Raveesh Bhalla, Author at Phandroid

Apps

Thanks BlackBerry, but you can keep BBM to yourselves [Rant]

Every once in a while, my job as a weekend blogger is made easier by a rare announcement or release. Today was supposed ...

By Raveesh BhallaSeptember 21, 2013121

Handsets

Hold the (rumored) Nexus 5 in your digital hands

A user on Reddit built a 3D model of the Nexus 5, based on all the leaks we have seen so far. It ...

By Raveesh BhallaSeptember 15, 201348

KitKat launching October 14th with an OIS-powered Nexus 5? [Rumor]

Now here are a couple of rumors I'd really like to see become a reality: AusDroid believes that Android 4.4 KitKat with some ...

By Raveesh BhallaSeptember 15, 201387

Opinion

[Opinion] I’ve had enough of custom ROMs, it’s now Nexus or nothing

After a ridiculous 24 hours of trying to update my AT&T HTC One X, I've given up. I just never want to have ...

By Raveesh BhallaSeptember 14, 2013310

Wearables

Disappointed by Samsung’s Galaxy Gear? Try the Omate TrueSmart instead

If you really want to buy a smartwatch soon, but were disappointed by the Galaxy Gear, I recommend heading to Kickstarter and checking ...

By Raveesh BhallaSeptember 8, 201382

Apps

SleepBot helps you “track” your sleep, promising a better morning

Right from my college days, I have had a horrible sleep pattern typically going to sleep just as the sun comes up the ...

By Raveesh BhallaSeptember 7, 201320

Apps

[APK] Get the official Tablet-optimized Twitter for Android app

After Paul Stamatiou (a designer at the Twitter) wrote his Android is Better blog-post, I was hoping to see more love from them ...

By Raveesh BhallaSeptember 7, 201320

Remember the name: Xiaomi and Micromax are aiming for world domination

The news of Hugo Barra joining Xiaomi got me thinking: could one of the "regional" handset manufacturers today be the leading smartphone company ...

By Raveesh BhallaSeptember 1, 201320

Rogers’ Moto X price dropped, US variants to follow by year-end?

The Motorola Moto X on Rogers has seen its price dropped once again, and is now retailing for $149.99 on a 2-year contract ...

By Raveesh BhallaAugust 31, 201340

News

[Rumor] Sony’s camera lens accessories to cost $250-$450

The Sony "camera lens" accessories have certainly garnered their fair share of attention in the recent weeks. With their official announcement at IFA ...

By Raveesh BhallaAugust 31, 201331

Games

Asphalt 8 review: the good and bad of Gameloft, all rolled into one

I find most Gameloft games just suck, but they usually manage to do a decent job with the Asphalt franchise. Based on what ...

By Raveesh BhallaAugust 27, 201339

Apps

Are smart custom launchers the Holy Grail or just a fad?

Google Now is magical, and has inspired many others to imagine experiences which involve predicting what a user needs. In this post, I ...

By Raveesh BhallaAugust 24, 201324

Apps

Design Love: Yahoo! Weather

I, for one, am glad to see the increasing positivity around Yahoo. The stock is up nearly double since Marissa Mayer became CEO, ...

By Raveesh BhallaAugust 18, 201353

Opinion

[Opinion] Android is better, and American startups need to realize that

One of the issues with writing opinion posts on a site like Phandroid is that nobody outside the community takes you too seriously. ...

By Raveesh BhallaAugust 17, 201393

Apps

Soccer season is here: the must have apps to enjoy the beautiful game

As a big, big soccer fan, I like to keep track of nearly every game. The problem? There are way too many of ...

By Raveesh BhallaAugust 11, 201375

Thanks BlackBerry, but you can keep BBM to yourselves [Rant]

Hold the (rumored) Nexus 5 in your digital hands

KitKat launching October 14th with an OIS-powered Nexus 5? [Rumor]

[Opinion] I’ve had enough of custom ROMs, it’s now Nexus or nothing

Disappointed by Samsung’s Galaxy Gear? Try the Omate TrueSmart instead

SleepBot helps you “track” your sleep, promising a better morning

[APK] Get the official Tablet-optimized Twitter for Android app

Remember the name: Xiaomi and Micromax are aiming for world domination

Rogers’ Moto X price dropped, US variants to follow by year-end?

[Rumor] Sony’s camera lens accessories to cost $250-$450

Asphalt 8 review: the good and bad of Gameloft, all rolled into one

Are smart custom launchers the Holy Grail or just a fad?

Design Love: Yahoo! Weather

[Opinion] Android is better, and American startups need to realize that

Soccer season is here: the must have apps to enjoy the beautiful game

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