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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AAWireless TWO+ is finally here to bring CarPlay support to what we think is the best wireless Android Auto adapter, and the way and speed at which it works is part of what makes it stand out from the crowd.
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According to a new report, Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series will go all-in on Exynos chips including on the top-end Ultra model, as Exynos 2600 prepares a powerful offering.
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OnePlus has confirmed one of the key specs of its upcoming OnePlus 15 flagship, with the phone set to house a massive 7,300 mAh battery.
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After a soft launch earlier this year, AAWireless TWO+ is now available as the company’s first wireless adapter fully ready for both Android Auto and CarPlay.
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The arrival of native Qi2 support in the Pixel 10 series has let me dive headfirst into a new world of accessories, and Qi2 battery banks have very quickly become my favorite accessory to have on hand.
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Ahead of a promised wider rollout “later this year,” Gemini has shown up early for at least one Google TV user which offers a quick look at the setup process.
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Amazon’s replacement of Android on the Fire TV platform is underway and, well, customers aren’t very happy about it. Amid backlash over the removal of sideloading on new Fire TV Stick, Amazon has been caught censoring reviews, and also had to rebrand one of its other devices to prevent confusion.
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OnePlus has confirmed that it will launch the OnePlus 15 later this month, with a release date in China preceding the global debut. And, alongside that, we’re seeing the three new colors for the device.
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Google has confirmed that the brief disappearance of GameSnacks on Android Auto was just a bug, and has since fixed the issue.
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Announced on its forums this week, OnePlus has confirmed an official list of devices set to get its Android 16 update, OxygenOS 16, over the coming months.
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After revealing the higher requirement over a year ago, Google has actually started enforcing that you’ll need to be running Android 9.0 or higher to install the latest Android Auto updates.
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According to a new report, Samsung is giving up on ultra-thin phones anhd has canceled the Galaxy S26 Edge after seeing how big of a failure the Galaxy S25 Edge has been.
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Samsung has been stubborn when it comes to the updated wireless charging standard that is Qi2, with the new standard adding MagSafe-style magnetic charging outside of the iPhone ecosystem. Google became the first major brand to embrace Qi2 with the Pixel 10 series, and while Samsung is rumored to finally be getting on board next year, the company has just release two new Qi2 wireless chargers that just remind Galaxy owners what they’re missing out on.
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Samsung has started rolling out its Android 16 update to Galaxy phones and tablets, with a schedule running through November at least. Here’s when to expect the update on your Galaxy device, and which devices are already eligible for the update.
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Samsung has confirmed an October 21 event where it will announce its Android XR headset, Project Moohan, and reservations are now open with a $100 credit.
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If you want to get Google’s Pixel 10 series for hundreds of dollars off, Mint Mobile has a stellar deal available that provides a huge discount alongside a bundle with wireless service.
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According to a new report, Samsung has plans to release its Galaxy Z “TriFold” device more broadly than initially thought, with the device set to launch outside of China and South Korea and possibly including regions such as the US.
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GrapheneOS is a security-focused Android experience that, to date, has been available solely on Google Pixel devices. Soon, though, a “major OEM” will be added to GrapheneOS’ support list, with Snapdragon-powered devices coming soon.
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Launched barely a year ago, the Galaxy Watch FE acted as the affordable entry point to Samsung’s Wear OS-powered smartwatch lineup. Now, it’s seemingly gone forever, and the fire sales have begun.
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Google is rolling out a new software update for the Google TV Streamer, with this latest update delivering a surprisingly outdated August 2025 security patch.
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American Airlines has just announced that it will support Google Wallet with its boarding passes, an overdue addition for the major airline.
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The long-awaited reboot of the Pebble smartwatch is about to ship to customers, and it comes as the relaunch of the Pebble Appstore has also arrived.
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Android Auto 15.2 is rolling out more broadly this week, but with the side effect of breaking the longstanding “Quick Controls” feature for some users.
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While it doesn’t seem particularly widespread at this point, a number of Pixel 10 series owners are noticing an issue with apps crashing, but there’s thankfully a temporary fix available, even if that solution is far from ideal.
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