Aamir Siddiqui
@aamirsidd94.bsky.social
Ramblings on tech and otherwise | Lawyer by accident, Tech Journalist by choice | Present: Senior Writer at AndroidAuthority; Past: EiC at XDA-Developers
Still learning my way around a proper camera, but it's a definite upgrade from the product shots I used to take from phones
Shot on Sony A6700 + Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8
Shot on Sony A6700 + Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8
November 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Still learning my way around a proper camera, but it's a definite upgrade from the product shots I used to take from phones
Shot on Sony A6700 + Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8
Shot on Sony A6700 + Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8
Thank you for the Diwali wishes, Tecno India!
Happy Diwali!
Happy Diwali!
October 21, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Thank you for the Diwali wishes, Tecno India!
Happy Diwali!
Happy Diwali!
Thank you @asusrog.bsky.social for the Diwali wishes! Happy Diwali!
October 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Thank you @asusrog.bsky.social for the Diwali wishes! Happy Diwali!
Bought these in the sale season from Amazon:
1. OnePlus Nord 5: Upgrading my dad from the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. Chose this as I don't have confidence on green line issues on the rest. Will also be upgrading mom on the next sale.
2. TP-Link BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 router: Also overdue a router upgrade.
1. OnePlus Nord 5: Upgrading my dad from the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. Chose this as I don't have confidence on green line issues on the rest. Will also be upgrading mom on the next sale.
2. TP-Link BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 router: Also overdue a router upgrade.
September 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Bought these in the sale season from Amazon:
1. OnePlus Nord 5: Upgrading my dad from the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. Chose this as I don't have confidence on green line issues on the rest. Will also be upgrading mom on the next sale.
2. TP-Link BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 router: Also overdue a router upgrade.
1. OnePlus Nord 5: Upgrading my dad from the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. Chose this as I don't have confidence on green line issues on the rest. Will also be upgrading mom on the next sale.
2. TP-Link BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 router: Also overdue a router upgrade.
Some more product shots for the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro, with Apple BKC in the background. Love how they turned out!
September 19, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Some more product shots for the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro, with Apple BKC in the background. Love how they turned out!
Mumbai's cloudy weather became the perfect backdrop for the iPhone 17 series. Love the family photo, it came out so clean!
iPhone Air first impressions in the comments
iPhone Air first impressions in the comments
September 17, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Mumbai's cloudy weather became the perfect backdrop for the iPhone 17 series. Love the family photo, it came out so clean!
iPhone Air first impressions in the comments
iPhone Air first impressions in the comments
Should you buy the Pixel 10 series in India?
Short answer: No
Long answer: Noooooooo
Short answer: No
Long answer: Noooooooo
August 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Should you buy the Pixel 10 series in India?
Short answer: No
Long answer: Noooooooo
Short answer: No
Long answer: Noooooooo
Google is rolling out a new "Preferred Sources" feature within Google Search for users in the US and India.
If you like the work we do at Android Authority, please set us as a Preferred Source in Google Search: www.androidauthority.com/android-auth...
It's a small step that goes a long way
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August 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Google is rolling out a new "Preferred Sources" feature within Google Search for users in the US and India.
If you like the work we do at Android Authority, please set us as a Preferred Source in Google Search: www.androidauthority.com/android-auth...
It's a small step that goes a long way
If you like the work we do at Android Authority, please set us as a Preferred Source in Google Search: www.androidauthority.com/android-auth...
It's a small step that goes a long way
Introducing the Authority Insights Podcast and Newsletter!
The Authority Insights Newsletter is where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day!
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The Authority Insights Newsletter is where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day!
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Introducing the Authority Insights Podcast and Newsletter
Looking for the hottest leaks on Android and Google products? Subscribe to the new Authority Insights Podcast and Newsletter!
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August 11, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Introducing the Authority Insights Podcast and Newsletter!
The Authority Insights Newsletter is where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day!
www.androidauthority.com/authority-in...
The Authority Insights Newsletter is where we’ll highlight all our top discoveries and industry-first stories of the week, so you don’t have to refresh our feed every day!
www.androidauthority.com/authority-in...
OnePlus 13s, launching on June 5
June 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
OnePlus 13s, launching on June 5
What's happening with the Pixel A-series? This is the third report of the Pixel 6a catching fire. This comes after Pixel 4a's battery update/overheating risk, Pixel 7a's swollen battery, Pixel 9a's mandatory battery health update
www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel...
www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel...
Battery failures return to haunt Google's Pixel A lineup — now the Pixel 6a is catching fire
Some Pixel 6a users are reporting battery explosions, adding to a string of battery issues plaguing Google's A-series phones. Read on!
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May 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
What's happening with the Pixel A-series? This is the third report of the Pixel 6a catching fire. This comes after Pixel 4a's battery update/overheating risk, Pixel 7a's swollen battery, Pixel 9a's mandatory battery health update
www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel...
www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel...
The iPhone 16e is definitely not the iPhone for everyone, but to say that it’s not a good phone for anyone would be wrong, too. The iPhone 16e works for a specific niche of people who want an iPhone that does the basics right without burning a big hole in their pocket.
April 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The iPhone 16e is definitely not the iPhone for everyone, but to say that it’s not a good phone for anyone would be wrong, too. The iPhone 16e works for a specific niche of people who want an iPhone that does the basics right without burning a big hole in their pocket.
Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating!
March 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating!
Learning how to click photos, one news article at a time, haha. I really like how this one turned out!
March 13, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Learning how to click photos, one news article at a time, haha. I really like how this one turned out!
The Galaxy S24 Ultra's sharp corners are really bad. I had similar issues, though I sold the phone/swapped out before the damage to my jeans became this noticeable. The bigger pain point was the phone digging into my wrists
One year later, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is still ripping a hole in people's pockets — literally
Galaxy S24 Ultra's sharp corners are ripping people's jeans. Thankfully, Samsung has fixed this with the S25 Ultra's rounded corners.
buff.ly
February 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Galaxy S24 Ultra's sharp corners are really bad. I had similar issues, though I sold the phone/swapped out before the damage to my jeans became this noticeable. The bigger pain point was the phone digging into my wrists
I have no intentions of purchasing the Galaxy S25 Ultra (I've owned all S Ultra since S21U, and it was getting stale), but the new Home Up update is a breath of fresh air, and so unlike Samsung. Fine-tuned animations? Insanely nerdy and overkill, but damn. Good job, Samsung!
February 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I have no intentions of purchasing the Galaxy S25 Ultra (I've owned all S Ultra since S21U, and it was getting stale), but the new Home Up update is a breath of fresh air, and so unlike Samsung. Fine-tuned animations? Insanely nerdy and overkill, but damn. Good job, Samsung!
I've published thousands of articles so far, but I still get very nervous whenever I have to schedule something for an embargo. Thanks timezones, always making me triple-check dates and times and trace emails and what-not
January 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I've published thousands of articles so far, but I still get very nervous whenever I have to schedule something for an embargo. Thanks timezones, always making me triple-check dates and times and trace emails and what-not
While everyone is focused on the latest shiny new phone, here's what is happening to one of yesteryear's legendary budget phones, the Pixel 4a.
Pixel 4a's surprise battery update is turning into its "update of death"
Google's Pixel 4a battery update has caused widespread issues, including reduced battery life and charging problems. Read on to know more!
buff.ly
January 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
While everyone is focused on the latest shiny new phone, here's what is happening to one of yesteryear's legendary budget phones, the Pixel 4a.
...why do we want uncomfortable-to-hold, 'Slim' smartphones with sub-par battery and other compromises?
The S24/S25 remain are pretty decent thickness. The weight can go down, and their shapes could improve before Samsung has to go around mindlessly, shaving off millimeters.
The S24/S25 remain are pretty decent thickness. The weight can go down, and their shapes could improve before Samsung has to go around mindlessly, shaving off millimeters.
January 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
...why do we want uncomfortable-to-hold, 'Slim' smartphones with sub-par battery and other compromises?
The S24/S25 remain are pretty decent thickness. The weight can go down, and their shapes could improve before Samsung has to go around mindlessly, shaving off millimeters.
The S24/S25 remain are pretty decent thickness. The weight can go down, and their shapes could improve before Samsung has to go around mindlessly, shaving off millimeters.
Buying a Windows laptop from Amazon (or elsewhere) remains a harrowing exercise in 2025. There are so many variations and so much technical jargon to sift through that it induces the paradox of choice and decision paralysis. Apple's simpler lineup feels like a breath of fresh air
January 14, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Buying a Windows laptop from Amazon (or elsewhere) remains a harrowing exercise in 2025. There are so many variations and so much technical jargon to sift through that it induces the paradox of choice and decision paralysis. Apple's simpler lineup feels like a breath of fresh air
Reading the leaked specifications of the Galaxy S25 series, I can't help but feel this way
January 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Reading the leaked specifications of the Galaxy S25 series, I can't help but feel this way
Spotted users complaining about their iPhone alarm going off at the wrong time, and it turns out the bug has been around for at least 5 years at this point!
https://buff.ly/426zifG
https://buff.ly/426zifG
January 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Spotted users complaining about their iPhone alarm going off at the wrong time, and it turns out the bug has been around for at least 5 years at this point!
https://buff.ly/426zifG
https://buff.ly/426zifG
OnePlus 13 and 13R launched globally!
India pricing:
OnePlus 13R:
* 12GB/256GB: ₹42,999
* 16GB/512GB: ₹49,999
OnePlus 13:
* 12GB/256GB: ₹69,999
* 16GB/512GB: ₹76,999
* 24GB/1TB: ₹89,999
Thoughts?
India pricing:
OnePlus 13R:
* 12GB/256GB: ₹42,999
* 16GB/512GB: ₹49,999
OnePlus 13:
* 12GB/256GB: ₹69,999
* 16GB/512GB: ₹76,999
* 24GB/1TB: ₹89,999
Thoughts?
January 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
OnePlus 13 and 13R launched globally!
India pricing:
OnePlus 13R:
* 12GB/256GB: ₹42,999
* 16GB/512GB: ₹49,999
OnePlus 13:
* 12GB/256GB: ₹69,999
* 16GB/512GB: ₹76,999
* 24GB/1TB: ₹89,999
Thoughts?
India pricing:
OnePlus 13R:
* 12GB/256GB: ₹42,999
* 16GB/512GB: ₹49,999
OnePlus 13:
* 12GB/256GB: ₹69,999
* 16GB/512GB: ₹76,999
* 24GB/1TB: ₹89,999
Thoughts?
Got my hands on the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R last month. More thoughts soon 😁 #OnePlus13 #OnePlus13R
January 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Got my hands on the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R last month. More thoughts soon 😁 #OnePlus13 #OnePlus13R
OnePlus took me and a bunch of other creators to Sri Lanka to experience the upcoming #OnePlus13 series. For now, I can share these camera samples, all of them Shot on OnePlus 13 in full auto:
January 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
OnePlus took me and a bunch of other creators to Sri Lanka to experience the upcoming #OnePlus13 series. For now, I can share these camera samples, all of them Shot on OnePlus 13 in full auto: