Derrek has had a long-time interest in mobile technology since the age of 12, which came out of his love for Nokia phones, particularly models like the Nokia N90. Since then, he closely followed the evolution of tech and the transition of Nokia from Symbian to Windows Phone, which eventually led him to Android with phones like the Moto X Pure Edition and LG G5. Since 2013, Derrek has dipped in and out of tech journalism as nothing more than a passion project while receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Film & Digital Media at the University of California, Santa Cruz. That is until 2020, when he became the news editor for Android Central, guiding the team's coverage of Google, Android, Wear OS, and related topics. Now, as managing editor, Derrek guides the site's editorial content and direction, helping the team reach and resonate with readers, old and new, who are just as passionate about tech as we are.
Throughout his time at Android Central, he has reviewed many products, from phones to smartwatches, smart scales, and even smart rings, establishing himself as an expert with these devices. As a fitness enthusiast, Derrek always looks for ways to incorporate tech into his life by closely examining the intersection of fitness and tech. He is also very passionate about tech being financially accessible, which often drives his decision-making in the types of products he tests out and what he recommends.
Latest articles by Derrek Lee

The Motorola Razr 2026 series is here, and preorders begin soon. Which model would you buy?
By Derrek Lee published
AC Polls In our latest poll, we ask which Razr 2026 model you would be interested in purchasing.

6 reasons you should buy a 2026 Motorola Razr flip phone, and 4 reasons you should skip them
By Derrek Lee published
Editor's Desk The Razr 2026 series was just announced, and ahead of preorders, we're going through some of the reasons why you should or shouldn't consider purchasing one.

Qualcomm FY Q2 2026 earnings highlight a mobile industry under pressure from the memory shortage
By Derrek Lee published
Qualcomm's FY Q2 earnings report shows $10.6 billion in revenue, driven by Automotive and IoT, while headset sales struggle amid the ongoing RAM crisis.

Motorola Razr Fold: Release date, specs, features, and everything you need to know
By Derrek Lee last updated
A bigger fold Motorola has unveiled the Razr Fold, its newest foldable phone and its first book-style foldable. Here's everything you need to know about Motorola's latest flagship foldable.

Motorola Moto AI: Features, availability, settings, and more
By Derrek Lee last updated
Moto AI Moto AI is here, and Motorola wants you to have your choice of AI models.

I went hands-on with the Motorola Razr 2026 series and I have some very mixed feelings, but there's one model that definitely stands out
By Derrek Lee published
Razr$$$ Motorola's new Razr 2026 series offers some refinements compared to the Razr 2025 devices, but the lack of changes may not be enough when prices are going up.

Prices on tech are going up everywhere... are you less likely to buy a new phone this year?
By Derrek Lee published
AC Polls Samsung and Motorola have already raised prices.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 6: It's probably time to upgrade soon
By Derrek Lee published
With the Galaxy Z Flip 8 likely coming soon, it's time to take a look at how the Galaxy Z Flip 6 might compare.

Should you wait for the Motorola Razr 2026? Well, it's complicated...
By Derrek Lee published
Editor's Desk Motorola is expected to launch the Razr 2026 series soon, but are the phones worth waiting for? Let's take a look.

3 reasons I love the Clicks Keyboard for Motorola Razr and 3 things I don't like
By Derrek Lee published
Clicks I've been using the CLicks Keyboard for the Motorola Razr for several weeks. Here are the things I like and don't like about the keyboard case.

When does the Motorola Razr 2026 launch?
By Derrek Lee published
Razr 2026 Motorola is expected to launch the Razr 2026 series soon, but when can we expect the phones to arrive? Here's what we think.

Moto G Stylus 2026 review: S Pen for less
By Derrek Lee published
We tested Motorola's new Moto G Stylus 2026, and it offers a familiar experience in a familiar package, but it comes at a higher price.

Tom's Guide just got a massive upgrade, and it's making it easy to find the tech you're looking for
By Derrek Lee published
New look, who dis Tom's Guide is relaunching its website with a redesigned homepage, new search features, and community tools to help readers find the products they're looking for with expert advice.

I use these two Android features to trick my international friends into thinking I'm fluent in their languages
By Derrek Lee published
Editor's Desk Google offers two useful translation features that streamline communication when you don't speak the same language.

We asked, you answered: Android users pick between gestures and 3-button navigation, and the top choice might surprise you
By Derrek Lee published
AC Polls In a recent poll, we asked Android users if they prefer gesture navigation or 3-button navigation. The results are in, and there's a very clear winner.

Just got a new Galaxy S26? Here are the first 6 things you should do with it
By Derrek Lee published
How To With the Galaxy S26 out, here are some tips and tricks to help you get started with Samsung's latest smartphone.

Motorola heard my plea, and the new Moto G Stylus 2026 might be the affordable Galaxy S26 Ultra we've been waiting for
By Derrek Lee published
Moto G Stylus 26 Ultra Motorola launches the Moto G Stylus 2026, which features an upgraded active stylus pen, a larger battery, a brighter display, and enticing launch bundles.

Motorola and T-Mobile are bringing a new 5G tablet to the US, and it looks like it'll be easy on my wallet
By Derrek Lee published
Tablet to-go Motorola's new tablet, the Moto Pad 2026, brings an affordable 5G option to T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers.

My 5 biggest takeaways after using the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 for a year
By Derrek Lee published
Editor's Desk It's been nearly a year since the launch of the Razr Ultra 2025, so I'm taking a look back at my experience with the phone and my biggest takeaways from the last 12 months.

Someone got a hold of the LG Rollable to show us all how it works, and it makes me wish LG were still around. But would you buy it?
By Derrek Lee published
AC Polls Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything got his hands on an LG Rollable and took it apart to reveal its inner workings.

Act now! There's still time to save on the Pixel Watch 4
By Derrek Lee published
Always on This Pixel Watch 4 deal slashes $60 off the price of an LTE model, but this deal is only available for the smaller 41mm variant.

The Galaxy S26 Plus is a good phone with a major problem that Samsung needs to figure out
By Derrek Lee published
Middle child syndrome Our full review of the Galaxy S26 Plus highlights its many strengths while addressing the elephant in the room.

When it comes to your smartphone, do you use protection or are you living on the edge?
By Derrek Lee published
AC Polls In our latest poll, we want to know if you use a case and/or screen protector to protect your smartphone.
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