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
OpenAI is equipping ChatGPT with a new feature named “Memory.” The tool allows users to train the language model on a more personal level, though users in Europe and Korea are currently left out.
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Rumors have been circulating regarding Samsung’s upcoming lineup of Galaxy Watches, and a new financial report indicates that the company plans to continue the pattern of releasing a “premium” model alongside similar counterparts.
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Moondrop recently launched the MIAD01 – a stock Android phone that prioritizes sound quality with some quality dedicated hardware, though the midrange SoC might be a failing point.
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Verizon is raising its price of smartwatch plans from $10 to $15, letting customers know in an email sent to those with affected plans.
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The Google Pixel “a” series is the affordable option in the lineup, but it doesn’t mean all of the best features are omitted. While the Pixel 8a is still under wraps, whether or not it will have wireless charging might be an easy question to answer.
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In One UI 6.0, there exists an issue where Good Lock’s custom theming for Samsung Keyboard contradicts the Galaxy phone’s Color Palette. Samsung notes that a keyboard fix is incoming with One UI 6.1.
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Android 14 introduced a new feature to the Google Pixel lineup that allows the device to be used as a webcam, generally heightening the quality of your video calls. Setting the Pixel up as a webcam is simple, and this guide will break it down.
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MagSafe tech is one of the coolest features available in phones and accessories, which lets you attach magnetic accessories to charge or hang on to your phone. So does the Galaxy S24 Ultra have MagSafe?
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Off the rocky release of the Humane Ai Pin, many of us were hoping for the Rabbit R1 to launch with a full set of features. According to early reports, the Rabbit R1 is packing very little – so far – in a cute handheld package.
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I’ve not been impressed with laptops over the last few years, whether workhorses or gaming. They’ve always had fine performance backed by subpar battery life, leaving much to be desired. However, the new Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 has blown me away, marking significant improvements in battery life on a laptop that can handle everything I can throw at it.
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A recent update to the YouTube app has made an interesting change to how most TVs approach entering sleep mode. The update sets YouTube as the primary screensaver, overriding other options you may be used to – but can it be turned off?
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The Oura Ring has primarily been available online since its release but has expanded more recently. Now, the Oura Ring series is making its way to physical Target locations and the company’s online store.
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Huawei has come around to release the Pura 70 series, which consists of four individual models. One of the Pura 70 models incorporates a unique camera function that doesn’t make an appearance too often – the motorized retractable camera.
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After a stint in beta, Adobe Express is being fully released on Android, bringing Firefly generative AI to mobile users.
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Samsung’s April patch in 2024 brings security updates to Galaxy devices. Here’s our list of phones that are able to update to the latest security patch.
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Sony is injecting new life into the Bravia namesake with a lineup of 16 new TVs, all running Google TV and some proprietary features for those who’ve bought into the company’s ecosystem.
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Google is rolling out an expansion to the Find My Device network, which allows your devices to be located even when they’re offline. If that doesn’t seem like something you’re interested in, it can be turned off; this guide will show you how.
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WhatsApp’s Meta AI chatbot is becoming widely available for users, but it needs to be activated first. This guide will go over how to turn on Meta AI in WhatsApp and how to chat or generate images.
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GeForce Now has released two Fallout games in celebration of Amazon Prime’s new Fallout TV series. Those two games are among a total of 10 games added this week.
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DuckDuckGo has long maintained a focus on privacy on the web since the launch of its search engine and browser. Now, DuckDuckGo is expanding its free services with a paid tier that provides access to a VPN and some tools for recovering personal information on the web.
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Google’s proprietary keyboard comes default on many devices, and for most of us, it generally stays active. One odd behavior of the keyboard that often confuses users is how the number pad is triggered. It’s easy to activate it and lose the symbols page you really want. This guide will go over how you can switch to and from the Gboard number pad with ease if you find yourself stuck.
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The Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic are both getting a significant software update in the US to fix a certain issue with the touchscreen.
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Much of what Samsung has done with Galaxy AI eases the process of interacting with others who speak a different language. That functionality is only expanding as Samsung’s Galaxy AI suite is taking on more languages in a new update.
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Google recently rebranded Nearby Share to Quick Share. The change brought along a new icon and a couple of visual changes. This detailed guide will help you modify your Quick Share settings to get the most out of it.
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