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Nirave Gondhia

Nirave Gondhia

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Nirave is a creator, evangelist, and founder of House of Tech. A heart attack at 33 inspired him to publish the Impact of Tech newsletter, which covers the best technology and its impact on mental, physical, and emotional health. Follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for more.

The back of the OnePlus Pad 3.

The OnePlus Pad 3 is one of the best tablets I’ve used, here’s why

Move over Samsung, there's a new Android contender vying for the best Android tablets crown. I've used the OnePlus Pad 3 for a couple of weeks; here's why it's one of the best tablets you can buy.
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iOS 19 sample logo.

3 big iOS 19 changes that I hope Apple reveals at WWDC 2025

There's less than 48 hours before Apple announces the new iOS 19 (or iOS 26) platform for the iPhone. Here are three key improvements that I hope we see!
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Google Veo 2 in action on the Honor 400 Pro AI Image to Video feature

I tested Google Veo on a phone, here’s why it’s incredible

Google Veo is the company's best generative AI model and it's finally available on this Android phone in a particularly unique way
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The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max's camera.

Apple should make an iPhone 17 Ultra and copy these phone cameras

Imagine if Apple made an iPhone 17 Ultra with multiple telephoto lenses, a huge primary sensor and an array of add-on lenses. I looked at Ultra competitors like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Find X8 Ultra and Vivo X200 Ultra to see what the iPhone 17 Ultra would need to.
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The side of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

I’ve used the Galaxy S25 Edge, here’s what the iPhone 17 Air needs

I've spent more than a week using the Galaxy S25 Edge; here's what Apple needs to do with the iPhone 17 Air in response.
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Spring Bud Razr 2025 half open on a desk with the Display turned on

4 phones you can buy instead of the Motorola Razr 2025

The Razr 2025 is one of the best flip phones right now, thanks to its affordable price, but there are other phones that you may consider instead. Here are four alternatives to choose!
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Spring Bud Razr 2025 on a desk

Motorola Razr 2025 Review: It’s not an Ultra, but it’s great

The Motorola Razr 2025 is designed to be the affordable entry to flip phones for most people. It doesn't have the bells and whistles of the Razr Ultra, but it offers 80% of the core experience at just over half the price. There's no better bang-for-your-buck folding phone.
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60-second health check in progress on the Huawei Watch 5

I tested the Huawei Watch 5, here’s why every watch needs Health Glance

I've just tested the new Huawei Watch 5 and there's one health feature that every smartwatch should copy. Here's what it is and why.
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A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge showing the color options.

These are the Galaxy S25 Edge colors and this is the one to buy

If you're thinking of buying the Galaxy S25 Edge and don't know what color to buy, we've got you covered! These are all the Galaxy S25 Edge colors and which one we think you should buy!
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The back of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

I took 4000 photos with Galaxy S25 Ultra, here’s why it’s good and bad

After taking more than 4,000 photos with the Galaxy S25 Ultra in the past four months, here's what Samsung's camera powerhouse does well and badly.
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A screen showing Apple Health info page

3 things I want to see from the new Apple Health at WWDC 2025

Apple is expected to unveil a redesigned Apple Health at WWDC 2025. Here is three things it needs to have, including the AI Doctor.
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Galaxy S25 Edge TV and sign at Galaxy Unpacked 2025

The Galaxy S25 Edge will feature next-gen screen protection

The Galaxy S25 Edge will be the world's thinnest smartphone, but it could also be one of the most durable thanks to this new type of screen protection.
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Installed apps including WhatsApp, Messenger and Facebook on the Huawei Pura X running HarmonyOS Next

I tried HarmonyOS. Can it compete with iOS and Android?

Huawei is making some of the most innovative smartphones on the market, but they don't run Android. Is the company's HarmonyOS a viable third OS alongside Android and iOS?
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Google Maps in full screen on the driver's second display on the Chevy Equinox 2025

My next car must have this Carplay and Android Auto feature, here’s why

I've found my favorite implementation of Android Auto and CarPlay in a dual screen display on a car so far. Here's which car and why every car needs this feature.
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Google News on Android Automotive on the Chevy Equinox 2025

I drove 500 miles with Android Automotive, here’s why every car needs it

I drove 500 miles in a Chevy Equinox rental car powered by the Android Automotive operating system. Here's why I love it and every car needs Google's car OS.
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Moto Razr 2025 series colors and finishes

Razr Ultra 2025 vs Razr Plus 2025 vs Razr 2025, which should you buy?

There's a new flagship flip phone in town, but should you buy the Razr Ultra 2025? Do the Razr Plus 2025 or Razr 2025 offer a good enough experience at a lower price? Let's take a look.
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The camera on the Oppo Find X8 Ultra in White

I tested Galaxy S25 Ultra and Find X8 Ultra cameras, this one wins

Both phones feature multiple telephoto cameras and claim to be a camera king, but which one takes the better photos? I compared the Find X8 Ultra and Galaxy S25 Ultra cameras to find out
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The OnePlus Watch 3 seen from the top.

What is RTOS and is it the answer to Google’s Wear OS problems?

More companies are ditching Google's Wear OS platform in favor of wearables powered by RTOS, so what is RTOS and is it the answer to Google's Wear OS problems?
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Huawei Pura X and Razr Ultra 2025 cover displays hero

Huawei’s answer to the Moto Razr Ultra 2025 has me wondering who’s right

Should flip phones be a smaller smartphone, or a smaller tablet? I spent time with the Huawei Pura X and Razr Ultra 2025 to answer this exact question
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Google Fi Wireless logo on an iPhone 16 Pro

Google Fi already was my favorite eSIM for travel, now it’s even better

Google Fi was already my favorite eSIM for travel, but Google just unveiled a host of improvements that make it even better. Here's why!
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Motorola Razr Ultra

5 brilliant Razr Ultra features the Galaxy Flip 7 must have

The first true flagship clamshell folding phone is here. The Razr Ultra 2025 brings improvements in every area, so what does Samsung need to do with the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7?
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Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Moto Razr Ultra 2025 cover displays

Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 vs Galaxy Z Flip 6: vast chasms between the two

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 may be a year old, but the new Razr Ultra 2025 makes it feel an entire generation older. Here's why the Razr Ultra 2025 is the phone to buy, with one key caveat.
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Moto Razr Plus 2025 vs Razr Plus 2024

Motorola Razr Plus 2025 vs Razr Plus 2024: subtle differences, but otherwise the same

With so few differences between the Razr Plus 2025 and the Razr Plus 2024, which of these devices should you buy, and should you upgrade? Let's find out!
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Moto Razr 2025 in Pantone Spring Bud green

The new Motorola Razr series run Perplexity and CoPilot as part of Moto AI

The new Razr 2025 series will come with Perplexity and Microsoft CoPilot out of the box, here's what you need to know!
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Moto Razr 2025 series colors and finishes

I tried every Moto Razr 2025 color and finish, this is my favorite

The new Razr 2025 series has three phones and a total of ten different materials and finishes, but which should you buy? I tried nine of them, and here's my favorite for each model!
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Watch face on the new Moto Watch Fit 2025

Moto Watch Fit Preview: A familiar design with a difference

The new Moto Watch Fit is here, and it brings a familiar design, as well as key features that include 100+ sport modes, a 1.9-inch OLED display and incredible battery life!
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Moto Razr Plus 2025 in Mocha Mousse

Moto Razr Plus 2025 Preview: a refresh with a few differences

The new Razr Plus 2025 is here, and it looks extremely familiar with a virtually identical experience to the Razr Plus 2024. We go hands on to see what the changes are.
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Moto Razr 2025 in Pantone Spring Bud green

Moto Razr 2025 Preview: stronger, familiar and more stylish

Meet the new Razr 2025, which features a few small improvements and tweaks over the Razr 2024. Is it worth buying? We go hands on to find out!
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oppo find x8 ultra review 2

How is your phone camera tested? I flew to China to find out

Smartphone cameras have firmly entered a golden era of excellent, but what goes into testing them? I flew to China to find out, here's what I discovered.
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AI translation app on the Oppo Find X8 Ultra

I thought Google had the best AI translation app, but I was wrong

I thought Google had the best AI powered translation app, but a recent trip to China showed me I was wrong. Here's the app that beat it, powered by DeepSeek.
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The buttons on the iPhone 16e

The iPhone should copy this Android phone’s shortcut button feature, here’s why

The iPhone may have launched the current trend of Action Buttons, but one Android phone maker has figured out a better solution. Here's why the iPhone should copy this specific feature.
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Huawei Pura X in white main display open

Four Chinese phones I wish were available in the US

The US has a few great phones, but many of the best phones are only sold in limited places, or in China alone. Here are four Chinese phones that I wish were available in the US.
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Homescreen on a $12 Apple Watch Series 10 copycat product

I bought a $12 ‘Apple Watch’- and it’s bizarre

This is not an official Apple Watch Series 10, but rather, an imitation that cost me just $12. Here's why it's bizarre and something it does better than Apple itself.
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One of the many markets at Huaqiangbei

This is Huaqiangbei, the world’s craziest technology market

Shenzhen, China, is a technology lover's dream, and nowhere is this epitomized than Huaqiangbei. This is a look inside the world's craziest technology market.
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