Orbital

Apple announced a new iPad Pro, 24-inch iMac, and Apple TV 4K this week — along with AirTag, finally. And a purple iPhone was thrown into the mix. Gadgets 360 reviews editor Jamshed Avari and in-house Apple expert Harpreet Singh join host Akhil Arora to discuss all things Apple from the Spring Loaded event. We talk about the two new iPad Pro models (11-inch and 12.9-inch), why they are designed for a niche use, and what's limiting them (hint: it's iPadOS). Read: iPad Pro with Apple M1, Mini-LED display, and Thunderbolt launched We dive into the new 24-inch iMac that's nearly a centimetre thin but still has a giant chin. Also, why does Apple prioritise design over use in a desktop computer? Later, we jump over to the new Apple TV 4K that promises high-refresh-rate 4K HDR but skips over on any gaming improvements. Curious. Read: iMac 24-inch with Apple M1 launched, Apple TV 4K refreshed with A12 Bionic And lastly, we touch upon Apple's entry into a new product segment with the AirTag trackers. Read: All

Is OnePlus 9R old wine in a new bottle — or something more? Gadgets 360 reviews editor Jamshed Avari and in-house OnePlus expert Ali Pardiwala join host Akhil Arora to discuss the new Rs. 40,000 phone — the fourth entry in its line-up, the most OnePlus has ever had. We touch upon how the 9R compares to its more expensive sibling, its primary competition, and what buyers should expect from the 9R. Towards the end, we field questions from our audience. Read: OnePlus 9R Review Later, we jump over to the OnePlus Watch, the first "smartwatch" from the Shenzhen-headquartered manufacturer. Gadgets 360 reviewer Aditya Shenoy and smartwatch enthusiast Shubham Raheja join Akhil to talk about its various limitations and where it all stems from: putting battery life first. Watch: OnePlus Watch Unboxing and First Impressions Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00) What to expect from 9R (00:30) OnePlus 9 vs 9R (2:35) 9R's compet

Why did LG give up on its smartphones business? Gadgets 360 reviews editor Jamshed Avari and Counterpoint analyst Tarun Pathak join host Akhil Arora to discuss what led to LG's exit, the Korean manufacturers' innovations and mistakes, and how the industry is due for another upheveal. Watch: RIP LG Smartphones Later, we jump over to Outriders, the new co-op RPG shooter from People Can Fly, out on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. Resident gamer and Gadgets 360 chief sub-editor Shayak Majumder joins Akhil to talk about the good and the bad of the new video game: the recurring server troubles, the varying character classes, the keep-you-on-your-toes gameplay, and problems with cross-play and grinding. Read: Outriders Review Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (00:00) What made LG quit? (00:32) LG's innovative ideas—and problems (03:50) Did we see LG's exit coming? (06:52) LG first, phones second (10:54) LG's othe

What is the best phone under Rs. 15,000 in India right now? Gadgets 360 deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and reviewer Aditya Shenoy join host Akhil Arora to discuss what buyers should expect in a sub-Rs. 15,000 phone, the marketing jargo and buzzwords to be aware of, upcoming phones to keep an eye out for, and why you need to pay double to get a better camera. And oh, they answer the title question. Read: The Best Phones Under Rs. 15,000 Later, we go behind the scenes of OK Computer, the new Hotstar Specials original. OK Computer creators Neil Pagedar and Pooja Shetty join Akhil to talk about the Disney+ Hotstar series' myriad inspirations, how they sought to make something uniquely Indian, the struggles of making a sci-fi comedy TV show in India, their stance on the culture of taking offense, and what they have planned for a shared OK Computer universe. Read: OK Computer Review Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com Chapters Intro (0

Is OnePlus 9 Pro the best flagship phone of 2021 as yet? Gadgets 360 deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and reviewer Aditya Shenoy join new host Akhil Arora to discuss whether it's worth the price bump, what the Hasselblad partnership brings, and whether it can go toe-to-toe with Apple and Samsung's latest. Read: OnePlus 9 Pro Review Later, we jump over to Zack Snyder's Justice League. DC aficionados — Gadgets 360 news editor Abhinav Lal and chief sub-editor Shayak Majumder — join Akhil to talk about the wasted opportunities, Snyder's odd choices (including that aspect ratio), and the differences with the original Justice League. Read: Justice League Snyder Cut Review Follow Gadgets 360 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Write to us at podcast@gadgets360.com

Your future podcast host Akhil Arora joins host Pranay Parab to discuss the future of Orbital. Introduction What next for Orbital What Pranay is doing next

Reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Redmi Note 10 series. Introduction Redmi Note 10 Review Redmi Note 10 Pro Max Review Is Redmi Note 10 Pro the best value device? Does MIUI 12 still have ads and spam? Best phone under Rs. 15,000

TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the best budget TVs. Introduction Amazonbasics TV Review Fire TV OS Mi TV 4A Horizon What you won't get with budget TVs Should you spend more for a TV from a traditionally big brand?

Android expert Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the F62. Introduction Build quality The processor Camera specs and performance Battery life Should you buy the F62?

Android expert Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the S21+ and S21. Introduction Build quality The future of smartphones Camera specs and performance Accessories in the box Should you buy the S21+?

Game console reviewer Akhil Arora joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Xbox Series X and PS5. Introduction Why is it so hard to buy Xbox Series X and PS5 right now? Digital vs Disc Edtion Backwards compatibility? DualSense vs Xbox Wireless Controller Should you buy PS5 or Xbox Series X?

Android expert Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Realme X7 Pro. Introduction Realme X7 Pro review Realme X7 Pro camera review Can it beat Nord? Software experience

Android expert Aditya Shenoy joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the LG Wing. Introduction LG Wing review LG Wing's quirky design LG Wing battery life and performance The future of LG in the smartphone market

Deputy reviews editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. Introduction S21 Ultra camera review S21 Ultra accessories removed from the box Battery life and performance Software

US-based tech lawyer Mishi Choudhary joins host Pranay Parab to talk about why you should worry about WhatsApp's updated privacy policy. Introduction WhatsApp's new privacy policy Why is the policy being changed? Should you delete WhatsApp? Are Signal and Telegram safe?

Reviews editor Jamshed Avari joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Mi 10i. Introduction Mi 10i cameras Snapdragon 750G performance The MIUI experience Mi 10i vs OnePlus Nord

Video producer Shubham Raheja joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the tech we want to see in 2021. Introduction Best purchase of 2020 Foldable phones and software enhancements ARM processors on Windows laptops What we want to buy in 2021

TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the Mi QLED TV 4K. Introduction QLED vs OLED Mi QLED TV 4K performance Software and UI performance Sound quality and the remote

Audio expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the HomePod mini. Introduction Apple's new smart speaker Do you need two HomePod minis for the best result? Bugs and minor issues Sound quality and the Siri experience

Deputy Reviews Editor Roydon Cerejo joins host Pranay Parab to talk about the new MacBook Air (M1). Introduction Apple's new chipset Performance Software and emulation Do you need 16GB RAM?