
Andrew Myrick
Andrew's way into tech started all the way back with the Atari 2600, progressing his way through various consoles throughout the years. Everything changed for him when he got his hands on the iPhone 3G before switching over to Android with the HTC Evo 4G. Since then, he's tried almost every kind of tech that he can get his hands on. Little has changed over the years, as much of his time is spent with different gaming handhelds, foldable phones, Chromebooks, tablets, and even a bit of VR sprinkled in. With more than a decade of time spent writing about tech, he takes a "Jack of all trades" approach to whatever he can get his hands on. His weekly column, Beyond the Alphabet, attempts to look at the world of tech both within and beyond the confines of Google's Mountain View campus. That includes figuring out new ways to get work done with various devices, along with deciphering the impact of the hardware and software that we rely on every day. You can always count on him to have at least two phones on him and there's a good chance he'll have a charger for you to use if your phone is running out of juice.
Latest articles by Andrew Myrick

Forget Google and Samsung — this is the phone I'm most excited about
By Andrew Myrick published
Hurry up! With the OPPO Find N5 slated to be announced in less than two weeks, it's only building my excitement for the release of the OnePlus Open 2.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: So close to perfection
By Andrew Myrick published
Ultra-ish? Bigger screen, flatter edges, better cameras, and AI everywhere. The Galaxy S25 Ultra seemingly does it all, and then some! Or does it?

Best external drives for NVIDIA Shield TV Pro 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Andrew Myrick last updated
Store & Stream! We've rounded up the best options for expanding your NVIDIA Shield TV Pro's storage, ranging from standard external hard drives to USB flash drives.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra comes at the perfect time as we enter a new age of mobile gaming
By Andrew Myrick published
This is wild Who knew that we'd reach the point where it would be possible to play Windows games on Android phones? But that's exactly what's happening, and it couldn't be at a better time.

I've spent a week with the Galaxy S25 Ultra and I'm torn
By Andrew Myrick published
A week later It's been about a week since the Galaxy S25 Ultra arrived, and since then, I've learned quite a bit more about Samsung's latest flagship smartphone.

This one change almost ruined the Galaxy S25 Ultra for me
By Andrew Myrick published
Leave things alone One UI 7 is one of the biggest updates we've seen for a Samsung device, but there's one potentially major annoyance that we hope it fixes before the Galaxy S25 is released.

How to print from your Android phone or tablet
By Andrew Myrick, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Easy peasy It's now easier than ever to print anything directly from your Android phone or tablet, as long as your printer is connected to Wi-Fi

Who cares if Samsung removed S Pen Air Actions with the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Samsung introduced plenty of new features with the Galaxy S25 Ultra but also removed a long-standing one. Given how few actually used Air Actions, why does anyone care if it's gone?

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 live blog: the S25, S25 Plus, S25 Ultra are finally available!
By Andrew Myrick last updated
It's happening! We're following the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series! Here's everything we know before Wednesday!

Did Samsung just tell us a tri-fold phone is coming soon?
By Andrew Myrick published
No way! During Galaxy Unpacked launch event for the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung showed off what appeared to be a roadmap of future devices, which included an outline of a tri-fold folding phone.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra hands-on: The most AI-driven phone today
By Andrew Myrick published
An absolute beast Samsung is back in a big way with the Galaxy S25 series, and as expected the Galaxy S25 Ultra is leading the charge in more ways than one.

Smartphones have reached their peak, so what could possibly be next?
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Smartphones aren't perfect, but we've reached a point of diminishing returns. So we can't help but wonder what's next, whether it's AI or something different entirely.

Best portable chargers for Google Pixel in 2025
By Andrew Myrick, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Power for Pixels Keep your Pixel topped up on the go with these top-of-the-line portable chargers for Google Pixel devices.

I really hope the OnePlus Open 2 doesn't make the same mistake as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold
By Andrew Myrick published
Too thin? The OnePlus Open 2 could be as thin as a piece of paper, but if too many sacrifices are made, OnePlus is no different than Samsung or Google.

Lenovo's trio of new tablets have something for everyone
By Andrew Myrick published
One for everyone Lenovo announced a slew of new devices at CES 2025, including a trio of tablets that should appeal to practically anyone who wants a new tablet.

The Lenovo Legion Tab checks almost all of the boxes for a powerful gaming tablet
By Andrew Myrick published
FINALLY! Announced at CES 2025, the Lenovo Legion Tab packs a powerful punch with its 8.8-inch 165Hz display and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.

I've tested over 50 Chromebooks, and these are the devices you should buy in 2025
By Andrew Myrick last updated
(Chrome)book smart Chromebooks are great for just about any use, whether you want them for a home office or school work. These are the best Chromebooks out right now.

Samsung's working on a cheap Galaxy Z Flip and a surprise for the Watch 8
By Andrew Myrick published
Is it time? The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 FE and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic have passed through the GSMA database. This gives a pretty good indication of what could be announced in the summer of 2025.

Google plans to expand Gemini even further in 2025
By Andrew Myrick published
Gemini everywhere During its "2025 strategy meeting," some of Google's plans for the coming year were shared. The TLDR is: expect a lot more Gemini and expect it soon.

The latest OnePlus Open 2 leaks paint a beautiful picture
By Andrew Myrick published
Open Again The latest crop of OnePlus Open 2 leaks have landed, suggesting that some pretty massive upgrades are on the way. If true, we can't wait to get this beast in our hands.

Best smart speaker 2025
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Intelligent audio Smart speakers make it easy!

AYANEO Pocket Micro review: This isn't what you might expect
By Andrew Myrick published
Micro gaming Despite not arriving until October, after being announced in May, the AYANEO Pocket Micro is targeting those who want a modern way to enjoy 4:3 retro games.

Looking at the Chromebook and tablet markets in 2025
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet We've seen our fair share of ups and downs for both Chromebooks and tablets over the past 12 months. With 2024 in the rearview mirror, we're taking a look at what 2025 could bring

This One UI 7 feature might make you want to only use Samsung devices
By Andrew Myrick published
Start here, continue there Camera Continuity is a new feature found within One UI 7, and aims to make it even easier to work with photos and documents from your phone on your other Samsung devices.
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