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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.

An iPhone 16 Pro laying on the ground

Some iPhone 16 Pro units are plagued by a yellow display issue

There are multiple reports of iPhone 16 Pro owners running into a yellow tint issue on the screen, and it seems Apple Support hasn't been particularly helpful.
Recording a video in Kino camera app.

Kino is the iPhone camera app I’d recommend to everyone

The iPhone's cameras can pull off a lot of tricks, but it's not easy. Kino fixes many design sins and makes it simple to get artistic videos.
Nest Hub Max

Apple’s smart home display already sounds like a convenience victory

Apple's first smart home device will integrate a screen that will serve as a HomeKit and FaceTime hub.
Person holding an Apple AirTag.

Apple is eyeing enhanced range and privacy boost on AirTag 2

AirTag 2, expected to launch next year, will reportedly make it harder to tamper with the speaker. Moreover, they are also said to boost the range.
Gemini running on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Gemini gets image creation trick in Docs and Calendar access in Gmail

Gmail users will now be able to directly access Calendar information and take relevant actions. In Docs, users can now create images using the Imagen 3 model.
A person wearing the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.

Samsung is eyeing smart glasses that could shake up the market

Samsung maybe working on its first smart glasses that follow the Meta Ray-Ban Stories' footsteps. The software stack, however, will rely on Google's Gemini.
Private Space on Android 15 running on a Google Pixel 6a held in hand.

Android is getting call scam detection and real-time app threat alerts

Two new Android security features are now available for users in the U..S, and will soon make their way to older Android devices as well.
Share Item Location feature introduced with iOS 18 beta 2 update.

Apple’s latest Find My feature taps airlines to rescue lost luggage

Apple has released a new feature that will let users generate Find My links of missing items and share them with airline service providers to recover them.
Main menu of the Dockcase Smart Magsafe M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure

Running out of storage on your iPhone? I found an accessory you need to buy

Paying for iPhone models with more storage gets really expensive really fast. I found a MagSafe accessory that lets you add more storage for a lot less money.
Apple Vision Pro

Apple’s upgraded Vision Pro headset might arrive sooner than expected

According to a Bloomberg report, a second-gen Vision Pro headset supercharged by the Apple M5 silicon could hit the shelves in late 2025 or early 2026.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 16 Plus.

A hidden iOS 18.1 upgrade made it harder to extract data from iPhones

According to security experts, Apple added a new feature in iOS 18.1 that puts an iPhone in a special secure mode after a period of inactivity to protect data.
A person holding a phone with the Instagram app open on it.

Instagram finally ends the most vexing side of its content feed

Ever launched Instagram, started viewing the first piece of content you see, and then suddenly the feed is refreshed midway? Instagram no longer does that.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9's cameras.

Google Tensor heating woes are the top reason for Pixel phone returns

According to a report that cites internal Google documents, the highest number of Pixel phones are returned due to their well-known overheating woes.
OnePlus Open Apex Edition Crimson Shadow red on table.

The OnePlus Open renewed my faith in folding phones. Here’s why

I've had some bad experiences with folding phones. After using the OnePlus Open, I'm a folding phone believer once more. Here's why.
Private Space option in app library of Android 15.

How to use Private Space, Android 15’s best new feature

Private Space creates a separate container for all your sensitive apps. It's one of the best Android 15 features. Here's how to use it.
Angled view of the Game plugins inside game space on Red Magic Nova gaming tablet.

The RedMagic Nova is one of the best Android tablets I used in 2024

The RedMagic Nova is unapologetically a gamers tablet. But there's more to it than an overclocked silicon and a 20,000 RPM fan, all of which costs just $499.
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.