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Nadeem Sarwar

Nadeem Sarwar

Contributor

Nadeem is a tech journalist who started reading about cool smartphone tech out of curiosity and soon started writing professionally. Aside from keeping a track of the latest developments in the segment, he also tests out the newest gizmos, serves hot opinions about disastrous product decisions, and occasionally talks to smarter people for stories that connect tech with our lives. His work has appeared at reputed outlets like WIRED, Rest Of World, and NDTV, among others. When he's not busy furiously typing on his precious mechanical keyboard, he likes to play Doom Eternal and cooks weird delicacies.

A concept design of an Apple smart ring, showing a screen with exercise information on it,

An Apple smart ring could be coming soon

Are you waiting for an Apple smart ring to compete with the Oura Ring? You're in luck, as a new report claims Apple is finally getting ready to launch one.
Black and green variants of the OnePlus Watch 2.

This is the OnePlus Watch 2, and it looks incredible

OnePlus has given us our first glimpse of its next smartwatch. It looks quite elegant and fresh, but it’s the battery life claim that gives us the most hope.
Nothing Phone 2a leaked render.

The Nothing Phone 2a just leaked with a truly unusual design

The Nothing Phone 2a just leaked again, this time with a look at its (supposed) official design. And it sure is something.
iPhone 15 Pro in hand with iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 in background.

Stop putting your wet iPhone in rice — seriously

Experts have been warning users against the rice bag technique for over a decade. Now, Apple also advises against putting a wet iPhone in dry rice.
The Android 15 logo on a smartphone.

Android 15 release date: When will my phone get the update?

Android 15 is here, at least in the form of a Developer Preview. Here's everything we know about Android 15's release date (and when it's coming to your phone).
OnePlus 12R in hand with OnePlus 12 in the background.

OnePlus just did something unexpected with the OnePlus 12R

Following the controversy around its slower-than-expected storage speeds, OnePlus just did something unexpected with the OnePlus 12R.
Tinder dating app on a phone.

Experts told us their best tips for online dating apps in 2024

Online dating in 2024 is a challenge — from knowing how to create a good profile to staying safe from scams. Here's what experts think about all of it.
A person using the Generative AI wallpapers on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

The secret cost of adding AI to your smartphone

Smarptphone silicon is getting loaded with on-device AI. Google is offering AI to both Android and iOS users. Which model sticks, and can we escape the AI fee?
A person holding the Nothing Phone 2, with the lights lit up.

The Nothing Phone 2a is releasing in March, but there’s a catch

The Nothing Phone 2a is officially set to launch in March. However, there's an unexpected catch with the upcoming smartphone.
Someone holding the OnePlus 12R, showing the back of the phone.

OnePlus just made an awkward mistake with the OnePlus 12R

The OnePlus 12R is one of the best smartphone values available in 2024. Unfortunately, OnePlus just made a really awkward mistake with it.
Someone wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6.

An incredible health feature is coming to the Samsung Galaxy Watch

Samsung smartwatches sold in the U.S. will soon offer sleep apnea detection, a crucial health feature missing from the current-generation Apple smartwatches.
Google Gemini app on Android.

Google is launching a powerful new AI app for your Android phone

Google’s latest mobile app is Gemini, which leverages generative AI tricks. But t the same time, it also aims to double as a Google Assistant replacement.
Foldable iPhone in hand.

Apple’s mythical folding iPhone might soon become a reality

Rumors of a folding iPhone have existed for years. According to one new report, Apple is actually one step closer to making it a reality.
The folded Tecno Phantom V Fold and Tecno Phantom V Flip.

A smartphone company you haven’t heard of has big plans for 2024

Tecno was one of the more interesting smartphone companies in 2023. Now, it has big plans to make its 2024 even more exciting.
Using Browse for Me feature in Arc Search browser.

Arc Search is one of the best iPhone apps I’ve ever used

Arc Search tones down the clutter your average browser, but serves a breathtaking formula for looking up information on the web that will easily win you over.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Mint Green color along with a Samsung notebook and a cermaic bowl with lemons.

Don’t buy a Galaxy S24 Ultra or iPhone 15 Pro Max. Do this instead

Expensive phones like the Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max have a lot to offer. But chances are, you're much better off with other options instead.
The app drawer on the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

If you have one of these apps on your Android phone, delete it immediately

Security experts have spotted apps on the Google Play Store that act as chat platforms, but steal everything from messages and calls logs to your camera access.
Rufus AI chatbot in Amazon app.

The Amazon app on your phone just got a cool AI feature

A new tool is coming to the Amazon app on your smartphone: an AI chatbot called Rufus. Here's a look at what it can do.
A person holding the Nothing Phone 2.

Nothing just confirmed its next Android phone is coming soon

Nothing just confirmed that its next smartphone — the Nothing Phone 2a — is launching soon. Here's what we know.
iPad Pro 2020 Screen.

New iPads are coming soon, and they may have a killer display upgrade

Apple could reveal a fresh portfolio of iPads in March. Among them is an iPad Pro with an OLED display, an M3 chip, and a redesigned Magic Keyboard.
Fossil Gen 5 watch face.

One of the biggest smartwatch makers just gave up on Wear OS

Fossil used to be one of the biggest names in Wear OS smartwatches. Now, the company is officially calling it quits.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera module.

Security experts just found two giant smartphone privacy issues

Advertisements and notifications are a common part of the whole smartphone experience. But according to two new reports, they present troubling privacy issues.
Renders of the Samsung Galaxy S24 and Google Pixel 8 next to each other.

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. Google Pixel 8: which Android phone is best?

Samsung Galaxy S24 is sweetening the deal this year with a software loaded with AI tricks, but it's playing on the Google Pixel 8's turf. So, which one to pick?
The search bar position in Safari on iOS 15.

Apple is about to change iPhone web browsing forever

The EU has forced Apple to change a fundamental browser rule on iOS. Soon, iPhone users could get reimagined Chrome or Firefox browsers on their iPhone.
The OnePlus 12's camera module.

Something odd is going on with the OnePlus 12

The OnePlus 12 came out swinging and even fixed a notable flaw. But it entirely avoided what the Samsung Galaxy S24 embraced: the AI hype.
Side view of leaked Google Pixel 9 renders.

The Google Pixel 9 just leaked, and it looks incredible

Just a day after the Pixel 9 Pro leaked, new images of the regular Google Pixel 9 have landed. And it looks good.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Here are Apple’s secret plans for adding AI to your iPhone

The likes of Google Assistant are quickly racing ahead by adopting generative AI smarts, so are iPhone rivals. 2024 could finally see Siri getting the AI boost.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S24+.

Here’s every AI feature you can use on the Samsung Galaxy S24

Samsung promises us an AI phone, and it delivered in a handsome fashion with its flagships. Take a look all the cool AI features that set the Galaxy S24 apart.
OnePlus 12 in Flowy Emerald held in hand in sunlight.

OnePlus told me the secrets behind the OnePlus 12’s cool design

The OnePlus 12 has a gorgeous design. But there's more to it than meets the eye, as explained to me by OnePlus itself.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 standing upright next to the Galaxy S24 Plus.

Samsung may have made a horrible decision with the Galaxy S24

Samsung is once again stuffing its own Exynos silicon down the throats of Galaxy S24 buyers at a time when Qualcomm is reimagining phones with generative AI.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in its launch colors.

There’s something Samsung didn’t tell you about the Galaxy S24

Samsung wowed us with some neat AI tricks on the Galaxy S24 series smartphones. What it conspicuously didn't say was that it will eventually incur a fee.
A person wearing the Apple Watch Series 9, showing the side of the watch.

The Apple Watch sales ban is about to start again

Apple asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit for a longer pause on an import ban. The court declined, leaving Apple with a tough choice.
A photo of the Samsung Galaxy Ring teased at Unpacked 2024.

Samsung just teased its Oura Ring killer — the Galaxy Ring

Samsung is officially entering the smart ring arena, one where the likes of Oura have left a mark. The Galaxy ring looks sleek, but that's all we know for now.
Photo of the Rabbit R1.

This cute AI gadget wants to replace your smartphone

AI is everywhere these days. And now, a gadget called the Rabbit R1 wants to use AI to replace your smartphone.