
Vishnu Sarangapurkar
Vishnu is a freelance news writer for Android Central. Since 2018, he has written about consumer technology, especially smartphones, computers, and every other gizmo connected to the internet. When he is not at the keyboard, you can find him on a long drive or lounging on the couch binge-watching a crime series.
Latest articles by Vishnu Sarangapurkar

One UI 8 Beta rolls into the Galaxy S25 series and Galaxy Watches
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
One UI 8 beta Samsung refines One UI 8 ahead of its highly anticipated foldables event.

Samsung's tri-fold phone tipped to be unveiled at July Unpacked event
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Tri-fold incoming!? Samsung is set to tease its much-anticipated tri-fold phone, tentatively named Galaxy G Fold, at the July 9th launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7.

Pixel 10 Pro wallpapers revealed in new leak and they seem like the real deal
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Wallpapers leak Exciting new leaked wallpapers have emerged for the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The leak showcases static and live wallpapers in various modes and colors.

Murena-touting Fairphone (Gen 6) debuts with unmatched sustainability and repairability
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Fairphone 6 Fairphone introduces its Murena Fairphone (Gen 6), a sustainable and modular smartphone featuring 12 easily replaceable parts and running on Murena’s privacy-first /e/OS.

Google may have secretly given its XR glasses a name
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Codename reveal Recent information from an app developer has unveiled that Google's prototype Android XR smart glasses are internally referred to as "Google Martha."

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 teased, and could be powered by Qualcomm's most powerful chipset
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, a clamshell phone, has been teased and is likely to feature a prominent cover screen and Leica-powered cameras.

Vivo X200 FE is the new compact phone all set to take on OnePlus 13s
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Compact powerhouse Vivo has launched the X200 FE in Taiwan, a compact smartphone that appears to be a global variant of the Vivo S30 Pro mini.

Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Sustainable phone incoming The highly anticipated Fairphone 6's leaked renders suggest the company's commitment to repairability.

Rumored Nothing Headphone 1 leaks ahead of launch, leaving nothing to the imagination
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
First look Leaks have provided a detailed look at Nothing's upcoming over-ear headphones, the Headphone 1. Notably, they will include support for 3.5mm audio, a unique trait among modern Bluetooth headphones.

Spotify may finally launch lossless audio after years of delays
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Lossless finally! Spotify is poised to introduce lossless audio streaming, a highly anticipated feature, as recent code references and UI elements in version 1.2.66 hint at its imminent arrival.

Three-year-old Nothing Phone 1 gets new features with the latest June security patch
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
New features Nothing has released a new software update for the Phone 1, Nothing OS V3.2-250610-1104, introducing a Privacy Space and Hotspot Manager.

Samsung rolls out June security update for Galaxy S25 and more
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Bug fixes Samsung has begun releasing the June security patch for its Galaxy devices, addressing several vulnerabilities.

Google app could level up with this powerful AI feature for Android users
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Video Analysis The latest Google app update introduces a new video analysis feature for Gemini, similar to ChatGPT. Users can upload videos up to five minutes long for Gemini to analyze and summarize.

Google Play Store gets a splash of color with Material 3 Expressive
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Visually appealing Google's visual overhaul sneaks into the Play Store, bringing a vibrant new look.

OnePlus' next wave of products shows up in a massive leak ahead of launch
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Nord series incoming OnePlus has a launch event on July 8 for its new lineup, including the flagship-chip-powered Nord 5, the Nord CE 5, and a smaller 43mm version of the OnePlus Watch 3.

Android users can now make healthier decisions as One UI 8 beta lands on Galaxy watches
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Healthier habits Samsung has released the One UI 8 Watch beta, introducing several new features focused on helping users develop healthier habits.

More Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE evidence shows up online, hinting at its existence
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
FE foldable incoming Leaks and certifications suggest Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, a more affordable foldable phone.

OnePlus could be readying a tablet to take on the mighty iPad
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Budget Android tablet Renders have emerged for the OnePlus Pad Lite, a new budget Android tablet expected to succeed the OnePlus Pad Go.

Samsung One UI 8 beta 2 rolls out for Galaxy S25 series in multiple regions
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Second One UI 8 beta Samsung has launched the second beta of One UI 8 for the Galaxy S25 series, featuring a user feedback tool for interpreter performance, bug fixes, and the June security patch.

Pixel 6a's battery issues could be finally addressed with a mandatory update
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Battery update Google Pixel 6a owners to get a mandatory software update to prevent battery overheating, potentially impacting capacity and charging after 400 cycles.

Six new Android features just dropped, and you can try them out today
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
RCS Improvements Android 16 introduces six significant upgrades, including personalized group chats, an enhanced photo editor, smarter home management, improved safety features, amongst others

No more app switching as Threads begins testing DMs in some regions
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Meta's social media platform, Threads, is beginning to test direct messaging (DMs) in select regions, fulfilling a top community request.

Samsung drops another teaser for its slimmest foldable yet
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Thinner foldable Samsung again teases upcoming Galaxy Z series, highlighting advancements in design and durability.
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