
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

Samsung might have just won the award for the best Black Friday deal with the Galaxy Z Fold 7
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Phenomenal When else are you going to be able to save almost $1,000 on the latest Samsung foldable?

Remember last year's crazy Pixel Tablet deal? It's back with a vengeance for Black Friday 2025
By Andrew Myrick published
So cheap, so good In a world of bigger screens and too many features, the Pixel Tablet just keeps chugging along. It's also one of the best Black Friday deals we've seen, as you can now get one cheaper than ever.

This is the best Black Friday deal if you want a cheap Android tablet for under $100
By Andrew Myrick published
50% off! This is on the shortlist for cheap tablet recommendations.

This Backbone controller is one of my favorites, and now it's $35 off for Black Friday
By Andrew Myrick published
Something catchy and short To kick off the Black Friday and Cyber Monday festivities, the Backbone Pro and Backbone One controllers are on sale. You can save up to $35 for a limited time.

I keep coming back to this controller from Razer, and it's nearly 50% off for Black Friday
By Andrew Myrick published
Something catchy and short Who doesn't love playing games on their phone? Level up your mobile gaming experience with the Razer Kishi Ultra, and save an incredible 50% in the process.

You won't believe how cheap the best Android tablet just became for Black Friday
By Andrew Myrick published
How much?! It's not surprising to see the Galaxy Tab S11 on sale for Black Friday. What is surprising is seeing that you can save about $650 and get Samsung's latest flagship tablet for just $150.

Best USB-C cables for Android Auto 2025
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.

Acer's latest Chromebook is an absolute powerhouse, and it's finally on sale for the first time!
By Andrew Myrick published
First discount! The best part about this deal is that you don't need to wait until Black Friday.

This is the one the most insane early Black Friday deals that I've ever seen
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Who would've thought that we'd see a deal this good on a month-old phone?

NVIDIA's GeForce NOW Fast Pass lets Chromebook users skip the line and game for longer
By Andrew Myrick published
Fast Pass This is awesome, but does anyone else miss Stadia?

How long is the Google Pixel 10 battery life?
By Andrew Myrick published
Three different tales Coming as a bit of a surprise to some, Google managed to improve battery life for its Pixel 10 lineup. However, only one of these phones stands above the rest.

How long is the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold battery life?
By Andrew Myrick published
Bigger battery Is battery life better this time around?

More and more people are buying tablets and Chromebooks and we don't really know why
By Andrew Myrick published
Surprising growth I thought tablets and Chromebooks were dead?

I love Android gaming handhelds, but there's a communication problem that needs to be solved
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Understand what you're getting yourself into before spending your money.

Now's your chance to save some money on my favorite Chromebook ahead of Black Friday
By Andrew Myrick published
My favorite Chromebook Looking for a beast of a Chromebook but want to save a few bucks? The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is on sale for a limited time, and you don't even have to wait for Black Friday.

The first Android laptops are borrowing something from the Microsoft Surface Pro 11
By Andrew Myrick published
Progress is good It was recently discovered that Qualcomm has added Android 16 support to the Snapdragon X Elite processor. This is a massive step forward as we near the release of the first Android-powered laptops.

GameHub makes surprise Play Store appearance, making it easier than ever to play Windows games on Android
By Andrew Myrick published
Windows on Android! GameSir GameHub has been released onto the Play Store, offering an easy solution for those interested in trying to play Windows games using hardware powered by Android.

Best emulators for Chromebook
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Enjoy your favorite retro games on a Chromebook.

I compared the Pixel 10 Pro Fold camera to other top foldables, and it left me surprised
By Andrew Myrick published
Camera Showdown Maybe Google didn't need to upgrade the camera hardware after all.

Best microSD cards for Android
By Andrew Myrick, Christine Persaud last updated
Store more Expandable storage is only as good as the memory card you use to facilitate it. These are the best microSD cards you should buy for your Android device.

Android gaming handhelds are having their 'Steam Deck moment' and I'm here for it
By Andrew Myrick published
Exciting times Snapdragon Elite power in Android gaming handhelds is just awesome.

Get a closer look at the RedMagic 11 Pro's liquid cooling in JRE's latest torture test
By Andrew Myrick published
Liquid cooling?!? How awesome is it that a phone has liquid cooling?

AYANEO's Pocket Vert breaks cover in its first teaser video
By Andrew Myrick published
Something short and catchy Don't get too excited, just yet, at least not until we know the price.
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