Andrew Romero is a North Carolina-based journalist specializing in Android and Google news, reviews, and in-depth analysis. With a keen eye for detail honed from his previous career as a CNC machinist, Andrew possesses a unique appreciation for hardware and the intricate engineering behind the technology we use daily.
He brings this passion to his coverage, offering insightful perspectives on the latest devices, software updates, and the evolving Google ecosystem. When he’s not diving into the world of tech, Andrew can be found tackling the trails on his mountain bike, enjoying the natural beauty of his home state of North Carolina alongside his wife.
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An Android Auto bug is reportedly blocking outgoing calls from closed foldable phones, like the Motorola Razr. Both Google and Motorola are aware of the issue, which might mean a fix for those affected soon.
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Following several Pixel 11-specific bugs after the phone’s launch, another one reportedly breaks NFC tap-to-pay, used for contactless payments. But this one is affecting more than just the Pixel 11.
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Samsung’s new Galaxy S27 series is rumored to come at a higher price than previous versions, but that’s no surprise. What’s a little harder to swallow is the larger rumored gap between storage variants, according to one leaker.
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The Moto Tag 2 is the product of Motorola playing it safe, and that means the Android Find Hub tracker fits in most tracker accessories on the market, making it a pretty good deal. It’s on sale right now for $19 – 33% off after a time out of stock.
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Previous Galaxy S27 Ultra leaks have directed attention to the new camera island, but don’t overlook the missing camera lens left behind with the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Apparently, that camera is the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra’s 10MP 3x zoom.
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The new Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds connect via USB-C and work with almost any device.
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The tiny e-reader form factor is starting to make a big splash as the company behind some of the best Android e-readers announces its own version Boox calls the “Picco,” now available to pre-order.
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Once rumored to go by a different name, Samsung’s Galaxy Buds On open-ear designs have appeared with a little more detail in new images, suggesting these earbuds might become official sooner rather than later.
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It’s only been a month since the Pixel 11 series was announced and released, but Verizon already has the phone on sale without a trade-in or seemingly any other fine print caveat. The carrier requires users to sign up for the simplicity plan, but the Pixel 11 Pro can still be bought outright in this deal for just $479 – $620 off.
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Nvidia says Google’s new Gemini-infused laptops are slated to get GeForce Now support before the year is up, which is perfect because Googlebooks don’t exactly pack a ton of power.
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Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 as a substantial chipset for upcoming audio devices, with a massive focus on better AI performance for audio wearables.
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The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra showed up in a leak in August, but a new one has surfaced as the October launch date gets closer. The most recent images further confirm little about the design will change.
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Google Home is experiencing a unique bug that announces Nest Doorbell notifications in an American accent, even if your preferences are set to literally any other language/dialect.
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Qi2 or MagSafe have always been one of the wildest but useful additions to phones like the Google Pixel or iPhone, and the best accessory might just be another display on its own. Xteink’s magnetic mini e-readers, like the X4 Pro, are on sale while stock lasts during its autumn sale.
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Right on schedule, Nothing is releasing Nothing OS 5.0 open beta for the Phone (4a), Phone (3a Pro, and Phone (3a) before the company’s official Android 17 release next month.
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Google Chrome extensions are reportedly taking too long to load on macOS devices, when they should reasonably only take a couple of seconds, due to a bug in the latest updates. Google is aware of the issue.
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An influx of reports suggests that Google Classroom is suddenly out, while other Workspace apps seem unaffected.
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Boox just announced three new e-ink devices on Android 16; the largest tablet is available now, but you’ll have to wait a little longer for the updated Palma 3.
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Fire TV hardware will be able to freely sideload apps again without issue after an upcoming Android software update for Amazon’s streaming hardware.
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Users met with an error at login, preventing them from accessing their YouTube account on TVs, and some consoles will be happy to know Google is rolling out a fix.
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The Galaxy Watch 9 has dropped in price while everything else seems to go up, stopping at $299 for the 40mm model in Samsung’s latest deal.
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The puzzle pieces for the Motorola wide Razr Fold are slowly coming together. A recent World Power Consortium listing for the device, along with leaked internal mockups from Motorola’s design team, more or less cements a Wide Razr Fold in the works to take on the Galaxy Fold 8 and iPhone Duo.
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KeySmart might make one of the best-designed Android Find Hub trackers in the shape of a credit card, and it’s down to $38 right now.
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It’s been less than a day since Apple announced the iPhone Duo, and someone has already taken the instantly iconic Apple iPhone Duo unfolding animation and applied it to their Galaxy Z Fold 8. Don’t get too excited, because it isn’t exactly available for everyone.
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