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
As Android innovation grows, has Apple lost its touch?
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Something's gone awry within the walled garden.
Google Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL review: Changing of the guard
By Andrew Myrick, Nicholas Sutrich published
Refreshing and confusing Google is making a lot of changes with the 2024 Pixel lineup, including two sizes of Pro models, and while there's a lot to like, it's not a slam-dunk decision.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Price, release date, specs, and everything you need to know
By Andrew Myrick last updated
9 Pro Fold Google's next foldable phone is here!
Best gaming controllers for NVIDIA Shield TV 2024
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Take control Choose your favorite and hop into some games.
I went hands-on with the latest Samsung and Lenovo Chromebooks, and I'm excited
By Andrew Myrick published
Exciting times Alongside the announcement of new features coming to ChromeOS, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 were also introduced.
Verizon restores its network after major outage
By Andrew Myrick last updated
It's not just you Verizon Wireless experienced a nationwide outage that left users in SOS mode. The company has since restored its network.
Best Amazon Fire TV built-in televisions 2024
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Light my fire The Fire TV Edition bridges the gap between streaming sticks and smart TVs, making your entertainment delivery nearly seamless. These are the best on the market right now.
Tablet sales are on the rise, and there's never been a better time to buy one
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Tablets are picking up steam while everything else flatlines, and while that's surprising, there are a few good reasons why it might be happening.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra hands-on: AI on the big screen
By Andrew Myrick published
Premium, refined. Just as we suspected.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE hands-on: Toeing a fine line
By Andrew Myrick published
After spending some time with the Galaxy S24 FE, it's obvious this belongs in Samsung's lineup. What's less obvious is whether it's as much of a value proposition as it's being marketed as.
Best Android tablets for drawing 2024
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.
Ayaneo Pocket Air Review: A good starting point
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet It checks most of the boxes, and then some.
Best Google Home compatible devices 2024: Google Assistant smart devices
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Make your Assistant do it Google Assistant helps you control smart home devices and services with just your voice. Here are some of the best options to level up your voice assistant game.
Best cheap Android tablet 2024
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Bargain tablets Whether you want a tablet for media consumption or one with some extra "smarts," there's something for everyone. These are our favorite cheap Android tablets.
These Samsung Galaxy Tab models support the S Pen
By Michael L Hicks, Andrew Myrick last updated
Putting pen to screen Which Galaxy Tab S, A, FE, and Active tablets work with Samsung's best stylus?
Best Android tablet 2024
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Grab a tablet Samsung and Amazon make most of the best Android tablets, but which should you buy? We broke down the best model for each price and demographic.
Best game controllers for Android 2024
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Fun-sized joysticks Mobile gaming is exploding with more people getting into it regularly. We've found the best game controllers for Android phones and tablets.
The Huawei Mate XT is a feat of engineering, but is a tri-fold phone necessary?
By Andrew Myrick published
What's the point? Are we really ready for tri-fold phones?
You don't have to wait for Black Friday to save big on a foldable phone
By Andrew Myrick published
Flip for cheap Take advantage of Motorola's "Harvest Sale."
Best external drives for NVIDIA Shield TV Pro 2024
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Andrew Myrick last updated
Store more We've rounded up the best options for expanding your NVIDIA Shield TV Pro's storage, from standard external hard drives to thumb drives.
Best Amazon Fire tablet 2024
By Andrew Myrick last updated
These tablets are fire We'll help you choose which Fire tablet to get.
Best USB-C cables for Android Auto 2024
By Andrew Myrick, Christine Persaud, Ted Kritsonis last updated
On the go You need a durable USB-C cable with fast data transfer so it keeps chugging along with your car.
Everything the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 stole from Android
By Andrew Myrick published
Are the lines between the iPhone and Android phones getting more and more blurred? It sure feels that way, especially with Apple's announcement of the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10.
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