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Nadeem Sarwar

Nadeem Sarwar

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Author/Co-Author of 1015 articles

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.

Using Spotlight in macOS Tahoe on a MacBook Air.

Apple’s updated Spotlight is the best upgrade in macOS Tahoe

In macOS Tahoe, Spotlight evolves into an all-knowing, all-seeing assistant that learns from your history and performs tasks with words, instead of clicks.
Computing Features
Android 16 logo on Google Pixel 6a kept on the edge of a table.

Android 16 is now available to download, and here are 3 reasons why you should

Android 16 introduces the most comprehensive set of safety features and promises to take the tablet experience into the realm of meaningful computing.
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Writing tools in Apple Notes.

These two macOS 26 features would transform the way I use my Mac

Apple's Notes app needs to solve its access and functional problems. It won't take a magic spell to do so, as plenty of apps already fill that gap for free.
Computing Features
Concept design with glass aesthetics on iPad.

Apple’s glass-like software redesign sounds cool, but it isn’t exactly new

Apple is eyeing a design overhaul across iPhones, iPads, and macOS that is inspired by glass. This won't be the first time we're seeing glassmorphism.
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An iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS 18, showing its home screen.

iOS 26 rumored to go back to basics with four intriguing upgrades

At WWDC 2025, Apple could return to the basics and fill the functional gaps in the Phone and Camera apps that an average iPhone user will appreciate.
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Background apps on M4 MacBook Air.

I’m using this powerful macOS feature that many ignore, and you should too 

The humble Menu Bar on your Mac is a productivity powerhouse lying unused. With these free apps, I got more out of it than Apple would let you natively.
Computing Features
An iPhone 16 laying on a shelf with its screen on.

5 rumored iOS 26 features we could see at WWDC 2025

The highly anticipated iOS 26 update may not be all about aesthetic snazz and jazz. Instead, Apple could bring five notable changes to its in-house iPhone apps.
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Quick controls for sketchig on the the Boox Go 7 E Ink tablet.

I tested a pocketable note-taking tablet that puts the Kindle to shame

The second-generation Boox Color Go 7 puts a stylus into the mix and delivers a tablet experience that makes the Kindle feel like a stone age relic.
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A close-up photo of the Shortcuts app on an Apple device, against a red background.

Apple’s most underrated app could change soon, and you’re going to love it

Apple's underrated Shortcuts app awaits an AI boost and I can't wait / Apple's most underrated app could change soon, and you're going to love it
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View of the rear shell on Dell Pro 14 laptop.

Torn between a Macbook Air and Pro? I’d recommend something totally different

The Dell Pro 14 crams an AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro processor inside a chassis that's nearly as light as the MacBook Air, but with a ton of extra practical goodies.
Computing Features
Sticky Notes on a Safari webpage.

A sticky notes app for Safari transformed how I get work done on macOS

Saving personal notes to web content is a glaring missed opportunity in Safari. A simple app added old school sticky notes to charm to my browser workflow.
Computing Features
Hero photo of the back of the iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro

I know iOS is great for security, but it’s fallen behind Android in one key area

iOS has been perceived as the safer smartphone platform for years, but if you look closely, Android phones offer more robust safeguards for call and text scams.
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Background apps on M4 MacBook Air.

Apple needs to fix the basics for macOS 26, or let AI run the show

The next major macOS update is eyeing a big redesign. But what I truly want is fixing the basic gaps, or letting AI create a truly next-gen Mac experience.
Computing Features
having used the oneplus 13s this is what apple needs to pay attention

Having used the OnePlus 13s, this is what Apple needs to pay attention to

OnePlus has made a memory box feature for phones that saves content and lets you recall it with natural language terms. I tested it and it left me impressed.
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Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2025 rear view showing lid.

3 reasons to buy the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) gaming laptop

The 2025 revival of Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 goes bolder than ever with its looks and raw firepower. But this machine delivers a few underrated conveniences, too.
Computing Features
Gemini Live on a phone atop a keyboard.

Can AI really replace your keyboard and mouse?

AI chatbots are at a stage where they can handle multi-step workflows autonomously with voice, like shopping for purple socks. Is it the end for our keyboards?
Computing Features
Siri being shown on an iPhone 15 Pro on iOS 18.

5 lost iOS features I want to see return in iOS 19

The industry is yearning for Apple to deliver an aI smackdown with iOS 19, but what I would love is a return to the past with a modern twist.
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Display on the Asus Vivobook 16 X1607QA Copilot+ PC laptop with Qualcomm Snapdragon X ARM 64 chip lays out 180-degrees on a wooden surface.

Windows on Arm vs Intel: Which laptop platform is right for you?

Windows on Arm laptops have new benchmarks for performance and battery life. But there are scenarios where only an Intel-based machine will rescue you.
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WWDC invite on a phone.

4 things we expect to see at WWDC 2025, and 2 we don’t

Apple is heavily anticipated to push a design makeover on its OS portfolio and reveal some cool new features, but there are a few that would be amiss.
Computing Features
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9's cameras.

What Google’s I/O 2025 keynote tells us about the Google Pixel 10

Google's I/O event was all about AI and Android, but indirectly, it hinted at a very different direction for the upcoming Pixel 10 series smartphones.
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Running NotebookLM app on iPhone 16 Pro.

Why NotebookLM needs to be the next app you download on your phone

NotebookLM is a Google app that supercharges how you interact with a digital note. You can chat with it, listen to it as a podcast, and do a lot more. For free.
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Lenovo Legion Go S gaming handheld.

3 Gaming Laptops You Should Buy Instead of the Lenovo Legion Go S

Lenovo's Legion Go S is a lovely gaming handheld, but if real gaming is your prerequisite and you can't spend dollars, these laptops should be on your radar.
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Apple AirPlay streaming to another device.

How to keep your Apple devices safe from AirPlay attacks

A recent AirPlay security analysis proved that Apple's ecosystem is not impregnable. Security experts tell us how you can avoid becoming the next victim.
Computing Features
Running Windows 11 Recall on a Copilot+ PC.

I tested Microsoft’s controversial Recall tool. It evolved Windows for me.

Microsoft's Recall is like a time machine that lets you explore your usage history by taking snapshots every few seconds. It's risky, but it changed how I work.
Computing Features
Invoking Siri on iPhone.

Apple could let users replace Siri as the default virtual assistant 

Owing to pressure from EU regulators, Apple could allow users to replace Siri as the default virtual assistant on their devices, reports Bloomberg.
Emerging Tech News
Instagram Teen account settings on phone.

Instagram investigation finds sexual content is served to Teen acounts

In an investigation by Accountable Tech and Design It For Us, Instagram was found serving sexualized, racist, and harmful content to protected Teen accounts.
Mobile News
Person clicking picture of their nails.

AI app clicks nail selfie to detect blood condition affecting billions

Experts at Chapman University have developed a mobile app that needs nail pictures to detect signs of anemia, a well-known blood condition, with high accuracy.
Mobile News
Acer FreeSense smart ring in black and rose gold colors.

Acer is making a smart ring, and doing it the right way

Acer has revealed a fairly well-rounded smart ring called the FreeSense. It looks pretty nice, and thankfully, doesn't come with subscription burden for buyers.
Mobile News
Accessibility improvements to Android.

Google Gemini eases web surfing for users with vision and hearing issues

Thanks to Gemini, users can now ask questions about what's appearing on their phone's screen, and even check if they can score a discount on shopping sites.
Mobile News
Breathing exercise on TikTok.

TikTok has an ancient solution for kids hooked to screens at night

For users under 18 years of age, TikTok will show them wind-down messages each night that tell them to close the app and guide them with meditation exercises.
Mobile News
Details of a Michelin star food outlet in Apple Maps.

Apple Maps will now help you dine at the finest with a side of golfing

Apple Maps is getting a new feature that will help users find Michelin-rated food establishments, find nearby golf courses, and make reservations, as well.
Mobile News
Android 16 logo on Google Pixel 6a held in hand.

Android 16’s stable release is right around the corner

Google says the stable version of Android 16 will start rolling out widely in June 16, rocking a fresh design and a bunch of new features.
Mobile News
Google Gemin on a smartwatch.

Google is putting Gemini on your wrist and more screens around you

Google is bringing the Gemini AI assistant to Wear OS smartwatches, alongside cars' infotainment screens, TVs, and the Android XR platform in the coming months.
Mobile News
Scam alert on Android phones.

Google’s latest Android tools will protect you from a wider range of scams

Google has built a host of new scam protection tools in Android for identity verification, screen-sharing alerts, and safeguards against prize and toll scams.
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