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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

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Why the Galaxy Watch Ultra has become my favorite biking companion

The Galaxy Watch Ultra looks like a fitness watch, but it also plays the part of one. Samsung’s best wearable takes on a rugged design with some of the best software for tracking and recording workouts. It can handle an impressive variety of different types of workouts, but it just so happens to be great at recording bike rides.

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Google Search will answer health questions with user suggestions and AI

AI has played a large role in disseminating information to users from thousands of sources, and healthcare is a massive search category with proprietary search functions. Google announced that Search is adding a new function that will showcase user suggestions sourced from online discussions to suggest something for that pain in your left side.

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Samsung deal has Galaxy S25 Ultra down to $399 with boosted trade-ins, Fold 6 at $599

When the Galaxy S25 was first announced, pre-orders offered some of the best offers we’ve seen. Now, it looks like Samsung is bringing those deals back with $900 boosted trade-ins for the Galaxy S25 Ultra and $1,000 trades for the Galaxy Z Fold 6. On top of that, certain colors mean even more off of the device.

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Microsoft Copilot in Windows 11 gets a toggle to control connected Android devices

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Phone Link has been around for some time, and it offers a way for users to connect their Windows machine with an Android device for certain tasks, like viewing photos or sending messages. Microsoft Copilot AI is getting an update that will allow your Android device to share data in the same way, making the AI model capable of controlling your phone’s settings via something called “Phone Connection.”

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ChatGPT can now replace Gemini as your default assistant on Android

If you’re content with what Google offers in Gemini, you might leave the AI assistant as your default option when it comes to long-pressing the power button. However, the digital assistant that you conjure with a button press or swipe up from the corner can be changed, and a new update to the ChatGPT beta means it’s now a default option.

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Pokemon Go might be a little weird right now with travel restrictions preventing people from getting out and exploring but it's set to get a bit more difficult for those with 32-bit Android phones.

Pokemon Go is getting a new owner after almost 9 years with Niantic

Pokemon Go has had an exceptionally wide reach over the last few years. Since launching in 2016, it has become one of the most successful mobile games on Android and iOS with a cult following to this day. The team at Pokemon Go has announced that a new owner will be buying the rights to the game, though they suggest the current dev team will remain unchanged.

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One UI 7 stable might be the Galaxy S24’s next update, but don’t hold your breath

One UI 7 has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, and the beta version has been the only taste most users—other than S25 users—have had. A new tip indicates that Samsung may release One UI 7 in its stable form for the Galaxy S24, omitting any further beta updates. In reality, we don’t know what Samsung’s plans could be next.

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Galaxy S25 Edge said to cost around $1,000 and weigh 162g

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge is an outlier among the company’s most recent lineup. It wasn’t released with the familiar party of three that users are used to seeing. Instead, The S25 Edge is a standalone release with some mysterious characteristics, like a lighter weight, obviously thinner body, and a price tag that apparently falls right around what the Galaxy S25+ costs.

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Make notifications better on the Galaxy S25; here’s how to tune One UI 7 alerts

It takes some effort on every Galaxy device to tune notifications so that we don’t become bombarded with alerts at all waking moments. One UI 7 provides an avenue for that, as well as other advanced options to ensure you’re seeing the alerts you actually care about and none you don’t. This quick guide will take you through those settings.

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