It’s a convenient feature since you won’t need to have stable Wi-Fi to use it. However, just like a remote controller, you will need to point the IR blaster to the TV receptor. Also ...

So, it's perhaps no surprise that people are looking for the best phones with IR blasters ... whether you opt for 90-watt wired or 50-watt wireless. And, of course, this is a 5G phone, meaning ...

IR blasters used to be a common component in ... a downgrade from the OnePlus 12R — and there's no wireless charging to speak of. Cameras are surprisingly good, with a 50MP primary, 50MP ...

The OnePlus 13R may not be the flashiest phone to launch in 2025, but in terms of raw value and bang for your buck, it's one ...

In other hardware departments, you get Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, an IR blaster, and USB-C 3.2. The fingerprint reader gets upgraded to an ultrasonic unit. India will get the exclusive option of a ...

Xiaomi announced three 5G Redmi Note 14 series smartphones, and we've been using them for a while now, here's our review.

The lone USB-C port is on the bottom, and that's the only way to charge the phone—no wireless charging for this device. However, OnePlus kept the IR blaster up top. OnePlus has long offered some ...

I understand why companies started removing the IR Blaster from phones. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-controlled smart devices made the blaster seem obsolete. However, in 2025, I still find enough uses for ...

OnePlus' iconic alert slider is still there, and the IR blaster added last year is still ... and supports 100W of wired fast charging and 50W of wireless charging. OnePlus has also launched ...

In terms of connectivity, the X7 supports dual 5G SIMs, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, IR Blaster and it also comes with NFC. Besides having IP68 dust and water resistance, the device also features dual ...