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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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The Galaxy S25 has more power button shortcuts in One UI 7, how to set them up

One UI 7 did a lot to bring Samsung’s phones up to a new standard, and some cool little features that usually fly under the radar are included in that. One UI 7 lets you change your power button shortcut to much more than a launcher for a handful of Samsung apps, like changing Modes in an instant. Here’s how it works.

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Latest Galaxy Z Fold 7 leaks reiterate thinner design, bigger screen, and a big S Pen change

Samsung is shaking things up in its plans for future releases, even coming off the heels of a somewhat redundant launch event. New reports echo the sentiment that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 might not house a traditional S Pen digitizer in order to save space. The leak also suggests that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will have a bigger screen and come in much thinner.

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Report: Samsung using new battery tech in Galaxy S26 with ‘monster’ capacity over 6,000 mAh

Samsung is seemingly looking to make a big battery change going into development for the Galaxy S26, switching to a silicon carbon material more OEMs are using to expand battery efficiency. The new battery type has proven to make a huge difference in overall performance, which is something most are hoping to see in Samsung’s next flagship.

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