Andrew Martonik
Andrew was an Executive Editor, U.S. at Android Central between 2012 and 2020.
Latest articles by Andrew Martonik
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Top 10 things to do first with your new Galaxy S20
By Andrew Martonik last updated
When you buy a Galaxy S20, there's a whole lot to get into, to the point where it can be overwhelming and you can forget some of the basics. So, where do you start? Right here.
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From the Editor's Desk: Samsung severely under-delivered on the Galaxy S20 Ultra's 100X Space Zoom
By Andrew Martonik last updated
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It looks like Samsung is giving the Galaxy S20 the camera upgrades it needs
By Andrew Martonik last updated
Samsung's cameras have been consistent, but not exactly leading the market for a couple generations now. The Galaxy S20 looks to be making the changes necessary to flip that narrative.
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Galaxy Z Flip hands-on preview: Samsung just killed the RAZR
By Andrew Martonik last updated
I've had a solid hour with the Galaxy Z Flip, going over its every curve and getting acquainted with this new form factor. Here are my initial takeaways.
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Galaxy Note 10+ vs. Galaxy S10+: Which should you buy?
By Andrew Martonik last updated
With so much shared between the Galaxy S10+ and Note 10+, it can be a little confusing to decide which one is right for you. The decision actually comes down to just a couple questions.
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Samsung's phones are so consistently good, it's almost boring at this point
By Andrew Martonik last updated
Samsung's slow progress is hitting the point of making its phones boring — even though they're great.
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Galaxy S20 Cameras: What are the differences between the models?
By Andrew Martonik last updated
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Samsung Galaxy S10+ review, a year later: Now cheaper and better with One UI 2
By Andrew Martonik last updated
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Samsung One UI 2.0 review: The best (and worst) Android 10 features
By Andrew Martonik, Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Here's everything you need to know about One UI 2.0 for your Samsung phone.
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Hands-on: Qualcomm's new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is huge and impressively fast
By Andrew Martonik last updated
I had the opportunity to test the new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit, and I'm incredibly impressed by its speed and capabilities.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 first look: Surprises, both good and bad
By Andrew Martonik last updated
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Samsung says another Galaxy S20 camera update with various fixes is already in the works
By Andrew Martonik last updated
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LG V60 hands-on preview: Don't overlook this Galaxy S20+ competitor
By Andrew Martonik last updated
If you've been looking at the Galaxy S20+ or S20 Ultra and balking at their prices, you need to do yourself a favor and see what the V60 has to offer.
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Galaxy S20 Ultra camera samples: A collection of Samsung's best-ever photos
By Andrew Martonik last updated
I've been using the Galaxy S20 Ultra for a couple days now, and that means it's time to share the first photos I've taken with it — and some of my initial thoughts on how it's performing as well.
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From the Editor's Desk: The Galaxy S20 will be expensive, but so will every other flagship 5G phone
By Andrew Martonik last updated
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Samsung Unpacked 2020 is official: Galaxy S11/S20 launching February 11
By Andrew Martonik last updated
Just as we expected given the rumors, Samsung is going to hold its next major Unpacked event on February 11.
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Qualcomm's new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is 17x larger, offers two-finger authentication
By Andrew Martonik last updated
Qualcomm has announced the next generation of its in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, dubbed 3D Sonic Max.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs. Galaxy S20 Plus: Which should you buy?
By Andrew Martonik last updated
The Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra may be part of the same phone lineup, but there are really big differences between the two. We'll help you decide which is right for you.
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OnePlus 8 review: Better value than ever before
By Andrew Martonik, Hayato Huseman last updated
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.
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Chromecast vs. Chromecast Ultra: Which should you buy?
By Andrew Martonik, Keegan Prosser published
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OnePlus 8 Pro vs. OnePlus 8: Which should you buy?
By Andrew Martonik, Hayato Huseman published
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, 5 months on: Large and still in charge
By Andrew Martonik last updated
The Galaxy S20 Ultra is still a phenomenal overall phone, even several months after launch. But it's still expensive and large, making it a tough sell compared to the Galaxy S20+.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 & S10+ review: Look no further
By Andrew Martonik last updated
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.