
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

Google Workspaces gets supercharged with Gemini to help you work smarter
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
AI across Workspace From cleaning up your inbox with just one command to turning videos into slides.

New Google AI Pro and $249/month Ultra subscription announced at I/O
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
New Google AI plans Google has announced two new subscription tiers, AI Pro and AI Ultra, at its developer conference. AI Pro offers an upgrade to Gemini Advanced with additional AI tools and integrations.

Xiaomi and Qualcomm power into the future together, strengthening their partnership
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Next 15 Years Both companies plan on collaborating more across smartphones, wearables, and AR/VR.

Xiaomi is all set to take on Qualcomm with the upcoming XRing 01
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
In-House SoC Leaked benchmarks indicate Xiaomi's new 3nm silicon could rival Snapdragon's top-tier processor.

OnePlus is bringing its compact flagship to India next month
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Compact is coming With its small size and big performance upgrades, OnePlus ready to take on the compact Android phones market with the 13s.

Samsung showcases Auracast's potential for hearing accessibility
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Auracast FTW At the event, attendees utilized Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro or GN hearing aids to listen to audio from a single source — highlighting the Auracast's ability.

Google's got a new AI image-to-video generator, but Pixels aren't first on the list
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
AI Image to video The new feature will transform any photos into an AI-Generated five second video.

New Huawei Watch 5 looks great but it might be out of your reach
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Huawei Wearables Huawei has announced a bunch of products under its “Fashion Next” theme, which include two smartwatches, two fitness trackers, a pair of earbuds and a tablet.

Google’s Find My Device gets a much-needed update
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Find My Hub Google's introduces a revamped "Find Hub" with new nearby finding capabilities and satellite connectivity.

One UI 8 leak reveals a new audio upgrade for Now Brief
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Audio upgrade? Samsung's next OS update could bring "Listen Brief," an audio alternative to its AI-powered daily briefing.

Google Keep finally gets rich text formatting options on the web
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Formatting FTW Google has rolled out significant updates to its Workspace suite, including the addition of rich text formatting to the web version of Google Keep — a feature previously exclusive to its Android app.

It's not you — Slack was down this morning
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Second outage!? Slack users had connectivity and thread loading issues on Tuesday morning, which the company quickly addressed by identifying and resolving a backend database routing problem.

Sony rolls out a new Xperia 1 phone, but do you really care?
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Sony Flagship The latest Sony flagship emphasizes camera, display, battery, and high-quality sound.

Walmart's leaked Onn 4K Plus offers affordable Google TV streaming
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Affordable streaming A now-deleted Walmart listing revealed the upcoming Onn 4K Plus streaming device, powered by Google TV and priced under $30.

The Galaxy S25 Edge gets leaked again ahead of next week's launch
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Slim Marketing materials for the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge have leaked, revealing notable camera specs and design elements.

Dbrand’s Robot skin is back with a glow-in-the-dark twist and limited availability
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Glow in the dark Dbrand is re-releasing its popular Robot skin as "Glowbot," featuring a glow-in-the-dark effect activated by UV light.

Google Maps for iOS simplifies saving locations from screenshots
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Save from Screenshots The new feature is utilizing Gemini, and the app can recognize places in your photos and create a dedicated list within the 'You' tab.

Honor's answer to the Galaxy A56 is launching May 22
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Honor incoming Honor has officially announced the global launch of its Honor 400 series on May 22 in London. Teaser materials reveal the design differences between the Honor 400 and 400 Pro.

Moto G86 leak reveals a familiar design with rugged protection
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Mighty Successor!? Leaks have emerged detailing the specifications of the Moto G86, the anticipated successor to the Moto G85.

New Moto Edge 70 leak suggests it will get a major camera upgrade
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Early renders The renders suggest a design similar to its predecessor, including curved edges, a vegan leather back, and a triple-camera system.

Instagram's latest Blend Direct Messages feature is seeing a wider rollout
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Blend goes wider Instagram has introduced a new feature called Blend to enhance user engagement in Direct Messages by creating a shared feed of popular Reels based on individual and friends’ preferences.

Google makes it easier to share digital credentials on your Android phone
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Secure Digital IDs Google is enhancing digital credential access on Android by natively supporting OpenID4VP and OpenID4VCI standards through its Credential Manager API.

Boox lauches its first color monitor with a hefty price tag
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Eye-friendly monitor It promises to offer paper-like visuals with vibrant colors, suitable for professionals and students.
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