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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Google is looking at two fines from the European Union, which claims the company violated the Digital Markets Act with both Search and the Google Play Store.
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After gutting the system that let players stream their own titles, Amazon is moving the Luna streaming service into Prime Video’s residence.
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You don’t have to hold off on grabbing Google’s 67W dual-port USB-C charger anymore, because it’s dropped to nearly $30.
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It turns out the RAM crisis affects more than just the cost of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, but some of the storage benefits that come with pre-ordering the device.
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Samsung says the new Android XR smart glasses it’s developing with Google will have a 9-hour battery life on a single charge.
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The newly announced Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8 are all available to pre-order, so we’ve broken down some of the best deals you can find right now. Samsung is offering $1,200 off for a limited time, but you need to trade something in.
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The display crease on Samsung foldables has seemingly gone from tolerable to nearly nonexistent with the recently released Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
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The “Ultra” moniker is alive and well, but it now applies to the Galaxy Z Fold series. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is officially live, taking the spot as the premium option in a newly expanded lineup of foldable phones.
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An update to One UI 9 makes clever use of the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display. Picture-in-picture videos from apps like YouTube now get to use Privacy Display filtering while playing on the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s homescreen.
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Images of the Pixel 11 lineup have already surfaced, but those uncovered images didn’t come with loads of confidence. New pictures, though, come straight from Google. Well, Google Fi.
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Samsung has a scheduled event set for July 22, which is where the company is expected to announce the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Flip 8, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and Watch 9. That list is exhaustive, and so is the latest leak full of marketing images for the rugged smartwatch.
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Whether Samsung wants detailed images of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and 8 Ultra out there, they are. The latest leak containing marketing images leaves nothing about the short and stout Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra to the imagination.
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It turns out the news isn’t all so bad. New reports from Samsung insiders claim the company might offer free storage upgrades for some models of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8, but there’s a small caveat for some storage variants.
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Xgimi says its new Elfin Flip Laser and 4K projectors are portable, with a strong caveat.
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Samsung is building hype for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and calling it a “brand new shape” in a cinematic ad for the upcoming Spider-Man film.
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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series will get a new foldable display architecture, Samsung admits, which will improve the phone’s resistance to developing an unsightly crease down the inner display.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked launch event is just around the corner, but more details about wireless charging speed for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 have surfaced.
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Following a pretty big retail leak, the Pixel 11 series appears in listings on the FCC’s website as Google’s launch closes in.
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Rumors have suggested the Galaxy Z Fold series would take a big step in removing the inner display crease left from folds past. A leaked video claims to show what the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra looks like without a crease.
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Google is changing how it tests AI models for Android coding following new rankings led by Fable 5.
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The Pixel Recorder app isn’t properly saving audio files for some users due to an unknown bug in the app.
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Samsung always opens reservations just a couple of weeks before announcing a new phone to drive hype. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is no different, as a leak suggests the reservation program starts tomorrow.
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Samsung’s foldables aren’t the only devices we expect to get a price increase. Reports say the Galaxy Watch 9 series and Watch Ultra 2 prices will go up by around 10%.
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Meta will charge glasses users $20/month for a new Meta One Premium subscription, and one of the first features to get locked down is “Conversation Focus.”
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