Latest articles by Andrew Myrick
These are the first things I do with every Chromebook
Beyond the Alphabet Chromebooks aren't just for the classroom, and they continue to get better and better. If you're wondering where to start, I've got you covered.
OnePlus 12 vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro: Which should you buy?
Is 12 better than 8? If you're trying to decide between the OnePlus 12 vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro, there's more to this comparison than meets the eye.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is dead to me, mostly
Beyond the Alphabet Even with better cameras, better battery life, and improved hardware, the Galaxy S24 Ultra just doesn't do enough to keep from going back to foldable phones.
Nintendo strikes a massive blow to the emulator scene for Android
It's not over, yet The dust might not yet have settled, but it's pretty clear that Nintendo doesn't want you to play its games on newer, more capable, hardware.
Why the hell would Google promise seven years of updates?
Beyond the Alphabet Another bout of class-action lawsuits against Apple has us wondering if this is what the future holds for Google.
Android phone vs. handheld gaming console: It's not an easy decision
Beyond the Alphabet Let your phone do phone things and a handheld console for everything else.
Not getting notifications on your Galaxy S24? Here's the fix
Beyond frustrating Just give me my notifications.
I'll be pissed if Assistant with Bard isn't available on my Pixel Fold
Beyond the Alphabet Google's long-awaited overhaul of Assistant could be right around the corner. But if Google cherry-picks devices for the relaunch, it's going to spell the end of my Pixel fandom.
Best Bluetooth keyboards for Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Plus, and Ultra 2025
Type away The Galaxy Tab S8 is one incredible tablet, but if you want to use it as a productivity device, you'll need to pair it with a great Bluetooth keyboard.
The OnePlus 12R takes a page out of Carl Pei's playbook
OnePlus of old? Did OnePlus manage to reclaim the 'Flagship Killer' moniker?
The Galaxy S24 missed out on its iPhone 15 Pro moment
Beyond the Alphabet Samsung could have blown everyone away, but it fumbled the bag.
Duet AI comes to the classroom, and Google teases new Chromebooks
Classroom AI Shortly after introducing new AI features for Chrome, Google has announced that AI is getting infused into ChromeOS for students and educators.
Google is bringing AI to Chrome but in the 'right' way
A trio of new AI-powered features are coming with the latest version of Google Chrome. However, it's important to note how Google is removing the headache of trying to use AI.
Is the Galaxy S24 Ultra the 'peak' of smartphone design?
Is this it? Where can Samsung go from here?
I'm not buying the Galaxy S24, and Galaxy AI is to blame
Beyond the Alphabet I don't need in-app purchases to use my phone.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus vs. iPhone 15 Pro: Which should you buy?
Plus vs. Pro A battle of the mid-tier flagships.
HP's latest Chromebooks are 'purpose-built' to get beat up
Fast and rugged There weren't many Chromebook announcements during CES 2024, but that didn't stop HP from showing off a few new options that will be coming soon.
Lenovo should've used ChromeOS instead of Windows with its latest hybrid device
Beyond the Alphabet Lenovo's ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid has an obnoxious name, but besides running Windows, it's the perfect multi-OS device. Now, I just have to hope for a version to be released with ChromeOS.
ChromeOS 120 is equipped with some rather useful productivity features
Minor, but helpful Google is rolling out ChromeOS 120, bringing with it a better way to switch between your Virtual Desks, and more.
If history repeats itself, the Google Pixel may end up in the graveyard
Beyond the Alphabet It's hard not to be excited and infatuated with the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. But, we've been here before and didn't know we were being let down until years later.
The ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus is already setting the bar high for 2024
Wow We're expecting big things from Chromebooks in 2024, and if this hands-on with the ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus is anything to go by, that's exactly what we'll be getting.
What I want to see from ChromeOS and Chromebooks in 2024
Looking ahead This was a great year for Chromebooks and the overall ChromeOS platform. But there are a few things I'm hoping to see come over the course of 2024.
Andrew Myrick's Top 10 of 2023
Looking to the future This was a year that I'll never forget.
