Aakash Jhaveri

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Aakash Jhaveri

Oppo had a big event in China today, announcing many new impressive products with limited global availability. The lineup included new phones, earphones, a tablet, and a new smartwatch. While others are unlikely to be available in the West, the Oppo Watch X2 Mini just might. The Oppo Find X8 Ultra was the star of the show, while the Find X8s is likely to be the base for the upcoming OnePlus 13T. Similarly, the Oppo Watch X2 Mini might be on its way outside of China as the OnePlus Watch 3 Mini.

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Aakash Jhaveri

When talking about product adoption, a term that often comes up is "crossing the chasm." Coined by marketer Geoffrey Moore in his book by the same name, it refers to the point beyond which a tech innovation can be considered mainstream, making it no longer exclusive to adventurous early adopters. The book goes into more detail on how to achieve this, but it's safe to say that smart rings as a category are close to crossing the chasm.

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Aakash Jhaveri

Every Google Pixel launch comes with two freebies: a ton of leaks before the announcement and confusion about how the models differ later on. Take the new Pixel 9a, which just went official, for example. We knew almost everything about it months in advance, and now, it will likely eat into the Pixel 9’s sales. The Pixel 10 series will arrive later this year in the Fall, bringing the usual iterative upgrades and new AI tricks to the party.

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Aakash Jhaveri

The excellent OnePlus 13 will soon be joined by a smaller OnePlus 13T. While its design remains a mystery, it's expected to come with flagship-level specs, including the Snapdragon 8 Elite. The compact OnePlus 13T is rumored to come with a giant 6,200 mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging. The OnePlus 13 is one of the best smartphones of the year, bringing a unique mix of performance, battery life, useful features, and good cameras.

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Aakash Jhaveri

Small phones are the forbidden fruit of the consumer tech world. Every year, we lose a few more options. Entire series saw their value propositions change and lose their uniqueness. In a time like this, getting excited about the start of a new category of devices in slim phones is not only expected but justified. Slim phones are not a new breed of small phones. However, they are rare as many recent products haven’t tried to be slim at all costs.