Andrew Martonik Andrew was an Executive Editor, U.S. at Android Central between 2012 and 2020. Grid List Latest articles by Andrew Martonik Best waterproof phones 2022 By Andrew Martonik, Jeramy Johnson published 2 April 22 The best waterproof phone is the Samsung Galaxy S22 because it's well-built, fast, and of course, waterproof. That's an amazing combination that our other nominees share as well. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 review: A runaway success By Andrew Martonik, Chris Wedel published 15 December 21 It's not easy to walk the line between smartwatch and fitness tracker — but Samsung does both exceptionally well with the Watch Active 2. Should you buy the Google Pixel 3 in 2022? By Andrew Martonik, Hayato Huseman published 12 December 21 The Pixel 3 is still going strong with an up-to-date build of Android, but is it worth buying against the Pixel 5 and 4a? Top 6 reasons to buy a flagship over a mid-range phone in 2022 By Andrew Martonik published 12 December 21 No matter your preference in many areas of the smartphone experience, you should expect a certain level of base features and capabilities — particularly when the price tag goes above $600. Galaxy S10e vs. Galaxy S9: Which should you buy in 2022? By Andrew Martonik published 10 December 21 Best phones for Google Fi 2022 By Andrew Martonik, Jeramy Johnson, Samuel Contreras last updated 17 May 22 Almost any unlocked phone will work on Google Fi, which opens up possibilities for what you can bring to the carrier. Here are the ones we think work best on the service. Should you buy the Google Pixel 3 XL in 2022? By Andrew Martonik published 7 December 21 Google's Pixel 3 XL is a great phone, but those shopping for a new phone should consider the cheaper 3a XL or the newer Pixel 4 XL. Best Samsung fitness tracker 2022 By Courtney Lynch, Andrew Martonik last updated 1 March 22 Not sure which Samsung fitness tracker you should choose? Even with a renewed focus on smartwatches, there are still a couple of pure fitness trackers on the market that might be of interest. Best unlocked phones on Amazon for every budget 2022 By Andrew Martonik, Namerah Saud Fatmi published 5 December 21 Amazon is one of the easiest places to buy an unlocked phone and have it delivered in a flash. Here are the best unlocked Android phones it's selling at a variety of price levels. Should you buy a Samsung Galaxy S8 in 2022? By Andrew Martonik published 2 December 21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765: What it is, and why it matters for 5G phones in 2022 By Andrew Martonik published 1 December 21 Though it may not be flashy given its lower positioning, the Snapdragon 765 is actually incredibly important for Qualcomm and companies making sub-flagship phones. Emergency alerts and Android: What you need to know By Andrew Martonik published 11 August 21 Emergency alerts on your Android smartphone are a good thing — even if they are a bit annoying sometimes! Google Pixel Buds 2020 review: These AirPods competitors were worth the wait By Andrew Martonik last updated 9 June 21 For its second set of headphones, Google dropped quirks and just made a great pair of earbuds. The new Pixel Buds are one of the best true wireless headphones available. Samsung Galaxy S10 vs. Galaxy S10+: Which should you buy? By Andrew Martonik published 3 June 21 The Galaxy S10 and S10+ are still solid Android phones in 2021, but which is the better buy these days? Let's break it down. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra review: Too much of a good thing By Andrew Martonik published 1 June 21 Should you buy a Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 with LTE? By Andrew Martonik, Chris Wedel published 28 May 21 The Galaxy Watch 3 choices include either Bluetooth-only or LTE-connected versions, so which one is right for you? Here's what we know. OnePlus 8 review: Better value than ever before By Andrew Martonik, Hayato Huseman last updated 23 April 21 The OnePlus 8 isn't the newest phone around anymore, but it's still a great option at a reasonable price. Here's what last year's mid-tier model offers in 2021. Chromecast vs. Chromecast Ultra: Which should you buy? By Andrew Martonik, Keegan Prosser published 21 April 21 OnePlus 8 Pro vs. OnePlus 8: Which should you buy? By Andrew Martonik, Hayato Huseman published 19 April 21 How to update the software on your Google Pixel phone By Andrew Martonik published 28 December 20 One of the best parts of owning a Google Pixel is its regular software updates. Here's how you can make sure you never miss one. Bringing your own phone to Google Fi: Top things you need to know By Andrew Martonik published 22 December 20 OnePlus 8 Pro vs. OnePlus 7 Pro: Should you upgrade? By Andrew Martonik published 6 November 20 The OnePlus 8 Pro has a handful of clear upgrades over the 7 Pro, but it also brings a big price hike. Here's what to look for when you're eyeing an upgrade this year. Samsung Galaxy S10 & S10+ review: Look no further By Andrew Martonik last updated 12 April 21 The Galaxy S10 and S10+ were the peaks of Samsung's design and manufacturing prowess in 2019, and they're still fantastic phones in 2020. Google Pixel 4 XL review: A night vision camera that's dead by sunset By Andrew Martonik published 27 October 20 Google's best-ever phone fixes a lot of problems, and makes improvements, but still has inexplicably bad battery life and questionable value for the money considering its specs. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs. Galaxy S20 Ultra: Which should you buy? 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Best waterproof phones 2022 By Andrew Martonik, Jeramy Johnson published 2 April 22 The best waterproof phone is the Samsung Galaxy S22 because it's well-built, fast, and of course, waterproof. That's an amazing combination that our other nominees share as well.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 review: A runaway success By Andrew Martonik, Chris Wedel published 15 December 21 It's not easy to walk the line between smartwatch and fitness tracker — but Samsung does both exceptionally well with the Watch Active 2.
Should you buy the Google Pixel 3 in 2022? By Andrew Martonik, Hayato Huseman published 12 December 21 The Pixel 3 is still going strong with an up-to-date build of Android, but is it worth buying against the Pixel 5 and 4a?
Top 6 reasons to buy a flagship over a mid-range phone in 2022 By Andrew Martonik published 12 December 21 No matter your preference in many areas of the smartphone experience, you should expect a certain level of base features and capabilities — particularly when the price tag goes above $600.
Best phones for Google Fi 2022 By Andrew Martonik, Jeramy Johnson, Samuel Contreras last updated 17 May 22 Almost any unlocked phone will work on Google Fi, which opens up possibilities for what you can bring to the carrier. Here are the ones we think work best on the service.
Should you buy the Google Pixel 3 XL in 2022? By Andrew Martonik published 7 December 21 Google's Pixel 3 XL is a great phone, but those shopping for a new phone should consider the cheaper 3a XL or the newer Pixel 4 XL.
Best Samsung fitness tracker 2022 By Courtney Lynch, Andrew Martonik last updated 1 March 22 Not sure which Samsung fitness tracker you should choose? Even with a renewed focus on smartwatches, there are still a couple of pure fitness trackers on the market that might be of interest.
Best unlocked phones on Amazon for every budget 2022 By Andrew Martonik, Namerah Saud Fatmi published 5 December 21 Amazon is one of the easiest places to buy an unlocked phone and have it delivered in a flash. Here are the best unlocked Android phones it's selling at a variety of price levels.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765: What it is, and why it matters for 5G phones in 2022 By Andrew Martonik published 1 December 21 Though it may not be flashy given its lower positioning, the Snapdragon 765 is actually incredibly important for Qualcomm and companies making sub-flagship phones.
Emergency alerts and Android: What you need to know By Andrew Martonik published 11 August 21 Emergency alerts on your Android smartphone are a good thing — even if they are a bit annoying sometimes!
Google Pixel Buds 2020 review: These AirPods competitors were worth the wait By Andrew Martonik last updated 9 June 21 For its second set of headphones, Google dropped quirks and just made a great pair of earbuds. The new Pixel Buds are one of the best true wireless headphones available.
Samsung Galaxy S10 vs. Galaxy S10+: Which should you buy? By Andrew Martonik published 3 June 21 The Galaxy S10 and S10+ are still solid Android phones in 2021, but which is the better buy these days? Let's break it down.
Should you buy a Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 with LTE? By Andrew Martonik, Chris Wedel published 28 May 21 The Galaxy Watch 3 choices include either Bluetooth-only or LTE-connected versions, so which one is right for you? Here's what we know.
OnePlus 8 review: Better value than ever before By Andrew Martonik, Hayato Huseman last updated 23 April 21 The OnePlus 8 isn't the newest phone around anymore, but it's still a great option at a reasonable price. Here's what last year's mid-tier model offers in 2021.
Chromecast vs. Chromecast Ultra: Which should you buy? By Andrew Martonik, Keegan Prosser published 21 April 21
OnePlus 8 Pro vs. OnePlus 8: Which should you buy? By Andrew Martonik, Hayato Huseman published 19 April 21
How to update the software on your Google Pixel phone By Andrew Martonik published 28 December 20 One of the best parts of owning a Google Pixel is its regular software updates. Here's how you can make sure you never miss one.
Bringing your own phone to Google Fi: Top things you need to know By Andrew Martonik published 22 December 20
OnePlus 8 Pro vs. OnePlus 7 Pro: Should you upgrade? By Andrew Martonik published 6 November 20 The OnePlus 8 Pro has a handful of clear upgrades over the 7 Pro, but it also brings a big price hike. Here's what to look for when you're eyeing an upgrade this year.
Samsung Galaxy S10 & S10+ review: Look no further By Andrew Martonik last updated 12 April 21 The Galaxy S10 and S10+ were the peaks of Samsung's design and manufacturing prowess in 2019, and they're still fantastic phones in 2020.
Google Pixel 4 XL review: A night vision camera that's dead by sunset By Andrew Martonik published 27 October 20 Google's best-ever phone fixes a lot of problems, and makes improvements, but still has inexplicably bad battery life and questionable value for the money considering its specs.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs. Galaxy S20 Ultra: Which should you buy? By Andrew Martonik published 13 October 20
