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What to expect from Apple's WWDC 2023 event Jun 07, 2023

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Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is set to kick off on June 5 at 10am PT (10:30pm IST) and the company is expected to announce its first mixed reality headset, a device that isn't expected to be available until later this year.

This week on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast, senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto and Orbital guest host Roydon Cerejo get together to discuss all the leaks, rumours, and news coverage ahead of Apple's 34th WWDC event.

At WWDC 2023, we can expect to see Apple announce the purported Reality Pro headset as well as new versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS. The company is also expected to unveil a new operating system for Apple's mixed reality headset that will reportedly be called xrOS.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
Apple Reality Pro (01:50)
New Mac computers? (15:45)
iOS 17 (21:05)
watchOS updates(27:50)
Rumour roundup (30:30)
Outro (33:10)
Cover: Motorola Edge 40. Photo credit: Pranav Hegde

Motorola Edge 40 first impressions May 31, 2023

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The midrange smartphone segment in India is very competitve with manufacturers offering a variety of specifications. Motorola claims that its latest handset is the world's thinnest 5G phone with an IP68 rating.

On this week's episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast, resident smartphone expert Pranav Hegde teams up with Orbital host Siddharth Suvarna to talk about the Motorola Edge 40.

With a dual rear camera setup, 68W Turbo Power wired charging, and a curved 144Hz OLED display, the Motorola Edge 40 has a lot to offer. It is also one of the cheapest Android phones to offer wireless charging support. You can read our first impressions of the Motorola Edge 40 and stay tuned for our full review of the phone.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
Price (00:35)
Design (02:15)
Display (08:13)
Cameras (14:07)
The competition (21:14)
Outro (22:55)
Cover: Motorola Edge 40. Photo credit: Pranav Hegde

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G review: Capable mid-range performer May 24, 2023

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Earlier this week, Sammsung launched the Galaxy A34 5G in India. The latest addition to the company's Galaxy A series of smartphones brings some notable upgrades over its predecessor.

Gadgets 360 reviewer Pranav Hegde talks to Orbital host Siddharth Suvarna about his experience with Samsung's new A-series smartphone.

How will the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G fare against similarly priced rivals like the Nothing Phone 1 or the iQoo Neo 7? Listen to the episode to find out, and read our review of the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G on the Gadgets 360 website.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
Design (01:50)
Performance and software (07:55)
Cameras (13:08)
Battery life (17:52)
The competition (23:24)
Outro (26:07)
Cover: Samsung Galaxy A34 5G. Photo credit: Pranav Hegde

Google I/O recap: Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, new AI tools arrive May 17, 2023

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Google I/O 2023 kicked off earlier this week and the search giant wasted no time in telling us that it cares about AI. This year, Google is going to supercharge its apps, services, and Android operating system with AI technology.

The company also launched the Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet at the event. As of now, only the midrange Pixel 7a will be sold in India, according to the company.

Gadgets 360 deputy news editor Siddharth Suvarna and executive editor Jamshed Avari join Orbital host Pranav Hegde to discuss some of the most important announcements from Google I/O 2023.

We also discuss some of the other AI-powered features coming to apps like Google Photos, Google Maps, Gmail, and Google Workspace.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
Pixel 7a (00:50)
Pixel Fold (12:36)
Pixel Tablet (24:30)
Artificial intelligence (31:30)
Android 14 (41:00)
Outro (43:02)
Cover: Google I/O. Photo credit: Google

OnePlus Pad first impressions: Looks good, feels better May 03, 2023

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OnePlus has launched several handssets over the years since the first OnePlus One, branching out into other product categories includinng audio products, TVs, and wearables. The company recently launched its first tablet in India.

With the new OnePlus Pad that is sold in a Halo Green colour option, the Chinese firm has stepped into unknown territory, in a market dominated by Apple's iPad.

Gadgets 360 senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto who has spent some time with the OnePlus Pad talks to Orbital host Pranav Hegde to discuss the company's new tablet and how it fares against the competition.

Is the OnePlus Pad a device that can replace your laptop? How does the software contribute to the user experience? Don't forget to keep an eye out for Sheldon's review of the OnePlus Pad, which should be out soon.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
Design (02:54)
Performance (10:00)
Battery (14:16)
Missing features (16:40)
The keyboard (20:50)
Outro (27:24)
Cover: OnePlus Pad. Photo credit: Sheldon Pinto

Vivo X90 Pro: Vivo giveth and Vivo taketh away Apr 28, 2023

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Vivo's latest X series phone was launched in India earlier this week. The new Vivo X90 Pro arrives as the successor to last year's Vivo X80 Pro. Both of these handsets have been reviewed on Gadgets 360.

The Vivo X90 Pro comes with some notable hardware upgrades, especially to the primary camera sensor. However, some features found on last year's Vivo X80 Pro are nowhere to be found on this year's model.

Gadgets 360 reviewer Pranav Hegde and Orbital guest host Roydon Cerejo get together to discuss the Vivo X90 Pro and some of its most noteworthy features.

Is the Vivo X90 Pro a phone that can be easily recommended to buyers who are looking for a high-performance smartphone, or a handset with high-end camera specifications? Listen to the episode and don't forget to read our review of the Vivo X90 Pro to find out.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
Camera specifications (05:10)
Performance (16:48)
Display (21:02)
Software (25:20)
Pricing and the competition (30:30)
Outro (38:58)
Cover: Vivo X90 Pro. Photo credit: Pranav Hegde

Xiaomi 13 Ultra to Apple's New Stores — a tech news recap Apr 21, 2023

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Earlier this week, Apple opened its first store in India. Several years after Apple launched its first product in the country, the CEO of the Cupertino company visited India to inaugurate new stores in Mumbai and Delhi.

Chinese smartphone makers also released new devices this week — Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the company's top-of-the-line handset with flagship specifications made its debut in China, while Vivo launched new foldables, the Vivo X Fold 2, Vivo X Flip. There's no word on when these devices will make their way to India.

Gadgets 360 reviewer Pranav Hegde and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto talk to Orbital host Siddharth Suvarna about the most important gadgets related news from this week.

This week, there were nultiple reports that Apple's upcoming iPhone models will feature the Dynamic Island but won't feature the rumoured solid state buttons. Google might also unveil its first foldable phone next month, according to recent reports. Only time will tell if these handsets will make their debut in India.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
Apple Stores in India(00:40)
Xiaomi 13 Ultra (12:01)
Google Pixel Fold (20:31)
Motorola's 2023 foldables (27:30)
Outro (34:25)
Cover: Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Photo credit: Xiaomi

Apple Store Finally Comes to India: Here's What You Can Expect Apr 14, 2023

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Apple is finally opening Apple Stores in India. The first Apple Store in India, dubbed Apple BKC, is scheduled to open on April 18 in Mumbai. Apple has also announced that it'll be opening a second store in Saket, New Delhi, on April 20.

Executive editor Jamshed Avari and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join Orbital host Pranav Hegde to discuss the Apple Store opening in India and what it means to the consumers.

The first Apple Store is opening in Mumbai at the Jio World Drive mall in Bandra Kurla Complex. The store is simply called Apple BKC, and is clad in barricades that are inspired by the art seen on the famous Kali-peeli taxis of Mumbai. The second store, Apple Saket, is opening in Saket, New Delhi, and this one has barricades that showcase the various historial gates in Delhi.

There's a lot of hype behind the opening of the first Apple Stores in India? Why is that so? And what can you expect from the official stores that you may not find in other retail stores. We discuss this and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
What Makes the Apple Store Special (02:10)
The Apple Store Experience (05:20)
Apple BKC and Commitment to India (09:24)
Apple Online Store and Service (14:30)
Brand Value, Offers, More (21:46)
Outro (25:56)
Cover: Apple Store BKC. Photo credit: Apple

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G Review: Can it Dominate the Rs. 20,000 Segment? Apr 06, 2023

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OnePlus' latest Nord CE 3 Lite launched in India earlier this week with a sub-Rs.20,000 price tag for the base variant. The smartphone has a stylish design and has some decent specifications that make it a good value for money. It also has several competitors in the segment.

Gadgets 360 reviewer Pranav Hegde and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join Orbital guest host Roydon Cerejo to discuss the newly launched OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite and the competition.

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite offers a pleasing design and decent specifications for the price. OnePlus Nord smartphones have done quite well in India, and according to the company, the Nord CE 2 Lite was the best selling 5G smartphone on Amazon India.

Will the Nord CE 3 Lite from OnePlus also sell like hotcakes? How does it perform? What does it offer, and how does it fare against its competition. We discuss this and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
What's New With Nord CE 3 Lite (03:15)
Design and Camera (05:27)
Software (13:17)
Display, Performance, and Competition (21:37)
Final thoughts (30:15)
Outro (34:06)
Cover: OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite. Photo credit: Pranav Hegde / Gadgets 360

2023 So Far: The Most Interesting Phones and Tech of Q1 Mar 30, 2023

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There have been several interesting phones and tech that were announced in the first quarter of 2023. From some of the most powerful smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, iQoo 11 5G, to AI-based chat services such as ChatGPT. We also saw plenty of new mid-range smartphones being launched, and a change in price segments across phones.

Gadgets 360 reviewer Pranav Hegde and executive editor Jamshed Avari join Orbital guest host Roydon Cerejo to discuss the most interesting tech and phones so far in 2023.

As the years go by, we're also seeing a change in trends related to customer behaviour when purchasing smartphones. Manufacturers are offering launch day discounts and deals with no-cost EMI, exchange bonuses, etc to make it easier for customers to buy smartphones.

What were the most interesting smartphones and tech events in the first quarter of 2023, how is customer behaviour and price segments changing in regards to new smartphone purchases, and what does the future hold? We discuss this and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
The Value Price Segment (05:54)
Budget Phones (09:27)
Finance Schemes (13:19)
Favourite Product/Tech (19:00)
Final thoughts (26:47)
Outro (29:20)
Cover: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Photo credit: Sheldon Pinto / Gadgets 360

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