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
Best text messaging apps in 2024
By Andrew Myrick, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Get on the grid Stay in the loop with one of these texting apps.
Best Android gaming handheld consoles 2024
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Dedicated gaming There's just something about Android gaming handhelds that makes us happy.
First 13 things to do with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet The tip of the iceberg.
Ayaneo recreates two of the best gaming handhelds, powered by Android
By Andrew Myrick published
Unique, yet familiar Have you ever wanted an original Game Boy running Android? What about the Game Boy Micro? Ayaneo has you covered thanks to the Pocket DMG and Pocket Micro.
Do Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 cases fit the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6?
By Andrew Myrick published
New case? If you're ready for an upgrade, you might be wondering if the Galaxy Z Fold 5 cases fit the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The answer shouldn't come as much of a surprise, even if it's still rather disappointing.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2: Which should you buy?
By Andrew Myrick published
Ultra vs. Ultra The 'Ultra' battle begins.
I compared the Z Fold 6 and OnePlus Open camera against Mother Nature, the results were unexpected
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the first Samsung foldable phone to feature a water resistance rating. With that in mind, I tried to take it out in a storm, only to end up with a completely different result.
I miss the old days of smartphones
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Don't you ever wish we could go back to the days of when phones were fun? Yeah, me neither.
Back-to-school season is around the corner, so don't miss out on this last-minute Chromebook Prime Day deal
By Andrew Myrick published
Back to School! This Chromebook deal won't be around for much longer.
Can't get a PlayStation Portal? Build your own with these last-minute Prime Day deals
By Andrew Myrick published
Portal who? Don't be discouraged if you can't find the Portal in stock anywhere.
Ready to build your own streaming setup powered by AR? Check these Prime Day deals before it's too late
By Andrew Myrick published
This is wild. With so many great Prime Day deals, now's the perfect time for tinkerers to build out those wacky and wild ideas. Just like this one to create the weirdest portable gaming and streaming setup.
Who needs the Galaxy Tab S10 when you can get the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra for this cheap?
By Andrew Myrick published
Older, but still wonderful When it comes to Android tablets, nobody does it better than Samsung. Even the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, which is more than two years old, is still an incredible tablet and can be had on the cheap.
The OnePlus Pad 2 just launched but it might be the best Prime Day tablet deal
By Andrew Myrick published
This is bonkers. A lot of the best Prime Day tablet deals focus on products that have been on the market for a while. But, the OnePlus Pad 2 was just announced and OnePlus is offering some incredible discounts.
This TicWatch Prime Day deal blows the Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra out of the water
By Andrew Myrick published
Battery behemoths The TicWatch Pro 5 and Pro 5 Enduro match up to the Galaxy Watch Ultra in terms of battery life. And for Prime Day, they've both dropped to their lowest prices ever.
Best Buy — not Amazon — has the best Prime Day deal on one of my favorite Chromebooks
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Don't wait Last year's Spin 714 is still fantastic, and is now, cheaper than ever.
This Galaxy Watch 7 feature is the reason I'm not giving up on smartwatches
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet It's pretty apparent much of Samsung's focus is on the Galaxy Ring and Watch Ultra. But, the Galaxy Watch 7 is no slouch, despite it looking just like the Watch 6.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Everything we want to see
By Andrew Myrick published
What's next? We're hoping for a major redesign with the Galaxy Fold 7.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Google Pixel Watch 2: Which should you buy?
By Andrew Myrick published
New vs. sleek An obvious comparison with a surprising result.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 no longer prompts you to set up a fingerprint
By Andrew Myrick published
What's going on? Is this just a bug? Or something else?
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024: LIVE blog and everything you need to know about the Z Fold 6, Flip 6, and Galaxy Ring
By Shruti Shekar, Andrew Myrick last updated
LIVE Samsung Unpacked is July 10th, but we're already on the ground with live updates and everything you need to know about the historic announcement event.
Google Pixel Watch 2 vs TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro: Which should you buy?
By Andrew Myrick published
2 vs. 5 The Pixel Watch 2 vs. TicWatch Pro 5 is a more compelling comparison than you might think. There's a lot to like with either of these smartwatches, despite the stark contrast in designs.
Best emulators for Android 2024
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Re-live the classics Want to play old-school games but don't have the original consoles? Welcome to the world of emulators!
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: How it started and how's it going
By Andrew Myrick published
In retrospect It's been a journey.
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