
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

I'm not exactly sold on the Abxylute One Pro for one reason
By Andrew Myrick published
Skeptical In a vacuum, the Abxylute One Pro looks like its practically the perfect handheld for cloud streaming. But in reality, there are compelling alternatives already available.

Best Amazon Fire tablet 2025
By Andrew Myrick last updated
These tablets are fire We'll help you choose which Fire tablet to get.

We need more accessories like the new Backbone One: Xbox Edition
By Andrew Myrick published
Nostalgic and iconic What do you get when you blend 2001 and 2025? The Backbone One: Xbox Edition, and it's absolutely beautiful.

Where have all the Chromebooks gone?
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Almost three full months into the year, and there have been very few major Chromebook releases. Let's dive into a few reasons why that might be the case.

The AYANEO Pocket ACE is compact, powerful, and I can't wait to get one
By Andrew Myrick published
Small and powerful I'm worried about how much this is going to cost.

My favorite mobile gaming controller has never been cheaper — but you're running out of time
By Andrew Myrick published
Cheaper than ever The GameSir G8 Plus is one of our favorite mobile gaming controllers, and it's now cheaper than ever as part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

Best rugged Android phone 2025
By Andrew Myrick, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Tough as nails! Living an outdoor life or working a demanding job? Get yourself a rugged smartphone. From big batteries to night vision, these tough phones have it all.

Mobvoi TicWatch Atlas review: I wanted to love this more
By Andrew Myrick published
Energizer bunny The TicWatch Atlas is yet another example of how software can ruin an otherwise great wearable experience.

The Pixel 9a makes me feel weird, in a good way
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet While Samsung and Apple are both struggling in various regards, everything seems to be going better than ever for Google, and the Pixel 9a makes it pretty obvious.

Do we really need more powerful Android gaming handhelds?
By Andrew Myrick published
New = $$$ I'm all for more power, but what's the point if we can't make use of it?

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid review: Living in the future
By Andrew Myrick published
Just...wow Can you really ask for a more versatile laptop?

GDC 2025 brings about new Qualcomm chips and Android gaming handhelds
By Andrew Myrick published
All about gaming Qualcomm announced a trio of new gaming processors, while we also got a glimpse at the handhelds these chips will be coming to.

AYANEO's next flagship gaming handheld is coming soon
By Andrew Myrick published
Surprise launch AYANEO has been making waves with the number of premium gaming handhelds its been producing, and the company doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon.

Android 16 looks to be even better for gamers than we expected
By Andrew Myrick published
It's Vulkan Time Focusing on Vulkan might just be the move.

Best Android tablets for drawing 2025
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.

Practically all of the best Android phones are hindered by this one dumb thing
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet As life goes on, so might what you need from your phone. Unfortunately, you're on your own if you need more storage than what's built into your phone.

Here's why I'm getting the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 AND the Pocket Classic
By Andrew Myrick published
So good Retroid has announced pricing for the Pocket Flip 2 and Pocket Classic, while also sharing something even more exciting.

I compared the Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera against three of the best competitors and one thing stood out
By Andrew Myrick published
Camera Showdown With only one hardware upgrade, has Samsung done enough to continue offering a better camera experience than the competition?

The Retroid Pocket Classic will soon be here for all of your vertical gaming needs
By Andrew Myrick published
Android Game Boy Retroid has officially revealed its next handheld, the Pocket Classic. It's expected to ship alongside the Pocket Flip 2, and we suspect the Classic will fly off the shelves.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Review: The behemoth is back
By Andrew Myrick published
Still massive The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is still one of the biggest and baddest tablets on the market, but its lead might be beginning to shrink.

Apple needs Google now, more than ever
By Andrew Myrick published
It's time Apple continues facing delays and hurdles with implementing its own LLM. Maybe it's time to get some help from Google.

ScrcpyForAndroid is the app you didn't know you needed
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Occasionally, you might run across an app that reminds you of Android's versatility. ScrcpyForAndroid easily falls under that category.

AYANEO's latest gaming handheld is a true homage to the Game Boy Micro
By Andrew Myrick published
Stick-less The AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is about as close as it gets to a modern Game Boy Micro.
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