Iyaz Akhtar

The Best Gaming Tablets for 2022 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

Game on the go with one of these favorite high-performance slates. We've tested the best tablets for gaming across Android, iPadOS, and Windows.

3 days, 17 hours By Iyaz Akhtar

What's the Best iPad to Buy in 2024?

Apple sells a bewildering number of tablets, but there's almost certainly one that fits your budget and needs. We've tested all of them and are here to help you find the right iPad.

1 week, 6 days By Iyaz Akhtar, Eric Zeman

Samsung Galaxy A35 vs. Galaxy S24: Is the S24 Worth Twice the Price?

How does the $400 Galaxy A35 stack up against the $800 Galaxy S24? We explain their key differences to help you decide which phone is right for you.

2 weeks, 2 days By Iyaz Akhtar

TCL 50 XL 5G

A competent but unimpressive budget phone

2 weeks, 4 days By Iyaz Akhtar

Google Pixel 8a

Midrange Android excellence

3 weeks By Iyaz Akhtar

Google I/O 2024: What to Expect and How to Watch

Google's annual developer conference, scheduled for May 14 (today!), should feature more about Android 15 as well as details about how Google plans to incorporate Gemini AI into future products.

3 weeks, 6 days By Iyaz Akhtar

Hands On: Google's Pixel 8a Showcases Understated Elegance

At less than $500, the Pixel 8a aims to balance high-end features and value. Here are our first impressions of Google's latest phone.

4 weeks By Iyaz Akhtar

Galaxy AI Heading to 2022-Era Samsung Phones and Tablets

Circle to Search, Live Translate, and more are coming to the Galaxy S22 line, Z Fold 4, and the Tab S8 series thanks to a free update.

1 month By Iyaz Akhtar

Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 8 vs. Pixel 8 Pro: What's the Difference?

With prices ranging from $499 to $1,399, we break down Google's Pixel 8 lineup to help you decide which phone is right for you.

1 month By Iyaz Akhtar

Google's Pixel 8a Brings Tensor G3 Chip, Advanced AI to $499 Price

With better specs and the same price as last year's model, the Pixel 8a looks to be a strong value for Android buyers. Google's Pixel Tablet also gets a price drop to make it more attractive.

1 month By Iyaz Akhtar

Short on Cash? Cricket Rolls Out $15-Per-Month Mobile Plan

New and existing Cricket Wireless customers can get unlimited talk and text with 1GB of data.

1 month By Iyaz Akhtar

The Best MagSafe Chargers in UAE and Saudi Arabia for 2024

Looking for a simple and snappy way to charge your iPhone? The MagSafe standard snaps and clicks. Here's what you need to know about Apple's magnetic charging standard, along with the best ones you can buy.

1 month, 1 week By Iyaz Akhtar, Abbas Jaffar Ali

Samsung Galaxy A35 5G

A highly competent midrange Galaxy phone

1 month, 1 week By Iyaz Akhtar

The Best Cell Phone Boosters for 2024

Cellular signal boosters use big antennas to improve coverage in your home or car. These are the top cell boosters for apartments, houses, and vehicles.

1 month, 1 week By Iyaz Akhtar, Sarah Lord

Samsung Drops Prices on Last Year's Flagship Galaxy Phones (With a Catch)

The Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra are all available at a significant discount if you buy them through Samsung's refurb program.

1 month, 2 weeks By Iyaz Akhtar

Samsung Galaxy A35 Hands On: A Bargain at $399 But It Skips the AI

The Galaxy A35 5G packs top-tier features like an OLED screen with an adaptive refresh rate and dust and water resistance in an appealing design, but you won't find Galaxy AI on board.

1 month, 3 weeks By Iyaz Akhtar

Low-Cost Carrier Visible Adds Annual Plans With Discounts for Travelers

Depending on your needs, Visible's new plans promise to save you up to $145 per year and keep you connected when you travel abroad.

1 month, 3 weeks By Iyaz Akhtar

9 Tips to Get the Best Price on a Cell Phone

Though flagship models now often cost $1,000 or more, it's still possible to get a good price on your next cell phone. Follow our top nine tips for finding the best deal possible.

1 month, 3 weeks By Iyaz Akhtar

Got an S22? Galaxy S24 Upgrade Offers Worthwhile Speed Boost, Ookla Finds

The Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup offers faster 5G download speeds than the Apple iPhone 15 and older Galaxy phones in several countries.

1 month, 3 weeks By Iyaz Akhtar

Samsung Tips Support for More Languages in Galaxy AI

The additional language support will be helpful in Notes as Galaxy AI's Notes Assist feature can recognize handwritten notes to summarize them or turn them into bullet-point lists.

2 months By Iyaz Akhtar