Nicholas Sutrich
Nick started with DOS and NES and uses those fond memories of floppy disks and cartridges to fuel his opinions on modern tech. Because of this, he covers both smartphones and VR technology, two avenues that split his passions right down the middle. From Nokia fan to Android fanatic, Nick has been writing about and reviewing smartphones since 2011. An avid gamer and equally well-versed tech head, Nick worked in the IT industry for 15 years, helping to further develop his technical knowledge which has become particularly important in his fight with PWM sensitivity and deep dives into display technology. He's a huge fan of any phone that can fold in half and loves getting into the nitty-gritty with folding phone coverage for the site. He's also got over a decade of experience with VR gaming, having used the original Oculus DK1 and every major VR headset since then, passionately covering Android Central's Meta Quest content with his weekly thVRsday column on Thursdays. Beyond that, you'll find Nick taking photos of anything and everything, from the beautiful mountains of his home or the chickens in his backyard, and using them to compare cameras to help you choose the best one.
Latest articles by Nicholas Sutrich

Google Pixel 9: Price, specs, models, and everything you need to know
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Meet the Pixel 9 family Get comprehensive knowledge about the flagship Pixel 9 series. Here's everything you need to know including info about specs, performance, battery, pricing, and more!

Samsung Galaxy S25: Price, specs, and everything you need to know
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Sweet fifteen After months of speculation, the Galaxy S25 lineup is out now. Here's everything you need to know about Samsung's flagship devices.

My seven most anticipated Meta Quest games from the 2025 Ruff Talk VR showcase
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Lucky number The 2025 Ruff Talk VR Showcase featured 23 games from a variety of genres, but these are my seven favorites from the show.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: All you need to know about the book-like foldable
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Foldy fold The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 borrows heavily from its predecessors but still manages to refine the design enough to stand out from the pack. Here's everything you need to know!

Google Pixel 9a: Price, specs, and everything you need to know
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Pixel 9, eh? Google's Pixel 9a is a lower-cost version of the Pixel 9 series. It comes with a drastically new design but keeps the same $499 price tag.

It's time for the Meta Quest to focus on stability, not capability
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Stop the bugs The last few Meta Quest updates have been full of bugs. It's time Meta gets a handle on the situation.

It looks like next-gen Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses will follow the Google Glass playbook, only better
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Give me sight Meta Hypernova is reportedly coming to store shelves this year, offering a pricey upgrade on Ray-Ban Meta Smart glasses

Upcoming Meta Quest games releasing in April 2025 and beyond
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Everything's new! Tons of great games are coming soon for the Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S.

Grass is growing on my phone and I'm powerless to stop it
By Nicholas Sutrich published
AC Labs If you've ever been told to touch grass, DBrand's latest limited-edition skins might be the product for you.

Google Pixel 9 Pro vs. Pixel 8 Pro: Smaller size, bigger punch
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Size matters With a Google Pixel 9 Pro vs. Pixel 8 Pro analysis, you can better assess whether the newer Pro model is worth the upgrade. Here are the essential details you need to decide.

Meta Quest 3S: Specs and everything you need to know
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Less money, more fun We run through the Meta Quest 3S specs, our hands-on impressions, how it compares to other Meta headsets, and all the pricing details you need to know.

The 'only budget earbuds worth buying' are even cheaper during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Nothing better! CMF Buds Pro 2 by Nothing are the most unique earbuds you'll find anywhere, and they're back on sale for a short time.

At-home date nights are better in VR (no, seriously)
By Nicholas Sutrich published
New kinds of fun At-home dates can be notoriously challenging when the kids are finally in bed, but a couple of Meta Quest headsets will transport you somewhere far, far away.

Samsung displays aren't the gold standard you think they are
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Quite the facade Samsung AMOLED displays have been the darling of the mobile world for 15 years, but the company's increased focus on acing tests is negatively affecting some users.

Best Android phones 2025: My top picks from Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and more
By Nicholas Sutrich, Patrick Farmer last updated
Cream of the crop There are so many great Android phones to buy that it can be tough to know which one to get. These are the best of the best at each price point.

Google Pixel 10: Rumors and everything we want to see
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Cheers to ten years The Pixel 9 is still enjoying its moment in the sun as a newbie, but many are already wondering about the Pixel 10's prowess.

Best games in Google Play Pass 2025
By Nicholas Sutrich, Rachel Mogan last updated
Play with Google Google Play Pass is an apps and games subscription service that includes some of the best games released for Android over the past decade.

Google Pixel 10a: What we expect to see
By Nicholas Sutrich published
A is for affordable The Google Pixel 10a is still likely a year away from release, but we've already seen rumors and leaks of what's to come. Here's everything you need to know.

This new Meta Quest v74 feature is set to revolutionize immersive experiences
By Nicholas Sutrich published
AC ThVRsday Meta Quest update v74 brings a ton of new features, but none are more revolutionary than the new camera access API.

Should you upgrade to the Pixel 9a?
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Impressive value The Google Pixel 9a packs quite a value punch at $499 but, despite some nice updates, might not be worth upgrading over a Pixel 8a.

Android 16's Vulkan standard is great, but ADPF might be the real miracle
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Upgrades galore Android 16 is introducing two major updates to mobile gaming, and while both are great, one is clearly more beneficial than the other.

Gorilla Tag finally fixed its voice moderation problem
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Shut up! Voice chat in Gorilla Tag is finally proactively moderated thanks to a new partnership between GGWP and Another Axiom.

The March Pixel update has been causing lots of headaches, but going back isn't easy
By Nicholas Sutrich published
We've got to go back Is the March 2025 Google Pixel Update causing you problems? Going back to the February patch isn't easy, but it's possible.
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