
Andrew Myrick
Andrew's way into tech started all the way back with the Atari 2600, progressing his way through various consoles throughout the years. Everything changed for him when he got his hands on the iPhone 3G before switching over to Android with the HTC Evo 4G. Since then, he's tried almost every kind of tech that he can get his hands on. Little has changed over the years, as much of his time is spent with different gaming handhelds, foldable phones, Chromebooks, tablets, and even a bit of VR sprinkled in. With more than a decade of time spent writing about tech, he takes a "Jack of all trades" approach to whatever he can get his hands on. His weekly column, Beyond the Alphabet, attempts to look at the world of tech both within and beyond the confines of Google's Mountain View campus. That includes figuring out new ways to get work done with various devices, along with deciphering the impact of the hardware and software that we rely on every day. You can always count on him to have at least two phones on him and there's a good chance he'll have a charger for you to use if your phone is running out of juice.
Latest articles by Andrew Myrick

Best Chromebooks for students 2025
By Andrew Myrick last updated
For the classroom! Check out some of the best Chromebooks for students. These include options for elementary school kids, those just starting college, and everyone else.

I've tested over 50 Chromebooks, and these are the devices you should buy in 2025
By Andrew Myrick last updated
(Chrome)book smart Chromebooks are great for just about any use, whether you want them for a home office or school work. These are the best Chromebooks out right now.

Should you wait for the Samsung Galaxy S26?
By Andrew Myrick published
Now or later? It's a little bit of a "chicken and egg" situation.

I tested the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and it's more of an iterative update than I initially realized
By Andrew Myrick published
Dunk and fold For whatever reason, Google can't seem to shake the "papercut" syndrome when releasing new phones.

Best Android tablets for drawing
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Get creative If you want a tablet that provides access to the best drawing apps from the Play Store, then you're in luck. Here are some of the best Android tablets for drawing, on the market.

Best tablet for students
By Andrew Myrick, Michael L Hicks last updated
Education tools Getting the school year started can be a little intimidating, but the best tablets for students can help ease this process more successfully.

Retroid teases its next gaming handheld by proclaiming 'The Future is Now'
By Andrew Myrick published
RP6? Retroid has started teasing its next gaming handheld, and is expected to reveal more information in a week.

Samsung reportedly drops plans to launch a Galaxy S26 Edge. Here's why I'm not surprised
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet With recent reports suggesting Samsung is dropping the Galaxy S26 Edge, we look at why the S25 Edge is struggling to have a meaningful impact on the market.

Best AI phones
By Andrew Myrick published
AI everywhere These are the best AI phones available, with access to useful and powerful AI features.

Windows 10 is gone, but ChromeOS Flex can fill the void
By Andrew Myrick published
What's old is new All hope is not lost, and you don't have to spend a dime.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra: Should you wait or upgrade now?
By Andrew Myrick published
Flagship power The S25 Ultra deals are coming, but so is the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Price, specs, and everything you need to know
By Andrew Myrick last updated
What's next? Google's Pixel 10 Pro Fold is official and introduces quite a few impressive upgrades, even if they aren't immediately apparent.

Why I don't care that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold isn't the thinnest foldable
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Foldable phones are full of compromises, and the list is continuing to grow all for the sake of being as thin as possible. Google bucked that trend with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and I'm glad it did.

Tired of running out of storage? Grab one of these before it's too late
By Andrew Myrick published
More storage Portable SSD's have come a long way, and now they're magnetic.

Do you need a cheap tablet? This is the one I would get and its 50% off
By Andrew Myrick published
Don't miss this Are you looking for a last-minute tablet deal before Amazon Prime Big Deals Day is over? You're in luck as this Amazon Fire tablet is 50% off, but you'll need to hurry.

I can't believe this Chromebook deal is still available
By Andrew Myrick published
Fantastic value We sure love our Chromebooks around here, and that includes the Acer Chromebook Spin 515. That's why we're so surprised to see that you can still save $100 for Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days.

I've spent a week with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and I'm surprised
By Andrew Myrick published
Further refinement The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is finally here, and after spending about a week with it, there are a few things that stand out while I work on the full review.

If I needed a new tablet, this is the one I would buy
By Andrew Myrick published
The goldilocks tablet Despite being skipped over with the Tab S11 series, the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus is still a fantastic option if you want a flagship Android tablet that isn't oversized.

I'm shocked at how cheap this premium Android gaming handheld is
By Andrew Myrick published
Incredibly versatile AYANEO's Pocket S blends a premium design with excellent performance.

My favorite phone controller is almost 50% off, so I bought an extra
By Andrew Myrick published
Incredibly versatile You might not know that ASUS made a USB-C phone controller, but at this price, the ROG Tessen needs to be on your radar.

This Chromebook does it all, and is cheaper than ever for Prime Day
By Andrew Myrick published
Lowest ever! Chromebooks are in an odd place at the moment, but even with that, deals like this one for the Chromebook Duet 11 are too good to ignore.

This is the best thing about the ever-evolving wave of AI on our phones
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Nowadays, we know that phone makers are going to spend a good chunk of a device unveiling talking about AI. While that's great and all, it doesn't really matter and that's not a bad thing.

This gaming handheld looks like a PSP Go, but it runs Android AND it's $100 off
By Andrew Myrick published
Excuse me? The Anbernic RG Slide is one of the most unique gaming handhelds we've seen released in recent memory, and ahead of Amazon's Big Deal Days, it's on sale for $100 off.

How to set up RCS chat on Samsung phones with Samsung Messages
By Andrew Myrick last updated
RCS RCS is the "hot new thing" for messaging as it brings an iMessage-like experience to Android. If you have a Samsung phone, here's how to get the feature working right away.

I'm a huge fan of this MagSafe portable SSD - and at this price, I might buy another
By Andrew Myrick published
More storage ORICO is a trusted brand when it comes to storage accessories, and it's excellent K20 Mini portable SSD is on sale ahead of Amazon's Big Deal Days for under $100.
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