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
As it turns out, Android can run on the Rabbit R1, and it isn’t some half-baked experience. It runs like Android was the intended OS, loaded onto the device from the factory.
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Google TV’s built-in free channels have been a great way to watch quick ad-supported programming without signing up for anything. Now, Google is opening a new Google TV Network to get more advertisers involved and in front of the millions who watch.
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Samsung is set to hold another Galaxy Unpacked next month, which should result in a new Galaxy Watch, Fold, Flip, and Ring. For now, though, new Galaxy promo materials have leaked online, though they’re a little hard to make out.
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The Galaxy Ring is a cool entry into a new wearable market for Samsung, but there are early signs some users may hold off on buying the Galaxy Ring – at least, for now. Here’s what our readers said.
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Star Wars Hunters is a brand new MMO on Android’s Google Play Store. The game benefits from a larger display, but it is shockingly not available on any foldable Android phones. Instead, it runs perfectly well on the Logitech G Cloud.
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Samsung has done a good job of ensuring support for flagship and budget devices alike. The Galaxy A52 was initially promised only so many years of major Android updates, and the last one is rolling out now.
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Samsung recently announced a total of eight new monitors, each equipped with Samsung’s Gaming Hub that allows users to connect to cloud gaming services with ease. These self-sustained monitors are now available for pre-order, and doing so comes with a substantial gift card.
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Google allows users to test out new Google Home features in something called a “Public Preview.” Signing up gets you early access to the newest version of the Home app and new features as they become available. Here’s how to join the list to join the Google Home app’s Public Preview.
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The past few years have seen Android phones come and go with lengthy promises tied to them, guaranteeing Android feature updates years in advance. Those promises are good to see, but they seem to mean less as Android OS updates take on AI-driven features – features that aging phones can’t always make use of.
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GeForce Now partnered up with Xbox Game Pass a while back to bring a ton of offerings from the Microsoft-based service to Nvidia’s cloud-gaming foundation. Nvidia is now offering three free months of PC Game Pass to current GeForce Now members.
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Samsung knows it can develop a good product in the Galaxy Ring, but that means little if companies that hold patent rights, like Oura, are able to stop them from selling Galaxy Rings to users after launch. In prepping for that possible legal battle, Samsung confirms that the Galaxy Ring will be available in August.
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Samsung has officially announced the end of Tizen support for smartwatches, which means it might be time to upgrade. Right now, Samsung is offering up to $100 in trade-in credit for your Tizen Galaxy Watch – a steal if you can get it.
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The Galaxy S24 series has been one of the best phone lineups of the year, and it needs a complimentary case that offers versatility, great protection, and great design. The Everyday case for the Galaxy S24 from Peak Design does exactly that.
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Samsung’s devices haven’t used the Tizen operating system since before the Galaxy Watch 4, when the company switched to using Wear OS for it’s flagship werables. Tizen OS is now on track to lose full support by the end of 2025.
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The Galaxy Fold 6’s physical appearance hasn’t had much time in the spotlight until now. A new leak showcases the full front display of the Galaxy Fold 6, and it’s clear Samsung is ditching the “B” shape of previous models.
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Samsung is set to debut the Galaxy Ring in a matter of weeks. Knowing all that you do right now before launch, would you buy the Galaxy Ring?
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The Galaxy Ring is still technically under wraps, though that hasn’t meant limited previews haven’t been available. In a new FCC filing for the Galaxy Ring, Samsung has included a couple of key details and images regarding some of its ring sizes.
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Google’s Find My Device Network is officially open to the public. It allows you to track your devices using a much more reliable method and allows for device sharing between trusted users. Here’s how sharing a tracker through the Find My Device network works.
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Microsoft has a new feature that allows you to copy and paste text from your Android phone’s images, straight from the Phone Link desktop app in Windows. Here’s how to use it.
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Android 15 is now becoming available for devices outside of the Pixel ecosystem, including from OEMs like Nothing, Oppo, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Vivo, and more.
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TVs that run Google’s OS will start to get Android 14 soon, which means more flexibility in terms of energy-saving modes and accessibility. Developers will also be getting access to Compose for TV in beta, which brings better tools that result in even better Android TV apps.
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The web version of Xbox Cloud Gaming has lacked mouse and keyboard support until today. The company is enabling mouse and keyboard support in open beta.
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Visible has a reputation as one of the most affordable cellular plans on the market that won’t short you on performance. Today, Visible announced it’s adding a more affordable annual payment plan that ends up saving the user more.
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The Galaxy Watch 7 has cropped up in recent leaks and rumors, mostly surrounding the variants the lineup may contain. One recent rumor suggests that Samsung may equip at least one of the Galaxy Watch 7 models with a chip built on the company’s 3nm process, corroborating previous reports.
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