T3 India August 2021

REALME GT Thanks to brands like OnePlus, Oppo and realme, budget ‘flagship killers’ have become a familiar sight. And yet the realme GT is still worth sitting up and taking notice of. It’s not that it comes with a zippy Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G processor. Nor is it the gorgeous, buttery smooth 120Hz Samsung Super AMOLED display or its hyper-responsive 360Hz touch sample rate. Frankly, it’s not even its 4,500 mAh battery and 65W SuperDart charging or its stainless steel VC cooling system for enabling superior heat dispersion. Each of these features can be found in other handsets after all. Instead the most remarkable thing about the GT is that it offers these features all in one package… and a package that will set you back a fraction of the cost…

T3 is a Year Older It’s a proud moment for us as the Indian edition of T3 completes six years. During this time, a lot has changed, except our desire to bring the latest to you. And as someone who has been associated with the magazine from the second issue, it’s indeed a pleasure to have you at our side, dear readers. The last year has been quite difficult, and you have supported us throughout the pandemic-induced crisis. Hope to have your support for several more years to come. Last month probably hurled one of the toughest volleys at the tech world in the form of Pegasus spyware and snooping issues. The program appears to have left a trail of forensic signatures even on iOS devices, so far perched atop a seemingly…

`26,000, audiovisionindia.com Offering over 24 hours of battery life, the PI5 TWS earbuds are integrated with Qualcomm aptX audio which delivers high quality audio through wireless transmission. The advanced Active Noise Cancellation helps users in easily adapting to their surroundings. The PI5 flaunts the bold design of Bowers & Wilkins comprising aesthetic accents and stylish colours. Along with two built-in microphones enabling clearer calls, the PI5 can be further configured through the Bowers & Wilkins companion app which has a simple on-button user interface and voice assistant support through Siri or Google Assistant. Additionally, the ‘Quick Charge’ mechanism offers another 2 hours of battery-life just after 15 minutes of charging. The PI5’s state-of-the-art technology promises “True Sound” and acoustic excellence, thereby maintaining the high standards of Bowers & Wilkins. T3 SAYS: It’s…

`42,000, audiovisionindia.com The PI7 offers unrivalled high-resolution sound quality that is expected from Bowers & Wilkins. This model is armed with 24-bit audio processing in each earbud and is integrated with Dual Hybrid Drive units that function like high-performance speakers. The PI7 is equipped with the Qualcomm aptX Adaptive technology which enable strong transmissions and connections. The sound quality is further enhanced with rich and accurate bass through quad amps and advanced DSP. Each earbud has three separate microphones which enhance the users’ voice clarity on calls. The PI7’s advanced Adaptive Noise Cancellation automatically adjusts to the user’s environment to deliver an immersive experience. The wireless charging case provided comes with a ‘Quick Charge’ function that gives the earbuds an additional 2 hours of battery life after just 15 minutes of…

`1,87,500, xgimiindia.com The Horizon Pro is a versatile and easy-to-use 4K home projector from XGIMI. The device features 40-degree automatic keystone correction technology which aligns the picture vertically and horizontally to fit users’ walls or screens. The manual keystone allows further customisation up to 45 degrees, laterally. The Horizon Pro is equipped with cutting-edge autofocus which delivers clear image qualities to screen sizes up to 300 inches. It also offers a maximum brightness of 2200 ANSI Lumens which doesn’t compromise picture quality even in bright environments. With a lamp life of 25,000 hours, the Horizon Pro’s image quality is further enhanced through its X-VUE image engine, 60Hz motion compensation technology, and MEMC frame interpolation technology. Two 8W, 45mm full-range Harman Kardon speakers provide cinematic sound quality and the Horizon Pro supports…

Price `1,25,000, xgimiindia.com The XGIMI Horizon is a versatile, easy-to-use, adaptable and feature-rich projector when it comes to imaging and performance-consistency. The XGIMI Horizon is equipped with a FHD Optical Engine and cutting-edge auto-focus which delivers a resolution of 1920x1080 even on a screen size of 300 inches. Image clarity is bolstered through XGIMI’s X-VUE image engine system, and low latency and a reduction in image blur is obtained through the integration of the MEMC frame interpolation technology. The Horizon is also equipped with XGIMI’s 60Hz motion compensation technology, ensuring image stability. XGIMI’s automatic keystone correction technology deserves a mention as it can align the picture vertically and horizontally to custom fit the users’ walls. A manual keystone further aids customisation. The projector provides a maximum brightness of 2200 ANSI Lumens,…