Andrew Romero is a writer based in North Carolina with his wife. Growing up, he was a tinkerer and always loved ripping things apart with the goal of putting them back together. That goal wasn’t always met in its entirety.
Over time, he spent years writing for a private publication while working in prototyping doing Mechanical Engineering and CNC Machining. After moving to a more remote area, Andrew fell in love with writing again and eventually found a home at 9to5Google.
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Google is going to announce the Pixel 9 series today, along with other big releases, during the 2024 Made by Google event live stream. Here’s how you can catch every announcement live.
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The Galaxy FE series has always been a budget option for those who want Samsung’s best designs with a couple of cut corners. This year, leaked specs indicate that the Galaxy S24 FE will be pulling more weight than in the past.
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After delayed shipments due to quality control issues, it seems users are finally starting to see Galaxy Buds 3 Pro shipments at their door.
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Motorola announcing a Find My Device tracker called the Moto Tag was not on my 2024 bingo card, but it happened nonetheless. After using it for a little bit, I genuinely think this is the best FMD option out there.
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The Galaxy S24 Ultra is starting to see a security update for the month of August. This comes as Samsung delays One UI 6.1.1, seemingly in favor of security concerns.
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OnePlus is launching a new set of updates that it notes are not OTA upgrades, but they will show up in the exact spot that OTA updates do, and there doesn’t seem to be a way to flash it. OnePlus’s August OxygenOS update is rolling out now.
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GeForce Now has been one of the most impressive cloud gaming services to watch evolve over the years. Since it’s launch, GeForce Now has amassed a total of 2,000 supported game titles available to play.
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Peak Design makes some of the coolest mounting solutions for Android phones, including the Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy series. It’s newest release – the Qi2-compliant Moto Mount – is set to leave Kickstarter soon, and with it, significant discounts.
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The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 suffer from being bulky by nature. Finding a case that offers minimal added bulk is worth its weight in gold – or at least aramid fiber.
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Google I/O Connect China in Beijing showcases an emphasis on Google Gemini for Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi and Oppo.
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Just weeks after the Galaxy Z Fold 6 gets officially released, Samsung’s official cases go on sale. The S Pen case for the Z Fold 6, specifically, sees a 50% discount.
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The DOJ has ruled against Google in a lawsuit regarding payments to ensure search engine prominence on certain devices. The decision reaches a head after the case nears 4 years in progress.
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The Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra are both getting their first update since public release last week. The new updates bring simple bug fixes and stability enhancements.
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A new update to Quick Share looks to have appeared on some Galaxy devices. The update brings a higher daily file size cap, upping it from 5GB.
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Though AI has been synonymous with high-end phones in the last year or two, Samsung might be pushing to bring its own Galaxy AI to the mid-level Galaxy A series, starting with a couple of existing devices.
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One of the most anticipated trackers parts of the Find My Device network is launching today. The Moto Tag developed by Motorola fits with most AirTag accessories and connects to Google’s FMD tracking network for Android devices.
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The Galaxy Watch Ultra’s signature orange-collared quick button is its most prominent feature. It, and the two buttons next to it on the Galaxy Watch Ultra, can be altered. This quick guide will take you through the process.
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Loxx Boxx is a company that offers physically locked containers for storing received packages from delivery services, and it’s getting an official Gmail integration that should make tracking easier.
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Recent rumors have circulated regarding a new option on Xiaomi phones that would allow users to toggle ads off. The company denies the existence of that feature, instead offering up a less exciting update.
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Telegram is refining the in-app expereince, adding a new way to interact with the browser and a Mini App Store for native applications.
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The Galaxy Ring is Samsung’s first-ever smart ring, and it brings a ton of value to users who need a low-profile fitness tracking option. That being said, it doesn’t beat out the competition in any way that truly matters.
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The Galaxy Ring is Samsung’s own option in the smart ring market. The new ring carries gesture controls, which gives it a one-up on other existing wearables in the form factor. Here’s how those gestures actually work.
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As more information becomes available on Google’s next foldable, it becomes clear that the company will not equip the Pixel 9 Fold with its best camera sensors. Even still, it’ll probably going to be the best foldable for taking pictures – for a number of reasons.
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After it was discovered that Samsung would begin blocking any attempt to sideload apps Epic Games has made the decision to remove Fortnite, among other titles, from the Galaxy Store.
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