
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

CMF by Nothing launches Watch 3 Pro with AI-powered fitness features
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
New budget smartwatch The CMF Watch 3 Pro is a significant upgrade, offering enhanced health monitoring, more sports modes, and AI-powered running guidance.

Galaxy S23 users report drop in camera performance after One UI 7 update
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Blurry photos Samsung Galaxy S23 users seem to have been experiencing significant camera degradation after the recent One UI 7 update.

Google Maps bug causes issues with music controls, but a fix is on the way
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Missing controls The convenient music playback controls, which allowed users to manage their streaming apps directly within Google Maps navigation, have disappeared in recent Android updates.

Nothing's Essential Space just got smarter with Google Calendar sync and more
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Nothing has rolled out a significant update to its Essential Space, introducing Google Calendar integration for to-do lists, alongside new editable AI features for memory and summaries.

Gmail brings one-click appointment booking right to your inbox
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Book in Gmail Gmail’s latest integration with Google Calendar allows users to add their appointment booking page directly into email drafts.

Rivian partners with Google Maps for enhanced EV navigation experience
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Smoother EV driving Rivian and Google Maps have collaborated to create a tailored navigation system for electric vehicles, offering drivers industry-leading mapping technology and EV-friendly features.

Listening to music on Spotify could get easier for these Android users
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Spotify Tap New evidence from the HeyMelody app suggests OnePlus and Oppo earbuds will soon support Spotify Tap.

Latest Galaxy S26 leak reveals 200MP camera, and a new Galaxy Ring in the works
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Codenames Recent leaks offer a glimpse into the anticipated Galaxy S26 series, including a 200MP camera for the S26 Ultra and a "Next Smart Ring" is hinted at, suggesting an update to the Galaxy Ring.

Android users can breathe easy as Samsung won't be charging for Galaxy AI
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Galaxy AI is free Samsung has confirmed that all default Galaxy AI features will remain free, clarifying previous uncertainty about a potential paywall.

Pixel phones are getting even better parental controls
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Parental controls Google's latest Android Canary build for Pixel devices brings "Parental controls" next to Digital Wellbeing, aiming to provide robust tools for parents to manage screen time and filter web content.

YouTube is changing the way you scroll with its dynamic 'Charts'
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
YouTube swaps YouTube is replacing its general Trending page with new, category-specific Charts to help users discover popular content relevant to their interests, alongside personalized recommendations.

Google brings the might of Gemini AI to your Pixel Watch
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Gemini on your Watch Google has rolled out a new Play Store update, integrating its Gemini AI assistant directly into the Pixel Watch.

Android users can declutter their inboxes with Gmail's new 'Manage Subscriptions' tab
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Easy unsubscribing Gmail introduces "Manage subscriptions," a new feature for web, Android, and iOS that helps users easily identify and unsubscribe from unwanted emails.

Google rolls out July update for Pixel with security patches and bug fixes
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Monthly update Google has begun rolling out its monthly software update for Pixel phones, including the Pixel 6a to the Pixel 9 series and the Pixel Tablet.

Big news for Android users: Garmin finally unlocks this free feature on its watches
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Google Maps on your wrist Garmin has integrated Google Maps into its Connect IQ Store, bringing turn-by-turn navigation directly to select smartwatches like Venu, Forerunner, Vivoactive, and Fenix.

Android users can now "Jam" together with this new Spotify feature
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Share songs n ride Spotify's latest update introduces the popular "Jam" feature to Android Auto, enabling multiple users to collaboratively control music in a vehicle via QR code.

Samsung's upcoming devices leak in full, just days short of launch
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Everything leaked? A massive leak by Roland Quandt has unveiled detailed specifications for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip FE, including the Z Fold 7's notably thinner design.

New Galaxy Z Flip 7 leak reveals a massive upgrade
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Massive cover screen Leaks and early hands-on images of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 suggest a major upgrade to its external display, now extending across the entire top half of the device.

Android users pumped with features as the OnePlus 13 update arrives
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
June 2025 security patch OnePlus has begun rolling out a substantial update for its flagship OnePlus 13, bringing the latest June Android security patch and a host of new functionalities.

New Leak reveals Galaxy Z Fold 7 & Z Flip 7's critical purchasing details
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Availability leak You could get your hands on these new devices by the end of this month.

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.
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