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
Pixel Watch owners get more options for At a Glance
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New options Google first released support for the At a Glance feature on Pixel Watch early this year. The smartwatch is now getting updated with more complication styles.
Google Camera gets renamed with a focus on Pixel
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A better camera It looks like Google wants to make Pixel branding prominent through its devices and its relevant apps.
Google brings the Discover feed to your desktop in a new test
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Discover on desktop Google is currently experimenting with a new feature that can show your interests, news, and stocks at a glance when you launch Google.com.
Google introduces new 'Gems' ringtones for Pixel phones
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The Sounds app for Pixel phones gets a new update, bringing 26 new tones.
Google has new nifty tools for users who are concerned about their privacy
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Google wants to help people stay secure online and is also providing best cybersecurity practices in the form of videos.
Android 14 based Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 1 rolls out to Phone (2)
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Nothing promises to make its phone experience as efficient and personal as possible with the new Open Beta 1 update for Phone (2) users.
One of the best new Pixel 8 Pro features appears to work on other Pixels, too
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Artificial limitation? Google seems to have intentionally limited the "Pro" controls to the larger Pixel 8 model.
New OnePlus Open renders reveal the device in all its glory
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
OnePlus Open is the first foldable smartphone expected to launch later this month. Ahead of the release, the first high-quality renders showcase what to expect.
OnePlus Open officially teased, and the launch is to commence soon
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OnePlus Open is the most awaited device from the company since it is its first foldable device. The new teaser hints that it is coming soon.
Samsung quietly unwraps the Galaxy Tab A9 series in select markets
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New cheap tablets After introducing Fan Edition tablets recently, Samsung is back with another set of Galaxy A series models.
OnePlus Pad Go launched as an even cheaper alternative to the Galaxy Tab S9 FE
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Budget tablet OnePlus ventured into the tablet segment early this year with the OnePlus Pad, and a budget alternative now goes official in India.
Samsung Wallet gets support for driver licenses and state IDs
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
For select states Samsung Wallet launched last year in the U.S. as a merger of Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass. It is now getting enhancements like adding a mobile driver's license.
Android 14 statue unveiled upside down with a piece of cake
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Flipping out The tradition of unveiling Android series statues continues this year but with a droid doing a handstand.
The first Pixel Watch is getting Wear OS 4 later this year
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Coming soon The Pixel Watch 2 already ships with Wear OS 4, and it is good to see Google supporting the first iteration smartwatch.
Pixel devices receive the October 2023 security patch with Android 14
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Tons of fixes Android 14 is here with lots of customizations next to several bug fixes and improvements for Pixel 4a and above.
The Pixel Buds Pro get new colors and features, including Conversation Detection
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Same Buds, new tricks Google releases Pixel 8 series and Pixel Watch 2. To complement them, the company announces similar colorways to Pixel Buds Pro.
Android 14 is here, bringing generative AI wallpapers and more
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Number 14 Android 14 brings tons of customizations that start from your lock screen. Additionally, it brings performance improvements too.
YouTube Music now lets you automatically download new podcast episodes
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
All the podcasts Saving podcasts for offline listening could be easier than ever on YouTube Music.
More Pixel 8 videos leak ahead of this week's launch
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Leaky leaky Google is gearing up to release the Pixel 8 series this week, and ahead of the release, we already have unboxing videos getting surfaced online.
Galaxy S23 FE hands-on video leaked ahead of October 4 launch
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Another leak While Samsung has just started teasing the Galaxy S23 FE, an early hands-on leak fully reveals the device.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus renders uncover minor design changes
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Same old same old While the latest leak from a prominent tipster showed off the Galaxy S24 and the Ultra model, the new tip also reveals the Plus model design.
Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 might finally get a successor after three years
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
More Fit The device's schematics passed through FCC reveal a heart rate sensor and a fitness tracker form factor.
The OnePlus Open was spotted in the wild for the first time
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Publicity stunt? Indian actress Anushka Sharma was seen using the alleged OnePlus Open out in the wild before the release.