Shruti Dhapola
Assistant Editor at Indianexpress.com and looks after the Indian Express Technology section. Covering smartphones, web culture and technology policy.
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Oppo Pad Air review: A worthy budget tablet for its price
Oppo Pad Air: The latest budget tablet from Oppo promises smooth performance with a clean user interface. Here's what we thought of its performance.
Tue, Aug 16, 2022
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4 announced with improved performance, displays
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are now official. Here is what you need to know.
Thu, Aug 11, 2022
Common charger for all devices: What govt wants, what it means for industry
The government wants to brainstorm the possibility of ending the redundancy of having multiple chargers in every household. Who will be impacted if there is a rule for common chargers?
Mon, Aug 15, 2022
In the second-hand smartphone market, Xiaomi and Apple command a strong brand pull: Cashify
Cashify has release its latest survey on the second hand smartphone market. Surprisingly, Apple dominates. In fact, Cashify still sells the iPhone 7, which was launched in 2016, at over Rs 10,000.
Tue, Aug 09, 2022
Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer review: A ‘smarter’ way to ‘fry’ those chips
The Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer brings some handy innovation to your kitchen, but is it worth its asking price? Find out in our full review below.
Wed, Aug 10, 2022
Oppo Reno8 review: Good looks, plugged with some serious fast charging
Oppo Reno8 review: The Reno8 competes in the mid-range segment given its price of Rs 29,999. But does have it what it takes to stand out? Here's our review.
Fri, Aug 05, 2022
With BGMI pulled from Indian app stores, ‘uncertainty’ grips world of Esports
Industry executives that indianexpress.com spoke to noted that BGMI is largely driving revenues and viewership in the market. A prospective ban could threaten all of this.
Thu, Aug 04, 2022
Amazfit T-Rex 2 review: The fitness watch that’s tough
Amazfit T-Rex 2 review: Amazfit T-Rex 2 is a fitness watch with military grade durability, 24-day battery life. Here's what we thought of its performance.
Tue, Aug 02, 2022
Philips SpeedPro Cordless Vacuum Cleaner review: The new way to clean your home
Is the Philips SpeedPro Cordless Vacuum Cleaner right for you? Find out in our full review of the device.
Tue, Jul 26, 2022
Amazon Prime Day: ‘Prime has disproved the myth that Indian customers will not pay for convenience’
Amazon Prime Day: Amazon is seeing more and more customers coming online for their shopping needs, driven by the events of the last two years.
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
Redmi K50i review: The K series is back, but does it stand out?
Redmi K50i review: The Redmi K50i is the return of the K series in India after a two year hiatus. But is it worth the price and where does it stand against the competition? Read our review.
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
Gaming engagement, spending increased drastically in India after 2021: Krafton India exec
BGMI’s success coupled with the changes in consumer behaviour are some of the reasons why Krafton is approaching the Indian market more seriously now, and plans to increase its investments in India as well.
Fri, Jul 15, 2022
Nothing phone (1)’s challenges and advantages in fight against OnePlus and others
Nothing phone (1)'s price of Rs 32,999 puts it squarely in the competitive mid-range segment. Here's are the challenges and advantages it has as it competes against options from OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo and others.
Sat, Jul 16, 2022
Nothing phone (1): Space for another brand, but a tough market to please, say analysts
Nothing phone (1) is one of the most awaited devices in recent times. But analysts caution that while there is space for another smartphone brand, Nothing has a tough market ahead of it.
Tue, Jul 12, 2022
Interactive content like Ranveer vs Wild has to account for unpredictability: Netflix
Netflix’s latest Ranveer vs Wild with Bear Grylls is not a typical reality adventure show given the interactive element. And, according to Netflix executives, creating interactive content in such a format is easier said than done.
Mon, Jul 11, 2022
Xiaomi OLED Vision 55-inch TV review: An OLED for everyone?
Xiaomi OLED Vision review: The advantage is that it is one of the most affordable OLED options in India. But is that good enough to consider the Xiaomi TV? Here's our review
Fri, Jul 15, 2022
FAQ: What is Apple’s Lockdown Mode to fight ‘mercenary spyware’, when does it roll out, and more
‘Lockdown Mode’ is Apple’s latest feature for iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura. We answer questions on what the mode does, who should use, etc.
Fri, Jul 08, 2022
Meet the regional Youtubers who are making their presence felt
Indian regional YouTube creators share their journey of building a community through videos amidst India's digital boom over the last decade.
Mon, Jul 04, 2022
For Indian creators, YouTube Shorts is the path to more followers and views
YouTube Shorts has changed life for Indian creators. But success on Shorts also requires a lot of commitment, and investment from the creators.
Fri, Jul 01, 2022
OnePlus Nord 2T launches next: A closer look at the current OnePlus Nord lineup in India
In July 2020, OnePlus began expanding its portfolio with a new budget ‘Nord’ series. As the OnePlus Nord 2T gets ready to launch next, we take a look at the entire Nord lineup in the Indian market.
Thu, Jun 30, 2022
Explained: What is Hermit, the Pegasus-like spyware that targeted Android, iOS devices?
Hermit, a sophisticated spyware, is believed to have targeted iPhone and Android devices in Italy and Kazakhstan. How is it deployed on a device, and what exactly does it do? How did it get past both Apple and Google's security measures?
Wed, Jun 29, 2022
MYn wants to be India’s next big ‘super-app’ with unique take on privacy
MYn has four sections each targeting a different segment. It wants to be a super-app for India combining social media, local e-commerce, cab riding, and OTT experience in one place.
Tue, Jun 28, 2022
Poco F4 5G review: A dependable mid-range smartphone
Poco F4 5G review: Poco's latest is not a 'flagship killer' any more, but more of a mid-range device, promising a solid performance. Here's our review.
Tue, Jun 28, 2022
Poco F4 5G launched in India: Here are our first impressions
Here are our first impressions of the new Poco F4 5G, Poco's latest value-for-money flagship phone in India that's powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset.
Mon, Jun 27, 2022
With hybrid workplace here to stay, Dell takes a new approach to the ‘work PC’
As the workplace goes hybrid, the workplace PC is also becoming more flexible. For Dell, its enterprise product lineup is now evolving to reflect this transformation.
Wed, Jun 22, 2022