early iPhone 12 Pro benchmarks show up to 25% performance gain over iPhone 11 Pro
Apple says A14 Bionic inside iPhone 12 Pro offers a performance lead of up to 50% compared to the most powerful non-Apple smartphone chip.
HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio
Here’s your first look at HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio noise-canceling headphones
ANC on the HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio will reportedly be able to reduce the ambient noise levels by up to 40dB.
OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077
OnePlus announces a Cyberpunk 2077 Edition of the OnePlus 8T
Cyberpunk 2077 Edition of the OnePlus 8T will go on pre-sale in China starting November 4, but no word on international availability yet.
Snapchat Sounds
Snapchat’s Sounds feature will let you add songs to your Snaps and Stories
Aside from adding licensed music, Snapchat users will also see a “Play This Song” link that will let them hear it on Spotify or Apple Music.
Onzoom
Zoom unveils OnZoom platform to let users host paid online events
OnZoom has started to roll out as a public beta platform, but is only available for paid Zoom users as of now.
OnePlus Buds Z
OnePlus Buds Z earbuds promise bombastic bass on a $45.99 budget
OnePlus Buds Z come with an IP55-rating and will up for grabs priced starting November 2 via the official OnePlus website.
OnePlus 8T
OnePlus 8T brings a smoother 120Hz display, 65W fast charging, and a fresh design
OnePlus 8T also throws an extra monochrome camera into the mix and runs Oxygen OS 11 based on Android 11 out-of-the-box.
Samsung Galaxy M51
Samsung Galaxy M51 review: More than just a battery champion!
Samsung Galaxy M51’s claim to fame is its humongous 7,000 battery, but is there more to the device? Find out in our review.
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Mini vs iPhone 12: What’s different?
Can’t pick one between Apple’s new iPhones? This iPhone 12 Mini vs iPhone 12 comparison will help ease the dilemma!
iPhone 12 Mini offers Bionic A14 upgrade and dual rear cameras starting at $699
iPhone 12 Mini will be up for pre-order starting November 6, and will hit the shelves November 16 onward in the US.
Apple unveils the HomePod Mini with an intercom feature and a $99 price tag [Update]
Users will also be able to link multiple Home Pod Mini speakers to create a stereo system, and rely on it as a intercom too.
iPhone 12 Mini
iPhone 12 series has leaked in full hours before Apple’s launch. Take a look!
In addition to the iPhone 12 family, leakster Evan Blass has also shared renders of the upcoming HomePod Mini smart speaker.
iPhone production
Apple event: Everything we expect Apple to launch
The Apple event that will start in a few hours from now will mark a new direction for the iPhone family and a few other product lines.
Carl Pei
OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has left the company, claim multiple reports
Carl Pei is leaving OnePlus and now reportedly plans to focus on his own venture, contrary to rumors that he might join Samsung.