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Months after Apple repurposed its large display notch in the form of the Dynamic Island, a software-powered notification system that reimagines a pill-shaped camera cutout, the first Android smartphone that clones the same feature is here in the form of the Realme C55 - a budget phone with an expanding hole-punch camera cutout. Gadgets 360 senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto and executive editor Jamshed Avari join Orbital host Siddharth Suvarna to discuss the new Realme C55. Even though Realme might not want the Mini Capsule to be the defining feature of the Realme C55, it's probably the phone's most discussed hardware feature. Why did Realme choose to introduce this feature on a budget smartphone instead of a mid-range or flagship handset? How does the feature compare to Apple's implementation? We discuss this on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00) Design (06:06)

Oppo announced its first foldable phone to debut in India, the Oppo Find N2 Flip. It's quite a mouthful of a name, just like its only competition in the country, the Sasmsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. Gadgets 360 reviews editor Roydon Cerejo talks to Orbital guest host Sheldon Pinto about Oppo's new foldable phone on the latest episode. The Oppo Find N2 Flip will compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 in India, and Samsung's foldable phones finally have some competition in the country. Oppo's first foldable phone has a slightly larger external display than its competitor. However, there are two features that are widely available on most flagship phones are not found on the Oppo Find N2 Flip. Are they a dealbreaker? Or is this a go-to phone for foldable smartphone enthusiasts in India? Listen to the latest episode to find out. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00) Displays (05:05) Software customisation (19:43) Camera (23:1

Xiaomi is asking for a lot of money to purchase its latest flagship phone, the Xiaomi 13 Pro — especially when you consider the price of its predecessor. However, this year's Xiaomi 13 Pro is equipped with some notable upgrades, especially in the camera department. Gadgets 360 reviewer Pranav Hegde, who has spent a couple of weeks with Xiaomi's latest high-end smartphone, talks to Orbital guest host and Gadgets 360 reviews editor Roydon Cerejo on the latest episode. The Xiaomi 13 Pro is equipped with Leica-tuned cameras and features impressive specifications in the imaging department, at least on paper. It is also powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, but how does it perform in day-to-day use? Is using MIUI 14 on the Xiaomi 13 Pro a pleasant experience? Listen to the episode to find out more. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00) Camera performance (01:51) Flagship hardware (15:46) Design and build qualit

The annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) event is the world's biggest smartphone-centric event, giving smartphone enthusiasts an idea of what to expect from their favourite brands this year. Gadgets 360 reviewer Pranav Hegde who was in Barcelona this week, tells senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto and Orbital guest host and Gadgets 360 executive editor Jamshed Avari that MWC 2023 was a very lively event. The annual event saw the launch of the Xiaomi 13 series in global markets and the arrival of the Xiaomi 13 Pro in India. The OnePlus 11 Concept phone, a device with liquid cooling technology, was also unveiled at the event. Meanwhile, Motorola also revealed a new Rizr smartphone prototype that sports a unique rollable display. Companies like Xiaomi also unveiled new AR glasses powered by Qualcomm's latest wearable technology, while Tecno launched a new foldable handset that will also be sold in India. Nokia has announced phones that can easily be repaired. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Y

After facing some headwinds in India last year, Xiaomi is raring to take on the competition in the country in 2023. What does the company have planned for one of its biggest markets? We ask Xiaomi's top executive on this week's Orbital episode. The smartphone maker is gearing up to launch its flagship Xiaomi 13 Pro smartphone in India next week. It will be the first flagship handset from the company to make its debut in the country in 2023. The Xiaomi 13 Pro is also the first phone from Xiaomi to arrive in India equipped with cameras tuned by Leica. Xiaomi India president Muralikrishnan B and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join Orbital guest host and Gadgets 360 executive editor Jamshed Avari to talk about Xiaomi in India, the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Pro, and the rollout of 5G and the company's 5G push in the country. Will Xiaomi beat other brands in the country across various price segments this year? What does it have planned for its vast product portfolio? What do Xiaomi's customers expect from 5G networks an

The newly launched iQoo Neo 7 5G packs a lot of power without costing a fortune. It's the first phone to debut in India with MediaTek's recently launched Dimensity 8200 SoC under the hood. Gadgets 360 reviewer Pranav Hegde and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join Orbital host Siddharth Suvarna to discuss the latest smartphone from iQoo and how it stacks up agasint the competition inm terms of price and performance. The successor to last year's well-received iQoo Neo 6 has big shoes to fill — it brings significant improvements in some aspects. However,the company also appears to have cut some corners in order to sell the handset at it's current price. We discuss how iQoo's latest smartphone, which is equipped with a powerful chipset but may not have a camera setup that appeals to every user, could fare against offerings from brands like Xiaomi and Realme. You can also read our first impressions of the iQoo Neo 7 5G on our website Gadgets 360. Stay tuned for our full review which is also expected to be out soo

The OnePlus 11 5G and the company's flagship OnePlus Buds Pro 2 made their debut at the company's Cloud 11 launch event on Tuesday. If you're looking for a smartphone running Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, is one of the few options worth considering. Gadgets 360 reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and audio expert Ali Pardiwala join Orbital host Siddharth Suvarna to get a better understanding of how these devices fit into OnePlus' portfolio. Should you buy the OnePlus 11 5G in 2023? Or does its predecessor — the OnePlus 10 Pro — offer better value for money? How do the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 differ from the cheaper OnePlus Buds Pro 2R? We also discuss several other products announced by OnePlus at the event, including the OnePlus 11R and OnePlus Pad, a new premium OnePlus TV, a mechanical keyboard, and a wireless router. Don't forget to read our reviews for the OnePlus 11 5G and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 on Gadgets 360. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadget

Samsung Galaxy S23 series — comprising the Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and the Galaxy S23 Ultra — were launched by the South Korean conglomerate on Wednesday. These smartphones are the successors to the company's Galaxy S22 lineup. Gadgets 360 senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto and reviews editor Roydon Cerejo join Orbital host Pranav Hegde to discuss Pinto's first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series after he tried out the handsets earlier this week. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra brings some notable upgrades over its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. But should you consider upgrading to the new vanilla Galaxy S23 or Galaxy S23 Plus from an older S22 phone? Should you wait for other smartphones with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset to debut, or should you pick a phone with the custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC that launched on the Galaxy S23 series? We discuss this and more on this week's episode of Orbital. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at

Infinix Zero Ultra 5G was recently launched in India and the smartphone packs an interesting set of features, including a curved AMOLED display and support for 180W charging. Gadgets 360 reviewer Pranav Hegde and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join Orbital host Siddharth Suvarna to talk about Infinix's latest smartphone and how it fares agasint the competition. This phone is touted to offer the fastest charging speed in the country at the moment, but is that enough to convince customers to but this phone? It also features a 200-megapixel rear camera, but how does that fare in day-to-day use?. Is the Infinix Zero Ultra 5G worth it's asking price? Or should you wait for the price to fall and look at what the competition has to offer instead? We discuss this and more on this week's episode of Orbital. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00) Design (3:01) Display (05:29) Performance (10:50) Battery and charging (18:30) Cam

The first flagship phone for 2023 has finally arrived in India. Weeks ahead of the competition, the iQoo 11 was launched in the country and offers flagship-grade performance with a modern design. Gadgets 360 reviewer Pranav Hegde and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join Orbital guest host and reviews editor Roydon Cerejo to discuss iQoo's latest flagship phone. How does the iQoo 11 fare in day-to-day usage? On paper, this phone boasts impressive specifications, even though it's more expensive than last year's model. With the OnePlus 11 and Samsung's Galaxy S23 series right around the corner, is it worth buying the iQoo 11 5G today? We discuss this and a lot more on this week's episode. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00) Confusing lineage (10:43) Design (06:46) Performance (13:04) What's new? (24:39) Should you wait? (38:43) Outro (46:31) Cover: iQoo 11. Photo credits: Gadgets 360/ Pranav Hegde.

Samsung has had the foldables smartphone segment to itself for a couple of years. Can 2023 change that? Gadgets 360 reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join Orbital host Akhil Arora to talk about just that. We discuss all the expected announcements in 2023, from the rumoured Pixel Fold to Samsung’s next generation of the Z Fold and Z Flip. Along the way, we touch upon their pros and cons, and wonder what’s keeping the likes of Oppo and Vivo from entering the Indian foldables market. But that’s not all for this episode — there’s one more thing. An announcement from Orbital: Arora, who has hosted the flagship Gadgets 360 podcast for the last two years, is stepping away. Pranav Hegde and Siddharth Suvarna — both of whom have guest hosted Orbital in the past — will be taking over. David Delima continues as Orbital producer. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00) Growing popularity (05:26) Ar

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ was launched in India on Thursday. The phone is the successor to the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G that was launched in India last year. Gadgets 360 reviewer Pranav Hegde and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join Orbital guest host Siddharth Suvarna to discuss Redmi's latest midrange smartphone. The company's popular Redmi Note series has breached the Rs. 25,000 price point for the first time in India. Does it offer the same value for money as its predecessor? We discuss the phone's design, its camera performance, battery life, and whether it's a good choice for gamers. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00) Camera performance (03:16) Design (14:54) Gaming performance (17:36) Battery life (22:25) Worth upgrading? (27:03) Outro (34:09) Photo credits: Gadgets 360/ Pranav Hegde.

From Elden Ring to BGMI’s ban, 2022 has thrown a lot at us in the realm of video games. Industry insider and Orbital veteran Rishi Alwani and Screen Rant game guides editor Akshay Bhalla join Orbital host Akhil Arora to talk about the year of 2022 in gaming. Read: Gadgets 360’s favourite games from 2022 We discuss the biggest news developments of the year, our favourite games from 2022, and what we want (and don’t want) in 2023. Along the way, we touch upon the continued inventory struggles of the PS5, and how we feel about Web3 and blockchain “gaming” efforts. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00) Questions on Starfield (00:56) The GTA VI leak (02:10) BGMI goes poof (04:17) Microsoft’s $69 billion troubles (05:49) Our favourite games (17:25) Looking to 2023 (21:46) Where is true next-gen? (28:46) Outro (35:10) Cover composite: Akhil Arora/Gadgets 360. Photo credits: Rockstar Games, Insomniac Games, Activision Bl

Thanks to inflation and market factors, Realme’s new phone has lost its mid-range crown. Gadgets 360 executive editor Jamshed Avari and reviewer Pranav Hegde join Orbital host Akhil Arora to talk about the Realme 10 Pro+. We discuss how the 10 Pro+ is a couple of steps down on the 9 Pro+, launched in February this year, with a missing 3.5mm jack and optical image stabilisation (OIS). That said, you do get a new curved AMOLED display. We also delve into Realme’s software struggles, with the 10 Pro+ float of bloatware and advertisements that were putting suggestive content front and centre, until it was brought to Realme’s notice. But why is all this — from the incessant ads to features being removed — happening? Tune into the new Orbital episode to find out. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00) Changing track (00:35) But why?! (06:18) What else is gone? (11:10) The display (15:39) Coming up (21:23) Oh, Realme (24:3

5G is now available both on Android and iPhone in India. But is it any good? Gadgets 360 senior reviewer Ali Pardiwala, video producer Aditya Nath Jha, and senior sub-editor Siddhant Chandra join Orbital host Akhil Arora to tell us more. Jha and Chandra talk about when and how they got access, and what their experience has been like so far. Pardiwala details the differences in Jio and Airtel’s 5G approaches, and how it impacts what they are doing today — and tomorrow. And towards the end, we attempt to answer a big question for many: should you switch from a 4G to 5G phone? Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00) The setup (00:24) The performance (09:34) Should I bother? (23:48) Outro (25:57) Cover: Z z. Photo credits: Shiwa ID, Frederik Lipfert

Apple is increasingly moving upward in iPad pricing, leaving room for competitors behind it. Gadgets 360 senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto and reviewer Pranav Hegde join Orbital guest host Siddharth Suvarna to talk about the Realme Pad X. With the new 2022 iPad starting at Rs. 44,900, Android tablet makers have the budget segment all to themselves. (Unless you’re counting older models.) Starting at Rs. 20,000, the Pad X offers a 10.95-inch display akin to the new iPad, though they aren’t of the same quality naturally. That is also true of its cameras and performance, but when you’re paying less than half, this is what you ought to expect. Tune into the episode to hear us delve into all those aspects — and what alternatives you should consider. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00) Pricing (01:24) Accessories (05:56) Performance (12:28) Display (16:37) Cameras (24:32) The competition (28:05) Outro (33:44) Photo credi

We’re into the final month of 2022, and naturally, it’s time to put the year in a nutshell. Gadgets 360 reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join Orbital host Akhil Arora to talk about the best phones of 2022. We discuss how continued supply chain troubles, China’s policy struggles with COVID-19 lockdowns, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine played havoc with smartphone parts prices. Still, there were a fair few great phones this year. Samsung continues to do great work with foldables (it’s the only one), while Google returned to India’s flagship segment in form. We also take note of specialist phones and ones that stand out in their segment. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00) Pixel 7 (04:28) iPhone 14 Pro (10:38) iPhone 14 Plus (15:24) Xiaomi 12 Pro (18:53) OnePlus 10 Pro (21:43) Galaxy Z Flip 4 (26:16) ROG Phone 6 (30:07) Nothing Phone 1 (34:10) OnePlus 10R (37:42) Galaxy S22 Ultra (43:3

Nearly half a year after they were announced, Asus’ latest gaming phones are now in India. Gadgets 360 reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join Orbital guest host Pranav Hegde to talk about the ROG Phone 6 and 6 Pro. We talk about the improvements on the hardware front, the range of gaming peripherals they support, and how the five-month delay in being put up for sale poses an issue for Asus in India. More importantly, there’s a big price jump. While the ROG Phone 5 and 5 Pro cost Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 70,000 respectively, their 6 and 6 Pro counterparts are now at Rs. 72,000 and Rs. 90,000. That’s asking a lot. Should you consider the old over the new? Are the ROG Phone 6 and 6 Pro good enough on their own? Tune into our episode to find those answers. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00) Pricing (03:54) Performance (09:47) Peripherals and accessories (12:10) Overall experience (23:34) The c

Buying a pair of earphones or headphones can be very confusing, if you don't know exactly what you're looking for. There are a wide range of brands across various price segments, each offering several features. Gadgets 360 Reviewer Senior Reviewer Ali Pardiwala and Trakin Tech Executive Producer Ershad Kaleebullah join Orbital host Pranav Hegde to talk about the best wireless earphones available in India today. Should you buy a pair of affordable TWS earbuds? Or is it better to save up for a while and buy a better pair of earbuds? Not completely convinced that you need a pair of wireless earphones? Should you consider a pair of wired earbuds instead? Listen to this week's episode to find out. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00) The price factor (01:12) Are neckband earphones passé? (08:26) Affordable TWS earphones (10:21) TWS earphones near Rs. 10,000 (14:11) High-end earphones (30:03) Our top wired and wireless p

Apple recently launched the tenth generation of its entry level iPad. However, unlike recent models that have been relatively affordable, the iPad (2022) is priced much higher than last year's model. Gadgets 360 Reviewer Pranav Hegde and Senior Reviewer Sheldon Pinto join Orbital host Akhil Arora to talk about Apple's latest tablet, what it has to offer, and whether it's worth upgrading from an older model. This year, Apple has brought a few upgrades, such as the addition of a USB Type-C port in place of its proprietary Lightning port and an improved front-facing camera located on the side bezel instead of at the top. However, using a first-generation Apple Pencil with the latest iPad could be a tricky affair. Should you buy the latest iPad (2022) model or pick the one-year-old 9th generation model instead? What are the biggest upgrades with this year's model? Listen to this week's episode to find out. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com