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

Moto G 2025 review: So much better than I expected
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Great value The Moto G 2025 is Motorola's latest $200 phone, getting the basics right and nailing the price segment.

Free-to-play content is winning over Meta Quest 3 players with big consequences in tow
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Blue ocean time The Meta Quest platform grew more in 2024 than any prior year, but shifting demographics mean some developers are struggling to keep up.

Best foldable phone 2025
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Fold it up! Samsung makes great foldable phones, but they aren't the only game in town. These are the future of smartphones, now.

Meta's VP of VR is leaving and it's time for the company to 'give a damn' again
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Rebirth awaits Mark Rabkin is leaving Meta and transferring power to Ryan Cairns who previously headed up Portal and Meta for Work initiatives.

Best security cameras with local storage 2025
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
close to home Keep all your recordings locally for quicker access and better privacy.

An entire product category isn't doomed just because Apple may have canceled its plans
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Not smart Apple reportedly canceled plans for a pair of tethered AR glasses, but that doesn't mean the end for an entire smart glasses industry.

I didn't think this minimalist Pixel 9 case would work until I dropped it on concrete
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Ultra minimalist The Arc Pulse case is the most minimalist case I've ever seen, which is why I opted to drop test it for science.

What is PWM display flicker, how to deal with it
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Avert your gaze! Lots of modern phones use pulse width modulation, or PWM, to manage brightness. But what is PWM, why is it harmful, and what can you do about it? We give you all the details.

I finally found two rhythm games that rival Beat Saber
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Band together Maestro and Trombone Champ Unflattened are two of the best rhythm games I've ever played, giving players a new way to groove after they've finished Beat Saber.

Meta blows past Q4 earnings expectations, focuses on personalized AI for 2025
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Continued growth Meta's Q4 2024 earnings are solid, with increased user growth and ads driving strong revenue, with an increased focus on AI in 2025.

Dungeons & Dragons VR is finally official, and it sounds incredible
By Nicholas Sutrich published
D&Demeo Demeo was already the best turn-based strategy game in VR, and now an official D&D license is taking it to the next level.

I want to like ultrasonic fingerprint sensors, but they just don't work for me
By Nicholas Sutrich published
AC Labs Phones have mostly ditched curved edges due to user request, but the fingerprint reader under most screens is the new problem.

Samsung Project Moohan vs. Meta Quest 3: Battle for the future of XR
By Nicholas Sutrich published
The usurper The upcoming Samsung Project Moohan Android XR headset looks great, but can it challenge the Meta Quest 3?

Looks like Google is serious about Android XR, after all
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Pixel VR? Google spent $250 million to acuire engineers from HTC Vive for Android XR, echoing moves it made with HTC for the Pixel in 2017.

Best Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3 games
By Michael L Hicks, Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Immerse yourself We've selected the best Oculus Quest, Meta Quest 2, and Meta Quest 3 games in every category: shooters, rhythm, exercise, puzzle, action, horror, and more!

Already beat Batman? These are the next Meta Quest games you should play
By Nicholas Sutrich published
This is your next I've played a ton of new Meta Quest games since the holidays and narrowed down the ones you should try next.

Should you upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy S25?
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Another generation Three new Samsung Galaxy S25 models just dropped, but are they worth your money? The answer might surprise you.

Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus hands-on: Levelling the playing field
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Level ground The Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus prove that you don't have to spend an Ultra-high price to get the latest and greatest features.

I've used the future of device input, and now Meta explains how it works
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Android Central Labs A simple cloth band around your wrist is about to revolutionize touch input yet again.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra one year later: We want the Galaxy S25 Ultra more than ever
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Longevity on display The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has been out for a year now, but how has it held up? The answer might surprise you.

Samsung is expanding the Galaxy Ring in five important new ways
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Getting fit The Samsung Galaxy Ring now comes in two new sizes and includes a host of new sleep tracking features.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra needs to fix four major S24 Ultra display problems
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Grain and pain The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's display got some things right but a lot wrong. Here's how they can get it right with the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

This year, Android XR will debut these cutting-edge products
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Extending your reality Android XR is one operating system that unites AR and VR devices. Here's what we expect to see launch with the OS in 2025.
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