Ayush Jalan-Senior Author

Ayush Jalan

Senior Author

Contributor Since May, 2021
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Android, Artificial Intelligence, Headphones
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About Ayush Jalan

Ayush is a senior writer at MUO and holds a bachelor's degree in business administration. He has been writing professionally since 2018 and his work at MUO has been viewed over 4 million times. He specializes in Android and has been an active user and enthusiast of the platform since the early 2010s. He's also keen on artificial intelligence, audio, productivity, and the iPhone.

In the past, Ayush also worked as a junior editor and led the accountability program at MUO. For the latter, he managed and helped team members increase performance by setting goals, tracking output, offering guidance and motivation, and sharing productivity tips.

Alongside MUO, Ayush works at How-To Geek where he mainly shares tips and tricks to get the most out of your Android device.

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Samsung phone showing Good Lock app with Good Lock icon left
This Samsung App Unlocks Features You Never Knew Existed
Android

Get even more from your Samsung phone with this must-have toolbox.

hand holding a samsung s21 ultra
You Can Safely Disable or Uninstall These Pre-Installed Apps on Samsung Phones
Android

You don't need all the apps on your Galaxy phone.

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A technician trying to pry open a smartphone for repair
Smartphone Repairability Matters More Now Than Ever Before
Smartphone Repair

The true determining factor.

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Android theft protection features in settings
You're Overlooking These Important Android Privacy Settings
Smartphone Privacy

It's time to embrace your phone's privacy features.

Galaxy Z Fold 6 unfolded showing its camera hardware
6 Things to Consider Before Buying Your First Foldable Phone
Folding Phones

They just aren't for everyone.

A Google Pixel 9 with the screen facing down and icons of battery, sound, chipset, and camera above it
I've Stopped Obsessing Over Smartphone Specs: This Is What I Look for Now
Smartphone

Specs don't tell the entire story.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 in silver in hand.
Why It's a Good Thing That Smartphones Are Boring Now
Smartphone

It's just better for everyday people.

Google Pixel 9 Pro in hand
6 Drawbacks of Buying a Google Pixel Flagship
Google Pixel

Good on paper, but there are downsides.

Samsung phone with built-in Samsung apps in folder
These 9 Preloaded Apps Might Be Running in the Background on Your Samsung Phone
Android

But not all of them are bad news.

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Person holding the Google Pixel 8a showing the apps menu
These 9 Apps Might Be on Your Android Phone Without You Even Knowing It
Android Apps

But they aren't a danger.

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A hand holding a phone with Samsung Gallery app open and its logo at the top of the device with image and editing icons on either side
How to Share Files in Original Quality With Anyone on Samsung
Android

It's just too easy to pass up.

A Samsung phone in the image gallery showing screenshots, a 'delete screenshots' button in the center, and the Samsung logo in the background.
How to Quickly Delete Unwanted Screenshots on Samsung
Android

Your gallery deserves better.

Parts of a broken phone
Why Your Flagship Phone Scratches Just Like a Cheap One
Smartphone

Money can't buy everything.

Dollars and coins on a restaurant check holder
No One Likes Calculating Tips, but This Samsung App Makes It Easy
Calculator

Never worry if you're under-tipping again.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 in white camera closeup.
How to Reduce Shutter Lag on Samsung Phones
Smartphone Photography

Because nobody wants to ruin their photos.

Samsung phone with built-in Samsung apps in folder
How to Stop Apps From Running in the Background on Samsung
Android

So easy that there's no reason you shouldn't do it.

Samsung Galaxy S25 lockscreen against a window.
How I Multitask Like a Pro on My Samsung Phone
Android

Why switch apps when you can use them all at once?

An Iphone 17 air next to a Galaxy s25 edge.-1
iPhone 17 Air and Galaxy S25 Edge: Should You Buy an Ultra-Slim Phone?
Android

Is Ultra Slim the new in?

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A person using split-screen view on their Galaxy phone
I Found This Samsung Feature Accidentally and Now I Use It Every Day
Android

It changed how I multitask completely.

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A power bank with a low battery icon.
Why Power Banks Never Deliver Their Advertised Capacity
Batteries

Your 10,000mAh power bank isn’t actually 10,000mAh.

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