Vishnu Sarangapurkar
Vishnu works as a freelance News Writer for Android Central. For the past four years, he's been writing about consumer technology, primarily involving smartphones, laptops, and every other gizmo connected to the Internet. When he is away from keyboard, you can see him going on a long drive or chilling on a couch binge-watching some crime series.
Latest articles by Vishnu Sarangapurkar
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Google Pixel Watch 3 XL renders surface for the first time, revealing a thicker design
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Hello XL We have been hearing rumors about the larger Pixel Watch model this year, and we now have an idea of what it would look like.
![Turning the crown on the Google Pixel Watch 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PnHSbKEWSgsYou9iZNzpai-320-80.jpg)
Google announces June security patch for its Pixel Watch models
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Detect everything Google's June security update for Pixel Watch and Watch 2 introduces new features in addition to bug fixes and improvements.
![Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 leaked ad](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CSom5dg8CxhaAtufTCjsFg-320-80.jpg)
New leak reaffirms Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 color options
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Pink foldable As we near the Unpacked event, which is likely to happen early next month, a new leak ensures the color options of the upcoming foldables.
![Close-up on Pixel Watch 2 sitting on keyboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fu5cTsiYymXSnZ8WBkHvHX-320-80.jpg)
Pixel Watch 2 gains car crash detection support with new feature drop
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Emergency update Google just dropped a Feature drop for its Pixel products line, and Pixel Watch models also gained some enhancements.
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Galaxy Watch FE likely to launch before any other Samsung watches
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Coming Soon The Galaxy Watch FE might arrive sooner than the anticipated July Unpacked event.
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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 SoC under the radar
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Old wine in a new bottle Qualcomm debuts the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 for mid-range phones, which appears to be rebranded as the Snapdragon 695 SoC.
![Google Pixel Watch 3 renders](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nNspkxqziKF7nerxoHjztM-320-80.jpg)
First Google Pixel Watch 3 renders surface revealing refined design
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
New Google Watch As we near the launch of the Pixel 9 series, the first renders of the Pixel Watch 3 show up.
![The back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in the Titanium Grey colorway](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WGZFcwvp3vUr2yezPByNfN-320-80.jpg)
New evidence points to the Galaxy S25 Ultra's existence
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Hello Ultra! As we await the next foldables from Samsung, new info indicates that the company is already working on the Galaxy S25 series.
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Max raises the prices of its Ad-Free and Ultimate plans
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Another price hike Max shared new prices for its standard and ultimate plans; while both see a price hike for monthly and yearly plans, the ad-based plan remains unchanged.
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Google Keep is finally gaining the most requested window resize feature
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Resizing FTW Google Keep has been seeing a notable number of changes, and a new one appears to be a prominent one currently in the works.
![Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 leaked ad](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CSom5dg8CxhaAtufTCjsFg-320-80.jpg)
Oops! Samsung just leaked the first look of the new Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Clear picture The anticipation for the next Galaxy foldables is getting real as we near the launch. The leaks, however, are getting even more interesting.
![Galaxy Watch FE renders](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z7S7D2XFiNZcDPhqXFHTLi-320-80.jpg)
First Galaxy Watch FE renders surface revealing its design and specs
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Hello Fan Edition Apart from the rumors and FCC listings, nothing concrete about the Galaxy Watch FE has come out. The new leak, however, brings some interesting details.
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Your old Galaxy Watch will lose support next year
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
BID ADIEU These watches include models ranging from the first Galaxy Watch to Galaxy Watch 3.
![Google Home app and JBL Link View](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rQc7STvoCCWLM3C5nBLj8Q-320-80.jpg)
Google Home app users regain volume control on multiple speakers
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Home Speaker Controls Google Home app gains support for voice-based volume control for multiple speakers via Google Assistant.
![A mockup of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 using wallpaper generated by Adobe Firefly AI](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BHDXyenw6HwrQYfp4g72sm-320-80.jpg)
New Galaxy Z Fold 6 leak reveals bigger bezels and squared corners
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Wider cover screen The Galaxy Z Fold 6 will likely sport a flatter and broader display than the predecessor Z Fold 5.
![Nothing Phone 2a Special Edition](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a4uZsfHrBBQbLiAZvuEJPJ-320-80.jpg)
Nothing Phone 2a Special Edition is here and looks like a multicolored R2-D2
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
More striking colors After teasing for a couple of days with colors this week, Nothing finally reveals that it is Phone 2a in a new avatar.
![Google Messages blue logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ziZDiSfrJmLq6TJoFTB57F-320-80.jpg)
Google Message users receive distorted GIFs sent from Apple iPhones
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
GIFs can go wrong sometimes Google Messages has been facing some issues lately, and a new one is now paired up with iPhone users sending distorted GIFs, likely due to a bug.
![Google Play Store home page on Android and Chrome OS](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AhaX4oiMTLreQSzTcsAWn7-320-80.jpg)
Android users don't have to worry about data being stored by Google Play apps
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Goodbye data Last year, Google introduced a new policy for developers to allow app users to create and delete their accounts and associated data easily. The move finally appears official.
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The Pixel 9 isn't here yet, but this crucial detail gives away the Pixel 10
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
New SoC partner Google is rumored to ditch relying on Samsung for its Tensor chip production. New information now adds evidence to the same.
![A mockup of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 using wallpaper generated by Adobe Firefly AI](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nbWDqzm9Sq7YASsrAZqG8n-320-80.jpg)
Samsung might have a 'Slim' foldable in the works, but it'll miss out on an important feature
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Another foldable? Amidst rumors of a cheaper and more expensive Galaxy Z Fold 6 model, new information reveals there is one in the pipeline for 2025.
![Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nbDd9NSHRoTzcvV95niU63-320-80.jpg)
Samsung starts development on impressive new chip for Galaxy phones, says report
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Smaller yet efficient In 2023, Samsung shared plans of mass-producing its 2nm chip in 2025, and it appears the company had already started working on it.
![Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra renders](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7WHLsALvxiberxzotozTBg-320-80.jpg)
Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra leak reveals a very new design
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
The Ultra renders The July Galaxy Unpacked event will likely unveil Samsung’s next Wear OS-powered smartwatches. However, leaked renders give us an early preview.
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Amazfit Helio Ring lands in the US at $299 with attractive bundle options
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
New Smart Ring Announced at CES 2024, Amazfit’s first smart ring finally hits shelves in the U.S.