Harish Jonnalagadda is the Regional Editor at Android Central. A reformed hardware modder, he now spends his time writing about India's burgeoning handset market. Previously, he used to ponder the meaning of life at IBM. Contact him on Twitter at @chunkynerd.
There's no shortage of hyperlocal weather forecast apps, but there hasn't been a decent service aimed at India. That's changing with the launch of ClimaCell's Weather Assistant app.
List most messaging services, WhatsApp has a read receipts feature that lets you know when a recipient has read your message. But the feature isn't liked by everyone, and there's an easy way to disable it in WhatsApp for Android.
The Galaxy S20 includes exciting new additions like a 120Hz screen, but it misses out on one important feature: the 3.5mm jack. You'll need to use Bluetooth headphones with your Galaxy S20 if you don't want to go the dongle route.
The X60 is the first 5G modem to feature carrier aggregation between Sub-6 and mmWave, and it is also the first to be built on a 5nm node. The modem will be able to achieve downloads of an incredible 7.5 Gbps over mmWave, and 5 Gbps on Sub-6.
With a Snapdragon 855 chipset, massive 4500mAh battery, 48MP camera at the back, and a large 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, the Galaxy S10 Lite is the best value flagship Samsung has released to date. You also get Android 10 out of the box, and the fact that the phone costs less than $600 makes it an absolute steal.
Pre-orders for the Galaxy S20 series are now live in India, and Samsung has detailed retail availability. The Galaxy S20 is available for ₹66,999 ($935), the Galaxy S20+ is starting at ₹73,999 ($1,035), and the S20 Ultra is available for ₹92,999 ($1,300).
Whenever you're setting up WhatsApp on a new phone, you'll have to verify the phone number with a one-time password. WhatsApp also lets you add an extra layer of security in the form of a PIN. Here's how you can set two-factor authentication on your account.
Samsung had limited units of the Galaxy Z Flip up for sale at retail stores, and they're already sold out.
WhatsApp Pay is launching officially this year, but in the meantime you can make payments on the messaging platform provided you're in India. Here's how you can get started with payments on WhatsApp.
PokéDialer is a new dialer app that brings visuals from classic Game Boy Pokémon titles to your phone's dialer. It is in early access on the Play Store, and you can set custom Pokémon and trainer for yourself and all your contacts.
The Galaxy S20 is one of the best flagship phones you'll find in 2020, and you need a suitably-great pair of true wireless earbuds to use with the device. Thankfully, there are a lot of excellent options available across price points. Our pick is the Galaxy Buds+ for the sound quality combined with seamlessly connectivity, excellent battery life, and wireless charging.
The Galaxy S20 series is launching less than six months after the introduction of the Note 10 series, so is it worth the upgrade? Let's see what Samsung has changed.
OnePlus has set itself up as the go-to company for affordable flagships. The 7T Pro is all about maximizing value, and it serves as a nice contrast to Samsung's latest flagship. The Galaxy S20 Ultra is a beast of a phone, offering the absolute best that money can buy today.
The ROG Phone 2 is the gaming phone to beat, but how does the new Galaxy S20 Ultra hold up? Quite well, actually.
Samsung sells two versions of the Galaxy S20, and luckily, one of them comes with a dual SIM card slot.
The Galaxy S9+ is still going strong in 2020, but if you're looking to upgrade, the Galaxy S20+ is the obvious choice. The S20+ has a stunning 120Hz AMOLED display backed by the latest internal hardware, 5G connectivity, exciting new cameras, and a massive 4500mAh battery with 25W fast charging.
Samsung is taking things to the next level with the S20+, while Google played it safe with the Pixel 4 XL.
The Galaxy Buds perfectly complement the Galaxy S10 experience. They sound great, provide a comfortable fit, and come with a carrying case that's portable.
Samsung has a cool new feature called Wireless PowerShare where the Galaxy S10 can wirelessly charge other devices. Here's how it works.
The Galaxy S10+ continues to be a great choice if you're in the market for a flagship phone in 2019.