Harish Jonnalagadda
Harish Jonnalagadda is Android Central's Senior Editor overseeing Asian markets. He started his tech journey at a very young age by tweaking Windows XP installations, and that hobby ignited an enthusiasm that led him into the world of PC modding. After picking up a Bachelor's degree in computer science, he decided to pursue his passion by covering PC hardware at VR-Zone, where he reviewed motherboards, video cards, and DRAM modules.
While he used iPhones initially, switching to the Nexus 4 served as the catalyst to explore Android's burgeoning ecosystem, and he pivoted to writing about mobile tech, joining Android Central's newsroom back in 2014. As Senior Editor of Asia, he manages the site's coverage of Chinese phone brands, enthusiast audio products, networking hardware, and storage servers, leveraging his engineering background and extensive experience testing mobile hardware to evaluate the latest phones and accessories.
In over a decade of covering Android, he has used pretty much every single major phone released globally, giving him an unrivaled view into Google's mobile platform. His specialty is Chinese brands; he's charted the growth of all the major Chinese manufacturers from their inception, and he uses that knowledge to share unique insights. When not testing the latest gadgets, he can be found reading sci-fi novels on his Kindle Oasis, and occasionally yelling at the TV in frustration as Arsenal squander yet another title run.
Latest articles by Harish Jonnalagadda
Fiio SP3 review: These powered speakers pack a sizeable punch
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Pooooower Fiio's powered speakers have a small stature and still deliver a big sound.
Fiio Q15 review: This $399 Bluetooth DAC ticks all the right boxes
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Take it anywhere The Fiio Q15 has a similar design as the Q7, but it is aimed at the mid-range segment. If you need a new Bluetooth DAC, it may just be the best in its category.
Fiio K9 DAC review: No reason to buy the K9 Pro anymore
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
A stellar value The K9 has most of the same features that make the K9 Pro such a great DAC, and it costs $350 less.
Nothing Phone 2a review: Why would you buy anything else?
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Nothing else matters The Phone 2a has all the makings of an outstanding phone. Thankfully, it manages to fulfil its potential in daily use — this is the only budget phone you need to consider.
WiiM Amp review: This all-in-one network streaming amp is incredible
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Stream everything The WiiM Amp is an all-in-one network streamer that has every feature you could ask for, and it costs just $299.
How to update the software on your Samsung Galaxy phone
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Update your Galaxy! Is your Samsung Galaxy phone getting software updates? Learn what steps to follow and the dangers of delaying any update.
NVIDIA's Shield TV Pro is still the best streaming device in 2024
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired NVIDIA introduced the Shield TV Pro back in 2019, and five years later, it is still the best overall streaming device you can buy.
Fiio KB3 HiFi Audio Mechanical Keyboard review: This keyboard doubles up as a fantastic DAC
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Two in one Fiio's KB3 is a mechanical keyboard that looks stunning thanks to see-through keys. But what's truly great is that it also has a built-in DAC.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra review: My new favorite phone
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Ultra amazing The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has the best camera package you'll find on any phone today.
AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro 4K UST laser projector review: Shining bright
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Project away AWOL Vision's LTV-3000 Pro is one of the brightest 4K UST laser projectors around. With Dolby Vision, HDR10, and stellar colors out of the box, you should just buy this instead of a TV.
Samsung One UI 6.1: Release date, eligible devices, new features, and much more
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Jerry Hildenbrand published
The latest One UI Samsung's Android 14-based One UI 6.1 is rolling out, and we have all the details.
UGREEN Revodok Max 213 review: The only Thunderbolt 4 docking station you'll ever need
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Thunderbolt The Revodok Max 213 is a 13-in-1 docking station with Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. With a sturdy design and all the ports you could want, this may just be the only dock to consider.
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus review: This 4-bay NAS server has incredible hardware
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Fresh UGREEN now makes NAS servers, and the 4-bay DXP4800 Plus has one of the best hardware packages you'll see today. The best part? It costs less than its rivals.
Onyx Boox Note Air 3 review: A large e-reader that's terrific at taking notes
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Double delight The Boox Note Air 3 is a 10.3-inch e-reader that comes with a bundled stylus, giving you the ability to take notes. The result is a two-in-one device that's outstanding.
The 3-2-1 backup rule is broken — here's how I safeguard my data
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired The 3-2-1 backup rule doesn't really make sense now that we have NAS HDDs that can store up to 24TB of data on a single drive.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4: News, specs, rumors, and everything else you need to know
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Pooooower Qualcomm is going back to making custom cores with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, and that's exciting.
Samsung Galaxy A series phones: Your complete buyer's guide
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Samsung's Galaxy A series counts several best-sellers, and with the latest additions, there are plenty of great choices if you need a mid-range phone in 2024.
Vivo's latest foldables make the Galaxy Z Fold 5 look outdated
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Vivo just launched the X Fold 3 and X Fold 3 Pro in China, and the foldables pack considerable upgrades and an ultra-thin design that puts Samsung to shame.
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra review: Identity crisis
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Ultimate Zen The Zenfone 11 Ultra is a rebadged ROG Phone 8 with upgraded cameras, but it just doesn't do enough to stand out from its immediate rivals.
Wired earbuds are making a comeback, and I'm excited
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired IEMs are on the rise again, so if you miss the days of wired earbuds, you'll want to take a look at what's available.
Here's why Nothing isn't launching the Phone 2a in the US
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Skipping the US Nothing isn't launching the Phone 2a in the U.S., and we talked to the brand's co-founder Akis Evangelidis to find out why.
Exclusive — Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis on building the Phone 2a: 'We wanted to create a product that we would use ourselves'
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Budget dreams Here's why Nothing decided to make a budget phone.
UGREEN Magnetic Battery review: This 10000mAh wireless power bank has a built-in kickstand
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Charge it up UGREEN makes a magnetic power bank now, and it is quite good. The best part is that the 10000mAh Magnetic Power Bank has an integrated kickstand, and that unlocks a suite of new use cases.
Samsung made a MicroSD card that doesn't suck, but there's a problem
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Most phones don't have MicroSD card slots these days, and while Samsung just introduced an SD card that's noticeably faster than anything we've seen, that isn't likely to alter the situation.
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