Shikhar Mehrotra
News Writer
Author/Co-Author of 705 articles
For more than five years, Shikhar has consistently simplified developments in the field of consumer tech and presented them in an easy-to-understand language for multiple outlets. While his primary area of expertise includes smartphones (including Android and iOS devices), tablets, and wearables, Shikhar also writes about macOS, Windows, and gaming consoles.
Whether it is news stories, product reviews (with original photography), comparisons, how-to explainers, or buying guides, he has a diverse portfolio of articles with his byline on the internet. He began his career writing Amazon product descriptions at the age of 19 as a summer project during his bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication, but his interest and passion for smartphones landed him a full-time role at one of India's largest media houses, Republic World, before he graduated.
Shikhar’s work has since appeared in numerous renowned outlets, including SlashGear, How-To Geek, Forbes, ScreenRant, Smartprix, and The Times of India. When he isn’t writing for the internet, he is either watching the American sitcom Friends (on repeat), making videos for his YouTube channel (for Hindi-speaking viewers), or playing around with his dated yet capable Nikon D5600 (paired with a 30mm prime lens) and capturing pictures of his favorite gadgets.
How to install iOS 27 public beta on your iPhone?
Apple's first iOS 27 public beta is live. Here's exactly how to sign up, install it on your iPhone, and what new features you can try immediately.
iOS 27’s public beta is finally here, and you don’t need a developer account to get in
Apple's iOS 27 public beta is now available, letting anyone try Siri AI and other new features early.
The Pixel 11 may finally ditch Samsung’s modem for better battery life and connectivity
An FCC filing suggests Google's Pixel 11 could finally ditch Samsung's modem for better battery and connectivity.
You can now tell Waze to stop interrupting your playlist, and I can’t believe it took this long
Waze launched five updates today, including Less Chatty mode to reduce voice interruptions, personalized navigation, and expanded Gemini AI search for destinations.
Volkswagen’s ID. Unyx 09 just leaked, and it’s the kind of EV I want to see in the US
Volkswagen's ID. Unyx 09 has been exposed in China's MIIT regulatory database ahead of its H2 2026 launch.
China’s answer to SpaceX’s reusable rockets literally catches boosters in a net
China launched and recovered the Long March 10B first stage on July 10 using a cable net on a sea-based vessel.
Meta just pulled its most controversial AI image generation feature days after launch
Meta pulled an AI image generation feature that let users create images from any public Instagram account by default.
Apple’s iPhone Ultra could one-up the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a bigger battery
iPhone Ultra battery leaked at 4,883mAh via a two-cell design, trailing the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's 5,015mAh but beating the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7's 4,400mAh.
The next “flagship killer” is coming from Motorola, but it may not reach the US anytime soon.
Motorola Edge 70 Max will launch in India with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, a 7,000-nit QHD+ LTPO display, and a 7,100mAh battery.
Your YouTube playlists can now become actual TV shows, but there’s a catch you need to know
YouTube Partner Program creators can now organize videos into episodic shows with seasons, serial or non-serial structure, and custom artwork.
Dimming the sun sounds unhinged, but this new study on El Niño makes a surprisingly good case for it
A new study claims that spraying reflective particles into Pacific Ocean clouds could amplify the cooling effects of La Niña by 40%.
Fraimic’s E Ink art frame generates art from your voice and looks incredible doing it
Fraimic is a voice-powered E Ink smart canvas that uses OpenAI GPT Image 2.0 to generate artwork from spoken prompts.
The Fold 8 Ultra could finally get Samsung’s best cameras
Leaker Lanzuk claims the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will inherit the S26 Ultra's camera features, including improved low-light performance, Video LUT support, and dual recording.
Apple’s foldable could arrive on schedule as Foxconn hires temporary workers to ramp up production
Foxconn is hiring temporary workers at $3.20-$3.80 per hour to assemble the iPhone Ultra at its Longhua factory, as Apple pushes toward a September 2026 announcement.
Sony revives the RX10 with AI autofocus, 4K 120fps, and a longer-lasting battery
Sony's RX10 V brings Alpha-series AI autofocus and 4K 120p video to a 24-600mm ZEISS compact camera for $2,299.99 US.
Those murmurs of a $300 price hike for the iPhone 18 Pro series look increasingly likely
Counterpoint Research's BOM analysis shows the 12GB plus 1TB iPhone 18 Pro Max will cost nearly $300 more to build than its predecessor.
Xiaomi built an SUV that doubles as a camping tent, and its range numbers are equally wild
Xiaomi's Sky Nomad YU9 is a full-size EREV SUV with a pop-up roof tent, an 80 kWh CATL battery, 300 miles of pure-electric range, and over 1,500 km combined range.
Spotify finally lets you pin more than four items in your library, and it only took a few years
Spotify raised its library pin limit from four to 20 for all users, free and premium, making it more generous than Apple Music's six-pin cap.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 could go soft on colors, and the minimalist in me is really excited
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 comes in Cream, Graphite, and Lavender at retail, with Pistachio available exclusively on Samsung.com.
Chinese EV brand Chery will replace the whole car if battery mishaps cause fire damage
Chery's Rhino battery program promises a full vehicle replacement for fire damage, backed by 1,500-joule impact ratings and 10-pin puncture tests.
The Fiat Topolino is the cutest $14,000 thing you can’t legally drive on most roads
Fiat's Topolino has landed in the US at $13,995, offering two electric variants with 46 miles of range and a 19 mph top speed.
Apple starts testing cheaper Chinese RAM inside iPhones, but your pocket won’t feel the ease
Apple has begun testing DRAM chips from CXMT, China's fourth-largest memory chipmaker, for devices sold in China.
Meta’s new AI can generate images of you from your Instagram, and you’re opted in
Meta's Muse Image lets anyone use your public Instagram photos to generate AI images of your likeness, without notifying you, and it's switched on by default.
Meta’s new image and video AI tools let you turn Instagram into your creative mood board
Meta's Muse Image is live now on meta.ai, Instagram, and WhatsApp with agentic image generation, and Instagram-handle prompting.
iPhone shortcuts disappearing in silence? iOS 27 just added a way to get them back
A new Restore option in iOS 27's Settings lets iPhone users recover Shortcuts that disappeared due to iCloud sync issues without having to rebuild them from scratch.
Google confirms Pixel 11 launch event with a tease of its new flagship design
Google's Pixel 11 event is August 12, and the invite already teased the Pro's gold metal frame. A separate leak suggests prices are going up significantly across the lineup.
Shared Albums in iOS 27 feels like a private social media universe of its own, and I love it
From emoji reactions to 30-day-expiring albums, iOS 27 transforms Shared Albums into a private, algorithm-free social media experience.
After test-driving iOS 27, my iPhone still doesn’t feel like it has made a substantial leap
After testing iOS 27, one conclusion is hard to avoid: Apple isn't iterating anymore. It's maintained. And the iPhone is better off for it.
BYD Seal 08 makes a splash for under $30K, and It gives the Tesla Model 3 a run for its money
BYD Seal 08 goes on sale in China from $28,980 with 1,660 km PHEV range or 905 km pure electric, zero-gravity seats, and 800V charging.
