
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

The ultra-thin iPhone Air might seem cool, but it's much deeper than that
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Apple announced the iPhone Air, and while it might seem like a competitor to the S25 Edge, there's probably more to the story than meets the eye.

5 things Apple stole from Android during the iPhone 17 event
By Andrew Myrick published
Every time a new flagship smartphone is released, comparisons are drawn with its competition. Apple is no different, so let's take a look at what the company "stole" during its iPhone 17 event.

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.

You don't need the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 - get the Flip 6 instead and score almost $600 OFF
By Andrew Myrick published
Something catchy and short Woot is hosting a sale on Samsung Galaxy smartphones, and the best deal of the bunch saves you almost $600 on the Galaxy Z Flip 6.

Best Android tablet 2025
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Grab a tablet Samsung and Amazon make most of the best Android tablets, but which should you buy? We broke down the best model for each price and demographic.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Price, specs, and everything you need to know
By Andrew Myrick last updated
What's next? Google's Pixel 10 Pro Fold is official and introduces quite a few impressive upgrades, even if they aren't immediately apparent.

Google Pixel Tablet review: Jack of most trades, master of one
By Andrew Myrick last updated
The Chosen One It's not perfect, but I seriously can't stop finding reasons to use it.

One of my favorite cheap Chromebooks just got even cheaper - don't miss this deal!
By Andrew Myrick published
The HP Chromebook 14a line is one of the company's most popular, so when you can get one for under $150, that's a deal not worth passing up.

Disappointed in the Galaxy Tab S11? Get the Tab S9 instead and save $200
By Andrew Myrick published
Hurry!! You shouldn't sleep on this deal.

AYN Odin 3 is the first Snapdragon 8 Elite handheld, starting at just $299
By Andrew Myrick published
Simply incredible After weeks of teasing and waiting for the Thor to launch, AYN has finally revealed everything there is to know about the AYN Odin 3. And there are a few surprises in store for us.

I don't think tablets can get any better than the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. So what's next for Samsung?
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Now that the Galaxy Tab S11 series has been announced, it's raised a few questions. Not about Samsung or the devices, but what might the future hold for the best Android tablet.

How to set up and use eSIM on Android
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Embedded SIM Using eSIM on Android is pretty darn great. The entire setup process is smooth most of the time, even if you want to move your phone number to a new phone.

Acer makes a splash at IFA 2025 with the Chromebook Plus Spin 514 and new Chromeboxes
By Andrew Myrick published
ChromeOS for everyone Acer announced a brand new Chromebook joined by two new Chromeboxes at IFA 2025. Here's everything that you need to know.

Best Google Pixel phones 2025
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Best Pixel There's a Pixel phone for everyone, at every price point.

Holy macaroni, you won't believe how cheap this Samsung Chromebook is during Best Buy's Labor Day sale
By Andrew Myrick published
Don't wait! No strings attached

Should you buy the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold?
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet It's more of a question of whether you should wait or not.

What's the best cheap tablet for Android in 2025? I tested over 50 devices and here are my results
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Bargain tablets Whether you want a tablet for media consumption or one with some extra "smarts," there's something for everyone. These are our favorite cheap Android tablets.

AYANEO's KONKR Pocket FIT Elite could set the bar for Android gaming handhelds
By Andrew Myrick published
Things are heating up AYANEO's foray into "budget" handhelds just got more interesting.

AYN Thor pre-orders open tonight, and it's much cheaper than I thought
By Andrew Myrick published
Just, wow. The wait is almost over, as the AYN Thor handheld will go up for pre-order on August 25 at 9:30 PM ET. Pricing starts at just $249, and it's expected to begin shipping in October.

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Everything we know so far and want to see
By Andrew Myrick published
What's next? If you're like us, you might be wondering what Google could possibly do to make its foldable phone even better. So let's dive into what we know about the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and what we hope to see.

Google proved two things during its Pixel 10 announcement
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Google's Pixel 10 lineup is finally here following the latest "Made by Google" event, but there were a few things that stood out. And it wasn't just the overall format of the announcement.

Best Buy will literally pay you $350 to preorder the new Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold - that's not a joke
By Andrew Myrick published
This deal helps make up for the long wait.

AYN Announces Dual-Screen Thor and Next-Gen Odin 3 Handhelds and starts revealing some key specs
By Andrew Myrick last updated
It's been almost nine months since the Odin 2 Portal was released, leaving many to wonder what was next. It turns out AYN has been working on two new handhelds, with Odin 3 and the all-new Thor.
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