Karandeep Singh

India

Senior Writer at Android Police

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Articles

6 things nobody tells you about NAS devices and networking

1 week ago | xda-developers.com | Karandeep Singh

QNAP TS-464 QNAP's TS-464 is an impressive four-bay NAS with a striking design, powerful internal specs, and IR support for a remote control. If you're looking for the best-equipped NAS for running Plex (or other media solutions) without spending a small fortune, this is the NAS for you.
The upcoming OnePlus 'mini' might look more Pixel Fold than OnePlus 13

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Karandeep Singh

The OnePlus 13T is likely ditching its sibling's circular camera island for a squarish one inspired by Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The 13T has a smaller form factor with a 6.3-inch display, a massive 6200mAh battery, and 80W charging to rival the likes of the Galaxy S25 and the Pixel 9 Pro. It could also be the first OnePlus phone to feature a customizable button replacing the alert slider. The handset is rumored to debut in China sometime in April.
Spotify wants non-English audiobooks badly enough to sink over $1M into it

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Karandeep Singh

Spotify is investing €1 million in audiobooks in regional languages, starting with French and Dutch, to increase non-English content on its platform. With over 200,000 audiobooks available and a $10 Audiobooks Access Tier, Spotify undercuts Audible on pricing, though it puts a cap on listening hours. Spotify is expanding its audiobook catalog to compete with Audible and has started using AI for narration, giving voice artists the short end of the stick.
Self-hosting vs. cloud storage: Which one really protects your data?

1 week ago | xda-developers.com | Karandeep Singh

Cloud storage is a tempting option when you’ve got tons of data to store, manage, and share with teammates — the convenience is truly unmatched for an always-on system. But on the other hand, self-hosted solutions offer stronger data security (especially for businesses) and a level of control over your data and server that cloud platforms simply can’t match. Both approaches are built to serve different kinds of users and offer tremendous value depending on your needs.
Boox e-readers receive awaited v4.0 update with a LONG list of features

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Karandeep Singh

Boox has been testing Firmware v4.0 for many of its devices for the past few months. The big update is now rolling out to all eligible users with features like a new theming engine, OCR functionality in the background, and clickable links in PDFs. Notetaking features have been improved, too, with a few new shapes, note imports from PNGs and PDFs, and structured outlines for lengthy notes. Onyx Boox brings some much-needed freshness to the black-and-white world of e-readers.
Oura Ring brings its AI health coach to all users

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Karandeep Singh

Oura Ring had earlier introduced an AI health coach in beta for better analysis of health data, where 83% of users found AI responses reliable. Oura Advisor is now available for all Oura Ring 3 and Ring 4 users, offering in-depth health insights just like a personal coach. The feature will be available in the Oura app. It will be rolled out to all eligible users over the next couple of weeks.
Google’s Play Store billing faces yet another setback

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Karandeep Singh

India fined Google $113M for its anticompetitive billing practices back in 2022, a decision Google appealed to a tribunal. The tribunal has now reduced the fine to $25M but upheld the earlier ruling of Google misusing its dominance in the app market. Google has faced antitrust actions globally over Play Store policies, including the European Union, Japan, South Korea, and the US.
Circle to Search just made AI Overviews way more useful

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Karandeep Singh

The Circle to Search feature on Android phones allows users to draw a circle around anything on the screen and look it up without much effort. The new AI Overview chips in Circle to Search allow users to summarize, explain, or extract text from images from the Search screen itself. Currently, you need to be on the latest beta version of the Google app for Android to see these new chips in AI Overviews.
This elaborate Galaxy Tab S10 FE leak leaves nothing to the imagination

4 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Karandeep Singh

A new Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE leak reveals everything about the tablet series — specs, renders, price, and the release timeline. Both tablets run on Exynos 1580, support S Pen, have dual speakers, expandable storage, 45W fast charging, and an IP68 rating, while also supporting 90Hz high refresh-rate displays. Pricing is speculated to start at €579 for the base model and €749 for the Plus variant, with pre-orders possibly lasting until May 4, 2025.
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge may debut in these three colorways

4 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Karandeep Singh

A new leak shares the stock wallpaper options for the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge — the slim Samsung flagship. Based on the wallpaper shades, it's easy to guess the phone's expected colorways: black, white, and deep navy blue. The limited-edition Galaxy S25 Edge, featuring a 3,900mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite chipset, could debut on April 16 with only 40,000 units available initially.