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.
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Editor's Desk Device Care is a built-in feature available on the Galaxy S26 series and other Samsung phones. It comes with features such as Auto Restart that can keep your device running smoothly.

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AC Polls In our latest poll, we ask which Razr 2026 model you would be interested in purchasing.

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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.

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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.

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Moto AI Moto AI is here, and Motorola wants you to have your choice of AI models.

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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.

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AC Polls Samsung and Motorola have already raised prices.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Editor's Desk Google offers two useful translation features that streamline communication when you don't speak the same language.

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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.

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How To With the Galaxy S26 out, here are some tips and tricks to help you get started with Samsung's latest smartphone.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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AC Polls Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything got his hands on an LG Rollable and took it apart to reveal its inner workings.

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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.

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Middle child syndrome Our full review of the Galaxy S26 Plus highlights its many strengths while addressing the elephant in the room.

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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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