
Nandika Ravi
Nandika has over five years of experience as a multimedia journalist, news editor, and reporter. At OMNI News, she built the network's digital presence on social media platforms, chased and reported on news stories relevant to Canada's immigrant communities, and collaborated daily with seven different language teams. She also spearheaded special projects with CityNews Toronto and produced Pinoy Nation. Following this, she honed her skills as the senior news editor at Insauga.com, a hyper-local Canadian news website catering to 18 cities and communities across southern Ontario. Her core competencies include multimedia journalism, breaking news, crafting weekly columns, social media content creation, and podcast production. Nandika holds a BA in Communication and Journalism from India and a post-graduate diploma in Mass Communication and Media Studies from Seneca College. Now, she's ventured into the world of tech as a News Editor and writer for Android Central, churning out daily news stories and informing readers with her weekly column, "News Weekly." When not breaking tech news, you can catch her sipping coffee at cozy cafes, exploring new trails with her boxer dog or leveling up in the gaming universe.
Latest articles by Nandika Ravi

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 starts rolling out with Material 3 Expressive
By Nandika Ravi published
New drop Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 starts rolling out to Pixel users starting today

AI Mode levels up with new AI features, stealing Google Search's spotlight
By Nandika Ravi published
AI 'Hulk' Mode Google AI Mode now includes enhanced features to help you shop, book tickets online, and manage various tasks seamlessly in one place.

Google Beam turns 2D video calls into futuristic 3D experiences
By Nandika Ravi published
Is this real? Looks like we're back to the future as Google announced its first AI-powered 3D communications platform.

Google I/O 2025: How to watch and what to expect
By Nandika Ravi last updated
Google I/O 2025 Here's a good look at what you can expect coming out of this year's Google I/O.

Qualcomm's next powerful chip gets a launch date in September
By Nandika Ravi published
Snapdragon Summit Snapdragon confirms that its yearly summit will take place between September 23 and September 25 in Hawaii.

Samsung could drop its Plus variant for the Edge, shaking up the Galaxy S26 lineup
By Nandika Ravi published
Extinct? With the launch of Samsung's new Edge, it could be the last time we'd be seeing a Plus variant on the Galaxy S series.

News Weekly: Android Show's I/O edition, Google teases smart glasses, Nothing Phone 3 is on the way, and more
By Nandika Ravi published
News Weekly A round-up of the biggest Tech-related news that stood out this week.

Google brings Gemini and other accessibility tools across Android devices
By Nandika Ravi published
More with AI Google is enhancing Android with AI-powered accessibility features, including improved TalkBack and Expressive Captions.

The Android Show I/O Edition: Everything that was announced — from Android 16 to Android XR
By Nandika Ravi published
The Android Show This is everything that was announced during the I/O edition of The Android Show.

Canada gets its first ever Federal Minister dedicated to AI
By Nandika Ravi published
Minister of Artificial Intelligence Canada gets a dedicated federal Artificial Intelligence and Innovation minister, becoming the first ever country to have one.

Future of Android is AI as Gemini steals the spotlight on The Android Show
By Nandika Ravi published
Gemini x Android Gemini Live is expanding across the Android ecosystem, replacing Google Assistant on phones and integrating into wearables, cars, TVs, and XR.

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge finally arrives as a powerful ultra-slim phone
By Nandika Ravi published
Beyond Slim Samsung just unveiled in a virtual Unpacked event, a slim fourth variant of the Galaxy S25 series— the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Google is using Gemini to keep latest online scammers in check
By Nandika Ravi published
Scam detection Google Chrome, Search, and Android are Gemini to defend users against scams

News Weekly: Google leaks Material 3 design, Galaxy S25 Edge gets a launch date, One UI 8 leaks, and more
By Nandika Ravi published
News Weekly A round-up of the biggest Tech-related news that stood out this week.

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S25 Edge next week
By Nandika Ravi published
Save the date! Samsung announced that it will finally launch the Galaxy S25 Edge on May 12 at 8 pm ET.

This is not a drill — Best Buy bundled up the new Motorola Razr 2025 with a free Clicks case
By Nandika Ravi published
Did someone say free? Best Buy is giving away a free Clicks case with every new Motorola Razr pre-order.

Honor Magic 7 Pro users now get to test out Android 16 — here's how
By Nandika Ravi published
OS upgrade Honor Magic7 Pro gets access to Android 16 Beta 3 and test run, and see what this new OS feels like on their phones.

Google app on iOS gets a new feature that will 'Simplify' text online
By Nandika Ravi published
Easy-peesy Google rolls out new "Simplify" feature that will help break down complex texts.

Someone with a Galaxy S25 got the alleged One UI 8 update
By Nandika Ravi published
Sneak a peek The alleged One UI 8 update shows up on a Samsung Galaxy S25, with all the build details.

Oura brings AI-powered meals and glucose tracking to the US
By Nandika Ravi published
More insights Oura launches two metabolic features within the Oura app that help users track their meals, rise in glucose levels to manage their eating habits.

New YouTube Premium tier sounds perfect for couples
By Nandika Ravi published
Cheaper Premium costs YouTube is rolling out a special subscription tier just for select users in India, France, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 could get a battery boost, but Samsung may ignore the Z Fold 7 yet again
By Nandika Ravi published
More display, but same battery Samsung's next foldables have been at the center of several leaks lately, and this fresh round focuses on their display and battery capacity.

News Weekly: Samsung teases a new foldable, Galaxy S25 Edge leak spoils the fun, and more
By Nandika Ravi published
News Weekly A round-up of the biggest Tech-related news that stood out this week.
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