Derek Kessler
Derek Kessler is Special Projects Manager for Mobile Nations. He's been writing about tech since 2009, has far more phones than is considered humane, still carries a torch for Palm (the old one), and got a Tesla because it was the biggest gadget he could find. You can follow him on Twitter at @derekakessler.
Latest articles by Derek Kessler

BlackBerry reiterates stance on encryption: Lawful compliance and no backdoors
By Derek Kessler last updated

How one carrier almost ruined a perfectly good Galaxy S7
By Derek Kessler last updated
Carriers are still junking up Android phones, and the Galaxy S7 on AT&T is no exception. Well, it is, but not in a good way.

Galaxy S6 versus iPhone 6: first-glance similarities aren't a bad thing
By Derek Kessler last updated

The LG G5 has an always-on display that won't hit your battery too hard
By Derek Kessler last updated
With custom dedicated waveguides and backlights and IC memory, the LG G5's always-on display is designed to give you the time and your notifications without draining your battery in the process.

LG pairs up with Bang & Olufsen for the LG G5's Hi-Fi audio module
By Derek Kessler last updated
Pop off the bottom of the LG G5, swap over the battery, and mount up the LG Hi-Fi Plus with B&O Play — it brings a 32-bit DAC and amp to the expansion module party.

Give the LG G5 physical camera controls with the LG CAM Plus module
By Derek Kessler last updated
The LG G5's bottom pops off and lets you attach expansion modules — including one that adds physical camera controls and some extra battery power.

A 5G network owned by the United States government? It's not going to happen
By Derek Kessler last updated

Facebook wants to dramatically simplify the process of sharing to Facebook
By Derek Kessler last updated

Gotta catch 'em all: Google's 2014 April Fools pranks begin with the Google Maps Pokémon Challenge
By Derek Kessler last updated

Google Chromebit packs an entire Chrome OS computer into an HDMI stick
By Derek Kessler last updated

Yo: The million-dollar app that does a single stupid thing
By Derek Kessler last updated

Sharp Aquos Crystal available today from Boost Mobile, hitting Sprint October 17
By Derek Kessler last updated

Huawei's Watch Jewel is all that sparkles and glistens
By Derek Kessler last updated
At CES 2016, Huawei unveiled the first expansion of their Android Wear watch line: the Watch Jewel and the Watch Elegant, two fashion-focused watches that they'll be pitching towards women.

Galaxy S5 owners with 'Warning: Camera Failed' errors advised to contact support
By Derek Kessler last updated

Sony announces the new Xperia X smartphone series
By Derek Kessler last updated
Sony's got a new series of smartphones at MWC 2016: the Xperia X. Featuring smart autofocus and intelligent battery management, will the Xperia X, XA, and X Performance be the next phone for you?
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