Ben Schoon is a Senior Editor at 9to5Google, working for the publication as one of its primary news writers since 2016.
In 2013, Ben helped start an independent tech publication where he learned the skills used at 9to5Google including writing, product photography, and videography. He is located in the city of Winston-Salem in North Carolina where he lives with his wife Melissa. Ben is an avid disc golf player.
He primarily covers Android products, including Google Pixel devices, Samsung Galaxy smartphones, as well as devices from OnePlus, Oppo, Motorola, and more. Beyond just covering news about these products, Ben also spends time using these products himself, speaking from experience with the articles he writes. Some of Ben’s most recent hands-on reviews include; Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Motorola Razr+, HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, and more.
Ben is also a leading source for information about Google’s Android TV, diving deeply into important parts of the platform including its powerful Operator Tier, explaining future changes to the platform, and reviewing its products such as Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield TV, and more.
In 2019, Ben leaked one of the first in-person photos of the Pixel 4 before later revealing the Recorder and Pixel Themes apps months ahead of launch. In 2020, Ben also reported on multiple upcoming Pixel devices including Pixel 5a and the first report of Google working on a foldable Pixel smartphone. That same month, he was also the first to correctly report the $49 price point of what became the Chromecast with Google TV.
Ben Schoon is active on Twitter, @nexusben, but can also be found on Instagram and LinkedIn. For questions or tips, you can email him directly, and his portfolio is also available online.
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Following a Wall Street Journal investigation, Google has confirmed that Gemini went rogue in May 2026, accessing the internet and breaching the security of three different companies.
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New images of a Googlebook laptop from Asus have surfaced, showing off of selection of ports and a big ol’ trackpad.
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A new leak reveals the battery sizes of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro including some long overdue upgrades, but do you think it’s enough?
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For months now, there have been reports of Android Auto’s status bar having a broken icon for cellular signal, but the latest updates seem to finally put an end to the debacle.
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Valve has just released its Lepton tool as an open-source resource for bringing Android-native games to Linux and, in turn, Steam.
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As part of next week’s Snapdragon Summit, Motorola has confirmed that it will be detailing its new “Signature 27” device on September 22.
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As teased, Samsung Gallery is now rolling out support for Google Photos sync, though there are a few details worth noting.
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Through a new “AI contribution pilot,” Google is testing directly paying websites and publishers when their content is used to flesh out AI Overviews and other AI results.
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Honor has officially shown off MagicOS 11, its Android 17 update that couldn’t be more filled with Liquid Glass if it tried, while also detailing a huge list of devices set to be updated.
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Apple’s first foldable is likely going to be the world’s most popular foldable in due time, but the launch of iPhone Duo actually had the opposite effect off of the bat, with Galaxy Z Fold 8 seeing a surge in popularity.
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Roku is rolling out a collection of updates, including a wider release of its homescreen redesign, new “Labs” features, and the ability to bundle streaming service subscriptions to save money.
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Google is rolling out an update for Maps on Android Auto that gives users the ability to edit their “driving avatar” directly from the car’s display.
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The Philips Hue Bridge Pro is a massive functional upgrade for your smart home lighting, but it now comes at a much higher cost, with price hikes now in effect around the globe.
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Google has confirmed that a “limited” number of Pixel phones were attacked by a vulnerability related to the modem on the device.
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After months in beta, Samsung is now rolling out One UI 9, based on Android 17, to select Galaxy devices.
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New updates are starting to roll out that will let Samsung Gallery replace its OneDrive integration with Google Photos support.
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Google has shared some new blueprint-style wallpapers for the Pixel 11 series, and they look pretty awesome.
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Alongside the latest MediaTek chip, Oppo has also confirmed that its new Find X10 Pro Max flagship will be available in global markets.
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Rambler in Gboard is perhaps one of the best Pixel 11 features, delivering powerful voice-to-text backed up by AI models. Once you’ve used it, it’s hard to switch back to anything else, but the Microsoft-owned SwiftKey is testing out a new “AI voice” feature that brings the core functionality of Pixel 11’s Rambler to basically any other Android phone.
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MediaTek has unveiled its latest flagship chipset in the Dimensity 9600 Pro, a chip built on TSMC’s latest 2nm process.
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GM has been stubbornly standing by its decision to axe Android Auto and Apple CarPlay from many of its newer vehicles in recent years, despite loud and constant negative feedback from consumers. In its latest software update for two new trucks, GM has found the “sweet spot” for implementing Android Auto and CarPlay, but it’s unclear if that compromise will extend to other vehicles.
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Samsung is now selling its Galaxy S26 series flagships at a discount with refurbished models available for around $200 off.
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A special deal for YouTube Premium subscribers offers NFL Sunday Ticket for just $204 per year, a discount of as much as nearly 60%.
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Switching from iPhone to Android is a process that’s getting continually better and, in a new ad, Samsung pokes fun at the drama often associated with switching through the lens of some reality TV stars.
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