Articles by Shubham Agarwal

Shubham Agarwal is a freelance technology journalist from Ahmedabad, India. His work has previously appeared in Business Insider, Fast Company, HuffPost, and more. You can reach out to him on Twitter.

Articles by: Shubham Agarwal

Belkin SoudForm Pulse wireless earbuds held in hand

Belkin SoundForm Pulse wireless earbuds review: Premium sound, affordable price

By Shubham Agarwal published 20 February 24

The Belkin SoundForm Pulse earbuds are affordably priced, yet seem to have it all on paper. After days of testing them for our review, are they too good to be true?

A collection of charging devices to save you from cable clutter

5 accessories you need to cut down your cable clutter

By Shubham Agarwal published 18 February 24

These accessories will not only help you get your cable mess in order but also eliminate it altogether.

Apps like ChatGPT aren't AI's final form, so what is?

By Shubham Agarwal published 17 February 24

Silicon Valley is trying to build the iPhone of AI, but what would that look like?

Honor Magic V2 Porsche Design unfolded running Asphalt 9

I've spent 2 weeks with a $2,200 foldable phone — and this feature blew me away

By Shubham Agarwal published 13 February 24

The new Porsche Design Honor Magic V2 RSR is the thinnest foldable phone and it’s optimized for playing 120Hz mobile games. Is it worth shelling out upwards of $2000?

Sample images captured using the Opal Tadpole laptop webcam

Opal Tadpole review: This puny, premium 4K webcam is a dream laptop accessory

By Shubham Agarwal published 12 February 24

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The Opal Tadpole is a tiny 4K laptop webcam that can make you look sharper than ever on video calls. But is it worth the investment? Find out in our full review.

Moment’s phone lenses turned my iPhone 15 into a pro camera

By Shubham Agarwal published 27 January 24

Now you can attach swappable lenses on your phone DSLR-style with Moment’s latest T-Series lineup. But at $150, do they provide enough of a quality boost?

iPhone 14 Pro and Galaxy S23 Ultra screen side down on a slatted wooden side table

5 little-known tricks to reduce your phone screen time — kick that screen addition

By Shubham Agarwal published 24 December 23

Struggling to bring down your screen time? It’s time to get creative with these unique tips and apps.

I took the Pixel 8 Pro on a two-week trip to Japan and I'm disappointed

By Shubham Agarwal published 22 December 23

The Google Pixel 8 Pro looked like an ideal Android phone on paper. Its experience, however, leaves a lot to be desired.

How to connect your iPhone to Windows PC just like iPhone-Mac Continuity

Got iPhone-Mac Continuity Envy? Windows PC can do it too, here's how

By Shubham Agarwal published 10 December 23

You don’t need a Mac to sync your iPhone with your computer; You can do it on a Windows PC too with these tips and apps.

Google Pixel 8 Pro on railroad tracks in a split view with iPhone 15 Pro Max on a wood table

Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: An epic iPhone vs. Android flagship battle

By Shubham Agarwal published 3 December 23

Google’s Pixel 8 Pro and Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max offer top-of-the-line specs and go toe-to-toe in nearly every category. Which one should you buy?

Onyx Boox Palma E-Reader review: A Kindle that fits in your pocket

By Shubham Agarwal published 30 October 23

The Onyx Boox Palma works like any Android phone, except it has a monochrome paper-like screen and no cellular. Does it offer the perfect e-reading experience on the go? Let’s find out.

Woman with small hands holding iPhone 15 Plus

5 little-known tricks for using your iPhone Plus one-handed

By Shubham Agarwal published 22 October 23

Handling a giant, Plus-sized iPhone can be grueling on your fingers; Here’s how to comfortably use it with one hand.

iOS 17 review: a little bit of everything

By Shubham Agarwal published 15 October 23

iOS 17 adds a bunch of exciting features to the iPhone, including a new Standby Mode that turns it into a smart display and interactive widgets. But is that enough for you to update?

iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 15: What does an extra $200 really get you?

By Shubham Agarwal published 15 October 23

The iPhone 13 and the iPhone 15 are similarly specced phones on paper. So what does that extra $200 get you?

macOS Sonoma review: Good, but not quite there yet

By Shubham Agarwal published 3 October 23

macOS Sonoma adds a bunch of exciting features to the Mac including, a new, modern lockscreen experience, and desktop widgets. But is that enough for you to update?

This new iPhone app is like having an AI-assisted photographic memory

By Shubham Agarwal published 30 September 23

Utility photos like receipts, documents, and whatnot can clutter up your personal gallery. Use NeuralBox to keep them separate and organize them more effectively.

What's it like to live with an Arm-based Windows PC in 2023

By Shubham Agarwal published 18 September 23

Windows on Arm has had a rocky journey so far but Microsoft has made a series of key improvements in the last few years. Is it ready to be on your next PC?

The USB-C iPhone marks a new era for Apple — one where it’s no longer in control

By Shubham Agarwal published 16 September 23

The EU forced Apple to adopt the USB-C connector. Is Apple still in charge of its own products?

The iPhone 15 is a mid-range phone at a flagship price

By Shubham Agarwal published 14 September 23

The new iPhone 15 is evidence the base iPhone is no longer the default choice for Apple users and the Pro models offer far more value for $200 more.

I lived with AI in my browser for two weeks — here’s what happened

By Shubham Agarwal published 13 August 23

AI sidebars on browsers like Edge and Opera give you more context, summarize articles, and even auto-generate emails and social media posts. But how helpful are they really?

3 accessories that make my iPhone more useful — you're missing out if you don't have 'em

By Shubham Agarwal published 29 July 23

Belkin’s MagSafe accessories help my iPhone 13 mini last longer, double as a webcam, and be a better car companion. Are they worth the steep prices?

I spent weeks with this $600 e-ink Android tablet — why it's better than your Kindle

By Shubham Agarwal published 16 July 23

The Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C offers all that you’d want from an Android tablet, including a detachable keyboard, and stylus -- except for one, big difference: it has a paper-like screen.

Person sitting in a chair holding an iPhone and looking a the Gemini iPhone app to identify blurry photos

Blurry photos are wasting space on your phone — how to find and delete them

By Shubham Agarwal last updated 15 July 23

You no longer have to find and delete blurry shots from your photo library yourself! These apps can do it for you.

How to block newsletter pop-ups on your browser

By Shubham Agarwal published 24 June 23

Block all those annoying newsletter overlays on websites, as well as cookie consent dialogs with these free browser extensions on your phone and computer.

How to record video of an app on Android - Galaxy S20 FE

How to hide a file on your Android phone

By Shubham Agarwal published 17 June 23

Hide any photo, video, or document on your Android phone or tablet with this trick

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