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

The iPhone 16e just beat Google and Samsung to the punch
By Andrew Myrick published
Unexpected With the iPhone 16e, Apple is looking to once again change the smartphone game, but in an rather surprising way.

The Play Store sucks, so here's what I use instead
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet With more than two million apps on the Play Store, it's practically impossible to find anything new and exciting. Thankfully, there are a few trusted alternatives that I've been enjoying.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Price, release date, specs, and everything you need to know
By Andrew Myrick last updated
9 Pro Fold Google's next foldable phone is here, and it is amazing!

Only Apple can save foldables now
By Andrew Myrick published
This sucks OnePlus announced that the Open 2 would not be released this year, leaving just Google and Samsung in North America. With the current state of affairs, Apple might be the only saving grace.

Forget Google and Samsung — this is the phone I'm most excited about
By Andrew Myrick published
Hurry up! With the OPPO Find N5 slated to be announced in less than two weeks, it's only building my excitement for the release of the OnePlus Open 2.

What's the best cheap tablet for Android in 2025? I tested over 50 devices and here are my results
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Bargain tablets Whether you want a tablet for media consumption or one with some extra "smarts," there's something for everyone. These are our favorite cheap Android tablets.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review: So close to perfection
By Andrew Myrick published
Ultra-ish? Bigger screen, flatter edges, better cameras, and AI everywhere. The Galaxy S25 Ultra seemingly does it all, and then some! Or does it?

Best external drives for NVIDIA Shield TV Pro 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Andrew Myrick last updated
Store & Stream! We've rounded up the best options for expanding your NVIDIA Shield TV Pro's storage, ranging from standard external hard drives to USB flash drives.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra comes at the perfect time as we enter a new age of mobile gaming
By Andrew Myrick published
This is wild Who knew that we'd reach the point where it would be possible to play Windows games on Android phones? But that's exactly what's happening, and it couldn't be at a better time.

I've spent a week with the Galaxy S25 Ultra and I'm torn
By Andrew Myrick published
A week later It's been about a week since the Galaxy S25 Ultra arrived, and since then, I've learned quite a bit more about Samsung's latest flagship smartphone.

These Samsung Galaxy Tab models support the S Pen
By Michael L Hicks, Andrew Myrick last updated
Putting pen to screen Which Galaxy Tab S, A, FE, and Active tablets work with Samsung's best stylus?

This one change almost ruined the Galaxy S25 Ultra for me
By Andrew Myrick published
Leave things alone One UI 7 is one of the biggest updates we've seen for a Samsung device, but there's one potentially major annoyance that we hope it fixes before the Galaxy S25 is released.

How to print from your Android phone or tablet
By Andrew Myrick, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Easy peasy It's now easier than ever to print anything directly from your Android phone or tablet, as long as your printer is connected to Wi-Fi

Who cares if Samsung removed S Pen Air Actions with the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Samsung introduced plenty of new features with the Galaxy S25 Ultra but also removed a long-standing one. Given how few actually used Air Actions, why does anyone care if it's gone?

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 live blog: the S25, S25 Plus, S25 Ultra are finally available!
By Andrew Myrick last updated
It's happening! We're following the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series! Here's everything we know before Wednesday!

Did Samsung just tell us a tri-fold phone is coming soon?
By Andrew Myrick published
No way! During Galaxy Unpacked launch event for the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung showed off what appeared to be a roadmap of future devices, which included an outline of a tri-fold folding phone.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra hands-on: The most AI-driven phone today
By Andrew Myrick published
An absolute beast Samsung is back in a big way with the Galaxy S25 series, and as expected the Galaxy S25 Ultra is leading the charge in more ways than one.

Best USB-C cables for Android Auto 2025
By Andrew Myrick, Christine Persaud, Ted Kritsonis last updated
On the go You need a durable USB-C cable with fast data transfer so it keeps chugging along with your car.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Rumors, specs, and everything we expect
By Andrew Myrick last updated
What's next? We're hoping for a major redesign with the Galaxy Fold 7.

Smartphones have reached their peak, so what could possibly be next?
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Smartphones aren't perfect, but we've reached a point of diminishing returns. So we can't help but wonder what's next, whether it's AI or something different entirely.

Best text messaging apps in 2025
By Andrew Myrick, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Get on the grid Stay in the loop with one of these texting apps.

Best Android tablets for drawing 2025
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Get creative If you want a tablet that provides access to the best drawing apps from the Play Store, then you're in luck. Here are some of the best Android tablets for drawing, on the market.

Best portable chargers for Google Pixel in 2025
By Andrew Myrick, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Power for Pixels Keep your Pixel topped up on the go with these top-of-the-line portable chargers for Google Pixel devices.
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