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.
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Gemini's Deep Research feature is available across more languages and regions
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
AI Expansion Google announced a new research tool for Gemini Advanced users early this month, which is now seeing an expansion.

Android Auto rolls out fixes for stuttering audio and error messages
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Bug Fixes Alongside the bug fixes, Google is also working on current Android Auto issues found on some Pixel 9 models.

New Gemini feature will help you sift through long PDFs
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
What's in PDF Gemini Advanced users running on Android 15 should get beneficial with the new PDF analyzing feature.

Leaked Unpacked Event teaser image reveals Galaxy S25 series launch for next month
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Galaxy Unpacked The Galaxy S25 series was anticipated to launch in late January, and the leaked image now indicates that everything is falling into place.

OnePlus Open 2 tipped to introduce improved IPX8 rating and wireless charging
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Water resistance Very little is known about the OnePlus Open 2, but a new leak spills the design and build details of the foldable phone.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra could come these colorways
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Seven Colorways Earlier leaks have hinted at four traditional color options of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. New information adds a few more, including a JetBlack version.

Galaxy S25 Qi2 wireless charging support might not be what you think
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Qi2 incoming? Samsung has long been rumored to bring Qi2 support to its flagship phones. However, the approach in 2025 seems slightly different.

Google tipped to bring MediaTek's modem for the first time through the Pixel 10 series
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
New MediaTek modem? Google could be far away from launching the Pixel 10 series. While the series is rumored to bring in-house customized SoC, a new report also indicates a MediaTek 5G modem.

New Pixel 9a leak details every last spec of the upcoming mid-range handset
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Everything Pixel We have been seeing several leaks of the Pixel 9a way ahead of the launch. The latest one, however, hits the nail on the coffin.

Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus looks to redefine mid-range with powerful SoC and AI-powered upgrades
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Premium mid-range? Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi releases three new phones for the Indian market, bringing an affordable flagship experience to the masses.

Leaked Pixel 9a images reaffirm a curious design change
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
No more visor Google is quite far away from launching the Pixel 9a. However, that isn't stopping the device to pop up in real life.

Samsung tipped to have smart glasses up its sleeve at Unpacked 2025
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Samsung AR finally Samsung is gearing up for the Galaxy S25 series in mid-January next year, and a report suggests we could also see a glimpse of smart glasses.

OnePlus 13R leak suggests camera upgrades alongside new flagship chipset
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Improved sibiling OnePlus Ace 5 is gearing up for the launch in China, which is to be dubbed as OnePlus 13R in other markets.

Pixel owners can now check their device temperature with the latest app update
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Temperature check If Pixel phone users feel their devices are warmer, they might now know how warm they are precisely.

Samsung brings mobile cloud gaming to Galaxy phones, moving it out of beta
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Gaming time Samsung has announced mobile cloud gaming that allows user play popular titles without downloading

The Galaxy S25 Ultra may have just been leaked in a hands-on video
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
New Ultra!? After witnessing the renders and dummy units, the Galaxy S25 Ultra surfaces in a video

Gemini levels up with new shortcut on Android for effortless file sharing
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
New Shortcut Gemini has been gaining new features, including its recent debut on iPhones, and the latest version adds some interesting new ones.

Samsung's mid-range Galaxy A56 render leak showcases minimal design changes
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Next Mid-range Galaxy The first CAD-based renders of the Galaxy A56 device leak right after us witnessing Galaxy A26 renders last week

First renders leak reveal Motorola’s 2025 budget phone’s familiar design
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Updated Visor The new Moto G 5G 2025 renders reveal a new camera module that is familiar to the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s camera visor.

WhatsApp makes Voice Messages more accessible with new Transcripts feature
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Subtitles! WhatsApp adds transcripts to voice messages in select languages for now.

One UI 7 leak hints at more fluid animations coming for Galaxy phones
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Fluid Animations As many in the Galaxy phone audience expect the first One UI 7 beta update, a new leak reveals interesting things coming with it.

Instagram is giving you a reset button for your feed recommendation
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar last updated
Reset time Instagram tries to engage you in scrolling through numerous reels or feeds through its recommendations based on your interests, which can now be fully reset.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE might actually be a thing, according to one analyst
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
GALAXY Z Flip 7 FE Most foldable phone fans have been waiting for affordable models for a long time now, and 2025 appears to be the year for them.
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