Synopsis
A crisp weekly podcast where nerds from India discuss all things tech.
Episodes
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iPhone X and Pixel 2 XL: All Your Questions Answered
09/11/2017 Duration: 30minYou asked us your questions about the iPhone X and the Google Pixel 2 XL and we used both phones for around a week to answer them. Gagan Gupta and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab to talk about these two phones.
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Why Xiaomi Launched the Redmi Y Series of Smartphones
02/11/2017 Duration: 18minXiaomi launched the Redmi Y1 and the Redmi Y1 Lite smartphones in India. We used the Redmi Y1 for a short duration and talk about the phone, and where it stands in the market. Android enthusiasts Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab for this episode.
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Jio Phone and Its New Rivals: Is the True Cost in the Fine Print?
26/10/2017 Duration: 25minThe Jio Phone introduced the concept of an 'effective price' of budget phones and its rivals have now shown up. Jio Phone experts Aditya Shenoy and Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about the fine print with each of these phones.
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Nokia 8: Feels Like a Nokia
18/10/2017 Duration: 28minEditorial head Kunal Dua and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about Nokia 8, which offers a 'bothie' camera and overall reliable performance. We discuss whether you should buy it over the OnePlus 5 or the iPhone 7.
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With Mi MIX 2, Is Xiaomi Ready to Take on OnePlus 5?
13/10/2017 Duration: 22minEditorial head Kunal Dua and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 - a smartphone with an almost bezel-free design. We discuss how it fares against the OnePlus 5 and whether Xiaomi can succeed in the premium segment.
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Is India Ready for Pixel 2, Google's Hardware Ecosystem?
05/10/2017 Duration: 38minGames editor Rishi Alwani and host Pranay Parab are joined by Roydon Cerejo, Gadgets 360’s official presence at the Google event in San Francisco, California, to talk about the event and all the big launches there. This includes Google Pixel 2, Google Pixel 2 XL, Google Home Mini, Google Home Max, Google Pixel Buds, Google Pixelbook, and more.
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All Your Jio Phone Questions Answered
27/09/2017 Duration: 27minGames editor Rishi Alwani and reviews guy Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to talk about Jio Phone. We've been using the Jio Phone for a week and that puts us in a unique position where we can answer all of your burning questions about the smart feature phone. http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/jio-phone-be-ready-to-pay-extra-if-you-return-it-before-3-years-1755545
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What iOS 11 Says About the Future of the iPhone and iPad
19/09/2017 Duration: 39minGames editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss iOS 11 in-depth. We talk about our favourite features of iOS 11 and the direction in which Apple is taking its operating system for smartphones and tablets.
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iPhone X, iPhone 8, or iPhone 8 Plus: Which One Should You Buy?
13/09/2017 Duration: 34minEditor in chief Kunal Dua and Games Editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about all of Apple's announcements at the September 12 event. This includes iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, Apple TV 4K and the Apple Watch Series 3.
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The Ultimate iPhone 8 Rumour Roundup
07/09/2017 Duration: 27minApple enthusiasts Gagan Gupta and Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about all the rumours surrounding the company's September 12 event. That includes speculation around the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone Edition, apart from Apple Watch and Apple TV.
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Android Oreo's Best Feature Isn't Even Here Yet
31/08/2017 Duration: 27minWe used Android Oreo for a week to talk about its best features and weaknesses. Android enthusiasts Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab for this episode.
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Galaxy Note 8, Featuring ‘Bothie’ Multitasking
24/08/2017 Duration: 25minSamsung Galaxy Note 8's launch gave us a great excuse to talk about this smartphone on our weekly podcast - Orbital. Android enthusiasts Aditya Shenoy and Gagan Gupta join host Pranay Parab to talk about Samsung's latest flagship smartphone.
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Can Nokia 8 Be the Flagship HMD Global Needs?
17/08/2017 Duration: 24minThe Nokia 8 is here and it signals HMD Global’s intentions to step into the flagship smartphone market and we talk about the smartphone’s chances in the Indian market on this episode of Orbital. Joining host Pranay Parab are Android enthusiasts Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy.
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iPhone SE at an Effective Price of Free?
10/08/2017 Duration: 26minOn this episode of Orbital, we talk about the iPhone 8 and all other rumours surrounding upcoming iPhone launches. The Apple event for the launch of the iPhone is expected to take place in September and this time we expect more than one iPhone to be launched. To talk about what we expect from the upcoming iPhones and what that means for India, news editor Abhinav Lal and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab.
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Why Does Paytm Want to Take on WhatsApp?
03/08/2017 Duration: 21minPaytm wants to take on WhatsApp with its own messaging service, according to a WSJ report. That could have far-reaching consequences on the Indian apps market. WhatsApp, as we know, has been working on introducing a payments layer to its app in India. Gadgets 360’s editorial head Kunal Dua and games editor Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to discuss what this means for India.
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Jio Phone Looks Awesome, but Is There a Catch?
27/07/2017 Duration: 28minWhile the Jio Phone generated a lot of excitement after the Reliance Jio AGM, not everything may be as rosy as it seems. There still are a lot of unanswered questions around the Jio Phone, which we try to answer on this episode of Orbital podcast. Phone enthusiasts Roydon Cerejo and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to talk about this.
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Can Jio, Nokia Give Feature Phone Sales a Big Boost?
20/07/2017 Duration: 19minWhile we talk about the smartphone industry quite a lot on this podcast, we don’t mention feature phones nearly as much. We decided to change that on this episode, as games editor Rishi Alwani and podcast deputy Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to see why the feature phone industry continues to remain a big part of people’s lives.
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Jio Data Leak, New Jio Plans, JioFiber: The Likely Impact
13/07/2017 Duration: 19minReliance Jio may have ushered in some great calling and data plans offered by all telecom operators in India, but the recent data leak shows why every Jio user should worry. Reliance Jio's new mobile data plans, its JioFiber broadband plans, and Airtel's data rollover policy show some good signs for you, the consumer. Gadgets 360's Pranay Parab joins host Aditya Shenoy to discuss.
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Amazon Prime Day Sale Tips for the Best Shopping Experience
06/07/2017 Duration: 27minAmazon Prime Day sale begins on July 10 at 1800 hours IST, and Gadgets 360's online ordering enthusiasts Akhil Arora, Gagan Gupta, and Rishi Alwani join host Pranay Parab to talk about the deals worth looking out for and the ones you can skip on Amazon Prime Day.
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How GST Will Affect the Prices of Gadgets, Software in India
29/06/2017 Duration: 25minThe Goods and Services Tax (GST) is set to roll out in India on July 1, 2017. Host Pranay Parab speaks with Preeti Khurana, a Chartered Accountant who works with ClearTax to decode the impact of GST on the prices of gadgets, software, and IT services in India.