About Parth Shah
Parth, the digital nerd, dances between the realms of Android and iPhone like a tech-savvy tango. With a keyboard as his compass, he navigates the binary seas, uncovering hidden gems and unraveling enigmatic glitches. His prose, a symphony of shortcuts and swipe gestures, guides users through the labyrinth of operating systems. When not decoding error logs or conjuring productivity spells, Parth can be found sipping chai, pondering the cosmic significance of app icons, and occasionally challenging Google Gemini to a rap battle. 📱🔍🚀
What was your first phone and what do you remember about it?
Samsung Corby was my first phone. Back in 2009, when touchscreens were still a novelty, it felt like magic with finger swipes and taps on the panel, a 2MP camera and interchangeable funky back covers.
How long have you been interested in technology?
Nokia's groundbreaking 41MP camera on the Nokia 808 PureView got me interested in mobile tech. Since then, I have been closely following all the latest happenings in the mobile, desktop and smart products space.
What tech products or categories are you most passionate about?
I'm a huge fan of smartwatches. The amount of tech these wearables pack is truly fascinating. I'm also looking forward to upcoming smart rings from Samsung and Apple so I can occasionally put aside my smartwatch and flaunt a Seiko on my wrist.
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