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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The Epic Games Store for Android has primarily existed for the sake of Fortnite and Fall Guys, but was opened up to third-party games in January. Now, barely a month later, the store has over 30 games available for Android users.
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A hilarious typo on the bottom of the OnePlus Watch 3 says that the device was “Meda in China.”
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Amazon has announced that it will shut down the Amazon Appstore for Android devices later this year.
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A new feature debuting on the Oppo Find N5 will allow Mac users to control their machines from their smartphones, as well as better integrating their phone with macOS overall.
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There’s a new leader in foldables, as Oppo is today launching the Find N5 with recording-breaking hardware that we’ve had some time to test out.
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For some drivers, the latest updates to Android Auto have broken support for using a wireless connection, and with no immediate fix.
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According to a new report, Samsung plans to use some ceramic materials in the Galaxy S25 Edge, though it’s not entirely clear what form that may take.
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Following its announcement at CES 2025 earlier this year, the Lenovo Legion Tab has been dropping in and out of availability, but the company has once again opened up orders for the small Android tablet with this latest wave of stock shipping in March.
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Through a new update, OnePlus 13 owners can enjoy better low-light photos and videos in the Instagram app with the addition of Night Mode integration.
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Google is informing iOS users that it will be removing Gemini support from the main Google app as it pushes users over to the full Gemini app.
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The OnePlus Watch 3 is the best Wear OS smartwatch for battery life, but how can you actually get the claimed 120 hours of battery? Here’s how it breaks down.
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Revealed in the latest Google TV Streamer update, Google is adding better support for backlit remotes to its TV platform, suggesting there may be more options coming.
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Google’s Pixel 9a is coming out soon, and a new leak has officially detailed virtually everything about the device with a details rundown of the specs, pricing, and high-res pictures of all four colors.
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In the lead-up to its next launch, Nothing continues to tease the Phone (3a) series, this time revealing the camera specs and teasing the wild design of the rear camera module.
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The OnePlus Watch 3 is official and supports ECG, one of the features missing from the first generation. However, you won’t be able to use it if you’re located in the United States or Canada.
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Following a successful reboot of its smartwatch last year, the OnePlus Watch 3 has now arrived with some key upgrades, including even longer battery life, Wear OS 5, and more, all for $329.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is likely going to be a considerable upgrade, but a new report reveals that the battery size won’t change… again.
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According to a new report, Spotify’s upgraded audio quality tier may be called “Music Pro” and come with other perks for an extra $6 per month.
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OnePlus is reportedly working on a smaller smartphone for its lineup and, apparently, the “Mini” is going to have a massive battery for its size.
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One of the best features of Google Pixel smartphones is “Now Playing,” an ambient way of tracking music that’s playing in your vicinity without having to open an app or ask a digital assistant. But, as of late, the feature doesn’t seem to be working as well as it used to.
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After releasing the most highly-praised foldable in recent memory back in 2023, OnePlus says it still won’t release an “Open 2” in 2025, and the brand’s reasoning for the delay doesn’t seem to make much sense.
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Earlier this week YouTube TV warned subscribers that the service could lose major channels including CBS, but a new deal with Paramount will prevent the loss of any channels.
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In the latest update to its channel library, Google TV Freeplay has removed a handful of channels while also added two more back. Here’s what you need to know.
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Google’s “Earthquake Alerts System” on Android sent out a false alarm last night in Brazil, leading to the system being temporarily disabled.
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