Best gifting ideas for family and friends this Diwali week

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The festival of lights is round the corner and Diwali is the perfect way to wipe away the memories of a gloomy year punctuated by lockdowns. It is that time of the year when we partake in each other's happy moments as winter sets in, reminding us of the oncoming spring in a few months.

What better time than to connect with our friends and loved ones as we get busy with the ritual cleaning of the house, replacing the old and unused with some of the latest upgrades. It is also the time of the year when businesses offer deep discounts and great deals to add to the festivities.

Which is where we come in with this special shopping guide for Diwali. Where you can indulge yourselves or pick up bargains that would enhance the smile on the face of your loved ones. Products ranging from Phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, TWS, laptops and more to help you choose the best tech gift for Diwali this year. And we also have a few more guides to help you buy smart lights and smart gadgets for your home, feel free to check them out.

Smartphones

Apple iPhone

Apple phones have long shelf life and are considered to be the ones that offer best value for investment in the long run. Be it the latest Apple iPhone 13 series or the Apple iPhone 12 series from last year, Apple phones offer a great camera performance and better ecosystem experience. There is no doubt that iPhones tops the list of the best Diwali gift that you can give to yours loved ones. Check out the best deals on iPhones at <a href="https://apple.sjv.io/c/221109/835052/11705?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fin%2Fiphone%2F" target="_blank">Apple | <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.in%2Fstores%2FApple%2Fpage%2F88D59F86-9161-4804-A524-0A5B39CD714A%3Fref_%3Dast_bln%26tag%3Dtech0e7-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" target="_blank">Amazon | <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=92X363&xcust=hawk-custom-tracking&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flipkart.com%2Fmobiles%2Fapple~brand%2Fpr%3Fsid%3Dtyy%2C4io&sref" target="_blank">Flipkart

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is among the coolest smartphone that you can buy right now. A foldable phone that can slide into your pockets easily still bringing back the retro charm of a flip phone. Available in multiple variants of 8GB RAM and upto 256GB internal storage, the phone can be bought from <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.in%2FSamsung-Phantom-Storage-Additional-Exchange%2Fdp%2FB09JP2GX1K%3Ftag%3Dtech0e7-21%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-21" target="_blank">Amazon or <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=92X363&xcust=hawk-custom-tracking&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flipkart.com%2Fsamsung-galaxy-z-flip3-5g-phantom-black-256-gb%2Fp%2Fitmc3d5457739eb9&sref" target="_blank">Flipkart

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Note - Our team of gadget gurus identify and review the products before we recommend them to the readers on a regular basis. However it becomes humanly impossible to check all the products that brands come out with in preparation of a holiday or festival season. In such cases, our product suggestions are based on our team's extensive knowledge of the brands and other similar options whereby we offer a broader range of options to our readers across select gadget segments.

For the past seven plus years, Naina has been an avid follower of the consumer technology industry, with a special focus on gadgets. Her areas of focus include the broad world of smartphones, apps, wearables, and other consumer electronics. Always on the lookout for new and unique bits, Naina constantly seeks to find ways to share her knowledge with readers in a fashion that benefits both.