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Stop being naive when it comes to things like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, etc.
Facebook is breaking promises about WhatsApp, as expected. Learn how to tell if your next messaging app is going to last or will eventually become horrible just like the others.
How many servers is your phone connecting to?
Do you know how many internet servers your phone is connecting to at any given time? With an open-source app, there’s an easy way to tell (on Android).
HUAWEI Mate Xs
I’ve spent two weeks with the foldable HUAWEI Mate Xs and I never want to go back
Being able to multitask folded, and take that multitasking to a different level once unfolded is key. That’s what I love about the HUAWEI Mate Xs.
OnePlus and Apple: An inverse price war in the US and India
OnePlus’ new phones have caused a stir with their high cost and price disparity between the US and India, but Apple has played that game for many years now.
iPhone se
Apple just killed the mid-ranger with the iPhone SE
It’s not the strongest species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but…
Buy OnePlus 8 Pro
OnePlus 8 Pro looks like a ridiculously good deal for Rs 55,000
If you are in the market for a flagship device, here’s why you should buy the OnePlus 8 Pro.
Android alternatives to the iPhone SE in India, Prakhar Khanna, ParkyPRakhar
Buy the iPhone SE over the OnePlus 8 in India: Here’s why
Rise above the spec-sheet comparison. This one’s not for those who only care about the on-paper specifications of the devices.
Google Chromebook vs. Gallium Chromebook
Why would you want to run Gallium Linux on a Chromebook, when Chrome OS has Crostini Linux support built in? Read on for the answer.
How to have a Safe Video Call Party while Quarantined
Staying in because of the coronavirus outbreak? Learn how to have a Video Call Party that doesn’t violate the privacy of you and your friends.
Be careful about buying refurbished Chromebooks
When buying a refurbished Chromebook, be aware that some things might not work even after a hard reset.
A $99 Chromebook is so much better with Gallium Linux installed
Chrome OS is okay if all you need is a web browser, but upgrading a Chromebook to Gallium Linux turns your Chromebook into a much more powerful, serious computer.
best power banks for the Galaxy s20
Where to buy the Samsung Galaxy S20: Price, best deals, and more [Update]
Galaxy S20 start at a steep $1000, you’ll have to shed out $1400 to own the Galaxy S20 Ultra.
Foldable phones are awesome, but they’re not the future
Foldable phones have long been hailed as the holy grail of innovation in smartphone technology. But do pompous exterior and powerful internals always mean practical?
POCO F1 Armoured Edition
POCO F1 is still a good buy in February 2020
Yes. I am recommending the POCO F1 to anyone who is in the market to buy a new phone purely based on performance, even in February 2020.
Why you should probably avoid Google’s RCS Text messaging chat feature
RCS is being promised as the upgrade to text messaging that we’ve been waiting for, but… why can’t we just use the internet for this?
Building your own mobile phone is serious fun
Making your own mobile phone sounds like a daunting task, but it’s actually really fun! We’re not talking about a fancy iPhone here, but it is still quite an excellent learning experience.
Buying a robotic vacuum finally makes sense
We’re excited to tell you about the Roborock E3, S5, and S5 Max, all currently on sale on Amazon for a limited time.
Limited edition Black AirUnleashed hands-on gallery
On Black Friday at the end of last month, AirUnleashed launched a Black limited edition of the charger (to match the space grey products you might have).
Kai OS impressions: the world’s #3 smartphone OS
Kai OS is rising from the ashes as the world’s 3rd most popular smartphone operating system. How does it stand up so far?
Why are we still using phone numbers?
Often if you take a logic-based critical look at something that society has long taken for granted, you might see that it really doesn’t make sense in modern society.  It may have made sense many years, or decades, or centuries ago, but it clearly doesn’t make any sense today. In the age of the internet, phone numbers are another one of those things.
How to avoid paying extra for Gmail
Back in 2004, Gmail’s email storage system seemed unlimited. Today, there are many cases of Gmail users’ losing email functionality because their account storage limits are full. Here are some tips for managing that storage limit without losing your data.
“Frost” makes Facebook almost tolerable
The Facebook app on Android is not very well-designed and kind of bloated. There are a lot of ethical reasons to avoid it too. Frost for Facebook is a web wrapper that actually brings some excellent features to Facebook on Android.
What happens if your Huawei phone breaks while in the U.S.?
I bought my Huawei Mate 20 Pro in New Zealand, but it broke while I’m in New York. How will I get it fixed? Here’s what happened with Huawei’s excellent customer service.
4 ways Huawei is planning on surviving without Google
Here are four ways Huawei is planning on moving on and surviving without Google, initially in terms of its Mobile Services (GMS), and, eventually, without its Android operating system.
Yes, you can install Google Play Services on the Mate 30 Pro (for now)
For now, here’s proof that it is really possible, to have the full Android experience on the Mate 30 Pro, complete with the Play Store, Google’s apps, achieved with an easy one-click solution