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.
Latest articles by Vishnu Sarangapurkar
Pixel Watch April 2024 update goes live with new features and bug fixes
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Rollout begins Google just dropped the April 2024 update for the original Pixel Watch owners bringing a new Vibration Watch feature that plays with device’s haptics.
Latest Nothing OS 2.5.3 update to Phone 2 brings April 2024 security patch
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Nifty OS update Nothing has rolled out its latest firmware for the Phone 2, with notable new features and improvements.
OnePlus 12 receives new firmware with the March 2024 security patch
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
An incremental update OnePlus has announced the latest firmware release with new features and improvements for multiple regions.
OnePlus Nord CE 4 is the new mid-range handset featuring 100W fast charging
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Hello Nord OnePlus has a new mid-range handset for the Indian market that borrows flagship parameters like the Marble Odyssey finish and Aqua Touch display.
WhatsApp redesigns few features for better aesthetic and navigation
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Easier on the thumb WhatsApp is constantly making and testing changes to its app over the past few months; a new one now wants to make it more accessible.
New Motorola Edge 50 Ultra leak reveals an attractive flagship
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Ultra on the Edge Motorola is having an exciting launch in the early week of April as not one but three models are expected.
WhatsApp for Android may soon get better video playback controls following iOS debut
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Tap to skip WhatsApp for iOS got a new update early this week, allowing users to control the platform's videos by double-tapping the screen.
Nothing Phone 2a gets its third update already
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
More refinements Nothing released its first budget phone, the Phone 2a, on March 5, 2024. It looks like the company wants to make the experience smoother for its users.
Shopping gets seamless as Google rolls out new tools
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Shop with AI Google is bringing many new tools to enhance the shopping experience, including options like AI-generated photorealist images for a search query.
Samsung brings a refreshed Galaxy Tab S6 Lite with minor changes
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Refreshed Galaxy Tablet After two years, Samsung finally introduced a new iteration, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite.
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion renders leak ahead of anticipated April launch
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
New Moto Edge While we just heard about the Edge 50 Pro launch, a new leak reveals that a new Edge 50 Fusion is launching next to it.
WhatsApp could soon bring an Instagram-like Stories feature
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Longer Statuses WhatsApp has been testing several new features over the past few weeks. The latest Android beta brings a highly requested Status update feature.
Motorola Edge 50 Pro with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is launching early next month
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Premium Edge Phone Motorola is gearing up to launch its next mid-range phone in India on April 3. It packs a host of impressive specs for its segment.
Samsung's next affordable tablet leaks in a fresh Mint color
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
New mid-range Galaxy tablet The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, introduced in 2020, got a successor in 2022, and it's due for the next iteration, which is likely to launch soon.
OnePlus 9 series and 8T get their last Android version updates
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
keeping up with things While the OnePlus 12 is in the limelight, the company continues to roll out the latest Android version to its older flagships.
OnePlus Ace 3V debuts with the latest Snapdragon 7 series chip and a bigger battery
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Upcoming Nord Phone After multiple leaks and renders, OnePlus has finally unwrapped its next mid-range Ace 3V in China, and it is already available for presale.
WhatsApp on Android may soon let you transcribe voice notes
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
transcribe voice notes WhatsApp wants you to read voice notes if you find yourself in noisy environments and unable to hear them.
Google Wallet rolls out support for Apple Wallet passes
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
new file format Google Wallet will soon make its users add digital passes in "pkpss" format, which Apple Wallet introduced for its digital passes.
Google Pixel 8a spotted at the FCC listing ahead of Google IO 2024
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Certification time Google I/O 2024 is set for May 14, where we will see the search giant's software and AI prowess next to some hardware announcements, and Pixel 8a might be one of them.
Google Meet's portrait touch-up feature forays into the web
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Touch up on call With the new enhancement feature on Google Meet, Google wants you to appear confident and comfortable during video conferencing.
The OnePlus Ace 3V design revealed ahead of this week's launch
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
New Ace Phone OnePlus is gearing up for two smartphone launches — the Ace 3V this week and the OnePlus Nord CE 4 next month.
Qualcomm's toned-down Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 takes aim at on-device AI
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
New Flagship SoC After wowing us with the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the company brings its toned-down version five months later, which will power some of the premium flagships later this year.
WhatsApp brings the ability to pin more messages and chats
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Pin everything WhatsApp could soon include a better way to organize chats and messages on the platform.
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