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3 weeks ago | 
thehindu.com | Haider Ali Khan
Bike taxi and auto aggregator Rapido is gearing up to launch its services in Goa, actively reviewing the state’s newly introduced Transport Aggregator Guidelines, 2025. With operations already spanning over 215 cities and ambitious plans to reach 500 by year-end, the company sees significant potential in the tourism-driven state.
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3 weeks ago | 
thehindu.com | Haider Ali Khan
There’s been a noticeable shift in how we approach footwear, especially in a world where the lines between performance and lifestyle have never been blurrier. More people are choosing running shoes not just for workouts, but for daily commuting, travelling, and even casual hangouts. It makes sense: why settle for heavy, flat-soled sneakers when performance trainers offer better cushioning, lighter weight, and often, surprisingly better style?
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3 weeks ago | 
thehindu.com | Haider Ali Khan
Any mention of the top 3 smartphone brands in India is incomplete without OnePlus. The company has rightfully earned its place in the market, and its product range supports it. Seeing the rise in interest in compact phones, OnePlus has come up with its first-ever compact flagship, the OnePlus 13s. The latest palm-fitting phone from the company is looking to shake up the 50K price segment and, to some extent, challenge its own sibling OnePlus 13R.
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3 weeks ago | 
haidrrrry.medium.com | Haider Ali Khan
Bringing AI to your fingertips: How to choose and implement the right ML framework for your Android appMobile machine learning has revolutionized how we interact with our devices. From real-time image recognition to voice assistants, ML models running directly on smartphones have become an integral part of modern app development. For Android developers, two frameworks dominate the landscape: PyTorch Mobile and TensorFlow Lite.
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3 weeks ago | 
thehindu.com | Haider Ali Khan
In an already competitive mid-range smartphone space, iQOO continues to sharpen its identity with performance-first phones that blend power with finesse. Just a few months after launching the iQOO Neo 10R, the brand is back with the iQOO Neo 10 — and naturally, the big question is: what’s new?
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4 weeks ago | 
thehindu.com | Haider Ali Khan
Asus is on a roll, delivering back-to-back products across various categories. The good thing that I like about the company is its range of products that are aimed at different user needs. Recently, I reviewed the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16, and now featuring next is the Asus ExpertBook P3. This P series laptop promises to cater to the evolving needs of businesses and professionals as it comes backed with AI capabilities.
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1 month ago | 
thehindu.com | Haider Ali Khan
Following an unorthodox release cycle, Realme has introduced the GT 7, extending the series in a bold and strategic move. While last year’s GT 7 Pro made headlines with the debut of the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the standard GT 7 takes a slightly different path — but one that’s no less ambitious.
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1 month ago | 
thehindu.com | Haider Ali Khan
After months of leaks and speculation, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has officially joined the S25 family. This is not just another variant—it’s a bold reimagination of Samsung’s design direction. With the slimmest profile in Galaxy S series history, a pill-shaped camera module, and a titanium body, the S25 Edge clearly aims to turn heads. Sitting between the S25 and the S25+ in terms of pricing and feature set, it brings a new form factor without compromising much on power or performance.
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1 month ago | 
haidrrrry.medium.com | Haider Ali Khan
Jetpack Compose has revolutionized UI development for Android. It’s declarative, powerful, and honestly — kind of magical. But with great power comes great… pitfalls. Even experienced Android devs find themselves fighting recompositions, state mishandling, or weird crashes that feel like black magic. Let’s break down 10 common Jetpack Compose mistakes you might be making (yes, even if you’re a senior dev) — and how to fix them like an absolute Compose wizard 🧙♂️.
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1 month ago | 
thehindu.com | Haider Ali Khan
Reliance-backed Addverb provides software-supported automation robotic solutions to a range of Indian and global companies that are spread out in over 26 countries. The homegrown robotics company expects a 60% to 70% jump in revenue from outside of India by next year. Of this, a major chunk is expected to come from the U.S. alone (80%) as demand for automation grows. The 60% of the Noida-based company’s current revenue comes from India.
