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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Old smartphone cases usually end up in the trash, but two brands are collaborating to turn old phone cases that aren’t relevant anymore into discs for the game of disc golf, and one of the first batches includes a bunch of Google Pixel cases.
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Samsung’s newest additions to its struggling foldable lineup, a “tri-fold” device and a budget-oriented Galaxy Z Flip FE, are allegedly set to debut in Q4 of this year, a bit later than some expected.
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Nothing’s upcoming CMF Phone 2 Pro is just days away from its full debut, with the device now being revealed in full with a new dual-tone design, as well as a camera that seems a little too good to be true.
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Lenovo’s Legion Tab (Gen 3) only hit the global market a few short months ago, but a new generation is already in the works and has just been shown off for the first time.
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The OnePlus 13T – otherwise known as the “Mini” – is officially launching on April 24 as the company has confirmed some key specs, including the battery size, and shared some initial camera samples too.
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After debuting in beta earlier this month, Google has started the rollout of Android Auto 14.2 to the masses, and with the removal of some confusing strings about “Glasses.”
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Dark mode is something that users wanted for years, and is now a standard option across Android and the vast majority of apps. One useful option in Android is setting dark theme to activate and deactivate based on the time of day, but that’s broken on the latest Google Pixel update.
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Following the reveal of specs and “Razr Ultra” branding yesterday, another new leak shows the new Motorola Razr flagship again, this time with dust resistance and with an underwhelming software support schedule.
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We’ve already gotten a new mid-range release from Nothing this year, but what many have been waiting for is a new flagship release in the Nothing Phone (3), and now we’ve got a better idea of its release date.
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It’s been expected for a while now, but according to a new report, Amazon is set to do away with the Android foundation for its Fire TV streaming devices, with the replacement launching later this year.
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Following a delay that hit quickly after the initial rollout, Samsung has resumed its One UI 7 rollout for foldables including Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6.
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Roborock is one of the biggest and best names in robot vacuums, and the company is trying something new this year with the Saros 10 and Saros 10R being extremely similar in many ways – including their price – but with each having a key strength. Which one is better? I’ve spent the last two months trying to find out.
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Earlier this week, Apple’s Beats brand announced a USB-C cable that it is advertising as “universally compatible” and, in a rare event, sees an Android phone in an Apple-made ad.
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Google has been working on Android XR, its platform for smart glasses and mixed reality headsets, for a while now and offered a first glimpse late last year. During the recent TED2025 conference, Google offered the first live demo of Android XR in action on a pair of prototype smart glasses, and now that demo is readily available to view.
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While foldable phones have been on the market for quite some time now, the idea of a foldable e-ink reader has somehow not been produced until just now, as Chinese brand mooInk has just launched the “V.”
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According to a new leak, Motorola has a new Razr “Ultra” device in the works that has a 7-inch foldable display, an upgraded chip, and more.
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According to hints in Google’s code, Gemini is seemingly on its way to cars with Android Automotive in a move that should surprise no one.
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Nvidia is rolling out a new hotfix update for the Shield TV which delivers a handful of fixes, but the update isn’t available to everyone.
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According to a leaker, Lenovo plans to launch a new Legion Tab update in May that includes Snapdragon 8 Elite and major display and battery upgrades.
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Google appears to be working on a heavily revamped Quick Share experience on Android, with a new redesign having just surfaced.
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The Google TV Streamer launched last year to replace the Chromecast with a new price of $99, a bit of a hard pill to swallow for some. Now, Google is offering the first major discount on the Google TV Streamer, with a sale price to $79.99.
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After a last-minute delay, Samsung is now restarting the rollout of One UI 7 for the Galaxy S24 series with an updated build.
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Microsoft has announced a slew of new Xbox updates this week, including support for buying games and Game Pass via the Android app.
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While we’re still waiting on Samsung to resume its One UI 7 rollout, leaks keep rolling in regarding One UI 8, the Android 16 update for Galaxy devices. Another hands-on leak provides additional detail as to what’s new in Samsung’s next release.
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