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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The Galaxy F15 from Samsung packs a powerful 6,000mAh battery and offers up some reasonably capable specs. It launches in India today with Android 14 and five years of security updates.
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Samsung has decided to show off the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s camera capabilities by turning it into an aerial camera that takes pictures over 110,000 feet above the Earth.
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The demand for tablets with paper-like displays is growing, and one of Lenovo’s upcoming tablets looks to fall right into the category while bringing better specs than the average E-Reader.
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MWC has produced a lot of buzz for the upcoming year’s worth of announcements from various companies. One such prospect is Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, the company confirmed would be coming in October.
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YouTube Create brings video editing to Android, negating the need for a high-end computer and file transfers. Now, the YouTube Create app is available in 13 more countries and brings some convenient features.
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Fresh off of the new leaked renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 6, new word indicates that the leaked foldable will be the base model, and Samsung is working on an “Ultra” variant that could cost more with better features.
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It is approaching that time of year when we see the first leaks and renders of Samsung’s newest foldable. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the first to surface, with new renders leaking and showcasing a sharper silhouette that refines a trusted design.
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A recent update to Microsoft Copilot’s beta build puts the AI assistant at the forefront of your Android phone and is now able to replace Google Assistant or Bixby as your preferred digital assistant.
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Samsung has been hitting the AI drum hard with the Galaxy S24 series. Even if you don’t own a Galaxy device with the newest AI tools and features, Samsung still wants you to experience it on your phone with the Try Galaxy app, which is now available for Android.
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Xiaomi has officially announced the Watch 2. The new wearable bears a striking resemblance to the Galaxy Watch series but differs in that it supposedly gets up to 65 hours of battery life on a single charge.
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The Nothing Phone (2a) is set to be the company’s first venture into a budget-focused device. Nothing is setting its sights on a March launch date, further confirming it and the Phone (2a)’s design in a teaser post.
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Google’s Gemini app is a neat look into the company’s most advanced AI language model incorporated right into your phone; however, it takes over as your preferred Assistant. Here’s how to switch back to Google Assistant for voice commands.
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It was known early on that Samsung would not limit some of its most anticipated AI features to the Galaxy S24 series. The One UI 6.1 update with all of its AI features is officially coming to a batch of devices outside of the latest releases, and it’ll bring these cool features.
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The Galaxy Book 4 series is the latest PC offering from Samsung, and it’s available for pre-order in select regions. It sports Intel’s newest AI-driven processor and combines it with a build that Galaxy users will likely love.
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In a recent interview, Microsoft confirmed that the number of hours played on the cloud versus elsewhere is significant, making up at least 10% of the total hours played in Xbox games.
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The Galaxy S24+ is likely the best option from Samsung’s new lineup. It takes on a slightly new design and, with it, a need for some extra protection. These cases from Dbrand, Thinborne, and Spigen are our favorites for the Galaxy S24+ so far.
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The Galaxy Fit 3 still hasn’t been announced, and more leaks are creeping out of the woodwork. The newest batch includes full specs on the device, including the supposed 13-day battery.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds series has been a go-to for Galaxy users because they simply work better within the ecosystem. Furthering that notion is an AI-based update that brings live translation to the Galaxy Buds series. The Galaxy Buds series is also finally getting Android’s auto-switching feature when using multiple devices.
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The Galaxy S24 series has received a lot of flak for repackaging the previous generation and sprinkling some AI on top, and that doesn’t feel far from the truth. Of all of the Galaxy S24 models, the S24+ is the one I’d actually consider buying, for a number of reasons.
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Android 15 is officially available in Developer Preview with a few small changes to the Pixel series so far. One of those Android 15 changes is the addition of a new vibration effect when adjusting the brightness on the Pixel.
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GeForce Now just celebrated 4 years of service, and with it comes a large list of games for February. One of those on GeForce Now is Skull and Bones, a brand-new title in it’s pre-reelase phase.
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OnePlus made a pretty heavy dent in the smartphone market with the OnePlus 12, which turned out to be one of the best smartphones this year. The OnePlus 12R, however, is positioned as an even better bang for your buck, and it’s available to buy now.
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One month deep into the year, Samsung is going strong with a new security update for several devices. Here’s the full list of devices receiving the February 2024 security update.
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This month kicked off with a confirmation that the Nothing 2a was in the pipeline. Today, Nothing has begun marketing the official launch event for the Phone (2a), scheduled for March 5.
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