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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Samsung is set to launch its biggest update to Galaxy Buds in years later this month, and now someone has managed to get a pair of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro early and share their first thoughts.
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OnePlus has officially announced a July 16 “Summer Launch” event where it will reveal new devices including the OnePlus Pad 2, a new Watch, and Nord devices.
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As Google prepares to start making Pixel devices in India, a new report reveals plans to export devices made in the country to the EU and the US and that production will begin soon.
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Google spends a huge amount each year to be the default search engine on iOS, but as that play draws scrutiny, the company is working to get iPhone owners using its apps, but is reportedly struggling to do so.
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Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Buds 3 are switching up their design for the first time in years, and they happen to look a whole lot like AirPods. Now, we’re getting a hands-on look at the earbuds and their retail packaging, and what appears to be a set of LED strips on the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro.
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Samsung has been heavily emphasizing translation throughout its Galaxy AI suite, and it seems the company is working on a new translation option to leverage both displays on its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6. And, if that sounds familiar, it’s because Google did it first on the Pixel Fold.
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Yet another leak of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 have revealed the full specs and features of the upcoming foldables, including the long-awaited arrival of dust resistance.
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Amazon’s Fire TV platform has never really been light on ads, but it seems the company has been trying to find more locations to slip advertisements in as of late. Now, some Fire TV users have noticed that Amazon seems to be replacing the screensaver with more ads.
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Nothing is teasing the arrival of its next smartphone, the CMF Phone 1, with the latest images revealing accessories that you can literally screw onto the device.
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According to a new report, Google’s work on moving Tensor G5 production to TSMC is nearing finalization for the design in a major step towards production.
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Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S lineup hasn’t changed in a few years, and a wild rumor earlier this week claimed one of the three models would be eliminated next year. Now, though, a reliable source says that Samsung will still make a Galaxy S25+.
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After getting a hands-on look at the pink Pixel 9 yesterday, another new video has surfaced showing off the device from all angles, including offering a look at the display.
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In a super unusual issue, some Google Pixel owners have noticed that their phones are crashing while playing music from Spotify.
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Google’s Nest Wifi Pro delivers an easy-to-use home networking setup, but like prior generations, it seems prone to random issues from time to time. Lately, some Nest Wifi Pro owners have noticed issues with their mesh connection as well as slow speeds, seemingly in relation to recent updates.
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Samsung’s upcoming smartwatch lineup has leaked plenty of times already, but another fresh leak is divulging the specs of Galaxy Watch Ultra and Watch 7, as well as their higher price tags.
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Google is releasing the Pixel 9 series very early, and right on cue the leaks are coming. In a first leaked video, we’re getting a look at a surprisingly vibrant Pixel 9 in a pink color.
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Foldables are becoming more widely available as the technology improves and, inevitably, that brings a wave of more affordable devices. The Blackview Hero 10 was announced earlier this year as one of the first of a wave of cheaper foldables, and I think it answers an important question about foldables.
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Samsung opened up reservations for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 last week and teased that interested buyers could save up to $1,500. But surely that’s too good to be true, right? Well, we’ve got a better idea of what it looks like now.
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In a strange issue, some Google Pixel 6 series owners have noticed that their phones are bricking themselves following an attempt to factory reset the device.
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According to a new rumor, Samsung may end up only releasing bigger tablets in the Galaxy Tab S10 lineup, skipping the smallest option.
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Google’s Pixel phones have never really held up to the competition in regards to using the latest and greatest specs, but the company has been stepping it up in certain areas. After the debut of “Actua” displays on the Pixel 8 series, Google is reportedly looking to use the same Samsung OLED display in the Pixel 9 series as Apple will use in the iPhone 16 Pro.
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Smart glasses are still an idea of the future that hasn’t quite been perfected, but the arrival of generative AI has significantly upgraded what these devices are capable of. Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses have been viewed by many as one of the best options available today, and now they’re getting some competition in the Solos AirGo Vision, which also happen to integrate Google Gemini support.
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Earlier this week Google made a big, unexpected announcement. The Pixel 9 series is launching in August, almost two months ahead of the usual schedule. Why?
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