
Andrew Myrick
Andrew Myrick is a Senior Editor at Android Central. He enjoys everything to do with technology, including tablets, smartphones, and everything in between. Perhaps his favorite past-time is collecting different headphones, even if they all end up in the same drawer.
Latest articles by Andrew Myrick

Best USB-C cables for Android Auto 2023
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.

Apple made the right decision ditching the mute switch on the iPhone 15 Pro
By Andrew Myrick published
And...Action Even though it's held back, the Action Button has me really excited.

Amazon's new Fire HD 10 Kids tablets are lighter, faster, and cheaper
By Andrew Myrick published
New Kids Tablets If it's time to upgrade your child's tablet, now's a great time do so with the new-and-improved Fire HD 10 Kids and Fire HD 10 Kids Pro.

How to use Apple Watch Double Tap on Galaxy Watch 6
By Andrew Myrick published
Double Tap Following the announcement of the Apple Watch Series 9, it got us wondering whether "Double Tap" was available on WearOS. Thankfully it is, but it's not a feature that is enabled by default.

Arlo's new Essential Cameras promise to keep your home secure, for less
By Andrew Myrick published
New Arlo Cameras Arlo has announced a trio of new smart home cameras and a new Video Doorbell all that cost less than $150.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook review: Surprising in more ways than one
By Andrew Myrick published
Back to basics It's surprisingly better than the spec sheet denotes.

Android's 'Game Dashboard' appears in early build for Chromebooks
By Andrew Myrick published
Gaming Dashboard Google is working on bringing Game Dashboard to Chromebooks via the latest Canary build of ChromeOS. But there are still a few features missing, so it may be a while before it comes to everyone.

Best Android TVs 2023
By Ted Kritsonis, Michael L Hicks, Andrew Myrick last updated
Android TV Android TV is a sleek and powerful smart TV operating system, and these TVs ship with it built right in. Here are the best Android TVs you should consider and why they're so great!

Chromebooks will now get regular updates for up to 10 years
By Andrew Myrick published
Longer support Google has announced a major change for Chromebook owners as you'll now get an additional two years of software updates.

Google to release its first Android 14 QPR1 Beta next week
By Andrew Myrick published
QPR1 Beta Could this mean that stable Android 14 is also coming next week?

Acer Chromebox CXI5 review: A long overdue upgrade
By Andrew Myrick published
A new Chromebox The CXI4 successor finally arrives.

Four features the iPhone 15 stole from Android
By Andrew Myrick published
"Reinventing" changes Now that the iPhone 15 has been officially announced, you might have noticed a few "features" that look awfully familiar.

Best Fitbit 2023
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Want a Fitbit but aren't sure which one is for you? Here's a guide to help make your decision a little easier.

It looks like Lenovo will join the 'Chromebook Plus' parade with a new Flex 5i
By Andrew Myrick published
Lenovo Plus We're still waiting for Google to officially announce its "Chromebook Plus" initiative, but Lenovo won't be left out of the fun.

Best text messaging apps in 2023
By Andrew Myrick, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Get on the grid Stay in the loop with one of these texting apps.

Beeper bringing iMessage to Android is great, but I can't help but feel nervous
By Andrew Myrick published
Many have been wanting the ability to use iMessage on Android for years, but Apple hasn't budged. This opened the door for other options to fill the gap, such as Beeper which offers a whole lot more.

This app lets you use one of the best iOS 17 features on Android
By Andrew Myrick published
Sherlocked StandBy Mode is a new feature coming to the iPhone with iOS 17, and this app brings even more functionality to your Android phone.

How to use iMessage on Android and Chromebooks with Beeper
By Andrew Myrick published
Beep, Beep You don't need an iPhone to enjoy iMessage on Android and Chromebooks

Chrome gets its biggest overhaul in years as it turns 15
By Andrew Myrick published
Happy birthday! Google is completely revamping the Chrome app on desktops, ranging from new customization options to opening its new SGE feature to more users.

Best handwriting apps for Chromebooks 2023
By Andrew Myrick published
Write notes Use your Chromebook as a tablet for handwritten notes.

Best music streaming services 2023
By Andrew Myrick, Keegan Prosser published
Play all your favorite tunes on any and all devices.

Google updates the Pixel Watch app ahead of Wear OS 4 release
By Andrew Myrick published
QOL update While Google has yet to release the final version of Wear OS 4, or the September 2023 update, there is a new update for the Pixel Watch app.

Best Google Home compatible devices 2023: Google Assistant smart devices
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Google Assistant is great at helping you control your smart home devices and services. Here are some of the best for both you can get to level up your voice assistant game.
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