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
Ready to build your own streaming setup powered by AR? Check these Prime Day deals before it's too late
By Andrew Myrick published
This is wild. With so many great Prime Day deals, now's the perfect time for tinkerers to build out those wacky and wild ideas. Just like this one to create the weirdest portable gaming and streaming setup.
Who needs the Galaxy Tab S10 when you can get the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra for this cheap?
By Andrew Myrick published
Older, but still wonderful When it comes to Android tablets, nobody does it better than Samsung. Even the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, which is more than two years old, is still an incredible tablet and can be had on the cheap.
The OnePlus Pad 2 just launched but it might be the best Prime Day tablet deal
By Andrew Myrick published
This is bonkers. A lot of the best Prime Day tablet deals focus on products that have been on the market for a while. But, the OnePlus Pad 2 was just announced and OnePlus is offering some incredible discounts.
This TicWatch Prime Day deal blows the Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra out of the water
By Andrew Myrick published
Battery behemoths The TicWatch Pro 5 and Pro 5 Enduro match up to the Galaxy Watch Ultra in terms of battery life. And for Prime Day, they've both dropped to their lowest prices ever.
Best Buy — not Amazon — has the best Prime Day deal on one of my favorite Chromebooks
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Don't wait Last year's Spin 714 is still fantastic, and is now, cheaper than ever.
This Galaxy Watch 7 feature is the reason I'm not giving up on smartwatches
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet It's pretty apparent much of Samsung's focus is on the Galaxy Ring and Watch Ultra. But, the Galaxy Watch 7 is no slouch, despite it looking just like the Watch 6.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Google Pixel Watch 2: Which should you buy?
By Andrew Myrick published
New vs. sleek An obvious comparison with a surprising result.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 no longer prompts you to set up a fingerprint
By Andrew Myrick published
What's going on? Is this just a bug? Or something else?
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024: LIVE blog and everything you need to know about the Z Fold 6, Flip 6, and Galaxy Ring
By Shruti Shekar, Andrew Myrick last updated
LIVE Samsung Unpacked is July 10th, but we're already on the ground with live updates and everything you need to know about the historic announcement event.
Google Pixel Watch 2 vs TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro: Which should you buy?
By Andrew Myrick published
2 vs. 5 The Pixel Watch 2 vs. TicWatch Pro 5 is a more compelling comparison than you might think. There's a lot to like with either of these smartwatches, despite the stark contrast in designs.
Best emulators for Android
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Re-live the classics Want to play old-school games but don't have the original consoles? Welcome to the world of emulators!
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 2025
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.
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