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Chethan Rao
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Chethan loves writing and has worked in the industry for over a decade. He enjoys classic cinema, cricket, console gaming, basketball, and history in no particular order. In his free time, Chethan can be found making travel plans or watching documentaries.

Leak Offers Extensive Info On The Garmin Forerunner 955
By Chethan Rao · May 23, 2022
The Samsung Galaxy M13 May Not Offer A Bump In Charging Speeds
The Samsung Galaxy M13 (SM-M135F) may stick to the same charging speeds as the predecessor,…
By Chethan Rao · May 23, 2022
You Can Now Check Your Fitbit Stats Using Google Assistant
Google recently allowed Fitbit and Google Fit users to sync their stats with Google Assistant.…
By Chethan Rao · May 23, 2022
May 2022 Update Is Now Available For The OnePlus 10 Pro &…
OnePlus is rolling out the OxygenOS A.15 update for the OnePlus 10 Pro. The update…
By Chethan Rao · May 23, 2022
MediaTek Unveils Filogic 880 & Filogic 380 With Wi-Fi 7 Support
Following MediaTek's demo of the next-gen Filogic SoCs with Wi-Fi 7 support earlier this year,…
By Chethan Rao · May 23, 2022
Meta Unveils WhatsApp Cloud API For Businesses
Meta has taken the wraps off WhatsApp Cloud API, a cloud version of the existing…
By Chethan Rao · May 23, 2022
Match Group Scores Major Victory Over Play Store Billing 
Google's legal battle with Tinder-owner Match Group over Play Store billing has received a significant…
By Chethan Rao · May 23, 2022
Gmail Adds Image Alt-Text To Help The Visually Impaired
Google is announcing a handful of new accessibility-oriented features, including the ability to add alt-text…
By Chethan Rao · May 20, 2022
The DOJ Will No Longer Prosecute 'Good Faith' Hacking
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) won't prosecute good faith hacking or security research, the…
By Chethan Rao · May 20, 2022
Bill Gates' Smartphone Choice May Surprise You
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates apparently uses the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphone. The billionaire…
By Chethan Rao · May 20, 2022
Canada Bans Huawei and ZTE Over Cybersecurity Fears
Canada is banning Huawei over cybersecurity concerns. This comes after a report stated that the…
By Chethan Rao · May 20, 2022
Visible Finally Brings eSIM Support To Pixel & Samsung Devices
Prepaid mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), Visible, has extended eSIM support for a number of…
By Chethan Rao · May 20, 2022
IFA 2022 Tickets Now On Sale
The IFA 2022 event in September will mark the comeback of the mid-year consumer electronics…
By Chethan Rao · May 19, 2022
Google TV App Update Brings New 'Highlights' Feed
The Google TV app for Android is getting a new update, which brings a brand…
By Chethan Rao · May 19, 2022
Google Unveils 'Now in Android' App For Developers
Google has officially released the 'Now in Android' app on GitHub, aiming to help developers…
By Chethan Rao · May 19, 2022
2016's Samsung Gear S3 Gets Unofficial Wear OS 2 ROM
Samsung's Gear S3 debuted back in 2016 with the now-defunct Tizen OS. An eager developer…
By Chethan Rao · May 19, 2022
TikTok Is Making It Easier To Credit Creators For Their Posts
TikTok is adding a new feature over the next few weeks, allowing creators to credit…
By Chethan Rao · May 19, 2022
Pebble Founder Wants To Create A Perfect Small Android Smartphone
Small phones, particularly running on Android, have fallen out of favor. Pebble co-founder Eric Migicovsky…
By Chethan Rao · May 18, 2022
Facebook Nearly Doubled The Removal Of Violent Content In Q1
Meta-owned social networking app, Facebook, has almost doubled the removal of violent content on the…
By Chethan Rao · May 18, 2022
Netflix Fires 150 US-Based Employees
Netflix has fired around 150 employees, mostly in the U.S, as per a new report.…
By Chethan Rao · May 18, 2022
You Can Now Buy The Withings ScanWatch Horizon In The US
The Withings ScanWatch Horizon is now officially available in the U.S. as a premium hybrid…
By Chethan Rao · May 18, 2022
App Search On Android 12 QPR3 Beta 3 Appears To Be Broken
App search on Pixel devices running Android 12 QPR3 Beta 3 is seemingly non-functional for…
By Chethan Rao · May 18, 2022
Here's Why Dish Wireless Only Has One 5G Phone
Dish Wireless officially unveiled its 5G network (Project Genesis) two weeks ago. However, the $900…
By Chethan Rao · May 17, 2022
PSA: These Fake Android Apps Contain 'Facestealer' Spyware
As mobile apps evolve according to the latest security standards, so does malware. Cybersecurity software…
By Chethan Rao · May 17, 2022
Twitter Deal Can't 'Move Forward' Without Info On Bots: Elon Musk
After saying last week that the acquisition of Twitter was "temporarily on hold," billionaire Elon…
By Chethan Rao · May 17, 2022
AT&T Partners With Learning App Boddle For Exclusive Content
Parents and K-6 students/teachers in the U.S. are already familiar with the popular math learning…
By Chethan Rao · May 17, 2022
Elon Musk Is Seeking A Lower Sale Price For Twitter
Just when billionaire Elon Musk was all but confirmed to take over Twitter, a wide…
By Chethan Rao · May 17, 2022
Spotify Begins Testing NFT Galleries For Artists
Although the NFT wave is seemingly subsiding, Spotify still seems interested in giving it a…
By Chethan Rao · May 17, 2022
Around 870,000 Play Store Apps Are Currently Inactive
While mobile apps are an essential part of everyday life, there are several out there…
By Chethan Rao · May 16, 2022
ASUS Rolls Out Android 12 For The ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro
While there's plenty of talk about Android 13 and the features it brings, there are…
By Chethan Rao · May 16, 2022
Some Video Calling Apps Can Access Audio Even When Muted: Report
The issue of privacy almost always comes up when we discuss video calling apps. A new…
By Chethan Rao · May 16, 2022
Twitter Could Get A 'Liked By Author' Badge For Tweets
Amidst all the talk of Elon Musk's pending acquisition of Twitter, the platform continues to…
By Chethan Rao · May 16, 2022
Android 13 Beta 2 Includes Launcher Search Bar Improvements
Android 13 Beta 2 was launched last week during the annual Google I/O conference. The…
By Chethan Rao · May 16, 2022
Sony Unveils Its Latest ANC Headphones, The WH-1000XM5
Sony has a presence in almost every sector of tech, including headphones. Well, the manufacturer…
By Chethan Rao · May 13, 2022
Android 13 Brings A Big Update To Nearby Share
Google has announced new changes coming to Android, potentially allowing third-party developers to leverage Nearby…
By Chethan Rao · May 13, 2022
Android 13 Is Getting A Combined 'Security & Privacy' Settings
Google spoke about Android 13 in great detail during its demonstration at I/O 2022. The…
By Chethan Rao · May 13, 2022
More Details Emerge On The OnePlus 2T Launch
The OnePlus Nord 2T has been the subject of multiple leaks over the past several…
By Chethan Rao · May 12, 2022
ZAGG Unveils Pixel 6a Screen Protector And Clear Case
The Google Pixel 6a is now official, and so are the official cases and screen…
By Chethan Rao · May 12, 2022
Android 13 Will Allow Third-Party Apps To Record HDR Video
Google launched the Camera2 API to bring more stock camera features to third-party camera apps,…
By Chethan Rao · May 12, 2022
Android 13 Is Getting A 'Predictable Back' Feature
The Android back button is a multi-functional system key, with the ability to perform various…
By Chethan Rao · May 12, 2022
Google Says It Is Paying Over 300 EU Publishers For Their Content
Google has signed agreements with more than 300 news publishers across Austria, France, Germany, Hungary,…
By Chethan Rao · May 11, 2022
Dead Zebra Reveals @Work Collection Of Android Mini Figures
Dead Zebra has unveiled the latest collection of Android figurines or minis, known simply as…
By Chethan Rao · May 11, 2022
Elon Musk Hints At Reversal Of Trump's Twitter Ban
There have been a lot of questions circling ever since Tesla CEO Elon Musk finalized…
By Chethan Rao · May 11, 2022
WhatsApp Chat Filters Are On The Way
WhatsApp is seemingly prepping a new update to filter conversations more effectively. The chat client…
By Chethan Rao · May 11, 2022
YouTube Music & TV Beta Versions Are Now Available Via The Play…
Google has launched Play Store betas for YouTube TV and YouTube Music, in line with…
By Chethan Rao · May 11, 2022
BOE Unveils A 12.3-Inch Multi-Fold Display
One of the world's leading display manufacturers, BOE Display, has unveiled a 12.3-inch multi-fold display.…
By Chethan Rao · May 11, 2022
Nokia N73 Could Feature Samsung's 200MP HP1 Sensor
Longtime mobile enthusiasts would remember the Nokia N73 as a Symbian-based phone launched in 2006.…
By Chethan Rao · May 10, 2022
Picsart Announces Quicktools, Its Free All-In-One Media Editor
One of the leading photo/video editing services available today, Picsart, has taken the wraps off…
By Chethan Rao · May 10, 2022
Tinder Parent Company Is Suing Google Over Play Store Billing
The developer of apps like Hinge and Tinder, Match Group, is suing Google in a…
By Chethan Rao · May 10, 2022
Galaxy S22 Loses Its Value Faster Than The Pixel 6
Given the annual refresh cycle of flagship smartphones, depreciation is a significant factor to consider.…
By Chethan Rao · May 10, 2022
Instagram Is All Set To Embrace NFTs On Its Platform
NFTs or non-fungible tokens are officially coming to Instagram later this week, as per Meta…
By Chethan Rao · May 9, 2022
EU's Digital Markets Act Pushed To Spring 2023 
Speaking at the International Competition Network (ICN) conference last week, the Executive Vice President of…
By Chethan Rao · May 9, 2022