
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

The Galaxy S23 FE might be on the way, but the S21 FE could be relaunched soon
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Samsung could relaunch S21 FE in India, given the popularity of FE phones in the country, especially with the Galaxy S20 FE.

WhatsApp conversations can now be easily transferred with a QR code
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Meta is constantly making changes to WhatsApp, making it secure and simpler to use in all scenarios.

Job cuts hit Waze as Google consolidates its mapping efforts
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Google acquired Waze a decade ago. However, the company has been working as a separate entity with its own ads system. The search giant reportedly decides to change the ads system with its ads.

Telegram gives in — will launch highly-requested Stories feature in July
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Stories are the widely popular feature of any social media app. It started with Snapchat, followed by Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. The latter's rival is bringing the same next month.

The first Galaxy S23 FE renders offer some hope but no surprises
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
It's the same picture Galaxy S23 FE is the much-awaited handset other than upcoming foldables from Samsung. The new renders of it reveal what to expect.

RedMagic 8S Pro teased with boosted Snapdragon chip previously 'for Galaxy' phones
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Qualcomm partnered with Samsung to provide an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for the Galaxy S23 series. The SoC might find its way to other flagship phones starting with RedMagic 8S Pro.

Nothing to launch new Glyph Composer with the Phone (2) for cool, personalized ringtones
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Light show Nothing Phone (1) and the upcoming successor have this highlight feature called a Glyph Interface at the back, which can be even more customizable.

Google is apparently canceling Pixel Fold preorders left and right
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Check your orders Google Pixel Fold pre-orders started right after the launch at the I/O event; however, consumers are experiencing their orders getting canceled for multiple reasons.

Following the death of Stadia, Google is reportedly testing online gaming on YouTube
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
YouTube already provides generous gaming content through videos, tutorials, and live streaming of events. The platform could introduce another form of gaming.

OnePlus 12 leak claims very fast charging is on the way, reveals other details
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Centered While we anticipate the OnePlus Fold launch in the coming months, the alleged specs of the OnePlus 12 reveal exciting details.

Google Home app preview brings easier access to your room lights
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Easy access Google Home revamp saw several changes right after the I/O event, wherein changes came to the script editor. The company isn't done with rolling out features yet.

Nothing Phone (2) preorders to begin well ahead of July launch
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
The next translucent phone from Nothing is launching on July 11 in multiple regions. However, the pre-order page has gone live already.

Qualcomm S3 Gen 2 platform promises low latency and enhanced audio for gaming
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Better sound After launching Qualcomm S3 and S5 platforms last year, the chipset maker is back with the 2nd-generation S3.

YouTube TV multiview feature will work with more than just sports content
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
It will roll out gradually this summer to more users.

Spotify revamps its UI on desktop and web clients
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Your Library pane on Spotify looks more prominent and cleaner and offers better functionality.

Samsung's powerful AI photo-editing tool comes to more Galaxy phones
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Last year, Samsung introduced Galaxy Enhance-X, a powerful image editing tool based on AI. While primary Samsung phones didn't have the app back then, it is changed now.

Google owns up to WhatsApp bug showing unauthorized microphone access
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Several Android users noticed a WhatsApp bug that would allegedly trigger a microphone in the background even when the respective owner is asleep.

Google is reportedly looking into building Pixel phones in India
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Google currently relies on China and Vietnam to produce its Pixel devices. Due to the ongoing trade war, the company is looking for alternatives starting with India.

Galaxy S22 and other Samsung phones grab the June 2023 update in the US
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
While this month has only ten days to go, Samsung is still rolling out the June 2023 update for previous Galaxy flagships.

Google Chrome update for iOS users brings new handy features
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Google Chrome for iOS has four new features to bring the best of Google experience to iPhone and iPad owners.

Samsung's self-repair program for Galaxy devices expands to the UK and Europe
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Fix it yourself After bringing the self-repair program to the U.S. Galaxy device owners, Samsung expands the program to the U.K. and Europe.

The smaller Pixel 8 may actually get the display it deserves
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Pixel 8 series is tipped to have smaller flat displays than the previous models next to a significant increase in the peak brightness.

Leaked Fairphone 5 renders showcase a modern design
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Fairphone has been long overdue when it comes to releasing the next iteration of the Fairphone 4, launched two years ago, and we might finally see the successor this year.