Articles by Harish Jonnalagadda

The best time to pick up a Kindle is during Prime Day; Amazon tends to roll out huge discounts to its own products during the two-day sales event, and that’s no different in 2021. We’ve already rounded up the best Prime Day Amazon device deals and the best Kindle Prime Day deals, but I want to focus on the entry-level Kindle e-reader and why you should consider buying one.

A Kindle is the ideal way to read books; the e-ink screen doesn’t cause eye strain, the battery lasts for weeks, and it can hold thousands of books and even stream your Audible audiobooks. The Kindle got a big upgrade back in 2019 with the introduction of an LED light, making it that much more versatile. For Prime Day, Amazon is selling the Kindle e-reader for just $55, a massive 39% discount from its usual retail price of $90. Incidentally, this is the lowest price we’ve seen for the Kindle; it went down to $60 in last year’s sale. If you don’t already have a Kindle, there’s no better time to join the e-reader band…

There’s no question that Jabra makes some of the best wireless earbuds you can buy today. The Elite Active 75t are particularly great for workouts, delivering amazing sound quality, a secure fit, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, ANC, and water resistance for workouts.

The Elite Active 75t debuted for $180, but these days, you can pick it up for anywhere between $130 to $150. For Prime Day, the earbuds are going on sale for $120, their lowest price yet. This isn’t the most exciting discount we’ve seen for wireless earbuds yet — we’ve rounded up the best Prime Day wireless earbud deals — but the fact that you’re getting one of the best workout wireless earbuds for $120 makes it worthy of consideration.

Jabra Elite Active 75t | $60 off at Amazon

The Elite Active 75t provide a tight fit that’s great for workouts, IP55 rating, incredible ANC, and are among the best-sounding earbuds in this category.

$120 at Amazon

The Elite Active 75t are the fitness-focused version of the Elite 75t. …

Prime Day is the ideal time to pick up a NAS enclosure.

With Prime Day just around the corner, one of the best products to pick up during the two-day sale is a network-attached storage (NAS) enclosure. Having your own home server allows you to back up data from your phones and other devices seamlessly, stream your local music and media collection, and so much more.

I collated the best Prime Day NAS deals, and while a few enclosures are already on sale right now, we’ll have to wait until Prime Day kicks off in earnest on June 21 for some of the more recent additions like Synology’s DiskStation DS220+ and DS920+ to pick up attractive discounts.

Although setting up your own server may sound intimidating, getting started with a NAS enclosure is very straightforward. Most modern enclosures have robust software features that make it extremely easy to get started, and their sheer versatility makes them a great option for homes and businesses.

But before all that, you may be wondering wh…

The Nord CE 5G just doesn’t measure up to the Nord or the myriad of great alternatives in this segment.

With the Nord, OnePlus showed that it can deliver a mid-range phone that is just as good as its flagships. The Nord continues to be one of the best cheap Android phones nearly a year after its launch, and OnePlus saw a sales hike of a staggering 300% following its launch in markets like India.

OnePlus already rolled out several models in the Nord series, including the N10 and N100, and more recently the N200. The Nord 2 is also on the horizon, with that phone slated to launch sometime in July with a MediaTek chipset — a first for OnePlus.

Then we have the Nord CE 5G. OnePlus is billing it as a more affordable version of the original Nord — the device costs anywhere between 11 to 18% less than the Nord in global markets. The Nord CE has the same 90Hz panel and follows the same design aesthetic as the Nord, but it is powered by the Snapdragon 750G, has a 64MP camera at the bac…

Samsung’s next big version update has an exciting design and loads of new features.

One UI 3.0 — Samsung’s custom interface for Android 11 — is here. With most of its 2020 phones now receiving the update, Samsung’s well underway with its update process for the new software. The stable release has made its way to the Galaxy S20, Note 20, S10, Note 10, and dozens of other Samsung phones, and it landed on tablets as well.

One UI 3.0 comes with exciting new features, subtle UI tweaks, and optimizations across the board. Here’s what you need to know about the One UI 3.0 update, the list of eligible phones that are getting the stable update, and when you’ll get the stable OTA update on your Galaxy phone. With the Galaxy S21 series offering One UI 3.1 out of the box, Samsung is making that particular build available to its older flagships, so let’s see what One UI 3.1 brings to the table as well.

The default choice

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

$1,200 at Amazon
$1,200 at Best Buy
$1…

OxygenOS 11 brings a radical new visual layout and dozens of features.

OnePlus made the switch to Android 11 last year with OxygenOS 11, introducing a new visual design and a slew of exciting new features. While OnePlus was content to offer a UI that mimicked vanilla Android in the past, that has changed with OxygenOS 11. There are distinct styling elements here, and the interface resembles Samsung’s One UI quite a bit.

In terms of features, we finally get Always-on Display. Although OnePlus phones have used AMOLED panels from the beginning, the company didn’t offer an AOD mode — until now. There’s also a simplified settings page, new system font with better readability, more customization options, new themes for Zen Mode, and a whole lot more.

OxygenOS 11 is installed out of the box on the OnePlus 8T and the OnePlus 9 series, and the update has made its way to all of OnePlus’ 2020 and 2019 phones, including the OnePlus 8 series, OnePlus 7 and 7T series, and the Nord. OnePlu…

Android 12 is the ‘biggest design change in Android’s history,’ and you can install it right now.

Android 11 was an update that was greater than the sum of its parts. Smaller features like chat bubbles, conversation notifications, and a built-in screen recorder don’t sound all that impressive on their own. Combined into one seamless package, however, Android 11 was a pretty great update for Google’s mobile OS.

While it introduced a lot of under-the-hood changes, Android 11 didn’t have many user-facing features. That’s changing with Android 12; the second beta is now available, and it includes exciting new features in the form of overhauled customization options, useful privacy and security fixes, and fun animations throughout the animation.

Google calls Android 12 “the biggest design change in Android’s history,” and that’s immediately evident once you take a look at the new interface. If you need a quick look at what the interface looks and feels like right now, you should he…

If you want to get your hands on the best Android phone in 2021, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is for you. It’s a device that delivers all of the high-end specs and features you could ask for in a flagship smartphone, all while coming in at a lower price than its predecessor. That said, if you’re in the market for a more affordable smartphone with different software, or a more unique design, there are plenty of other options to consider.

What are the best Android phones?

There are many contenders for the best Android phones, but we think the Samsung Galaxy S21 is the go-to choice for most people. Admittedly, the S21 isn’t the absolute most premium Android phone you can buy in 2021, but when looking at the specs and features it offers for the price, it’s easily the best phone most people should buy.

The best part is that the Galaxy S21 costs less than its predecessor, making it an even more enticing option. While Samsung made a few changes to bring down the price, the fundamentals are…

Amazon’s Prime Day 2021 is being held on June 21 and 22, and you can look forward to amazing deals on just about every product the retailer makes, including Kindles. We’ve already seen Kindles go on sale over the course of the year, but the best deals are reserved for Prime Day.

Every Kindle model will be discounted for Prime Day, so if you’ve already made up your mind about what you want, you can just wait for Prime Day to roll around and get your hands on a new e-reader. A few deals are live right now, so head on down to the deals section below to see if the model you’re looking for is on sale. If you haven’t decided and are interested in learning more, we have you covered. We’ll be rounding up all the Kindle deals for Prime Day 2021 as and when they go live, and give you buying advice to ensure you pick up the right Kindle for your needs.

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Google Pixel 5

All the extras

$680 at Amazon

Pros

Stunning 90Hz OLED display
Snapdragon 765G with 5G connectivity
Incredible cameras with a wide-angle lens
15W wireless / 5W reverse wireless charging
IP68 water resistance
Three Android version updates

Cons

Limited global availability
Doesn’t have Qualcomm’s fastest chipset

The Pixel 5 offers exciting camera upgrades and is the first Pixel phone to feature a wide-angle lens at the back. The phone has robust hardware with 5G connectivity, a 90Hz display, IP68 water resistance, and 15W wireless charging — along with 5W reverse wireless charging. It is a great all-around option if you’re in the market for an affordable flagship in 2021.

Google Pixel 4a

Just the basics

$349 at Amazon

Pros

Outstanding value
Class-leading camera
Decent hardware for day-to-day use
Three Android version updates

Cons

Single-camera at the back
Limited to 4G connectivity
No wireless charging

The Pixel 4a distills the fundamentals int…