This page explains how PhoneKitab chooses topics, which sources we rely on, what the label under every headline means, where AI fits in and how we deal with mistakes.
Where topics come from
Most guides answer a question someone has actually asked: at the Mobivault counter in Bhopal, in an email to us, or in the searches people run every day. We would rather cover one common problem properly than chase every new launch.
What the experience label means
Under every headline you will find one label that tells you whether we used the product ourselves, and for how long:
| Label | What it means |
|---|---|
| Researched from official sources · not hands-on | Built from brand, operator and government pages. We did not use the product for this article. |
| Spec comparison · not hands-on | Official specifications compared side by side. |
| Checked on our own device | Steps and screenshots were captured on a phone or laptop we own. |
| Tried in our shop | A short hands-on with a unit at the shop, not a full review. |
| Hands-on for X days | We used the device every day for the stated period and say where the unit came from. |
We only write “we tested” when a test really happened.
Sources we rely on
- Specifications from the brand’s official India website.
- Settings and service steps from the official support page of the brand, the telecom operator or the government body concerned, such as TRAI, the Department of Telecommunications or Sanchar Saathi.
- Prices only together with the date we checked them.
- Leaks, rumours and unconfirmed launch dates are never presented as facts.
Each guide lists its official references at the end, so you can check them yourself.
How we use AI
We use AI writing tools to speed up research, produce first drafts and cross-check facts. They are not allowed to invent specifications, prices or test results, and nothing is published until every fact has been matched to its source and the guide has been reviewed and approved by our editor, Lokesh Rathore. Recommendations are always a human decision. Illustrations made with AI are decorative and are never passed off as real product photos. A short “How we made this guide” note at the end of each article sums up the process for that piece.
Images
Where we can, we use our own photos and screenshots. Official press images appear only next to that brand’s own product, with credit. We do not lift images from other websites.
Independence
Brands cannot pay to appear in a guide or to move up a list, and they do not see articles before publication. If we ever publish sponsored content, it will be labelled “Sponsored” at the top. Our editor’s shop, Mobivault, stocks some of the products we cover. It has no say in our recommendations, and we flag the connection wherever it matters.
Updates and corrections
Guides that depend on prices, plans or regulations are reviewed regularly. The “Updated” date changes only when the content itself changes, and we note what was revised. If you find an error, tell us. Confirmed mistakes are fixed promptly with a dated correction note.