Vishnu Sarangapurkar
Vishnu works as a freelance News Writer for Android Central. For the past four years, he's been writing about consumer technology, primarily involving smartphones, laptops, and every other gizmo connected to the Internet. When he is away from keyboard, you can see him going on a long drive or chilling on a couch binge-watching some crime series.
Latest articles by Vishnu Sarangapurkar
Google Home app users regain volume control on multiple speakers
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Home Speaker Controls Google Home app gains support for voice-based volume control for multiple speakers via Google Assistant.
New Galaxy Z Fold 6 leak reveals bigger bezels and squared corners
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Wider cover screen The Galaxy Z Fold 6 will likely sport a flatter and broader display than the predecessor Z Fold 5.
Nothing Phone 2a Special Edition is here and looks like a multicolored R2-D2
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More striking colors After teasing for a couple of days with colors this week, Nothing finally reveals that it is Phone 2a in a new avatar.
Google Message users receive distorted GIFs sent from Apple iPhones
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GIFs can go wrong sometimes Google Messages has been facing some issues lately, and a new one is now paired up with iPhone users sending distorted GIFs, likely due to a bug.
Android users don't have to worry about data being stored by Google Play apps
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Goodbye data Last year, Google introduced a new policy for developers to allow app users to create and delete their accounts and associated data easily. The move finally appears official.
The Pixel 9 isn't here yet, but this crucial detail gives away the Pixel 10
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New SoC partner Google is rumored to ditch relying on Samsung for its Tensor chip production. New information now adds evidence to the same.
Samsung might have a 'Slim' foldable in the works, but it'll miss out on an important feature
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Another foldable? Amidst rumors of a cheaper and more expensive Galaxy Z Fold 6 model, new information reveals there is one in the pipeline for 2025.
Samsung starts development on impressive new chip for Galaxy phones, says report
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Smaller yet efficient In 2023, Samsung shared plans of mass-producing its 2nm chip in 2025, and it appears the company had already started working on it.
Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra leak reveals a very new design
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The Ultra renders The July Galaxy Unpacked event will likely unveil Samsung’s next Wear OS-powered smartwatches. However, leaked renders give us an early preview.
Amazfit Helio Ring lands in the US at $299 with attractive bundle options
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New Smart Ring Announced at CES 2024, Amazfit’s first smart ring finally hits shelves in the U.S.
Latest Android 15 Beta brings Repair mode to the OnePlus 12
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Fix your OnePlus OnePlus added a Repair mode for its flagship in the recent beta. Previously, Samsung and Google developed versions of similar repair modes.
New listing teases Vivo X Fold 3 Pro debut in India
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More foldables to India Vivo recently launched X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro phones in China, and the latter is venturing into the Indian market this year.
Google Chrome for iOS might soon gain Circle to Search feature
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Circle to Search Google seems to be expanding its ways to incorporate the Circle to Search feature for iPhones.
Android 14 and Gemini AI are set to enhance the Google TV experience
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Gen AI and Android 14 Next to Gen AI, Google TV is also gaining the Android 14 operating system with notable new features.
Samsung likely to stick to only two foldables release this year
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No affordable foldable Samsung Galaxy foldables are expected to launch in a few months, but the rumored entry-level model release appears unlikely.
Sony Xperia 10 VI is the new mid-range handset with a bigger battery and stereo speakers
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Affordable Xperia Sony has announced two new smartphones, the Xperia 1 VI and the Xperia 10 VI, a mid-range offering.
OnePlus Watch 2 gains new apps, and the OnePlus 12R gets a big update
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Nifty additions OnePlus rolls out nifty upgrades to its smartwatch alongside the OnePlus 12R.
Verizon announces new human-assisted GenAI Tools for better customer experience
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AI comes to Carrier Verizon wants to offer more transparency, save time, and simplify tasks for employees and customers with the new set of AI tools.
Vivo X100 Ultra leak reveals prominent display and camera specs
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It's all in the cameras After witnessing the Vivo X100 Pro, the company is gearing up to launch its Ultra model next week.
WhatsApp announces major design changes and a darker dark mode
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Major overhaul WhatsApp explains new changes and key principles on which these changes were built.
Early leak indicates the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R look distinct in design
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New Design? New sketches reveal the design of the upcoming OnePlus 13 and its toned-down handset, the OnePlus 13R.
The new Pixel 8a is likely to support display output soon
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Share your screen Google brought support to external displays for Pixel 8 models with the latest Android 14 QPR builds, and it looks like the Pixel 8a is joining the list.
Circle to Search sort of makes its way to iPhones, with a Chrome version spotted
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Circle to iPhone Search While Google Lens and Circle to Search work similarly, accessing them on Android phones is much easier than on iPhones.