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.
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One UI 7 beta has officially arrived after a long and arduous wait. With that, Samsung is releasing details on how Knox has been improved to handle bigger security threats and take on more for users.
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The Galaxy Watch 5 is starting to see One UI 6 availability in the US. This comes as the software based on Wear OS 5 has been rolling out to the Galaxy Watch 5 in other regions.
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The Galaxy Watch series is beginning to see the rollout of Samsung’s One UI 6, which is the company’s OS based one Google’s Wear OS 5. These devices have been updated to the new OS, with more to follow along.
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Samsung’s One UI 7 is coming up soon, and more than just on-device software changes, it will also bring a shift in support for certain applications. Samsung’s DeX feature will no longer be supported on Galaxy devices running One UI 7 while connected to Windows.
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The Galaxy Tab S10 series isn’t quite complete, as confirmed by fine print on Samsung’s website. The site confirms the inception of the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and could mean a soon release.
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While many Black Friday deals are coming to an end, Samsung is planning on offering one of its best trade-in prospects of the season. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is supposedly going for as much as $1,100 off with a trade-in and bundle until sometime in December.
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Google’s Gemini has become a valid replacement for Google Assistant, and on top of offering answers to your burning questions only AI can answer, the model has the ability to integrate a fair few apps for a wider helping hand. That’s made possible by Gemini extensions.
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Samsung’s One UI 6 has been available through a beta program in the US for some time, though many users on devices older than the Galaxy Watch 7 were left without a full upgrade. It now looks like the One UI 6 update is beginning to roll out on older Galaxy Watch models, like the Galaxy Watch 6 series.
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The Galaxy Wearable app used to connect all of Samsung’s smart accessories has taken on a slightly new look. The new UI drops the side menu used to select devices and opts for a pop-up menu, allowing the user quicker access.
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Projectors have taken on such a small form factor that portable, all-in-one units have been dominating the market. TCL just announced its latest 1080p option, the A1.
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I’ve worked with a decent number of short-throw projectors over the last couple of years, and I have to say that Hisense’s PX3-Pro is the latest in the lineup to offer the best experience in such a convenient form factor.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming has made a move that will allow users to stream their own purchased games. The service has a total of 50 titles ready to stream, with promises of more to come in the future.
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Android 16 is now available in its first Developer Preview phase. One of the new features found on Pixel devices in Android 16 DP1 is Notification Cooldown, which will minimize vibration and noise if too many notifications come in at once.
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Asus has been doing a fine job of offering not only a good series of Android devices but packing them with features that make them unique and appealing to a subset of users. The ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro are built for gamers, but they pack just about anything a good Android phone needs, including the latest SoC.
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The Galaxy Z Fold 6 didn’t initially sell well due to the continued high price and lack of incredible innovation. That being said, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is still literally one of the best foldable Android phones on the market, and it’s currently available for as little as $399 with a trade-in.
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Samsung Wallet is expanding the Digital Key feature for more vehicles built by Audi. The new support allows users to unlock compatible Audi vehicles without using a physical key – just Samsung Wallet.
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Foldables phones are no longer a new concept; and they’ve reached a developmental point that puts them in the hands of more users. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, for example, are two high-end options, but they need to be maintained to last for years. This quick guide will lay out a few tips for caring for your foldable Android phone.
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Google looks to be testing a new color scheme for Google Search in the native app and in Chrome. Google’s links are appearing orange for more users, instead of the blue color that we’ve grown accustomed to for years. This new scheme seems to be in testing rather than a full-fledged rollout.
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It’s often said that an update is “long-awaited,” but it couldn’t be more true in this case. Samsung’s One UI 7 update is supposedly right around the corner, but the first version won’t come with some of the most anticipated AI features.
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OnePlus is rolling out one of its small monthly updates that are essentially supposed to supplement the majority of feature drops outside of big OS upgrades. This month, the small November update brings security fixes and a couple of function changes for OnePlus phones.
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Black Friday is starting much earlier than normal, or so Samsung wants you to think. The company is running some enticing deals on all of its new releases, including the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold and Flip phones, and Galaxy Watch 7/Ultra. These deals hinge on instant trade-in credit, which is boosted so that trading in is actually worth it.
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GeForce Now is upgrading its mid-tier subscription and re-naming it “Performance,” unlocking 1440p and ultrawide capability for more membership plans than just Ultimate. The most expensive plan is also getting a very useful upgrade.
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Even through a self-proclaimed tough year, Samsung has managed to beat Apple in Q3 2024, yet again, in shipments made through a single quarter.
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Nothing has been announced that the latest version of its own OS – Nothing OS 3.0 – will launch tomorrow in an open beta phase for the Phone (2). The beta brings a slew of major improvements from Android 15.
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