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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After imposing 145% tariffs on goods from China and temporarily suspending others, the White House says certain techs like phones, computers, and processors will be exempt from the additional import tax.
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While it is not surprising that Google is planning to release the Pixel Watch 4 soon, new leaks suggest a couple of small changes that may set this apart from every other watch. The leaked renders provide a detailed look at the familiar design.
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It’s been expected that Samsung would eventually roll out One UI 7 to the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip series, though the “when” was nothing short of in the air. Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 users are starting to see One UI 7 available in the US.
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MediaTek just announced the new Dimensity 9400+ chipset for Android devices. This SoC comes as a generational upgrade over the existing Dimensity 9400, including some changes to NPU operations for better AI performance.
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It’s no secret that Google and Samsung are working hard to release Android XR devices powered by all of the advances made in Gemini and other AI models. Google’s chosen form factor is a pair of glasses, while Samsung is developing something akin to the Apple Vision Pro. The Android XR-powered glasses have little detail backing up their release, but it was recently seen sported by Android XR’s head during a public event.
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Along with every other well-covered change in One UI 7, Samsung has detailed a bunch of new camera features. The features vary from changing the layout of the app itself to improving slow motion among lens selections.
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Meta introduced Teen Accounts to Instagram late last year, allowing parents to control what their teen sees and does on Meta’s social platforms. Facebook and Facebook Messenger are the next apps to get Teen Account support, with similar restrictions for users.
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As pivotal as the Galaxy S20 was for Samsung, the inevitable end of life for the device would have to come at some point. The Galaxy S20 series is no longer receiving OS upgrades or security patches as support comes to a close.
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The Moto G Stylus has been a wonderful entry into the smartphone market for users who need a phone with an included stylus sans the heavy price tag. Coming in at $399, the Moto G Stylus 2025 is offering some great specs with some much-wanted AI tools from Google.
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Samsung is finally beginning to crack down on getting One UI 7 to users across the globe. Though it’s still in the process of getting to users, Samsung has detailed a few new changes to the weather app with the One UI 7 update.
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Intel Unison was a strong tool for Android and iOS users that wanted to share files, check messages, and more. Now, it seems like Intel is shutting that app down, leaving some users without a strong option for PC connection.
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Google is still making efforts to update and cosmetically change Waze for users, and the newest update on Android adds a themed icon.
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Samsung is branding a new series of AI features as “Awesome Intelligence,” and the Galaxy A series is the first series of phones to get it. The new arsenal of features closely emulates Samsung’s more powerful Galaxy AI suite, giving the new A series models a new edge.
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The Galaxy Watch 8 is supposed to be Samsung’s next entry in the wearable space. With the past few series carrying a high battery capacity, a newly uncovered certification for the Galaxy Watch 8 series tells a different story, though it isn’t all that unexpected.
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Even though Chromebooks run on little power compared to some high-end laptops on the market, MediaTek is planning on giving the genre a big AI-centric boost with a new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra SoC. The new chip is built on a 3nm process and offers some serious power for upcoming Chromebooks.
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The Galaxy S25 Edge does not come as a fourth wheel in the main S25 lineup. Like the FE model, it’s entirely its own phone, and new leaks note that we should see the Galaxy S25 Edge launch in late April.
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This time of year means there are always a few launches that end up being all jokes and no end product. Dbrand, however, is continuing the tradition of launching an April Fools-themed prodocut, though the company fully intends on shipping it out as a reality. Touch Grass is a new skin from Dbrand, and it’s glorious.
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Oppo’s Find N5 is the world’s thinnest foldable as it stands right now, and that comes with a phenomenal pocketability score. As far as durability goes, things are a little less exciting with serious issues if things get too bendy.
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Initially available to a small set of users through Oura Labs, Oura Advisor is now available as a full feature in the app. The AI Advisor takes a couple of forms throughout Oura’s health suite, but the main functionality comes from a conversational feature where users can get help understanding their health trends.
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Android Auto has begun adding games that users can play while the car is parked, and they don’t even need to be installed on anything more than your phone. Here’s a list of every game available on Android Auto, and a little about how it works.
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ChatGPT launched GPT 4o some days ago, and it has been met with a barrage of users trying out the AI model’s new image generation features. The company announced that the new surge of users is “melting” GPUs, and free-tier ChatGPT users will soon get limited image generation access.
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Built on more advanced insights into what the user’s health data actually means, Garmin’s new Garmin Connect+ plan will use AI to develop personal insights and training guidance.
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Samsung is nearing the launch of the Galaxy Tab S10 FE series sometime soon, and one indication is the arrival of several new informative leaks about the tablets. According to a new leak, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and FE+ bring an Exynos 1580 SoC and some other exciting internal specs.
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The Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A26 just launched and have been listed on the company’s website at some really good prices. The two phones come in as ultra-affordable options while offering some reliable specs for everyday. The company is also offering trade-in deals for the Galaxy A36 and A26, which bring the phone down in price even further.
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