Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Harish Jonnalagadda

How the top Android OEMs in Asia fared in 2025: Who shines and who struggles amid fierce competition?

I used all phones released by Chinese brands over the course of 2025, so let's take a look at how each brand did this year.

Android Central

Apple Fitness+ is finally available in India, and it is everything I hoped it would be: This is the only guided workout program you'll ever need, and you won't believe what it costs

Apple Fitness+ is now in India, and it costs just ₹149 ($1.65) a month, an absolute steal.

Android Central

I used the OnePlus 15R so you don't have to: The camera downgrades and price hike effectively make this phone dead on arrival — get the 13R while you still can

I used the OnePlus 15R, and the sheer number of downgrades with this phone make it a deal-breaker before it even goes on sale.

Android Central

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

How fast is the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold charging speed?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the fastest charging among all other current Galaxy foldable devices.

Android Central

Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold sold out like hot cakes in its overseas debut

It was reported that Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold was swiped up by consumers in South Korea quickly after it became available.

Android Central

Does the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold support wireless charging?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has been confirmed by Samsung, but what about its wireless charging capability?

Android Central

I used Huawei's Mate X7 to take photos of the world's tallest building, and I'm convinced that this foldable has the best cameras

Huawei just unveiled the Mate X7 globally, and I used the foldable. With even better cameras and a bigger battery, this may just be the best Galaxy Z Fold 7 rival yet.

Android Central

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

I went hands-on with the Galaxy Z TriFold at Dubai Mall — Samsung's tri-fold has a distinct advantage over the Huawei Mate XT, and the design is much better than I expected

Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold is ready to go on sale in select global markets, and I got to use it at the Dubai Mall of all places.

Android Central

I tested the iQOO 15: It is the ideal POCO F8 Ultra rival, and it has a major advantage

The iQOO 15 has huge upgrades this year, but it also comes with a huge price tag.

Android Central

I compared the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 to the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Tensor G5, and Dimensity 9500

I used all flagships this year, and I put Qualcomm and MediaTek's latest to the test to see which comes out ahead.

Android Central

India's Sonodyne made a soundbar, and it is spectacular: It has Dolby Atmos, sublime audio, a standalone sub, and is astonishingly affordable

Sonodyne is an Indian audio manufacturer that's outstanding, and it now has a soundbar: meet the Sama 5000.

Android Central

I tested Redmagic's 11 Pro gaming phone, and I'm convinced that liquid cooling is the way forward: It also gets unbeatable battery life, and you won't believe what it costs

Redmagic just rolled out the 11 Pro, delivering what is possibly the best gaming phone around.

Android Central

I tested the OnePlus 15 cameras, and even if it doesn't have Hasselblad tuning, it is better than most camera phones available in North America

The OnePlus 15 does a good job with photos, and while it holds its own against other phones sold in North America, it doesn't measure up to its Chinese rivals.

Android Central

I used a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered gaming phone, and I'm convinced Qualcomm has the fastest mobile chipset — there's just one glaring issue

I tested the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and it is the fastest mobile platform available today. There's just one issue — it tends to overheat quite a bit.

Android Central

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Android Central

I want this ColorOS 16 feature on every Android phone

ColorOS 16 has a cool new way to launch apps, and I want this to come to all Android phones.

Android Central

I took the Find X9 Pro to Mexico — its cameras are on another level entirely

I used the Find X9 Pro as my travel camera while visiting Mexico, and I'm convinced that this is one of the best all-round cameras you can get today.

Android Central

OnePlus 15 vs. OnePlus 12: Is it already time to upgrade?

The OnePlus 15 comes with a new design and camera system, a revamped display, and its largest battery ever. Is that enough to make you turn in your OnePlus 12?

Android Central

This thermal camera let me see just how much my phone was overheating

Thermal Master makes great dongle-sized thermal cameras, and the P3 is its best yet. It's even better than the Fluke iSee, and doesn't cost anywhere as much.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Android Central

I tested the OPPO Find X9 Pro's camera — I can't believe how good it is

OPPO is onto a good thing this year with the Find X9 Pro. The phone has a new design, but it's the cameras that are noteworthy. I tested the cameras extensively in China, and I believe they're the ideal alternative to the Vivo X300 Pro.

Android Central

Govee's latest TV backlight gets HDR integration, and it's terrific

The TV Backlight 3 Pro has brighter LEDs and does a better job with HDR content.

Android Central

With 2026 flagships, two-day battery life is finally a reality

Need a phone with better battery life? Chinese phone brands are now bringing devices with 7,000mAh batteries, and they're all set to launch globally.

Android Central

I used Vivo's X300 and X300 Pro — they're the ultimate 200MP camera upgrade

Vivo just unveiled the X300 and X300 Pro, with both phones delivering key upgrades and massive batteries. That's not all either — they have brand-new software based on Android 16. I went hands-on with both devices, and this is what I think.

Android Central

WiiM's $529 Amp Ultra is in a league of its own

WiiM's Amp Ultra combines two of the best features from its previous products into a unified device. That leads to what is arguably the brand's best amp yet.

Android Central

Xiaomi Pad Mini is the iPad mini alternative I've always wanted

Xiaomi's Pad Mini is similar to the iPad Mini in a lot of ways; it has a design that makes it usable anywhere, a vibrant panel, and good accessories. Where it stands out is the better value, and the amazing battery life.

Windows Central

I used this 240Hz OLED gaming monitor, and it offers unbeatable value — you even get an LG WOLED panel

KTC's G27P6S is a 240Hz OLED gaming monitor with a difference. It uses the same LG WOLED panel as most monitors in this category, but coming in at just $499, it is an unbeatable value.

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.