Nandika Ravi
Nandika has over five years of experience as a multimedia journalist, news editor, and reporter. At OMNI News, she built the network's digital presence on social media platforms, chased and reported on news stories relevant to Canada's immigrant communities, and collaborated daily with seven different language teams. She also spearheaded special projects with CityNews Toronto and produced Pinoy Nation. Following this, she honed her skills as the senior news editor at Insauga.com, a hyper-local Canadian news website catering to 18 cities and communities across southern Ontario. Her core competencies include multimedia journalism, breaking news, crafting weekly columns, social media content creation, and podcast production. Nandika holds a BA in Communication and Journalism from India and a post-graduate diploma in Mass Communication and Media Studies from Seneca College. Now, she's ventured into the world of tech as a News Editor and writer for Android Central, churning out daily news stories and informing readers with her weekly column, "News Weekly." When not breaking tech news, you can catch her sipping coffee at cozy cafes, exploring new trails with her boxer dog or leveling up in the gaming universe.
Latest articles by Nandika Ravi
New Chrome feature could help optimize your browser experience
By Nandika Ravi published
Browsers need a health check too! Google is testing a new browser health tool to combat performance slowdowns. The tool will likely diagnose memory and CPU usage issues caused by overflowing tabs.
Elusive OnePlus 12 color option may soon hit the global stage
By Nandika Ravi published
Glacial White A sleek new OnePlus 12 colorway could be on its way to global markets, a recent OxygenOS code indicated.
News Weekly: A new HTC phone could be on the way, Google cuts more jobs, and more
By Nandika Ravi published
News Weekly Google's fresh round of layoffs, HTC making a comeback with a new phone, Samsung teasing more of its devices, Qualcomm's Q2 point to a recovery and Google messages just got better.
The Amazfit Helio Ring is set to go on sale very soon
By Nandika Ravi published
A new ring Amazfit announced that its lightweight smart ring will be available in the US on May 15, bringing competitive pricing.
News Weekly: Dbrand pays up for the 'huge fumble,' Oppo and Oneplus to get Google AI, and more
By Nandika Ravi published
A round-up of the biggest Google/Android-related news that stood out this week.
YouTube Music teases more improvements to the podcast experience
By Nandika Ravi published
Just the beginning YouTube Music to get improvements based on listener feedback, following a full shut down of Google Podcasts.
Smartwatches dominate, but smart rings could be the next big thing in health monitoring
By Nandika Ravi published
To Ring or not to Ring? A look at what the future holds for these wearables.
News Weekly: AT&T's massive data breach, Pixels get new updates, and more
By Nandika Ravi published
Bugs and fixes A round-up of the biggest Google/Android-related news that stood out this week.
WhatsApp back to normal following global outage
By Nandika Ravi last updated
Meta outage Several users worldwide reported that Whatsapp Messenger was down this afternoon.
OnePlus reveals new Pixel-inspired AI feature
By Nandika Ravi published
AI eraser OnePlus is rolling out another AI feature to some of its devices that could make image editing a breeze.
Google promises to erase Incognito browsing data as part of settlement
By Nandika Ravi published
Private browsing Google pledges to delete tons of user browsing data and has promised to make changes to private browsing policies in an attempt to settle its class action Incognito lawsuit.
Ten years later, OnePlus is still trying to find its footing in the US
By Nandika Ravi published
One step at a time A look into One Plus' strategy in the U.S. and what the brand's future looks like.
News Weekly: Disney Plus gets Hulu, another Pixel 9 model leaks, and more
By Nandika Ravi published
News Weekly Disney rolls out Hulu content, Pixel 9 could get three variants for the first time, S24 gets a surprise update, Vivo launches new foldables, and Pixel 8 finally gets Gemini Nano.
News Weekly: Massive Apple lawsuit, Pixel market share continues to grow, and more
By Nandika Ravi published
Apple news A round-up of the biggest Google/Android-related news that stood out this week.
US sues Apple over illegal 'iPhone monopoly'
By Nandika Ravi published
Apple in trouble The DOJ and several district attorneys are suing Apple in a massive 'antitrust' lawsuit for dominating the smartphone market
Microsoft nabs Google DeepMind co-founder to lead its AI mission
By Nandika Ravi published
Microsoft announces that Google DeepMind's co-founder will now run its consumer AI division, including Copilot, Bing, and Edge.
News Weekly: Motorola launches new phones, TikTok under fire, and more
By Nandika Ravi published
The latest tech news A round-up of the biggest Google/Android-related news that stood out this week.
A US TikTok ban could be one step closer to reality following House vote
By Nandika Ravi published
US vs. China TikTok may face a potential ban in the United States after the House voted on a new bill, which still has to go through the Senate.
Gemini to limit election-related content, Google confirms
By Nandika Ravi published
Tackling misinformation Several countries are set to hold elections, and Google is taking steps to avoid misinformation on its platform
Streaming services aren't getting better, but still want you to pay for more content
By Nandika Ravi published
Time for a change Why are streaming services charging more for clunky UI?
News Weekly: Nothing Phone 2a launch, Pixel March feature drop arrives, and more
By Nandika Ravi published
News Weekly Nothing Phone 2a launches, Pixel brings its March update, and more. News Weekly recaps some of the week's biggest happenings.
Ex-Google employee charged with stealing AI tech, working with Chinese companies
By Nandika Ravi published
Trade secrets An ex-Google employee has been charged with stealing confidential data from Google and using it to aid two Chinese companies
News Weekly: All things Mobile World Congress
By Nandika Ravi published
All about MWC On this week's edition of News Weekly, we dive into cool tech that was launched at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
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