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
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: How it started and how's it going
By Andrew Myrick published
In retrospect It's been a journey.
How to use Gemini in Google Messages
By Andrew Myrick published
Gemini everywhere Google is still working on different ways to implement its AI into various apps and services. This includes being able to use Gemini in Google Messages, which might be more useful than you think.
Apple should be ashamed it waited so long to put RCS on iPhones
By Andrew Myrick published
It's a start Apple finally flipped the switch for RCS Messaging on the iPhone with iOS 18, and it actually works much better than we expected.
Google redesigns the Chrome address bar, but not in the way we hoped
By Andrew Myrick published
Browse and search faster Although the latest Chrome update doesn't add much, Google is now rolling out a few previously-unannounced additions.
Walmart Onn. Google TV 4K Pro vs. Chromecast with Google TV (4K): Which should you buy?
By Andrew Myrick published
Not even close Four years later, the Chromecast with Google TV has hardly changed. Meanwhile, Walmart's Onn. Google TV 4K Pro has arrived and is a force to be reckoned with.
This is the one tablet that puts the iPad to shame
By Andrew Myrick published
iPad who As it turns out, you don't need to constantly be on the lookout for something bigger and better. Sometimes, taking a step back makes you realize that what you need is right in front of you.
I turned my Google TV streaming device into a retro gaming console
By Andrew Myrick published
Retro gaming delight Instead of spending $60 on a AAA game, get a streaming device and play retro games.
Onn. Google TV 4K Pro review: Doing what the Chromecast can't
By Andrew Myrick published
The TV is Onn Usually, when a product sounds too good to be true, it is. That's not the case with the Onn. Google TV 4K Pro as this is quite an impressive streaming device.
I challenge Apple to 'Think Different' for once with the iPad Pro
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet All I wanted was an iPad Pro that works better as a laptop replacement. What I got was a calculator app and knock-off Material You icons.
Everything iOS 18 'stole' from Android
By Andrew Myrick published
There's a lot. Now that Apple has shared everything it plans to bring to the iPhone this Fall, we take a look at everything iOS 18 'stole' from Android.
These smart glasses saved my neck on a spontaneous trip
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet The only time these smart glasses will leave my bag is when I'm using them.
How to use Health Connect
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Connect everything Sync all of your health and fitness data, securely.
Best memory cards for Amazon Fire Tablet 2024
By Andrew Myrick, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Make room for more Amazon Fire Tablets don't have a whole lot of internal storage. These best memory cards are just what you need for all your apps, and more.
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro review: This smartwatch just doesn't make sense
By Andrew Myrick published
Questionable release The number of choices for Wear OS smartwatches is dwindling by the day, but Mobvoi is back with the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro, a slightly-refreshed version of the Pro 5.
Now's the best time to ditch Windows and switch to Chromebooks
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Chromebooks can do basically anything you want, and then some.
The new Fitbit Ace LTE is a Pixel Watch 2 for kids
By Andrew Myrick published
Healthy lifestyle While we await the arrival of a potential Fitbit Sense 3 or Versa 5, the Fitbit Ace LTE is here, providing an extremely powerful and robust kids smartwatch.
New Chromebooks arrive in all shapes and sizes starting today
By Andrew Myrick published
Plenty of options Acer, ASUS, and HP have all announced new Chromebooks, including a new tablet and a couple of Ultra-powerful options.
Chromebooks finally get deeper Gemini integration, and much more
By Andrew Myrick published
Infusion of AI After a few months of quiet updates without any major changes, Google just announced a bunch of new features for Chromebooks.
How to set up and use eSIM on Android
By Andrew Myrick published
Embedded SIM Being able to use eSIM on Android is pretty darn great, when it works. Most of the time, the entire setup process is smooth, even if you want to move your phone number to a new Android phone.
I bought into the AI hype and all I got was an orange square
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Silicon Valley is home to a lot of great ideas, many of which we use today. But, trying to get in on the ground floor with a new device isn't the brightest idea.
First things to do with the Google Pixel Tablet
By Andrew Myrick published
Set it up The Pixel Tablet is quite a bit more versatile than you might have initially expected. If you're looking for the first things to do with the Google Pixel Tablet, you've come to the right place.
OnePlus has a rare opportunity with the Open 2
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet "The heart grows fonder with distance."
Google I/O 2024: Live blog and everything you need to know
By Shruti Shekar, Andrew Myrick last updated
Ready for I/O! AI, AI, AI, and maybe some Android.
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