Shruti Shekar
Shruti Shekar is Android Central's Editor-in-Chief. She was born in India, brought up in Singapore, but now lives in Toronto. She started her journalism career as a political reporter in Ottawa, Canada's capital, and then made her foray into tech journalism at MobileSyrup and most recently at Yahoo Finance Canada. When work isn't on her mind, she loves working out, reading, watching the Raptors, and planning what she's going to eat the next day.
Latest articles by Shruti Shekar
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Samsung's Unpacked 2 could have been a press release, despite having nothing to lose
By Shruti Shekar last updated
Samsung had a second Unpacked event and experts say that while the news is interesting, the company could have done without it and just had press releases.
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Google got the Pixel price right, but it needs a heavy hand with marketing
By Shruti Shekar last updated
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Google was smart to partner with Snapchat, it's going to 'propel' Pixel 6 sales
By Shruti Shekar last updated
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The Pixel 6 is facing a lot of criticism, but that's good for Google
By Shruti Shekar published
The Google Pixel 6 lineup has been facing a lot of criticism since it was launched about a month ago, but experts say that's normal. Now Google can focus on its hardware for future devices.
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Google would be smart to keep Magic Eraser a Pixel 6 exclusive, for a while at least
By Shruti Shekar last updated
Currently, the Magic Eraser editing feature is a Pixel 6 lineup exclusive. Some experts think if Google is serious about advancing its hardware it should keep it exclusive, at least for some time.
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Google will allow some employees to permanently work from home
By Shruti Shekar last updated
According to an internal email from Sundar Pichai, some Google employees will be able to work from home permanently.
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It's too late Microsoft, Google beat you to dominate schools with Chromebooks
By Shruti Shekar published
![Google Chrome Logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6ECh8CedmhDk8n2Pk2fxp3-320-80.jpg)
Google updates Privacy Sandbox timeline, delays FLoC testing
By Shruti Shekar published
Google is going to delay phasing out third-party cookies on Chrome by a year in order to "get it right."
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Loyalists might buy a 5G BlackBerry — but don't expect a keyboard revival
By Shruti Shekar last updated
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The iPhone 13 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 are too expensive. Buy these things, instead.
By Shruti Shekar published
![Apple September Iphone Event](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/66oVGEDtcZ72J4GwVhhX7P-320-80.jpg)
Apple should follow Google's example when dealing with leaks
By Shruti Shekar, Derrek Lee published
![Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 S Pen Taking Notes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fxsQS99uurMm6D8L8NhcDk-320-80.jpg)
Samsung's foldables will no longer have Premier Service, but that's okay
By Shruti Shekar published
Samsung is changing its device protection plan for the new Fold 3 and Flip 3 foldable phones, and while it might seem like it'll cost a lot, experts say it's a good thing Samsung has made the change.
![Galaxy Watch 4 Complications With Ap](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7f9PuipVCZ859MBfDmK7Z-320-80.jpg)
Wear OS 3 is finally enticing developers again after years of neglect
By Shruti Shekar published
![Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Hands On Folding Back](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YGqtZA7zVHkMfo2yKdTc2j-320-80.jpg)
The Z Flip 3 is Samsung's best chance at stealing Apple's youngest customers, experts say
By Shruti Shekar last updated
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Inside the Galaxy: How Samsung is losing its lead in key global markets
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Shruti Shekar last updated
![Protect Net Neutrality rally, San Francisco](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UrSXS6nmLUQ9tHdPgUVECE-320-80.jpg)
Net neutrality: Why it's time to start paying attention again
By Shruti Shekar published
President Joe Biden wants to bring back net neutrality. Here's what you need to understand, why it's important, and what it means for you.
![Google Play Store Moto Hero](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m5oPYX3CfJxraRCymefd2W-320-80.jpg)
Google has a 'steep hill to climb' with its Play Store lawsuit and needs to prove 'its rules aren't Draconian'
By Shruti Shekar published
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I tried Twitter Blue so you don't have to
By Shruti Shekar published
Twitter Blue is only available in Canada and Australia for now, so I tried it out for you.
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Facebook wants FTC chair to recuse herself from ongoing cases for an 'impartial' investigation
By Shruti Shekar published
Facebook wants the new FTC chair Lina Khan to recuse herself from the ongoing anti-competitive case against the social media giant. Facebook says she can't be impartial.
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Why YouTube Shorts is in the 'best position' to successfully compete with TikTok
By Shruti Shekar last updated
Google announced YouTube Shorts as a response to competing with TikTok, and experts think that the platform actually has a chance in doing so.
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Donald Trump sues Google, Facebook and Twitter
By Shruti Shekar published
Former President Donald Trump is planning to sue Facebook and Twitter after both platforms banned him.
![Facebook logo on phone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LMPfrKTsCJ8D6WiDMQ6hnN-320-80.jpg)
Facebook is creating a subscription-based newsletter to take on Substack
By Shruti Shekar last updated
Facebook is launching a subscription-based newsletter for creators to find new ways to earn money and create content.