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Beats Solo Buds — the latest truly wireless stereo (TWS) headset from Apple's subsidiary — was launched in India in August, two months after they were introduced in the US. This model offers longer playback time on a single charge compared to its more expensive siblings, but the charging case doesn't provide any additional battery life. The Beats Solo Buds works with iOS and Android smartphones and features customisable buttons on each earphone. I've spent a few days with the TWS headset, trying to find out if it can stand out in a highly competitive price segment.

Unlike its latest smartwatch, which looks and feels almost identical to the model it replaces, Apple seems to have done a fine job of retaining the good stuff and improving on the sore points of last year's iPhone 14 Pro. There's a refreshed design, a more powerful telephoto camera, a class-leading processor, a new gaming experience and last but not least, a USB-C port. The brand-new Action Button is added to the long list of improvements, which replaces the iconic ringer/silent switch. Dynamic Island is very much present but not exclusive, as the regular iPhone 15 models also have it this year.