Innehållsförteckning för July 2023 från T3 India

ONE OF A KIND TAG Heuer Monaco for Only Watch Auction TAG Heuer is taking part in the highly anticipated 2023 edition of the Only Watch auction with a unique Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph for Only Watch. This timepiece incorporates some extraordinary technical and design developments. The watch will be auctioned off at Only Watch 2023. TAG Heuer’s Split-Seconds Chronograph watches dates back over a century, with the Mikrograph that was introduced in 1916. The TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph for Only Watch further enhances this rich history and an exceptional collection. Since its introduction in 1969, the TAG Heuer Monaco has sported a distinctive square shape with a brushed and polished case, blue iridescent dial and rectangular hands. TAG Heuer Split-Seconds Chronograph for Only Watch pieces together four pieces of…

T3 India as a magazine/ezine rightly focuses on products that are new and under development. This, of course, does not suggest or imply that everything old is bad and outdated. The pace at which technology moves, demands that we cover all product developments for our readers. In few cases, this means going back to the past. Look at the worldwide revival of turntables. Only 20 years ago, the turntable was consigned to the dustbin. Today, pressing plants are hard pressed to meet the demand. The area where retro is most in demand is music – both Western and Indian, and T3 India seeks to address this gap. We hope you enjoy this section.…

QD-OLED After spending a decade pleading with us not to buy OLED TVs, Samsung has just launched an OLED TV. To be fair, though, while Samsung’s OLED take still delivers the key advantage of every single pixel in the picture producing its own light independently of its neighbours, it does differ from ‘traditional’ OLED tech in two ways. First, QD-OLED TVs, as their name suggests, combine the organic materials that give us the O in OLED with the non-organic Quantum Dot colour technology previously only found in LCD TVs. Specifically, QD-OLED TVs pass a phosphor-emitted blue light through layers of Quantum Dots containing larger dots that glow red and smaller dots that glow green – an approach that offers more precision than regular colour filters. The second big QD-OLED difference…

₹43,999, store.google.com Google’s Pixel phones have been accepted widely for the clean stock Android experience and excellent cameras they sport. The Pixel 7a comes quite close on the heels of the premium Pixel 7-series and is almost identical to the Pixel 7. The Pixel 7a has a design similar to the 6a, with a 3D thermoformed composite back with a tactile alloy frame. The device offers IP67 rated dust and water resistance. The screen is protected with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass. The device is available in Charcoal, Sea, and Snow colours. The phone uses a USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 interface. The device measures 152 x 72.9 x 9.0 mm and weighs 193.5 g. The phone accepts dual SIM including one physical SIM and one eSIM. The…

Seasonal Vibes Monsoon season has always been exciting. Growing up in a Kerala village where streams would spring up overnight on the roads, we were never concerned about drainage overflowing and contaminating those streams while playing in the puddles. Driving in the rains through the countryside is another pleasure that we never get to experience in a city like Mumbai. Well, if you feel like escaping the chaos of the city, now is the time to plan. Travel industry has been cautious till now, but suddenly big plans are unfurling, and India is destined to be a hive of activity. We have you covered with the latest developments in travel, complete with a feature on camping. Foldables are showing signs of maturity, and all premium phone brands have revealed at…

EXQUISITE ELECTRIC SCOOTERS PURE ADVANCE FLEX ELECTRIC SCOOTER Pure’s Flex e-scooter is the Brompton of electric scooters. It can be folded and unfolded in five steps, making it one of the most versatile motorised scooters around. Featuring a powerful 710W motor, the Flex has excellent hill-climbing capabilities and a range of up to 24.8 miles. ₹1,09,900, pureelectric.com NINEBOT KICKSCOOTER MAX G2 With a range of up to 43.5 miles, the Ninebot KickScooter MAX G2 is one of the best e-scooter options for long-distance travelling. It has an impressive maximum climbing angle of up to 22%, flattening hills everywhere. ₹80,900, shop.segway.com APOLLO CITY 2022 PRO Made from aircraft-grade aluminium, the Apollo City Pro has two 500W motors and an IP66 rating, so you can travel far easily without worrying about getting…

As an avid user of MacBooks, I am so here for the rumoured arrival of a 15-inch MacBook Air from Apple. Right now, however, the supposed 15-inch MacBook is nothing more than imaginary – with speculation pointing to Apple’s June 2023 WWDC showcase for the reveal – but its a rumour that seems likely. So what features would a 15-inch MacBook Air need to bring to the table to be an immediate purchase? I’m already in the MacOS ecosystem, sure, but the 16-inch MacBook Pro is too pricey (and probably too powerful) for me, while the 13-inch MacBook Air, despite its strengths, does still have shortcomings. So here are the three features I’d like to see from an all-new 15-inch MacBook. The first is kind of obvious: a 15-inch MacBook…

₹50,490, garmin.co.in We are reviewing the light blue color Forerunner 265, and the first thing that strikes us is the significant improvements over the previous Forerunner 255. The lack of a touch screen was a huge negative with the 255, which has finally been corrected. The bright AMOLED display on the 265 is a welcome change. As always, Garmin watches score in the running and sports modes with clinical precision, and the same is repeated with the Forerunner 265 as well. The default display screen of the Garmin in running mode has to be their best feature on this device. The comprehensive health and sleep tracking on the watch produces some easy-to-understand and follow instructions for the user, and the accuracy and perceptiveness of these insights impressed us. We only…

If you’re looking for the very best tech available today, you’ve definitely come to the right place. Best of the Best is the most useful gadget-buying guide you will ever encounter. To create it, we’ve extensively tested the best tech the world has to offer, to bring you rock-solid recommendations for your home life, daily commute and the tech you use all the time. In 21 different categories, we’ve chosen the top three products, so you can choose one that’s just the right mix of features and budget for what you need. These rankings come from real testing by our team of experts – they’re the products we’d choose for ourselves, and we can’t recommend any higher than that. PREMIUM PHONES APPLE IPHONE 14 PRO MAX ₹1,39,000, apple.com/in The iPhone…

APPLE MACBOOK AIR 15-INCH ₹1,34,990, apple.com/in Featuring a striking full metal unibody design, Apple’s first 15-inch MacBook Air is based on the cutting-edge M2 processor with an 8-core CPU and a 10-core GPU paired with up to 24 GB of unified memory. The company also claims that the 15-inch MacBook Air is the world’s best and most powerful 15-inch notebook. The prominent features of the new MacBook Air 15-inch include a whopping 18 hours of battery life, a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display and a 1080p FaceTime HD camera. It also features a six-speaker audio setup with support for Spatial Audio. Out of the box, the MacBook runs on macOS Ventura and is also compatible with the upcoming macOS Sonoma. The new MacBook Air is also more environment friendly than ever…

When I first drove a car with Apple’s CarPlay in 2014, I was bowled over. I thought it was a genuinely big thing, ranking alongside the likes of video streaming and your first digital camera. Simply by plugging your phone into the dashboard, you were no longer dependent on dumb and costly-to-update sat navs, you could bring your own entertainment with you in different cars, and enjoy hands-free operation of your phone, through simplified versions of apps. All while the phone was charging and without any clumsy mounts cluttering your view ahead. Android Auto, launched in 2015, achieved similar magic for Android users. Since launch, improvements to both systems have been limited but worthwhile – bigger screens, a wider range of app support, more voice control options, wireless connectivity and…

GOOGLE PIXEL FOLD Google has now officially entered the foldables market with the Pixel Fold – and the aesthetics of this device don’t stray too far from previous Pixel devices, apart from the folding screen part. There’s the distinctive raised bar around the rear camera (a triple-lens 48MP + 10.8MP + 10.8MP affair) for example, and the subtle Google logo on the back. When it comes to the key specs, the Pixel Fold runs on the same Tensor G2 chipset as the Pixel 7 phones, and that’s combined with 12GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of storage. The main display opens out to a size of 7.6 inches, while the cover display measures 5.8 inches, and Google says the battery life will get you through a whole day.…

From ₹27,999, realme.com Realme has been absent from our test bench for a while, but the brand came up with the 11 Pro+ recently. The phone boasts a 200-megapixel camera along with premium design. The device surely looks a stunner, but does it live up to the hype? Let’s find out. The Realme 11 Pro+ is designed to look premium, and the Sunrise Beige and Oasis Green devices feature a unique vegan leather design with the rear surface finish resembling a zippered jacket, complete with a braided lining and stitches. The screen is curved and is protected by a 0.65mm double-reinforced glass. Overall, the phone gives a premium feel. The phone offers an in-display fingerprint scanner along with face unlock. Both the methods unlocked the screen quickly without any trouble.…

₹1,399, mi.com TWS earbuds have become one of the most sought-after categories in the market, thanks to the convenience and inconspicuous design. While the top tech brands have been able to keep their premium prices justified with their technical finesse, the lower end has been the most popular with masses, thanks to the low prices. Established tech brands like OnePlus and Realme have so far managed to stay clear of the under-2000 market, but the Redmi Buds 4 Active marches boldly into that space. The Redmi Buds 4 Active is clearly aiming to deliver better quality products at the lower end of the price band. These buds do not break any new grounds in design as it uses the established pebble design for the charging cover. The device is available…