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Nadeem Sarwar

Nadeem Sarwar

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Nadeem is a tech journalist who started reading about cool smartphone tech out of curiosity and soon started writing professionally. Aside from keeping a track of the latest developments in the segment, he also tests out the newest gizmos, serves hot opinions about disastrous product decisions, and occasionally talks to smarter people for stories that connect tech with our lives. His work has appeared at reputed outlets like WIRED, Rest Of World, and NDTV, among others. When he's not busy furiously typing on his precious mechanical keyboard, he likes to play Doom Eternal and cooks weird delicacies.

Apple Intelligence on iPhone 15 Pro.

iOS 18’s best AI tools arrive in December, but Siri has a longer wait

The most notable Apple Intelligence tricks will likely arrive in a month, but Siri's integration with other apps will only materialize around April next year.
Apple Vision Pro

The wait for a cheaper Vision Pro is going to be a long one

Apple was expected to put a cheaper version of the Vision Pro on the shelves in 2025. According to a reliable analyst, that might not happen before 2027.
Comparison of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processors.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. MediaTek Dimensity 9400: the race is on

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite is riding high atop the perks of a custom core tech, but MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 is also mouting an impressive challenge.
iPhone on charging stand showing photo screen in iOS 17 StandBy mode.

iPhone 17 series could finally end Apple’s stingy era of slow screens

According to a report emerging from the land of Apple's longtime suppliers, the entire iPhone 17 series will finally reap the benefits of a 120Hz OLED panel.
The iPhone 14 Plus's camera module.

Apple offers free repair for bad iPhone 14 Plus batch with camera woes

Apple has launched a free servicing program to fix a small bunch of iPhone 14 Plus units that were affected by a blank camera preview problem.
Rear shell view of the 2024 iPad mini.

My first week with the iPad mini (2024) was fantastic and frustrating

With the 2024 iPad mini, Apple is selling the promise of a pocketable powerhouse juiced up on AI. Yet, it still can't shed its inherent existential crises.
Setting up an Android phone as a webcam.

How to easily turn your Android phone into a killer webcam

Android turns your phone into a webcam. It’s a native solution and free from the hassle of an external app. Here’s how the whole system kicks into action.
Siri offloading user query to ChatGPT.

iOS 18.2: How to use ChatGPT with Siri

Siri has now gained the reason and multimodal capabilities of ChatGPT. Here are the simple steps you need to take in order to enable the perk on your iPhone.
Photo editing on Wacom Movink tablet.

The Wacom Movink is one of the most unique tablets I used this year

Wacom's latest pen tablet fits an OLED screen inside a chassis that's surprisingly sleek. But there's a lot more substance to this tablet that just clean looks.
The Mac mini on a wooden table.

Apple’s next-gen M4 Macs look set to embrace serious gaming

Apple's next-generation M4 silicon will serve ray tracing, even on the Mac mini. We might also get some relief with Apple's stingy RAM approach, too.
Apple iMac G4 desktop computer.

Apple’s smart display might aesthetically revive the iconic iMac G4

Apple's entry-point smart display, expected to launch next year, will reportedly feature a design inspired by the iconic iMac G4's rounded base.
The DynamicSpot Dynamic Island at the top of the Pixel 7 Pro.

Android 16 might give its own spin to iPhone’s Dynamic Island alerts

The iPhone's Dynamic Island notifications are a clever idea. In Android 16, apps might pull off something similar, but slotted within the status bar.
Leaked image of OnePlus 13.

OnePlus 13 confirmed to get a mixed bag of camera upgrades

OnePlus has confirmed a triple 50MP camera layout for its next flagship phone, focusing on zoom upgrades and new camera capabilities for video capture.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in Titanium Gray camera module.

Samsung is prepping ridiculous camera upgrades for Galaxy flagships

Think 200MP was too much for a phone camera sensor? Well, Samsung is reportedly cooking up 324MP and 432MP sensors for phones, a leakster exclusively tells us.
iOS 18.2 update notification on an iPhone.

The iOS 18.2 beta, with new Apple Intelligence features, is here

Apple has released the first iOS 18.2 beta update, and it brings some long-awaited and remarkable Apple Intelligence features such as ChatGPT integration.
Tensor chip inside Pixel 6a.

Google’s Pixel phones may finally catch up with the iPhone

New details about the Google Pixel 10's chipset have leaked. If accurate, future Pixel phones could be on par with the iPhone.
google messages scam identity fraud package delivery spam features detect

The Google Messages app is getting a few important safety features

Fake parcel scams, shady job offers, and impersonation attacks are rampant. Google is hoping to stop them with a new set of safety features in the Messages app.
Side by side comparison of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: a huge leap forward

Qualcomm's new flagship for smartphones is the Snapdragon 8 Elite. So far, it seems to be a massive leap over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in every aspect.
Official OnePlus 13 product renders showing rear panel colors.

The first official look at the OnePlus 13 stuns with a design makeover

OnePlus is keeping it familiar, yet fresh with the design language of its next flagship. The blue shade with a leather texture, in particular, will turn heads.
Rear view of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is slimmer, yet more powerful

Samsung's latest is a slimmer foldable phone that gets a style makeover with striped glass. The rear camera gets a boost, and there's more memory inside, too.
Mockup of fourth-generation iPhone SE camera bump.

The iPhone SE might serve an unexpected surprise next year

The 2025 iPhone SE refresh will embrace a design makeover and boot Apple Intelligence. But an enticing leak suggests a Plus surprise could also tag along.
Apple Intelligence update on iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Apple’s internal tests show Siri isn’t quite ready to beat ChatGPT

According to Bloomberg, Apple's internal research exposed the wide gulf between Siri and ChatGPT when it comes raw AI intelligence and accuracy.
A render of the iPhone Air.

iPhone 17 ‘Slim’ leaks focus on sharp looks but modest specs

As per an analyst, the upcoming “slim” model in the iPhone 17 series will take a rather modest approach to internal hardware and will bank more on the looks.
Person reading a post on the iPhone 16 Pro.

iPhone 16 Pro users are vexed by UI freezing and camera woes

Reddit and Apple’s community forum are brimming with reports of the iPhone 16 Pro series running into weird stutters, frozen UI, overheating, and camera snags.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy S23 FE side by side.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs S23 FE: Time for an upgrade?

Samsung's new Galaxy S24 FE is not merely a yearly iterative upgrade. It goes big, literally, but it's the software situation that takes precedence this year.
OnePlus logo on the OnePlus 12 Glacial White.

This could be our first look at the OnePlus 13

We've heard a lot of OnePlus 13 leaks recently. Now, a new photo may finally give us a good look at its design.
Using Photographic Styles control pad on iPhone 16 Pro.

Photographic Styles is the best iPhone feature I’ve used in years

The iPhone 16 series is not all about souped-up camera kit. Thanks to the silicon advancements, it gets a feature that turns even bland frames into art pieces.
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition on a table.

The Kindle Colorsoft is a Kindle we’ve waited years for

Amazon revealed the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, an e-reader that serves up a color panel inside a waterproof chassis, with wireless charging support.
2024 iPad mini in the hands of a person.

The problem with the new iPad mini

The 2024 iPad mini is arguably the most powerful small tablet in the world. It's just not solving any of the practical problems that plagued its predecessor.
Android 15 logo on a Google Pixel 8.

Android 15 is now rolling out to Pixels. Here’s what’s new

Google has finally released the stable build of Android 15. The latest iteration focuses on data privacy and safety in case users lose access to their phone.
Vivo X200 Pro Mini in pink.

The Vivo X200 Pro mini is the small phone of my dreams

Small phones don't necessarily have to be a watered-down mess. To that end, Vivo's X200 Pro mini sets compact phone standards that are mind-bendingly high.
Mechazilla catching Starship booster stage.

SpaceX captures Starship booster for the first time in historic test

SpaceX hit a major milestone as it caught the returning Starship booster with giant metallic arms, while the spacecraft made a targeted splashdown.
Person wearing Meta Orion smart glasses.

Apple is hoping to one-up Meta with its own smart glasses

Meta wowed the world with its Orion AR glasses a few weeks ago. Apple's Vision Products Group is now working on own take.
Setting primary email address after iOS 18.1 update.

iOS 18.1 brings two sorely needed email features to the iPhone

The introduction of iOS 18.1 have brought changes that will make it easier for users who want to make an inbox address change for their account activities.