Andrew Romero is a North Carolina-based journalist specializing in Android and Google news, reviews, and in-depth analysis. With a keen eye for detail honed from his previous career as a CNC machinist, Andrew possesses a unique appreciation for hardware and the intricate engineering behind the technology we use daily.
He brings this passion to his coverage, offering insightful perspectives on the latest devices, software updates, and the evolving Google ecosystem. When he’s not diving into the world of tech, Andrew can be found tackling the trails on his mountain bike, enjoying the natural beauty of his home state of North Carolina alongside his wife.
Andrew is active on Twitter – @chaosromero – but can also be found on Threads – @organizedchaos50.
Emails are open at andrew@9to5mac.com
The Honor Magic V5 builds on the success of the V3, and the line between slab-style phones and foldables is getting blurred even further with a new silicon-carbon battery, Qualcomm’s latest 3nm processor, and a profile that might make you open your wallet – if you live outside of the US.
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GeForce Now is going through what might be its biggest upgrade yet. The GeForce Now upgrade to DLSS 4 in graphics, visuals, and response time will come from a step up to Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture for cloud gaming.
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Despite the FDA’s requests to remove the blood pressure tracking tool in Whoop’s new fitness tracker, the company has stated that it will not comply, as the use case is “non-medical.”
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It seems like the wait might be over, and the Google Pixel 10 series will get Qi2 magnetic charging, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
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A report has appeared that Samsung plans to launch another pair of smart glasses before the end of next year. These are set to be completely separate from Samsung’s Android XR headset and Google’s glasses, which may launch earlier.
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Visible is resurrecting a favorite feature that it did away with in 2022, to the disappointment of a fair few users. Visible’s new “Inner Circle” offers savings for friends and families on the same plan, with no strings attached.
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We’ve recently seen a number of posts online complaining about YouTube’s algorithm, with some users seeing just downright awful video recommendations. In truth, YouTube’s recommendation system may not be the issue, and it’s easy to address if you’re seeing sketchy suggested content.
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There has been a buzz around a not-so-new initiative from Google and YouTube that would put age verification in the hands of AI, and it’s rolling out in just a few days. The new system will determine whether users are 18 or not, and it’s being put in place next week. Before that, there are a few things to know.
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Samsung is getting itself ready to launch the One UI 8 beta based on Android 16 for several Galaxy devices. A new leak details when the Galaxy S24 and S23 series will be allowed access.
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The most recent in the list of seemingly random YouTube bugs is an app issue that made the subscriptions page invisible, with no new or old videos to be seen. YouTube says it has fixed this issue for Android and iOS users.
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Samsung has made note of the Galaxy Buds 3 FE in some capacity previously, but a newly leaked render exhibits a much better look at the Fan Edition earbuds.
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It has been nothing but expected that Samsung would release One UI 8 for more Galaxy Watch models beyond the brand-new shiny ones, but little information was available until now. Samsung announced that more Galaxy Watch devices will soon see the One UI 8 beta, but we have questions.
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Spotify announced that it would be increasing its Premium subscription pricing in a few key regions, but the hike, which seems clockwork-like, excludes the US.
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Samsung’s engineering is brought into question every single year when a new foldable lineup comes out, and every year, things get just a little bit better. The brand-new Galaxy Z Flip 7 goes through the same torture tests, and it just won’t give in.
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After announcing an expansion to bring satellite talk and text to users across the US, T-Mobile has officially purchased US Cellular. The company will absorb all existing customers and a handful of employees top continue expanding the existing network.
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Android devices are not what they used to be. Eventually, they caught up to one particular fruit-themed OEM and then surpassed it in many ways. Still, habit is hard to break for some, and it seems like the overarching stigma is that Android phones are weak, susceptible, and terribly designed. At least, that’s what some are being told when buying an Android phone.
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Verizon is, once again, gearing up for a price increase across the board, affecting most, if not, all of its customers. That includes plan pricing and activation fees. On top of that, beloved Google Play perks are going away, really nailing the coffin tight.
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Solid evidence that Samsung is looking to make lineup changes for its Galaxy devices is mounting. A recent earnings call from the company detailed an earlier launch for what might be Samsung’s new base model Galaxy S device – the Galaxy S25 FE.
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As a long-time Galaxy Watch Classic fan, I’ve been sitting idly by for the past two years waiting to see what Samsung does for the next generation. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic clearly brings Samsung into a new era of design, cementing what one previous model set up last year, and it’s for the better.
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The Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE were just announced, set for pre-order, and launched within the last month. Just a few days after the official, widespread launch, Samsung is pushing a software update to these devices, including the Z Fold 7.
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Many users have been excited about Samsung’s new foldables, but the last expected mouthpiece for Samsung’s praises seems to be Apple. Apple’s official support page on a Chinese social platform has posted a Galaxy Z Flip 7 promo video, very likely by accident.
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As Galaxy S26 leaks have started to mound, one more added to the pile indicates that the Galaxy S26 Ultra could decrease in thickness. It might not get a bigger battery, but charging speed could increase up to 60W. That, among display, and camera changes, may prompt some excitement for the company’s most expensive slab phone.
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It’s quite possible that the sudden and mostly unexpected Galaxy S25 Edge release was a precursor to a larger lineup change. Samsung is reportedly gearing up to launch a Galaxy S26 series with subtly different variation names, opting to use the “Edge” moniker in the flagship trio alongside a curious new Galaxy S26 “Pro” model.
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We’re learning that Samsung’s sudden launch of One UI 8 on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 might be the new normal, according to a new leak. Samsung is reportedly looking to change how it debuts its latest software, and it looks like Galaxy S devices won’t be key.
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