Christine Persaud has been writing about tech since long before the smartphone was even a "thing." When she isn't writing, she's working on her latest fitness program, binging a new TV series, tinkering with tech gadgets she's reviewing, or spending time with family and friends. A self-professed TV nerd, lover of red wine, and passionate home cook, she's immersed in tech in every facet of her life. Follow her at @christineTechCA.
Latest articles by Christine Persaud

How to enable and customize notification summaries on your Pixel
By Christine Persaud published
Give me the Coles Notes version With Google Pixel AI Summaries, you get a short recap of a longer message or message thread to decide if you need to open and reply right away or it can wait.

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.

How to use and customize Pixel theme packs
By Christine Persaud published
These wicked themes will delight. Google Pixel Theme packs are a great new way to personalize the look of your Pixel phone with various customizable themes and seasonal options.

Nothing Phone 3a Lite vs. Moto G Power 2025: Budget battle
By Christine Persaud published
Battle of the budget phones The Nothing Phone 3a Lite vs. Moto G Power 2025 is a battle of the budget phones you don't want to miss, each with its own advantages over the other.

Best microSD cards for Android
By Andrew Myrick, Christine Persaud last updated
Store more Expandable storage is only as good as the memory card you use to facilitate it. These are the best microSD cards you should buy for your Android device.

OnePlus 15 vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: How does the latest OnePlus phone stack up?
By Christine Persaud published
Big phones, big promises The OnePlus 15 vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is a fair fight between two large-sized, powerhouse phones loaded with AI features and fab cameras.

Is the OnePlus 15 waterproof?
By Christine Persaud published
Dunk it, wash it If you're wondering if the OnePlus 15 is waterproof, you'll be happy to know that it not only is, but it's also one of the most durable phones you'll find.

Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Galaxy S24: Will be finally be time to upgrade?
By Christine Persaud published
The newest entry Galaxy phone The Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Galaxy S24 will be an interesting comparison since the former phone, planned for 2026, could mark a bigger upgrade than the Galaxy S25.

How fast is the Samsung Galaxy S26 charging speed?
By Christine Persaud published
Needs a battery boost The Samsung Galaxy S26 charging speed isn't confirmed yet, but if rumors are true, we won't see any upgrades.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs. Galaxy S24 FE: Fan Edition face off
By Christine Persaud published
For the fans The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and Galaxy S24 FE are both recently introduced Fan Edition phones worth considering if you're willing to make some concessions.

How to use Best Take on a Google Pixel
By Christine Persaud last updated
The best take possible With Best Take on the latest Google Pixel phones, you can take the best expressions of everyone from different photos and combine them for one flawless shot.

How many software updates will the Samsung Galaxy S25 get?
By Christine Persaud last updated
Current for a while The Samsung Galaxy S25 comes with OS and security updates for years.

How to use the Recorder app on your Pixel phone
By Christine Persaud published
3, 2, 1 record The Pixel Recorder or Google Recorder app on your Google Pixel smartphone can record audio, transcribe, translate, and even create music.

How to enable and use Daily Hub on the Pixel 10
By Christine Persaud published
What's on tap for today? The Google Pixel 10 has tons of useful AI goodies, including Daily Hub, which is like your personal daily digest.

Is the Google Pixel 10 eSIM-only?
By Christine Persaud published
What's your number? The Google Pixel 10 has dual eSIMs in the U.S., and there are some compelling reasons to make good use of them, especially for travel.

Is the Google Pixel 10 waterproof?
By Christine Persaud published
Give it a dunk The Google Pixel 10 is a premium device that boasts a reasonable water resistance rating so you can use it in many settings without worry.

First things to do with Google Messages
By Christine Persaud last updated
Text away Google Messages has been around for a while, but with so many improvements and new features coming down the pipe, you might be more enticed to finally use it if you haven't already.

How many software updates will the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 get?
By Christine Persaud published
Health checks for years The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is a solid smartwatch right now, one of the best in the line, and it will be current for many years to come.

Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 support the S Pen?
By Christine Persaud published
Finger touch Samsung furnished the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 with some pretty awesome specs, but is S Pen support one of them? Let's find out.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025 vs. Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: How different are they?
By Christine Persaud published
Versus Samsung refreshed the Galaxy Watch Ultra for 2025, but how does it compare to the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic?

Nothing Phone 3 vs. Google Pixel 9: Two very different phones
By Christine Persaud published
Versus The Nothing Phone 3 vs. Google Pixel 9 is an interesting battle of the affordable Android phones.

How to enable Advanced Protection on a Google Pixel phone
By Christine Persaud published
Keep it ironclad Advanced Protection is here to keep your Pixel phone safe. Here's how to enable it.

Motorola Edge 2025 vs. Edge 2024
By Christine Persaud published
Versus The Motorola Edge 2025 is a worthwhile successor to the Edge 2024 with plenty of upgrades.

How to transfer playlists to YouTube Music from Spotify and other streaming services
By Christine Persaud published
All your music in one place It's actually quite simple to transfer playlists to YouTube Music from Spotify and other streaming services so you can access them all in one place.
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