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
OnePlus is building out a reputation as an OEM that makes fast-charging phones – plain and simple. The Nord N300 is the latest phone to join that category with 33W charging and some other enticing details.
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For a long time, the Steam mobile app was a necessary evil, needed in order to log in anywhere you went. Now, a new Steam app rebuild has finally launched on Android, bringing along a totally new design and a multitude of improvements.
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The Pixel 7 series takes a lot from its predecessor and builds on it slightly, with the biggest improvements being in the camera array – both physically and in software. This guide will take you through what the main, ultrawide, and telephoto camera on the Pixel 7 Pro does best.
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Refresh rate is an important aspect of your device – the higher it is, the smoother the display feels. The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro have slightly different refresh rates, and this quick guide will take you through the differences and screen features both phones pack, like variable refresh rate on the Pixel 7 Pro.
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As smartwatches go now, most as waterproof to a certain degree. The Pixel Watch has a rating of 5 ATM, making it somewhat waterproof, but that leaves much up to your discretion and common sense. This guide will take you through the dos and don’ts of using your Pixel Watch underwater.
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The Galaxy Watch 4 is getting its first update in over a month, bringing along under-the-hood changes to the smartwatch.
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Foldables are slipping into the mainstream and gathered a boost with the launch of the Galaxy Z Flip 4. Now, it’s Motorola’s turn with the Razr, a device that may cost €100 more in Europe than the Flip 4’s price tag.
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Fitbit’s wearables have set a standard for efficient and reliable fitness trackers over the past few years. Going against the grain, Fitbit’s latest Versa 2 update seems to have broken key functions of the fitness tracker, including heart rate and sleep tracking functions, or even bricking it all together.
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This week, Google unveiled its first ever self-branded smartwatch. The Pixel Watch is currently up for pre-order, which means it won’t ship for a little while. This guide will tell you when you should expect your Pixel Watch.
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Shadow isn’t a name we hear all too often around here, mostly because the company is still expanding into more and more regions. This past week, Shadow’s cloud gaming service announced that it’s expanding into three new countries with some added benefits for users.
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Google – along with other companies – is offering some rather enticing values and credit amounts for a new Pixel 7 or 7 Pro when you trade in your old one. This guide will give you the best prices you can get for your old phone, and where you might be able to find them.
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One UI 5 beta is in full swing on the Galaxy S22. This new Android 13 beta 4 update brings a few bug fixes as well as removes the ability to have multiple users to one device.
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The cases you most often want to buy are ones backed directly by the manufacturer. One example is Spigen, which just became an official Made for Google partner, starting with its Pixel 7 and 7 Pro cases.
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After the Made by Google 2022 event concluded, the Pixel Buds Pro became available in five more countries, bringing the total number to 17.
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With the release of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, Google is also laying out a few official cases for the new flagship with several different matching colorways to choose from.
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All of us likely have a lot of photos in our library that are blurry or slightly out of focus. Today, Google unveiled a new feature called “Photo Unblur” that takes care of those pictures using your Pixel 7’s Tensor G2 chip.
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This year, Google is slated to launch several new devices, including the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, Pixel Watch, and several new Nest products. Here’s where you can watch the 2022 Made by Google event live and catch every release.
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We get it – Pixel Buds and earbuds in general are small and easy to lose. Fortunately, Google’s Pixel Buds Pro have a lost mode feature, allowing you to find them easier. Here’s how it works.
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As we move toward 2023, we’re getting closer to the release of the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. Recent details have emerged regarding a change in the Galaxy S23+ battery size for the better, as well as some clarification on the camera array.
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The successor to the OnePlus Buds Pro are right on the horizon – or so it seems. A recent leak of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 specs showcases an exciting list of capabilities that we’re looking forward to.
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Stadia is officially closing its doors, and with that, big developers like Ubisoft are scrambling to keep players on board that supported them through the dying service. As a direct result, Amazon Luna with a connected Ubisoft account could be the cloud gaming service that benefits the most from Stadia’s demise.
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Days before the Made by Google event on October 6, Google is doling out an early announcement – the Nest Doorbell (wired). This new Google Home addition is the doorbell we’ve all been waiting for and boasts some significant improvements over last year’s security device.
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Most devices have some sort of battery saver mode, while Google’s Pixel lineup comes with an “Extreme Battery Saver.” So what is it, and what makes it extreme? This guide will take you through it.
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This week, some long awaited works in progress have finally come to the cloud in full. For one, Xbox Game Pass finally has the full version of Grounded ready to play. To add to that, Amazon Luna is bringing some other familiar titles to the cloud.
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