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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After a smashing success in the Galaxy Z Flip 3, it comes as no surprise that the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is following a similar path. The Flip 4 is official as of today with two key changes and the same price tag; here’s what you need to know.
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After offering a sneak peek at its OnePlus 10T launch event last week, OnePlus today officially kicked off its Android 13 beta with the first Oxygen OS 13 build for the OnePlus 10 Pro.
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Samsung is set to unveil its latest batch of smartwatches tomorrow in the Galaxy Watch 5 series, but it seems there’s a relatively big upgrade in store. According to the latest leak of the Galaxy Watch 5, the entire lineup is set to adopt sapphire crystal glass for the display.
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Google TV has been on the market for almost two years at this point but has seen only a few major features added in that time. Now, just days after we reported on free live TV channels coming to Google TV, a new report reveals Google’s plans to bring Nest Audio support and integration with Fitbit and Wear OS to the platform.
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As Android tablets are getting some love and foldables continue to grow in popularity, rumor has it that Samsung is planning to debut a foldable Android tablet sooner rather than later.
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Android 13 is here, at least in beta, for Samsung smartphones. The update is largely minor, but there’s one change that’s unfortunate. In Android 13, Samsung removed one of the Quick Settings shortcuts from the notification tray.
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Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 later this week, and now the full specs for both of those devices have leaked, leaving few surprises left for Samsung to reveal.
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Wear OS 3 is finally on its way to other smartwatches, but its first new option is lacking a major feature. The Montblanc Summit 3 lacks support for Google Assistant entirely.
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The saga continues this week, as Google has just filed a new lawsuit against Sonos just months after an unfortunate ruling that saw Sonos win and force Google to disable or break features for many of its products.
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We’re just a few days out from the debut of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 – Samsung’s new foldables have leaked in real-life images showing off new color options, the display crease, and more.
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We’re a little over a week away from the debut of the Galaxy Z Fold 4, and the leaks continue to flow. This week, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 popped up on Amazon to show off its new design, case, and a software enhancement too.
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