Tushar Mehta

Contributor

Tushar is a freelance writer at Digital Trends and has been contributing to the Mobile Section for the past three years. Having reviewed hundreds of mobile devices in his career, Tushar can pinpoint the nuances between different interfaces with a brief glimpse. Beyond phones and tablets, Tushar holds a key interest in all forms of consumer technology, innovation, big tech, and STEM. With a strong affinity for futurism, Tushar likes to inquire into the future technologies or dissect complex and highly technical topics with a human touch. When he's not drooling over the best Android phone cameras, Tushar can be found fiddling with ridiculous gadgets like tiny Android phones and real-life Babel Fish replacements. Tushar studied Chemical Engineering at university, but chose to be a writer dedicated to oversimplifying science and technology. Having written for a decade, Tushar feels very strongly about the em dash (and hates Windows for not having easy shortcuts to it), and leans towards Mac and Android as his preferred operating systems to get stuff done. In addition to Digital Trends, Tushar contributes to Forbes Vetted. His previous work can be found at XDA, SlashGear, Android Central, and Screen Rant. He also dumps his unfiltered thoughts on a tech-focused blog called Athenil. He likes to tinker with gadgets to maximize their utility, just like using making an Android tablet an extension of his gaming laptop. He likes to think of himself as an early adopter but has trouble letting go of his favorite tech — such as the 2011 HP Pavilion DM3 he modded into a Chromebook just for fun and giggles (spoiler alert: he didn't get either). When he first discovered TikTok, he spent four hours rofl-ing and almost convinced his co-workers he was under the influence of an illegal plant. Tushar is based in the bustling capital city of India, which gives him convenient access to half-based but exciting tech from Chinese and Hong Kong-based startups. He enjoys watching animated series with a dash of absurdism and being possessed by groovy beats in progressive rock music. In his spare time, he spaces out on Pink Floyd or yells at cloud. For tips and pitches, email him at [email protected]

Android 16: everything you need to know

Here's everything about Android 16, from its release date, to the list of eligible devices and features that make the cut for the final release.

Mobile         June 11, 2025

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News         May 15, 2025

Google Messages finally gets proper unsend functionality with ‘Delete for everyone’

Google Messages' new "Delete for everyone" feature lets you unsend awkward messages.

Mobile         May 8, 2025

Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones launch date all but confirmed

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News         May 8, 2025

The best gaming smartphones for 2025

We all know which phones offer the best cameras and the best looks — but what if mobile gaming is your top priority? Here are some of the best gaming phones.

Gaming         May 8, 2025

Samsung confirms Galaxy S25 Edge launch date, along with its 200MP camera

Samsung has finally revealed when its thin and light Galaxy S25 Edge launches.

Mobile         May 7, 2025

Apple cuts App Store fees, but experts urge caution against new U.S. pricing guidelines

Apple's reduced App Store commissions are a boon for customers. But experts weigh whether it's truly beneficial for everyone.

Mobile         May 6, 2025

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Samsung is reworking its Now Bar for its flip phones, but the update will take long.

Mobile         May 2, 2025

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Apple has updated its app store payment policies, after being lapped up a U.S. federal District Court.

Mobile         May 2, 2025

This Android redesign looks smashing, but I wish it came sooner

Android is getting a massive redesign, but the wait leading up to it could make you really impatient.

Mobile         May 1, 2025

Galaxy S25 Edge announcement date is confirmed, and it’s better than expected

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Mobile         May 1, 2025

Asus Vivobook 16 review: A cut above most budget laptops

The Snapdragon X-powered Asus Vivobook 16 strikes a good balance of value for money and practical utility, while cutting back on premium features.

Reviews         April 27, 2025

Samsung just blurted out the Galaxy S25 Edge’s ‘official’ pricing and storage options

Samsung accidentally revealed the pricing of its upcoming thin-and-light phone, the Galaxy S25 Edge.

Mobile         April 25, 2025

OnePlus 13T launches with flagship-grade firepower in a compact form

OnePlus 13T is a compact phone with flagship specifications and the largest battery among its competitors.

Mobile         April 24, 2025

I compared Opera Mini’s AI chatbot with ChatGPT and Gemini, and I’m impressed

I tried Opera Mini's built-in AI chatbot, and it performed surprisingly well for its size.

Mobile         April 19, 2025

ChatGPT’s latest image tools are stirring up another viral and creepy trend

ChatGPT's new image tools pose a risk of being misused for stalking.

News         April 18, 2025

ChatGPT now interprets photos better than an art critic and an investigator combined

ChatGPT’s recent image generation capabilities have challenged our previous understanding of AI-generated media. The recently announced GPT-4o model demonstrates noteworthy abilities of interpreting images with high accuracy and recreating them with viral effects, such as that inspired by Studio Ghibli. It even masters text in AI-generated images, which has previously been difficult for AI. And […]

News         April 17, 2025

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News         April 11, 2025

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Mobile         April 10, 2025

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Mobile         April 9, 2025

Midjourney’s new image generation model announced to take on OpenAI’s GPT-4o

MidJourney has released a smart image generation AI model for faster, more accurate results.

News         April 4, 2025

This Windows 11 update makes Start Menu much more desirable and usable again

Microsoft may finally bring changes to help reclaim the Windows 11 Start Menu.

News         April 3, 2025

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News         April 3, 2025

Apple re-releases AirPods Max lossless audio update after initial delay

After a botched software update, Apple is sending out new AirPods Max update to enable lossless audio over USB.

News         April 3, 2025

Netflix on Samsung TVs just got a whole lot better, thanks to HDR10+

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News         April 2, 2025

Qualcomm announces new Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 for affordable flagship phones

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 serves up performance upgrades and better AI power for sub-flagship Android phones.

Mobile         April 2, 2025

The best Google Pixel 9 Pro cases for 2025

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Mobile         March 31, 2025

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News         March 28, 2025

OpenAI’s ‘GPUs are melting’ over Ghibli trend, places limits for paid users

Studio Ghibli-inspired images on the internet created with ChatGPT's new 4o image generation model are crashing OpenAI's datacenter.

News         March 28, 2025

Gemini in Google Maps now lets you plan a vacation from screenshots

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Mobile         March 27, 2025

Nothing might charge you for pressing the AI button on its future phones

AI features on Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro are pretty cool, but they might not be free forever.

Mobile         March 27, 2025

One UI 7 beta is coming to an affordable Samsung phone soon

While Samsung's One UI 7 rolls out to flagships next month, an affordable phone just became eligible for the One UI 7 beta trials.

Mobile         March 26, 2025