
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

AYANEO puts Retroid and Anbernic on notice with its upcoming KONKR Pocket Fit
By Andrew Myrick published
Cheaper? I'm not really sure what to think about AYANEO's supposed "budget" brand.

AYANEO's Pocket DS will easily handle emulation from NES to Switch, and everything in between
By Andrew Myrick published
SuperDS It's been five years since the last DS model was discontinued, but AYANEO is here with a modernized and more powerful take thanks to the Pocket DS.

Here's how you can save up to $500 on one of the best Android tablets
By Andrew Myrick published
This won't last It might be two years old, but the Galaxy Tab S9 is still one of the best Android tablets that money can buy. And with these these Back to School tablet deals, it's almost an impulse-buy.

There's one reason I'd consider a Flip instead of a Fold, and it's not the reason you think
By Andrew Myrick published
Android Arcade Samsung and Motorola have been making massive strides to improve the Flip and Razr lineups. They've gotten so good that it made me think twice about sticking with the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Best tablet for students 2025
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.

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.

The AYANEO Pocket DS is the world's first dual-screen Android handheld
By Andrew Myrick published
Dual screens It's not too often that we see much in the way of innovation with Android gaming handhelds. However, the AYANEO Pocket DS just changed the game in two massive ways.

Can the Galaxy Z Fold 7 cameras hang with the iPhone and S25 Ultra? I put it to the test
By Andrew Myrick published
Who's the winner? When you spend more than $1,000 on a phone, you expect the best. That hasn't been the case when it comes to the cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold line. But it sure looks like those days are behind us.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: This one's for everyone
By Andrew Myrick published
So, so good Now's the time to jump into the world of foldables

Color me shocked — The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is an absolute beast for gaming
By Andrew Myrick published
Android Arcade Something that makes a foldable phone so special is its versatility. Usually, we focus on productivity, but today, we're taking a look at the gaming versatility of the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a technological wonder, but it's still not moving the needle in one major way
By Andrew Myrick published
Longevity You can't deny how incredible the Galaxy Z Fold 7 just looks, but there's an obvious sign that Samsung is still living in the past.

Should you wait for the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold?
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Now that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has been announced, you might be wondering whether to upgrade now or wait for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. So let's go over a few reasons why you should, and shouldn't, wait.

The Anbernic RG477M takes a metal approach to gaming handhelds
By Andrew Myrick published
Premium gaming Coming on the heels of the RG Slide, Anbernic is back at it with its announcement of the RG477M. This is a metal gaming handheld, likely powered by Android, and should be arriving soon.

Take a trip down memory lane with Android Rewind
By Andrew Myrick published
Revisiting the past Paying tribute to the past with the help of the future

Remember the Galaxy S25 Edge? Yeah, it's $400 off, but you'll need to be quick
By Andrew Myrick published
Bonkers With the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 just being announced, the Galaxy S25 Edge might have gotten lost in the sauce. But there's an incredible deal from Best Buy that could bring it back to relevancy.

Time's running out on this crazy Prime Day deal for the Google TV Streamer
By Andrew Myrick published
Stream the things The Google TV might not have the same loyal fanbase as the Chromecast it replaced, but with this Prime Day deal, you should definitely give it a look.

Absurd Prime Day tech deals you can get instead of paying $2K for the Fold 7
By Andrew Myrick published
Ludicrous $2,000 for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is an absurd amount of money, so we found some equally absurd Prime Day deals.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 Live: Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Watch 8 launches, everything that was announced
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Unpacking We're live blogging about the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Foldable event! Follow along and we'll keep you updated!

Retro gaming is back and it's because of gaming handhelds like these
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Retro gaming There's nothing quite like picking up a gaming handheld and having both the game and device hit you with nostalgia. I've rounded up five of my favorite Prime Day deals for you to enjoy.

HURRY! Don't miss out on your chance to save 30% on the best Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Flip 7 case
By Andrew Myrick published
Pre-order discount The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are launching later this month, and my favorite phone case is launching the same day. But you don't need to wait until then to pick one up and save some dough.

My wife told me I don't need another tablet, but this last-minute deal was too good to pass up
By Andrew Myrick published
Get it now! This tablet does it all and is cheaper than ever

This is the one controller you should buy before Prime Day ends
By Andrew Myrick published
Upgraded gaming GameSir makes some of the best phone controllers out there, but you shouldn't sleep on their regular controllers like the Super Nova.

I test Chromebooks for a living, and this is the best Prime Day Chromebook deal, bar none
By Andrew Myrick published
The One There are so many Prime Day Chromebook deals that it's enough to make your head spin. But you can stop looking, as this Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE deal is absolutely the best of them all.

WHOA! My favorite phone controller is cheaper than ever, so I picked up a spare
By Andrew Myrick published
So, so good When it comes to mobile gaming, there's no shortage of controllers to choose from. But the GameSir G8 Plus stands above the rest for a multitude of reasons and is cheaper than ever.
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