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.
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A focus has been placed on editing tools that change how users approach group photos and shared experiences. Those AI tools would be great if they allowed users to make adjustments after they’d already been shared. It seems that is exactly what Google Photos will now allow users to do.
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Epic Games has slowly been creating a safe space for Android games that are free from the Google Play Store. The newest Epic Games addition is a title that hasn’t been around in some time — Flappy Bird.
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In 2025, the wearable market can be easily divided into a couple of categories. The watch or wrist wearable seems to be the most popular option, simply driven by the number of options available to choose from. The ring wearable tracker, however, offers a different set of conveniences, but it isn’t for everyone. In that second category, the Oura Ring 4 is easily our favorite option.
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AI video summaries are not new, and apps like YouTube have already begun rolling them out to users. However, software-level video summary that works for any media on device isn’t seemingly available for users, and One UI 8 might bring just that to Galaxy devices.
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Samsung has been working hand-in-hand with Google to bring the company’s AI to more Android devices, all while Samsung maintains some footprint with its popular Galaxy AI suite. The two companies noted that the Google Gemini shortcut will start to make its way to Galaxy A devices, reaching a broader market.
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Samsung seems to have just gotten ahead of schedule with its One UI 7 release, adding the Galaxy S21 to the list of devices with the new update. This comes as other flagship Galaxy phones have just received the update before they were expected to.
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Emoji Kitchen has been around for a while, and it somewhat goes unnoticed becuase of its integration into Gboard. As often as cool combinations are presented when you choose the right emojis, there is a way to browse through all available Emoji Kitchen combinations, offering up some of the best picks to send. This quick guide will explain how the feature works.
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After several teasers have come and gone, Nothing is finally ready to debut the new CMF Phone 2 Pro. This colorful entry marks the company’s second CMF Phone launch, leading to some impressive new improvements.
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A new function in Google Photos is starting to roll out that gives users a last chance to edit photos before they’re shared. The new “Quick Edit” page will now appear in Google Photos after hitting the share button.
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Galaxy Unpacked has reportedly been moved to May 13, when Samsung is expected to deliver the news on its thinnest Galaxy S25 model, the Galaxy S25 Edge. New reports indicate that the Galaxy S25 Edge will have a release date shortly after in Korea first.
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Roku ended 2024 with a new streaming box that updated the TV OS with new features. It only makes sense for Roku to also announce a new set of streaming sticks for those who want a little more portability and minimalism to play with without much sacrifice.
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Operating systems often borrow from each other, and it seems Google’s Gboard is bringing on a beloved iOS keyboard feature that lets users “flick” keys to select numbers and symbols. This addition appears in an upcoming beta build.
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After multiple delays halted the process, Samsung has gone down the list of devices that need One UI 7. It appears the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 are now getting the One UI 7 update in Korea, with more regions to come.
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Motorola is expected to announce the Razr 60 and Razr 60 Ultra in a couple of days. Prior to that, new leaked promo materials give a high-quality look at the more affordable of the two phones.
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One UI 7 has done nothing but take the spotlight over the last few months with multiple delays, and the Galaxy Watch hasn’t seen much action in that time. A new report indicates that Samsung’s One UI 7 Watch, based on Wear OS 6, for the Galaxy Watch is finally beginning to show signs of life.
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As Google sits in the hot seat for paying companies to utilize its products in place of any competition, court testimony reveals that Google did the same thing with Gemini. Samsung was reportedly paid a lot of money to push Gemini as a preinstalled app in One UI.
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Some users have reported a new YouTube homepage bug that allows the recommendation page to appear with few or no videos. YouTube is aware of the new bug and seems to be working on a fix.
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While Samsung Wallet has remained steady in feature releases over the past couple of years, two new features in the pipeline are likely to change how users interact with the app on a daily basis. Those Samsung Wallet features include a new installment payment function and a money-sending tool. Both get an early look in a recent Samsung Wallet leak of the beta release.
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In facing a federal hearing concerning Google’s advertising practices, a US judge ruled that the company harmed consumers and publishers by forming an ad tech monopoly, which offers little room for any competition to form.
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Galaxy users can’t exactly seem to catch a break between the delayed One UI 7 launch and now a delayed rollout. After One UI 7 was recently delayed due to a severe bug, Samsung released an updated schedule, pushing some devices out to July.
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Android alarms improved greatly when OEMs made customization easier, such as adding a unique tone or scheduling them out. In One UI 7, Samsung now allows users to set specific volumes for each alarm by tweaking the settings.
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In an update to Pixel devices and even some other phones like Samsung Galaxy devices, Gboard in Android now offers a unique approach to Voice Typing. It now goes beyond hitting the voice button and becomes an entirely separate feature; here’s how to use it.
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Storage gradually becomes less valuable as apps and software on devices seem to get bigger. To combat this, Google now requires Android devices to ship with a higher minimum flash storage in order to allow more space for Android 15 to occupy.
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The remote tracker industry is filled with options that cater to a couple of known networks, but not many offer compatibility with both Android and Apple’s finder networks. The Chipolo POP is a new tacker that works on the Apple Find My network and Android’s Find My Device network, and it comes in a variety of non-boring colors.
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