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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 was launched last month by the South Korean tech conglomerate at its second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year and the foldable phone will finally go on sale in India on August 18. Last month, we discussed the arrival of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5. On this week's episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast, senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto talks to guest host Roydon Cerejo about Samsung's latest clamshell foldable phone. While the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes with a cover display that is larger than its predecessor, the smartphone will face competition from the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra in India. Tune in to our latest episode to find out what we think about the smartphone. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00)Incremental upgrades (01:52)A larger outer display (04:30)Battery life (14:32)Display and hinge (20:47)Camera performance (28:46)Outro (33:08) Cover: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5. Credit: Sheldon Pinto.

Amazon's Great Freedom Festival sale kicked off at midnight on Friday with offers, deals, and discounts on a wide range of products on the e-commerce platform. Last week, Samsung announced the price of the newly announced Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 in India and in global markets. Both phones are more expensive — at launch — than their predecessors. On this week's episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast, senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto and guest host Roydon Cerejo team up to dicuss this week's most noteworthy events in the world of technology. Meanwhile, it looks like the Nothing Phone 2 will continue to inspire more smartphones in India. After the Tecno Pova 5 Pro, Infinix also launched a new handset — the Infinix GT 10 Pro — that features LED lighting on the rear panel. Remember to stay tuned to Gadgets 360 for our review of the smartphone over the coming days. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00)Amazon Great Freedom Festival sale begins (00:59)Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 India pricing (03:25)Infinix GT 10 Pro (17:12)Outro (29:37) Cover: Infinix GT 10 Pro. Credit: Infinix.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 were launched by the company on Wednesday at its latest Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event. These are Samsung's latest foldable smartphones and come with a custom version of Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and a new Flex Hinge that is designed to be more durable. On this week's episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast, senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto — who is currently in Seoul to attend the Galaxy Unpacked event — talks to guest host Roydon Cerejo after taking a look at the latest foldable smartphones from Samsung. Samsung also announced the new Galaxy Tab S9 series of tablets which comprises three new models, and the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic at the latest Unpacked event. These devices come with a few hardware upgrades over their predecessors. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series (01:30)Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic (05:40)Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (08:11)Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (11:10)Outro (29:49) Cover: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5.

The iQoo Neo 7 Pro costs less than Rs. 40,000 in India, but don't let its price fool you — this phone offers a lot of value in terms of hardware specifications, including Qualcomm's flagship-grade Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. On this week's episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast, resident smartphone expert Pranav Hegde talks to host Siddharth Suvarna about iQoo's latest flagship phone and how it fares against the competition. Are the iQoo Neo 7 Pro's specifications enough to set it apart from the likes of the OnePlus Nord 3, the Oppo Reno 10 Pro, and the OnePlus 11R? We attempt to answer these questions and more. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00)Price and specifications (01:28)Design (04:53)Gaming on the iQoo Neo 7 Pro (07:45)Camera performance (11:10)The competition (15:30)Outro (21:35) Cover: iQoo Neo 7 Pro. Photo credit: Pranav Hegde.

Carl Pei's UK startup Nothing is back with its second smartphone — the Nothing Phone 2. The new handset from Nothing bears an uncanny resemblance to its predecessor, with a few visual tweaks to distunguish the more expensive model. The phone made its debut in global markets, including India, earlier this week. We discuss the Nothing Phone 2 on this week's episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast, as reviews editor Roydon Cerejo tells guest host and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto what he likes and dislikes about the latest handset from Nothing. You get an improved version of the Glyph Interface on the Nothing Phone 2 along with a more powerful processor, improved cameras, and a larger screen and battery. But are all of these specifications and features enough to compete with phones in the same price segment? We discuss this and more on the latest episode. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00)A look back at the Phone 1 (00:59)Design changes (06:03)Software and the Glyph Interface(12:07)The competition (28:46)Outro (33:52) Cover: Nothing Phone 2. Photo credit: Roydon Cerejo.

OnePlus is back with a new Nord-series smartphone — the OnePlus Nord 3. This handset arrives as the successor to the Nord 2 that was launched last year. Unlike its predecessor and the Nord 2T which brought minor and iterative upgrades, the OnePlus Nord 3 is equipped with some noteworthy hardware upgrades. On this week's episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast, in-house device expert Pranav Hegde discusses OnePlus' latest mid-range smartphone with host Siddharth Suvarna. From a powerful new processor, to the inclusion of the tri-state alert slider, there's a lot to like about the new OnePlus Nord 3 that was launched by the company this week. We also discuss the competition and what it has to offer over the new Nord-series handset from OnePlus. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00)First impressions (00:56)Design (07:55)Camera (14:28)Battery life (19:17)Final verdict & the competition (23:25)Outro (25:27) Cover: OnePlus Nord 3. Photo credit: Pranav Hegde.

Nothing Phone 2 is set to debut in India and global markets in July and the UK-based startup headed by OnePlus Co-Founder Carl Pei is set to launch its second phone with a transparent design. The phone will bring some serious upgrades over the Phone 1 that was launched last year. Meanwhile, Amazon Prime Day 2023 is set to begin in India on July 15, and the e-commerce giant is expected to bring discounts, deals, and offers on a range of products during the sale. On this week's episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast, senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto talks to guest host Roydon Cerejo about what we're looking forward to in July. We also discuss the latest rumours related to the iPhone 15 series of smartphones, as well as the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 handsets. The former is expected to compete with the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra that was recently launched in India. We discuss these topics and more on the latest episode. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00)Nothing Phone 2 (01:01)Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event (13:47)iPhone 15 and Apple Watch leaks (24:24)Motorola Razr 40 (29:30)Amazon Prime Day (34:01)Outro (37:55) Cover: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. Photo credit: Sheldon Pinto.

Xiaomi's latest mid-range tablet is here in the form of the Xiaomi Pad 6 and the company's newest offering doesn't seem to have a lot of competition from other brands this year. The tablet features a few notable upgrades in terms of hardware over its predecessor. Is the Xiaomi Pad 6 the best Android tablet you can buy in its price segment? Gadgets 360 reviewer Pranav Hegde discusses this and more with guest host Sheldon Pinto on the latest weekly episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Does the company offer a good choice of accessories with the Xiaomi Pad 6? Does it perform well enough for you use the tablet as your primary work device instead of your laptop? We discuss these questions and more on the latest episode. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00)Pricing (01:13)Display quality (08:10)Performance (15:40)Accessories (19:41)Battery life (21:39)Cameras (29:16)Outro (35:55) Cover: Xiaomi Pad 6. Photo credit: Pranav Hegde

We've already seen several noteworthy games arrive in the first half of 2023, from Diablo 4 to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Over the past two weeks, we've discovered details about some of the most exciting games scheduled to release later this year. On this week's episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast, entertainment and games reporter Rahul Chettiyar teams up with industry insider and Orbital veteran Rishi Alwani to talk to host Pranav Hegde about some of the most exciting games to look forward to in 2023 and beyond. We also discuss Microsoft's ongoing struggles with its deal to acquire Activision Blizzard in the US and the UK. Will a takeover by Microsoft be beneficial for users in the long run? Find out more on this 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)Announcements recap (00:42)What Indian gamers are excited about (05:00)Diablo 4 (10:40)Microsoft's Activision takeover woes (15:52)Our favourite announcements (21:39)Outro (25:24) Cover: Xbox One controller. Photo credit: Unsplash/ Louis-Philippe Poitras

At Apple's most exciting Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote event in several years, the company announced the launch of its first mixed reality headset — the Apple Vision Pro. The wearable device will be sold in the US next year and is equipped with several advanced sensors and two powerful chips designed by the company. On this week's episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast, senior reviewer Ali Pardiwala — speaking from Apple's headquarters in California — and Gadgets 360 executive editor Jamshed Avari, join Orbital guest host Roydon Cerejo to talk about the most noteworthy announcements made by Apple at its annual developer conference. Aside from its first mixed reality headset, Apple also unveiled a new 15-inch MacBook Air model, along with a new Mac Studio and Mac Pro — all powered by Apple's M2 processor. The company also unveiled iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and watchOS 10, which are expected to arrive later this year. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00)Apple Reality Pro (00:37)MacBook Air 15 (15:20)New Mac Studio and Mac Pro (21:56)Software updates (25:53)Final thoughts (33:41)Outro (35:08) Cover: Apple Vision Pro. Photo credit: Ali Pardiwala

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. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com 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

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. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com 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

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. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com 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 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. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com 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 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. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com 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'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. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com 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

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. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com 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 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. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com 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' 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. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com 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

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. Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com 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