Aakash Jhaveri

Toronto, Vancouver

News Reporter and Features Writer at Android Police

MBA @UBC🎓 + Journalist @AndroidPolice🕵🏻 Tech and EVs 😍 Past: PM @Asus💻, Editor @TechRadar @MashableIndia✍🏼 Trying to be net positive for the world🌏✨

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Articles

Samsung throws its hat into the color E Ink ring

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Aakash Jhaveri

Samsung has launched a new e-ink product in the form of the 32-inch Color E-Paper digital signage display. The 32-inch model has QHD resolution, over 500 days of battery life, and an intuitive app for control. Samsung's eco-friendly approach includes paper-based packaging and recycled plastic covers. E-ink or e-paper screens have gotten so good that they are practically indistinguishable from actual paper.
Google releases Wear OS 6 Developer Preview with all that Material 3 Expressive goodness

1 month ago | androidpolice.com | Aakash Jhaveri

Google announced Material 3 Expressive for Android, focusing on bigger buttons and flashier colors. Wear OS smartwatches to get Material 3 Expressive later this year, with a projected 10% battery life improvement. Google today is releasing Wear OS 6 Developer Preview with emulator and design assets to help adapt to Material 3 Expressive. Google I/O 2025 kicked off today with multiple announcements on the future of Android.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series charging speed will disappoint you

1 month ago | androidpolice.com | Aakash Jhaveri

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, Z Fold 7, & Watch 8 series are expected to launch in July. The Galaxy Watch 8 will have the same slow 10W charging as its predecessor, as per a certification listing. Even the other specifications are likely to be minor upgrades over the Watch 7. With summer around the corner, it’s time for Samsung’s next wearables and foldables to break cover.
ZTE's new flagship with an under-display camera is headed to the US

1 month ago | androidpolice.com | Aakash Jhaveri

Nubia Z70S Ultra features under-screen cameras and minimal bezels for a futuristic look. The phone boasts a 6.85-inch AMOLED screen, triple-camera system, and Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Priced at $780 for base model, the Nubia Z70S Ultra also offers IP68/IP69 rating, 80W fast charging, and WiFi 7. We’ve been hearing about smartphones ditching notches and punch-holes for selfie cameras for a while now, but there hasn’t really been much progress to report — especially here in the West.
5 easy ways Android fans can set up the perfect smart home

1 month ago | androidpolice.com | Aakash Jhaveri

Smart home products enhance your quality of life by improving your surroundings and changing how you interact with the environment. Most traditional products have a smarter equivalent and vary from switching on or off to running on their own when they detect a trigger or action. Their abilities increase when they communicate with each other, creating seamless experiences. At the center of them is your smartphone.
6 unexpected downsides of switching to a budget carrier

1 month ago | androidpolice.com | Aakash Jhaveri

Budget carriers promise big savings over major carriers like Verizon or T-Mobile, with plans starting at as low as $15 a month. Since they use the same networks, they appeal to cost-conscious users with no contracts and easy eSIM switches. Still, hidden pitfalls make the transition less appealing. From sluggish data to limited support, these trade-offs frustrate users.
8 things to check before moving to a new carrier

1 month ago | androidpolice.com | Aakash Jhaveri

Switching to a new mobile carrier often brings the promise of improved coverage, faster data speeds, or savings based on the plan you choose. However, overlooking critical details can lead to unexpected costs, service interruptions, or device incompatibility. Before making the switch, evaluate the network reliability, read the contract's fine print, and understand the perks to ensure the new carrier aligns with your lifestyle and needs.
7 things to do after receiving a 'password reset' email you didn't request

1 month ago | androidpolice.com | Aakash Jhaveri

Imagine chilling on your couch, lost between doomscrolling and notifications from your friends. There aren't many things that can spoil your mood. However, you open Gmail on your Android phone and see an email with the subject line, "Password reset request for your account." You didn't initiate this, and wonder if this is a harmless glitch or someone trying to hijack one of your accounts. Cybercriminals often use unsolicited password reset emails to exploit unsuspecting users.
LG pulls the final software plug on its phones - here are its 7 best-ever models, ranked

1 month ago | techradar.com | Mark Wilson |Gareth Beavis |Jacob Krol |Axel Metz |John McCann |Aakash Jhaveri

LG is finally shutting down the update servers for its phones in June This will mark the final end of LG's phones, a market it quit in 2021We've ranked our favorite LG phones from the last 25 yearsRemember LG phones? Not too long ago, the Korean tech giant was one of the most exciting phone makers around, dazzling us innovators like the LG Chocolate 'slider' phone and the swivel-screened LG Wing.
The OnePlus 13T will be available outside China, but don't get too excited

1 month ago | androidpolice.com | Aakash Jhaveri

The OnePlus 13T will launch in India as the OnePlus 13s in the coming weeks. The OnePlus 13s features a 6,260 mAh battery, dual 50MP camera setup, IP65 rating, and a 6.3-inch screen. While it sounds like an impressive device with a competitive price, it will not be available in the US or Europe. The OnePlus 13 is one of the best smartphones of 2025 so far. So when we heard that OnePlus was making a compact version of the device, we were naturally quite excited.