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 has suffered the same fate as every other generation-old device, while the Galaxy S25 has had access to Samsung’s Now Brief. Now Brief, the company’s dynamic AI-powered status notification, is now available on the Galaxy S24 series through a One UI 8 beta update.
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We’ve spent some quality time with the Honor Magic V5 over the last few weeks, and among rather massive launches surrounding its release in Europe and the UK, the Magic V5 is a well-built device that stands against giants. So how does it hold up?
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Microsoft Copilot has a new home in Samsung’s TVs and monitors after the company announced a partnership earlier in the year.
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Plaud, the AI company behind the Note and Note Pin, is launching a new version of the card-like recorder. The new Note Pro model brings Plaud’s hardware changes that facilitate some of the big software upgrades made through the app.
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Spotify is getting more attention in the news for its seemingly scheduled price hikes. The company is bringing back a direct messaging feature days after introducing custom transitions in the Spotify app. These feature additions seem to fully justify the price hikes, according to the company.
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The market has recently blown up with smart pan/tilt cameras, and Arlo is the latest to add two new options to the mix. The new cameras cover indoor and outdoor environments with Arlo’s motion tracking tech and smart event alerts. Further, the latest generation of cameras from Arlo seems to be immune to inflation, starting at $39 for the new Essential Indoor camera.
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The new Qi2 standard is starting to pop up everywhere, and with it comes the expectation of faster wireless charging. If you choose the wrong Qi2 case for the Pixel 10, the reality might be something short of what was promised, all becuase of case construction. Here’s what to look for.
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The new Pixel 10 series brings something we’ve been dying to see on big-name Android devices – Qi2 compatibility. That means there’s a high chance your MagSafe accessories will work with Google’s new Pixel 10 phones, even if they’re not technically Qi2-compatible.
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The Honor Magic V5 has yet to be released, and the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold was just announced, with orders shipping later this month. So, here are both of those phones in a head-to-head comparison.
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With the launch of the Pixel 10 series, Google added Android 16 features that work with the newly announced Pixelsnap accessories. Here’s how Google’s new screensaver mode works with the Pixelsnap charger.
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If we’re going to go on looks alone, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold looks like the previous model in new clothes. So what has Google actually changed? We’ll dig into that, considering more has changed on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold than you might expect.
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Lock screen widgets are officially a part of Android 16 in the latest QPR2 Beta 1 release. The new feature adds a second page to the lock screen that houses proprietary and third-party widgets.
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Google’s new Pixel Watch 4 comes with a newly designed charging dock for faster top-ups, and it will warn you when you aren’t getting the power needed.
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Android QPR2 Beta 2 began rolling out mere hours after the Made by Google event ended, and it makes a few key changes to the home screen. Namely, themed icons in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 are now rebranded “minimal” icons, and a custom option is now available.
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Peak Design is bringing its exclusive GNAR case to the Pixel lineup with the launch of the Pixel 10 series. The case series was previously only available for the iPhone 16. That comes as the beloved Everyday case gets a revamp for Pixel 10 with Qi2.
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Google has seemingly settled on a design with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, emulating that of last year’s model. The details are where it matters, and even if this phone is thicker on a technicality, it cuts the fat in a lot of areas that make for a massive improvement, like battery and the new Tensor G5.
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Best Buy is launching a new digital marketplace, moving away from its long-standing, narrow tech-focused approach. The new store will offer a wider variety of products, like sports merch from Fanatics and – wait for it –couches.
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Google is getting ready to announce the Pixel 10 series, and there’s a lot that comes with it. Here’s how you can tune in for the stream and watch the Pixel 10 announcement live.
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In case you never turned song transitions off in Spotify, the streaming service is adding custom options for playlists.
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The Honor Magic V5 builds on the success of the V3, and the line between slab-style phones and foldables is getting blurred even further with a new silicon-carbon battery, Qualcomm’s latest 3nm processor, and a profile that might make you open your wallet – if you live outside of the US.
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GeForce Now is going through what might be its biggest upgrade yet. The GeForce Now upgrade to DLSS 4 in graphics, visuals, and response time will come from a step up to Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture for cloud gaming.
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Despite the FDA’s requests to remove the blood pressure tracking tool in Whoop’s new fitness tracker, the company has stated that it will not comply, as the use case is “non-medical.”
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It seems like the wait might be over, and the Google Pixel 10 series will get Qi2 magnetic charging, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
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A report has appeared that Samsung plans to launch another pair of smart glasses before the end of next year. These are set to be completely separate from Samsung’s Android XR headset and Google’s glasses, which may launch earlier.
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