Nadeem Sarwar

Contributor

Nadeem is a tech and science journalist who started reading about cool smartphone tech out of curiosity and soon started writing professionally. His coverage interests lie at the intersection of science, AI, wearables, and how they affect human lives. He is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and regularly interacts with scientists and researchers to simplify the advancements in technology for Digital Trends readers. Aside from keeping a track of the latest developments in the segment, he also tests out the newest gizmos, serves hot opinions about disastrous product decisions, and talks to smarter people for stories that connect tech with our lives. His work has appeared at reputed outlets like WIRED, Slate, MIT’s Undark, Rest Of World, Al-Jazeera, and NDTV, among others. When he's not busy furiously typing on his precious mechanical keyboard, he likes to play Doom Eternal and cooks weird delicacies.

The iPhone’s Shortcuts app is smarter than you think, you’re just using it wrong

The Shortcuts app has been around on iPhones for years. But thanks to native AI integration, it can now pull off multi-step, cross-chores in a few seconds.

Phones         1 hour ago

I turned the Notes app on my iPhone into a ChatGPT-powered memory bank

There's a smarter way to save important nuggets of information, and the iPhone already offers the fundamental stack to do it with some AI assistance.

Phones         1 day ago

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is cool, but I’m more psyched about the future it teases

The Galaxy Z TriFold is a lovely engineering showcase, but the software and hardware innovations it brings to the table offer a peek into the future of foldable phones, computing devices, and Android, in general.

Phones         2 days ago

Why I believe Samsung should make the Galaxy S26 Edge, not cancel it

Samsung has reportedly put the next Edge-series slim phone on cold ice, but the company should have given it another chance to shine.

Phones         3 days ago

After using the OnePlus 15 for five weeks, I’ve found what Apple needs for iPhone 18

The OnePlus 15 isn't a perfect phone, but it pushes the envelope in ways that mainstream plays often skip. Apple must pay attention to its strengths if it seeks to supercharge the iPhone 18 lineup.

Phones         4 days ago

I am drowning in subscriptions, but I finally found an iPhone app to fix the chaos

We live in the era of subscriptions. It’s not ideal, and the fatigue of recurring app payments is ruining the smartphone experience for many. Even web browsers have firmly entered the subscription era, thanks in no small part to AI. But the duty of managing multiple subscriptions is a hassle in itself, aside from the […]

Phones         6 days ago

I tested over a dozen laptops in 2025, and these are my top picks for Black Friday

Best Buy is currently offering two of Asus' best laptops at an irresistible discount. One of them is a feather-light MacBook Air rival, while the other one is gaming laptop royalty.

News         November 28

I reviewed the OnePlus 15 and I don’t want to let go of it

The OnePlus 15 is neither brash, nor bold. It's more like a subtle refinement that manages to deliver high on practicality, with some signature performance-centric oomph.

Phones         November 28

I found how to turn an iPhone camera nuisance into a savior for your snaps

Live Photos is one of the most controversial iPhone camera features, but there's a rescue side to it that can help you click better quality memories in challenging scenarios.

Phones         November 27

I love the OnePlus 15 camera, and these are my tips to get the best shots

I deployed the OnePlus 15's cameras on a month-long vacation, and I learned a few lessons along the way. The bigger theme is that you must experiment to get the best or keep pushing the envelope.

Phones         November 26

To make the Galaxy S26 a must-buy, Samsung needs to do these 3 things

Samsung's Galaxy S26 series phones are merely weeks away from their official launch, and I would love to try them, assuming makes certain changes to the overall package.

Phones         November 25

Chrome and Safari aren’t the best mobile browsers. I tried one that truly works for you

I tried Perplexity's Comet browser on Android, and it has dramatically changed how I explore information and get web-based work done on my phone.

Features         November 24

I used AirPods for navigation on my Mac and it was an effortless bliss 

ScrollPods lets you scroll up and down on websites and local files by simply using the vertical head gestures as motions cues. It works surprisingly well, too.

Features         November 23

Safari isn’t the best iPad browser, and I’m surprised by the solution I found

Despite Apple's strict browser engine restrictions in place, Edge is a far more rewarding experience on the iPad than Safari.

Tablets         November 22

Apple’s eagerly-awaited low-cost MacBook appears ready for early 2026

The wait for a pocket-friendly MacBook is apparently not going to be a long one. But the real surprise would to the cuts Apple makes to keep it in the same bracket as the iPad Air’s hunting ground.

News         November 22

Meta might soon serve a ChatGPT-rival with an early morning social twist

Meta is reportedly working on an AI-powered experience that will deliver a personalized briefing based on your social activity in Facebook.

News         November 21

It’s not just you. X is down, again. [Update: It’s back on track]

Downdetector has logged over twenty thousand reports of service disruption affecting X users in the US, merely days after the widespread outage due to Cloudflare issues.

News         November 21

Android phones can finally share files with iPhones over AirDrop

Starting the Pixel 10 series smartphones, Android devices will finally be able to wirelessly share files with iPhones using the Quick Share-AirDrop bridge.

Phones         November 20

4 things to do when you first get the OnePlus 15

OnePlus 15 is a performance powerhouse, but the more rewarding part is the OxygenOS 16 software experience that is loaded with a bunch of nifty features you will love.

Phones         November 15

How to turn off Gemini AI across the Google services you visit every day

Gemini has been deeply integrated across Google's ecosystem of software products, and it's hungry for your data. You must only keep it enabled where's it's absolutely necessary and close the doors for the everything else.

Features         November 14

I spent a week with the OnePlus 15, and it was full of surprises

The OnePlus 15 serves a performance-first package with controversial camera hardware cuts. The result is a device that punches well above its weight, but leaves a few weak areas that could use some work.

Phones         November 13

I put a sidebar on my Mac for focused work, and it also fixed a huge Safari gap

SideTab puts a cluster of frequently-used utilities in a collapsing edge panel. It's fantastic for focused work, but also supercharges the Safari experience if you love Apple's browser.

Features         November 13

Steam Machine wants to ease gaming, but you have a long wait ahead for the real win

Valve is trying to ease the PC gaming experience in a lot of ways with the Steam Machine. But it's true potential lies further in the future, and at the whim of PC gaming labels.

Features         November 12

I tested the OnePlus 15’s gaming tech and it surprised me in unexpected ways

OnePlus’ next flagship phone is merely a few days away from hitting the shelves. This one is a rather holistic jump, instead of the usual generation-over-generation upgrades expected from a yearly refresh. The looks are familiar, the camera layout is technically au fait, and improvements to the battery tech stack were fairly well-expected. I’m not complaining about […]

Phones         November 11

I spent a week with OxygenOS 16 on OnePlus 15, and it made my iPhone feel dull

OnePlus sets out to redraw the lines of performance, but it manages to deliver a software experience that truly puts Oxygen OS 16 in a league of its own.

Phones         November 10

I tested an AI-powered Kindle Scribe rival, and it shows how far behind Amazon is

If you're after a digital note-taking device that is extremely flexible and ready for an AI-first future, the Boox Note Air 5C is the one you should pick.

Tablets         November 9

Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the most fun I’ve had with a phone, but you must know a few tricks

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 introduced me to a while new way of using a phone. I kept my activities limited to the cover screen, and it yielded a few surprising benefits, too.

Phones         November 9

AirPods Pro are nice, but I tweak these hidden settings to push them even further

The latest generation AirPods Pro sound terrific, but they lack audiophile perks. There are, however, a few tools buried in the Settings app that came as a revelation for my listening experience.

Features         November 7

iOS 26.1 fixed my Liquid Glass frustrations — and served a few other surprises too

Apple faced a lot of heat for its Liquid Glass UI makeover, but with iOS 26.1, the company is not only serving a fix, but checking off a few other annoyances, as well.

Phones         November 4

Your complete guide to the Apple iPhone, an icon of mobile

Apple has diversified the iPhone range and as a result there's a lot to understand about this smartphone series.

Mobile         November 4

iOS 26.1 update is here and it brings a fix for the controversial Liquid Glass look

Apple has just released the iOS 26 update, and it brings a bunch of new features to the table, alongside a new tool that lets you escape the effects of Liquid Glass design.

Phones         November 3

I can’t wait for Siri to use Google’s Gemini AI, even if it puts the iPhone in crisis

Gemini can fill more gaps for Siri and Apple's ecosystem than you can count on fingers. It should've been Apple's responsibility in the first place.

Phones         November 3

I captured 100 photos with the OnePlus 15 and the results speak for themselves

OnePlus 15 is moving ahead with an in-house imaging engine on its next flagship. I spent a day with clicking pictures with it and it didn't leave with any red flags.

Phones         November 2

Google Pixel 10a leaks are popping up, but here’s what I really want to see

Google's Pixel 10a has already appeared in leaks months ahead of its official launch, and so far, it appears to be a tad too modest. I still have a few slivers of hope left for this one.

Phones         October 31