Shikhar Mehrotra
Expertise
Android, IOS, Windows
- Shikhar started writing about consumer technology when he was 18, which often makes him the youngest geek in the editorial teams he joins.
- During his association with Republic World, Shikhar interviewed several executives from popular brands in India, including Asus and Crossbeats.
- Shikhar has tested and reviewed numerous gadgets, including smartphones like the Nothing Phone (1), smartwatches, and wireless earphones from several Indian brands.
Experience
Over the years, Shikhar has covered consumer technology for various news outlets. During his schooling, he started working as a summer intern at the Indian publication AndroidFist. He went on to work with several renowned publications in the country, including the Times Of India, TelecomDrive, Republic World, and Digit. Soon after, Shikhar joined international media brands like SlashGear and ScreenRant.
Education
Shikhar earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, where he was also awarded a gold medal for academic excellence.
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Stories By Shikhar Mehrotra
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Most iPhone owners opt to get an Apple Watch due to the number of features offered. Here are the top Apple Watch tips and tricks every owner should know.
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The 2024 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, where there will be an unveiling of the Galaxy S24, has been confirmed and here's what we know so far.
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With iOS 16, you can change the name other users identify your iPhone as by changing your device's name.
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Many phones use the fairly outdated Qi standard for wireless charging, but this will soon change with the release of the Qi2 standard. Here's what's new.
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It can be difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of the Pink Screen of Death, but a couple of things can result in this phenomenon.
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If you dropped your AirPods in water or accidentally used them under a shower, here's what you need to do next, as soon as possible.
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There's a reason why Apple shows the same time — 9:41 AM — on its devices across all promotional content.
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The five-day crisis at OpenAI has come full circle, with Sam Altman returning to his original role and most of the existing board stepping down.
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The Sam Altman/OpenAI saga gets even more weird as Microsoft has hired Sam Altman and many of the personnel who left OpenAI after Altman's ouster.
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Although the iPhone's Camera app is pretty straightforward, there are a couple of things that aren't obvious at first.
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If you've deleted an app from your iPhone but find you can't remember enough about it to find it again and reinstall it, we've got some help.
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When you're setting up a new Android tablet, there are some settings you should make sure to set properly. Here are a few tips for your next tablet.
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If you accidentally spilled water or another liquid on your MacBook or Windows laptop, here are the first steps you need to take.
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Google's smartwatch offers plenty of the same capabilities you expect from a smartwatch, but Wear OS offers plenty of customization and convenience as well.
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Unlike the steps to view battery health on an iPhone, an iPad's battery health isn't as obviously accessible.
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If your Android device is going slow, it might be due to a shortage of RAM, especially in older and budget phones. Here are a few tricks to reduce RAM usage.
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With the more affordable Galaxy S23 FE now available, let's look at whether it still makes sense to get the standard S23 that launched back in February.
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If you travel a lot then you have probably heard of the new Samsung SmartTag2 Vs. Apple AirTag, but which one is better for protecting your belongings?
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Noise-canceling headphones can air on the expensive side but these five are budget-friendly without sacrificing quality.
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If you're tired of being notified or seeing texts from unknown numbers in the Messages app, here's how you can easily mute and filter them.
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Apple brought a couple of new microphone options to normal phones calls that had previously ben exclusive to FaceTime. We'll tell you how to use them.
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If you want your gaming PC to go the distance, then future proofing it is a good idea and here is the best way to do it so it performs for years to come.
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Now that the iPhone has a USB-C port, you're likely wondering if you can connect to an external display. Here's what to expect.
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Tanks are meant to take a beating, that's their whole deal, but one tank from World War II stood up to a particularly harsh barrage and kept running.
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It's no secret that iPhones continue to get more expensive, and if you are about to buy a new 15 Pro Max, it's a good idea to get one of these 5 cases.
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Many folks use music or videos to help them fall asleep at night, but the iPhone has a timer feature that can shut down playback when you do pass out.
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If you bought a new iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro, you have probably noticed the new USB-C cable, but do you know about the five hidden iPhone 15 features?