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
New reports reveal that Samsung is, in fact, planning to raise the price of the Galaxy S26 series, but only for a couple of models. The most expensive version is actually getting cheaper.
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As Galaxy S26 leaks start to pour in, a new certification indicates the new series is compatible with satellite calls/texts – a feature Google and Apple have utilized for some time.
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The 2026 F1 season is shaping up to be a massive one, with new teams, new regulations, and new sponsorships. Google’s partnership with McLaren F1 is still going strong, and this season’s ads are plastered all over the latest livery reveal.
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Sonos just announced the Amp Multi after going radio silent for over a year. The company says this is just the beginning, with more component devices on the way. Oh, and it doesn’t support Google Chromecast.
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Samsung is reportedly planning to produce 1 million units of its upcoming “Wide Fold” device that emulates the rumored iPhone Fold, overshadowing the Galaxy Z TriFold’s limited run of around 200,000 units.
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Gmail’s filter system has been a strong way to quiet the noise of constant promotional emails and updates, but it might be broken. We are seeing several reports of Google’s email service not filtering emails as inboxes blow up.
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Bluetooth’s Auracast standard is starting to surface in new devices, like the Marshall Heddon hub that streams audio to multiple Bluetooth speakers at once.
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OpenAI confirmed that the company behind ChatGPT is preparing to launch its first device, but it won’t be ready until at least late 2026.
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Google is doubling down on its commitment to keeping Gemini ad-free for the foreseeable future, as ChatGPT prepares to introduce a new revenue stream at the user’s expense.
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Netflix announced that an upcoming app update will ensure users are more engaged than ever. Its solution is adding TikTok-style videos to the Android and iOS apps so you can doomscroll, then binge-watch.
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YouTube videos have long supported the custom SRV3 caption format, which creators have been using in pretty creative ways. Apparently, that format has been disabled, and some are reporting that uploaded caption files are being deleted from videos.
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Xiaomi just launched a new magnetic wireless battery bank that charges at 15W, but there’s nothing that says it’s Qi2 certified.
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The Galaxy Watch 4 started receiving an update to One UI 8 late last year, but it’s not often that the rollout spans this long. Some users still haven’t been updated to the new OS.
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Good Lock modules make or break Samsung Galaxy phones for some users. A recent Home Up update for One UI 8.5 beta is adding a few additional homescreen tools for Good Lock users.
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A new report has been published, indicating that X users are dwindling while the number of Android and iOS visits to Threads has steadily increased and surpassed the Twitter it once was.
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Verizon experienced a severe network outage some days ago, leaving users without access to data or cell service entirely. Verizon has since offered users a $20 credit, and Visible is tagging on since its users were affected as well.
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Rumors and reports have given some weight to Samsung’s omission of the Galaxy S26 Edge in the next launch, but Samsung’s own internal documents stick a proverbial period on them.
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The beloved show that’s been around longer than most of us is finding a new streaming option to immortalize itself. Sesame Street will be available on YouTube and YouTube Kids.
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New reports have surfaced, indicating that the Galaxy S26+ will come with a 6.66-inch display – the mirror image of the model before it.
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An active arrest warrant is out for OnePlus CEO and co-founder, Pete Lau, in Taiwan. Prosecutors say the company has engaged in illegal recruiting of engineers.
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Falling firmly in the new category of “games that will break your foldable phone” is a new open-source origami simulator called “Kami,” and it works exactly like you think it does.
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The FCC lifted a restriction that required Verizon to automatically unlock devices after 60 days, allowing the company to keep devices locked within the network for the entirety of the user’s payment plan.
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Unless you get the occasional warning email that your Runescape email was found on the dark web, you’d be forgiven for forgetting Google had a tool that scanned the dark web for your leaked info. This is a reminder that it shuts down this week.
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Samsung is rolling out new wallpapers and themes for Stranger Things fans, though the additions seem to be locked behind a Netflix download.
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