Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: arguably the best Android flagship device you can buy now. It’s the stellar display with a variable refresh rate (up to 120Hz) that will grab your attention first. Colours and details are incredible on the 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display (1440 x 3200 pixels / 20:9 aspect ratio / 515 PPI). The rear cam is one of the device’s headline features. There’s a 108MP primary lens but it’s the dual telephoto lenses –with 3X and 10X optical zoom that combine to create a whole new set of possibilities. The S21 Ultra is powered by Samsung’s all-new Exynos 2100 processor and comes in a choice of hardware variants (12GB / 256GB and 16GB/512GB) while the 5000 mAh battery keeps it chugging along. (Order it on the Samsung India website – Rs 1,05,999 onwards)
OnePlus Buds Z Steven Harrington Edition: feature the LA-based artist and designer’s signature stylised graffiti along with artistic caricatures and design. Steven Harrington has developed a new character dubbed ‘Cool Cat’ for OnePlus. The limited-edition earphones have a two-tone purple and mint colour combo with a matching charging case. These buds feature advanced 10mm dynamic drivers and Bass Boost technology. They’re also equipped with a dynamic 3D stereo powered by Dolby Atmos, These limited-edition earphones promise an impressive 20 hours of playback time, while a quick 10-minute top-up gives you three hours of listening time. (Available on the OnePlus India website for Rs 3,699)
JBL C115 TWS Headphones: one of our favourite features in JBL’s new true wireless earbuds is the ‘Autonomous Listening’ feature making the buds left-right independent. You can put on your headphones seamlessly without getting distracted. Plus, the Hands-Free calls feature enables you to access calls with a press of a button on either side of the headphones. These headphones are knitted with a 5.88mm dynamic driver featuring JBL Pure Bass sound. Battery life is quite solid – 21 hours (6 hours in the earbud + 15 hours in the charging case) of combined playback time with their matching charging case. (Snag it on Amazon at Rs 4,999/-
Dyson Pure Hot + Cool: need to purify the air in your room; ask Alexa. Dyson’s new air purifier is Alexa compatible; you can also manage it with your smartphone, thanks to a user-friendly companion App. This one’s more than just an air purifier; it can warm your room in the winter or cool your room in the summer with purified airflow that boasts of long-range projection. It’s also one of the only purifiers that senses and reports 4 different pollutants at a time when WFH routines keep you at home longer than before. (Available for Rs 49,900 on the Dyson India website)