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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In the current tiered system Samsung brings with the Galaxy S series, the base model is usually the one with the least impressive battery capacity. While the Galaxy S24 is still going to have a smaller battery than the S24+ or S23 Ultra, it sets the standard in a good spot.
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A newly designed Channel Guide is rolling out to the YouTube TV app. The new look brings a cleaner look that aligns with Google TV’s Live tab.
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For those that have a hard time imagining, Samsung is updating an existing app called “Try Galaxy” to simulate a Galaxy Z Fold screen using two iPhones stuck together.
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Building off of the success of the Revvl 6, T-Mobile is looking to expand its lineup of budget options for customers. That includes adding a new generation of T-Mobile devices under the Revvl namesake – 6x and 6x Pro – alongside a new Android tablet.
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The latest WhatsApp feature brings the option to send photos in HD instead of a lower quality. This new option will preserve image quality on large photos that could benefit from limited compression.
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With as many passwords as the average user needs, access to saved passwords in Chrome has always been arduous. With a recent fix, Google introduced a new Password Manager shortcut that can act as its own app on your computer. Here’s how to use it.
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Google Docs is filled with little features that don’t get enough credit. For instance, you can insert symbols in Docs simply by typing out your best estimation on a generic keyboard. Here’s how to do that with word substitutions in Google Docs.
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Moment has always kept a shiny rep sheet as the go-to manufacturer for mobile lenses, but mainly for iPhone users. Now, Moment is coming back around with an updated lineup of lenses called the T-Series, built for Android phones like the Pixel 7 Pro and upcoming Galaxy devices.
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The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro is now out of hiding and on full display for the world. The Chinese device packs genuinely surprising internals along with new display technology that allows it to be used when wet, unlike every other device.
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One UI 5 Watch based on Wear OS 4 is the next big step in the Galaxy Watch’s history. The new OS is rolling out now to the Galaxy Watch 5 with previous generations next in line to see the newest update.
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The Galaxy Watch 6 with One UI 5 has a new feature that automatically detects irregular heart rhythms and notifies you before it becomes an issue. That feature, however, is not enabled by default. Here’s how to set up ECG notifications for irregular heart rhythms on the Galaxy Watch 6 and other previous versions.
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WhatsApp might finally be taking advantage of the AI craze in its latest beta. A limited number of users have noticed a new AI sticker generation tool that lets you create custom images to share with others.
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Bose has a sound reputation bolstered by the QuietComfort series of headphones that so many love. The next step for the company is none other than the QuietComfort Ultras – a new pair of headphones that bring improved sound, ANC, and even spatial audio. New leaked images show them off in all their glory.
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Jabra fans will be somewhat pleased to know that the company is queueing up two new releases – the Jabra Elite 10 and Elite 8 Active. Both wireless earbuds are packed with the features we’d expect, including Google’s Fast Pair tech.
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One UI 6 is now available to the public in beta form, which means those with certain Samsung Galaxy devices will be able to install the new version of One UI and dive into everything new. Here’s how to install One UI 6 beta on your device.
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The Galaxy Watch 6 has proven to be the battery sweet spot among modern smartwatches. But if you’re looking to extend power from days to weeks, there’s a special mode called “Watch only” to save the Galaxy Watch’s battery. This guide will dig deeper and show you how to use it.
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Google makes a big footprint with its services and products across varying industries. One of those products is Google Pixel, which has now officially become the phone of both Arsenal and Liverpool in the Premier League.
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The past several years of Galaxy Watch releases have shown that Samsung is committed to making detailed refinements to its wearable lineup. This year brings some of those small changes, but it retells the same story – minor features get even better, but the Galaxy Watch 6 brings no big changes.
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If you just so happen to be looking for a new TV, TCL is willing to sweeten the deal with up to $200 off of NFL Sunday Ticket, which comes in at a hefty price.
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We recently published a poll asking users if they planned on keeping YouTube Premium amid price hikes, and the answer genuinely surprised us.
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Collapsible headings in Google Docs make not only writing a little easier but digesting and understanding documents less difficult as well. Creating a heading that collapses is basically effortless, and shouldn’t add anything to your Google Docs workload.
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Samsung makes adding widgets to your lockscreen easy in One UI, though you’re often locked into Samsung’s limited array of options. The newest Good Lock update lets you add third-party widgets to your home screen.
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Google is doing away with the bottom bar in Chrome that indicates a recent download. Now, you have to do a tiny bit of digging around to find your newest downloads. Here’s where to look.
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Chrome’s most recent change leaves the bottom download bar out of the fray completely, opting for a new tay next to the address bar. Here’s how you can revert back and get the familiar downloads bar back.
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