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
OnePlus 13s, launching on June 5
June 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
OnePlus 13s, launching on June 5
..to protect users from installing harmful apps, and Apple’s insistence on keeping things familiar at the risk of stagnation — it actually makes the iPhone 16e a better recommendation for them. It’s not for me (and mostly for you too), but it makes sense for them.
April 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
..to protect users from installing harmful apps, and Apple’s insistence on keeping things familiar at the risk of stagnation — it actually makes the iPhone 16e a better recommendation for them. It’s not for me (and mostly for you too), but it makes sense for them.
It’s clear to me that the iPhone 16e is not for me. But for someone less tech-savvy, less tech-inclined, like my parents for example, it makes for a good recommendation. Add to it the usual iPhone bonus points like Apple’s excellent after-sales service and service network, better guardrails on iOS..
April 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
It’s clear to me that the iPhone 16e is not for me. But for someone less tech-savvy, less tech-inclined, like my parents for example, it makes for a good recommendation. Add to it the usual iPhone bonus points like Apple’s excellent after-sales service and service network, better guardrails on iOS..
The biggest sore point on the iPhone 16e for me is undoubtedly the 60Hz display. I notice it all the time. I eventually got used to the thick bezels, but there’s no escaping the slower refresh rate. The lack of MagSafe also means I don’t get to use my favorite MagSafe accessories
April 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The biggest sore point on the iPhone 16e for me is undoubtedly the 60Hz display. I notice it all the time. I eventually got used to the thick bezels, but there’s no escaping the slower refresh rate. The lack of MagSafe also means I don’t get to use my favorite MagSafe accessories
What I liked about the iPhone 16e is the Apple A18 chip that’s pretty damn good, and its relatively compact size and lightweight characteristics. Its single rear camera is not perfect, but it reminds me of simpler times when smartphones weren’t so complicated.
April 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
What I liked about the iPhone 16e is the Apple A18 chip that’s pretty damn good, and its relatively compact size and lightweight characteristics. Its single rear camera is not perfect, but it reminds me of simpler times when smartphones weren’t so complicated.
Yes, there are plenty of Android phones that do it better, and for cheaper too. But that does not change the fact that for some people, the iPhone 16e is the perfect device. This niche of people uses their phones as no-nonsense tools to get the job done, and that’s it.
April 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Yes, there are plenty of Android phones that do it better, and for cheaper too. But that does not change the fact that for some people, the iPhone 16e is the perfect device. This niche of people uses their phones as no-nonsense tools to get the job done, and that’s it.
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!
...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.
January 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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
Final few, Shot on OnePlus 13. More thoughts in the coming days as the embargo gradually lifts.
January 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Final few, Shot on OnePlus 13. More thoughts in the coming days as the embargo gradually lifts.
Some more, Shot on OnePlus 13:
January 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Some more, Shot on OnePlus 13:
Some mixed shots comprising of 0.6x ultrawide (15mm), 1x primary (23mm), 2x primary crop (48mm), 3x telephoto (73mm), and 6x telephoto crop (146mm). Shot on OnePlus 13:
January 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Some mixed shots comprising of 0.6x ultrawide (15mm), 1x primary (23mm), 2x primary crop (48mm), 3x telephoto (73mm), and 6x telephoto crop (146mm). Shot on OnePlus 13:
Low light shots, full auto on the primary camera. Shot on OnePlus 13:
January 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Low light shots, full auto on the primary camera. Shot on OnePlus 13: