Posts From Karthik Iyer

Karthik Iyer
Karthik Iyer

Karthik covers PC hardware for XDA Computing. When not at work, you will find him yelling at his monitors while playing video games.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs OnePlus 9RT: Which phone is worth your money?

The budget flagship space has seen some great smartphone launches over the last couple of years. These devices may not have all the bells and whistles that you'd expect from an ultra-premium flagship, but there's plenty to like about these phones, especially for a lot less money compared to flagship devices. Samsung and OnePlus, too,...

Audi adds native Apple Music integration to select cars in the U.S.

Audi is integrating Apple Music directly into the infotainment system of its select cars in North America, Europe, and Japan. This will allow Audi owners to enjoy Apple Music via the infotainment system without having to connect their iPhones to it via Bluetooth or USB. Audi says the Apple Music integration will be included in...

Sony’s new $200 LinkBuds S feature ANC and a more conventional design

A couple of days back, leaked renders of Sony's LinkBuds S surfaced on the internet, giving us our first look at the earbuds and highlighting some features. Now that the cat's out of the bag, Sony has decided to announce the earbuds officially. The new Sony LinkBuds S is now available to pre-order for $200...

Samsung brings Digital Key feature to the US with the GV60 Genesis EV

Many phone makers, including Samsung, have been trying to turn their smartphones into digital car keys. The South Korean giant joined the party early last year when it announced the Digital Key feature at its first Galaxy Unpacked event. The feature started rolling out in its home market in September last year, but it offered...

Revamped Google TV app with new ‘Highlights’ feed is now rolling out widely

The Google TV app was revamped earlier this year with Material You tweaks and a new 'Highlights' tab. This new tab essentially showcases YouTube videos, news, reviews, and other articles related to the movies and TV shows you're interested in. The revamped 'Highlights' feed is now rolling out widely with the latest Google TV update,...

Google Pixel 6 Pro vs OPPO Find X3 Pro: Which Android phone to buy?

The Google Pixel 6 Pro is a fantastic phone that gets a lot of things right. It may not be the best in every category, but we think it performs well, offers a great set of cameras, and has all-day battery life. It offers a well-rounded experience, and you can learn more about it in...

Does the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G have dual SIM support?

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is one of the top contenders in the mid-range smartphone segment in the US. As we mentioned in our Galaxy A53 5G hands-on piece, it's a great device that offers plenty of value for economical shoppers in this price range. There's a lot to like about this particular device including...

Gigabyte UD850GM PSU review: A reliable option for new gaming PCs

Gigabyte is no stranger to PC components as the company has deep roots in the market with several reliable offerings. The new UD-850GM power supply is a solid option to consider if you're looking to build a mid to relatively high-end PC. It supplies stable, clean, and reliable power without breaking down or making too...

Google Wallet app is here to replace your physical wallet & ‘Google Pay’

At its I/O developer conference today, Google finally announced the much-awaited Google Wallet revamp. The updated Google Wallet app will let you store everything from credit cards to digital IDs on your phone. The company is essentially trying to replace your physical wallet. And -- here's the kicker -- this new Google Wallet app will...

Google Maps gets new “immersive view” for cities, landmarks, and more

Google announced a bunch of new features and additions to its services at the Google I/O 2022 developer conference today. Perhaps the one that stands out the most, and is also likely to be used the most in the future, is the new "Immersive View" in Google Maps. Immersive View, as the name suggests, will...

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 vs HP EliteBook 840 G9: Which one to buy?

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 is one of the newest mainstream business notebooks on the market that goes head-to-head with a lot of other great laptops. The new 2022 variants of this notebook are available in both Intel and AMD flavors with a 14-inch 16:10 display. We've already compared the ThinkPad T14 Gen 3...

Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: Which Android phone to buy?

The Pixel 6 Pro brings Google back into the flagship discussion after the launch of the mid-range Pixel 5. The company says it spent years on research and development, leading up to the launch of the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro. As we mentioned in our Google Pixel 6 Pro review, it's a...