Shruti Dhapola looks after the Indian Express Technology section and writes primarily on the subject of consumer technology. She reviews smartphones, fitness trackers and covers how the internet is evolving around us, including policies related to technology. She also covers topics such as artificial intelligence, online privacy, creator economy as well as big tech companies such as Google, Facebook, Apple, etc.

August 30, 2019 18:41 IST
Redmi Note 8 Pro’s camera at the back stands at 64MP+8MP(ultra-wide) +2MP depth sensor +2cm macro sensor. We got a chance to spend some time testing out the Redmi Note 8 Pro in China, and here is what we thought so far.
Tue, Sep 03, 2019
August 30, 2019 07:00 IST
Redmi and Mi were being seen as targeting two different sets of customers, with Redmi for the younger audience while being budget friendly, while Mi series was aimed at more premium customers.
Fri, Aug 30, 2019
August 29, 2019 21:00 IST
Here is everything that Xiaomi launched in China on Thursday including the Redmi Note 8 series, Redmi TV and RedmiBook 14.
Fri, Aug 30, 2019
August 29, 2019 09:29 IST
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi TV Launch Price, Features, India Launch Date Highlights: Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has unveiled its Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro phones, RedmiBook 14, and Redmi TV at an event in China.
Thu, Aug 29, 2019
August 26, 2019 09:55 IST
The Google Nest Hub has a 7-inch LCD touch screen, a speaker at the bottom. It is powered by the Google Assistant and can work as a central device for controlling your smart home. Here's our review
Fri, Jun 19, 2020
August 22, 2019 17:07 IST
Realme 5, Realme 5 Pro launch in India: Realme CEO Madhav Sheth is confident the brand will continue to grow and pointed out that they already have 10 million active users in India alone
Thu, Aug 22, 2019
August 21, 2019 14:39 IST
Tile Mate Bluetooth tracker review: Tile Mate Bluetooth tracker will help you keep track of personal items such as keys, bags, and here's how it performed during our testing.
Mon, Jun 15, 2020
August 20, 2019 17:03 IST
Google Nest Hub will support apps like Google Maps, YouTube, show weather information, photos from Google Photos app.
Mon, Aug 26, 2019
August 19, 2019 14:48 IST
Apple's iPhone XR contributed to more than 55 per cent of the total Apple shipments in the second quarter of 2019, revealed data research firm IDC
Mon, Aug 19, 2019
August 13, 2019 18:21 IST
The Mi A3 is basically the Mi CC9e being relaunched as an Android One phone for global and India markets. Mi A3’s specifications are known given the global launch, though Xiaomi has not yet clarified how much RAM and storage will be present on the Indian variants. The India price is also not known.
Tue, Aug 13, 2019
August 09, 2019 13:16 IST
Facebook will now make it easier to share directly to WhatsApp with a new 'Send in WhatsApp' button appearing more prominently on public posts.
Fri, Aug 09, 2019
August 07, 2019 17:35 IST
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active review: At Rs 19,990, the Galaxy Watch Active has a lighter design and a lot of features for user. But how does it all come together in terms of performance? Here's our review.
Fri, Jun 19, 2020
August 06, 2019 14:16 IST
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active2 vs Apple Watch Series 4: We compare both the watches in terms of prices, specifications and features
Tue, Aug 06, 2019
August 05, 2019 12:59 IST
Amazon is now letting users opt of human or manual review of their Alexa voice recordings. Here's how you can go to the settings in the website and the Alexa app to change the option and also delete individual recordings.
Mon, Aug 05, 2019
August 02, 2019 16:22 IST
Fitness bands, fitness trackers and smartwatches have become very popular in the last two years and the segment continues to see double digit growth. Here's what you need to factor in before picking a fitness tracker.
Mon, Aug 05, 2019
July 27, 2019 11:32 IST
Apple’s acquisition of Intel’s mobile modem business is a step towards its goals to make its “own integrated baseband processor” and be less dependent on third-party suppliers, experts suggested.
Sat, Jul 27, 2019
July 26, 2019 17:02 IST
Google has claimed that its Pixel 3a phones are a hit, with sales almost doubling in the last quarter. But the story of Pixel 3a's success is a little more complicated that just doubling of sales.
Fri, Jul 26, 2019
July 26, 2019 11:26 IST
Apple will acquire Intel's smartphone modem business, confirming earlier reports that the two companies were in talks for this acquisition. This Apple-Intel deal could boost the iPhone maker's 5G ambitions in the future
Fri, Jul 26, 2019
July 26, 2019 00:43 IST
The Justice Department wants to know if the leading online players are “engaging in anti-competitive practices and depriving users of benefits”. The probe comes at a time when there are increasing calls around the world for regulating these companies.
Sun, Jul 28, 2019
July 22, 2019 12:29 IST
Redmi K20 Pro review: Redmi K20 Pro starts at Rs 27,999 for the base 6GB RAM option and comes packed with high-end specifications like the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. Here's our review.
Tue, Jul 23, 2019
July 18, 2019 16:46 IST
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S5e also has the DeX mode for the full desktop experience. It comes in an LTE+WiFi variant as well as a WiFi only variant. Here's our review of the Galaxy Tab S5e.
Thu, Jul 18, 2019
July 18, 2019 10:51 IST
FaceApp has gone viral once again with 'the old age' filter proving to be rather popular on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. But the terms and conditions of the app raise some serious privacy issues that should not be ignored.
Sat, Jul 20, 2019
July 17, 2019 16:58 IST
Finding the right water purifier in India can be confusing. One major concern with RO water purifiers is that there is a lot of wastage of water, often up to 80 per cent. Here's what to keep in mind when choosing a water purifier for your home
Thu, Jul 18, 2019
July 17, 2019 15:41 IST
The Redmi K20 Pro is clearly aimed at the OnePlus 7 Pro and Xiaomi is making no qualms about this given the tagline, which is ‘Flagship Killer 2.0’. Here's our first impression of the device.
Wed, Jul 17, 2019
July 11, 2019 18:59 IST
OnePlus's product manager Zake Zhang says OnePlus 7 Pro’s popular nightscape and ultra-wide mode, which now has hardware limitations, will get more improvements in future updates
Thu, Jul 11, 2019




