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 S24 series boasts small changes over the previous generation, with a couple of material exceptions. However, one large change is Samsung’s softer approach to camera processing on the Galaxy S24, resulting in images that look much better this time around.
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Samsung’s DIY repair program has been a significant improvement over the limited options customers had just prior to 2022. With a new update to the list of eligible devices, Samsung has added the Galaxy S23, Fold 5, Flip 5, and even one of its projectors to the DIY repair program.
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OnePlus is introducing the 12R, a mid-range device that brings a lot of the same killer specs that make flagship phones what they are. The new OnePlus 12R will come at a cost of $499 in the US.
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One UI 6.1 launched with the Galaxy S24 series last week. With it, a few things have changed. One is Samsung’s switch from solely utilizing the Find feature in SmartThings to using a standalone app.
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Twitter/X is bringing voice and video calling to the app for all users, with premium subscribers allowed extra functionality. It’s rolling out now, but you’ll be able to turn off the feature in a couple of easy steps. Here’s how.
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Samsung’s AI-heavy One UI 6.1 update debuted on the Galaxy S24 series, and it’ll bring some cool features to a few other devices.
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With the launch of the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung announced a slew of new features that will eventually come to the rest of the company’s latest phones. One of those features was the Galaxy S24’s Super HDR, and with it, the ability for social apps to pull in Samsung-applied AI camera features.
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With the Galaxy S24 series running One UI 6.1, a new AI labs feature has popped up that allows your Galaxy phone to change the look of your wallpaper depending on ambient time and weather.
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Samsung officially announced the Galaxy S24 series, including the premium S24 Ultra. The makers behind the next-gen Corning Gorilla Armor screen dive into what makes the display cover so special.
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The Galaxy S24 series is officially available for pre-order, but you have a few different options. This quick guide will bring you through a breakdown of each way you can pre-order the new Galaxy S24, S24+, or S24 Ultra and get the best deal.
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The Galaxy S24 and S24+ take on a slightly different design this year, with flat edges and a few tempting colors. Inside is a new gauntlet of AI features, and the overall price hasn’t changed, unlike the S24 Ultra. These phones may actually be a better purchase overall.
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Samsung is now announcing the Galaxy S24 series, starting with the familiar yet different S24 and ending with the S24 Ultra. The Galaxy S24 and S24+ bring a slightly refreshed design and offer some exciting AI features under the hood, all for the same price.
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Samsung Internet has moved out of the mobile space and onto the desktop with a new version available through the Microsoft Store for Windows PCs.
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YouTube recently started slowing down its entire site whenever ad blockers are used. A new wave of slowdowns is hitting users, with the only resolutions being disabling the ad blocker or upgrading to premium.
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Xgimi has been one to keep an eye on for a while. The Xgimi Horizon Ultra was one of our favorite releases of last year, and we’re hoping the Horizon Max can live up to it. On first impressions, it promises a great picture with an exceptional amount of flexibility wherever it sits.
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Where most companies are developing AI models that work within the confines of an app on your device, Rabbit is taking a bold new approach. The Rabbit r1 runs Rabbit OS as a standalone device, controlling apps and processes on your existing phone at your command.
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Asus took an opportunity at CES 2024 to launch the ROG Phone 8 series, which comprises the 8 and 8 Pro. Both phones run a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, while the 8 Pro brings better cameras and “AniME Vision” LED rear panel.
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Hisense is building on an already impressive lineup of televisions with a new series of mini-LED TVs, including one massive 100-inch ULED X model.
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The X2 Omni is hands-down one of the best robot vacuum/mops on the market. To make it even better, Ecovacs has added the two things we’ve been desperate to see – Matter compatibility and a combo stick vacuum to help handle any cleaning job.
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Xgimi is continuing its build off a solid 2023 with new releases. The Xgimi Horizon Max is a premium smart projector that’s capable of producing an IMAX image, all in a small package with its own gimbal system.
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Dell announced the next generation of XPS laptops for 2024, built with high-end materials and powered by high-end Intel Core Ultra chips made for AI.
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Samsung is teasing the S24 series’ capabilities with a couple of videos. The videos show the phrase “Zoom with Galaxy AI is coming” and offer some hints that Samsung could be bringing unique features to the flagship cameras with AI.
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New renders of the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro have cropped up, specifically showing off a new direction the company is taking with the LED panel on the back of the gaming phone.
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Samsung has a widespread reputation that goes beyond the flagship phones and tablets we know and often see. The Galaxy Tab Active series is one of those unsung lineups, and official-looking renders give off a good look at the Galaxy Tab Active 5.
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