Derrek LeeNews EditorDerrek is a long-time Nokia and LG fanboy who loves astronomy, videography, and sci-fi movies. When he's not working, he's most likely working out or smoldering at the camera. Grid List Latest articles by Derrek Lee Amazon's biggest announcements from the Devices & Services event By Derrek Lee published 28 September 22 Amazon held its Devices & Services event on Wednesday, giving consumers a look at upcoming products and updates from the company. Google is upgrading Search with a ton of new features, shortcuts, and more helpful results By Derrek Lee published 28 September 22 Google announced helpful new updates to Search, including new shortcuts, keywords, and a more visual experience. New and existing Amazon Echo Dot speakers can enhance your home Wi-Fi By Derrek Lee last updated 28 September 22 Amazon announced updates to its Echo speaker lineup, with new spacial audio, sensors, and Wi-Fi capabilities. Leaked Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra renders reveal minimal design changes By Derrek Lee published 28 September 22 New renders show what the Galaxy S23 Ultra will supposedly look like. Samsung is expected to reveal the phone early next year. The Vivo X Fold gets a mid-year refresh to take on the Galaxy Z Fold 4 By Derrek Lee published 27 September 22 Vivo has launched its new X Fold+ with a new Snapdragon chip, larger battery, and faster wired charging. The phone is currently available in China. Google makes it easier to install apps on other devices from your Android phone By Derrek Lee published 27 September 22 Google is highlighting Play Store changes that make it easier to find and install apps for other devices. Google Photos is messing up some of your old pictures, but a fix is on the way By Derrek Lee published 27 September 22 Users have reported a bug in Google Photos displaying odd artifacts on older images. Google is aware of the problem. One UI 5 (Android 13) beta extends to Samsung's mid-range A-series By Derrek Lee published 26 September 22 Samsung's One UI 5 (Android 13) beta program is now open to the Galaxy A52. Users can check the Samsung Members app to enroll. WhatsApp makes it easier for friends and family to join a call with just a tap By Derrek Lee published 26 September 22 WhatsApp introduces Call Links, which allow users to tap a link to join a video or audio call. The app is also testing larger group calls. Android users aren't that impressed by the iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island By Derrek Lee published 26 September 22 Apple took the hold-punch camera and added its own flair to it with the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro. However, our latest poll finds that Android users don't get the hype. The Huawei Mate 50 Pro launches internationally with a questionable price tag By Derrek Lee published 26 September 22 Huawei has launched its latest flagship smartphone series. The Huawei Mate 50 smartphones feature variable aperture cameras and satellite connectivity. Poll: What do you think of the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro? By Derrek Lee published 24 September 22 Apple recently introduced the new Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro, but is this something Android users want, too? Galaxy S23 Ultra regulatory appearance sheds some light on potential charging speed By Derrek Lee last updated 25 September 22 The Galaxy S23 Ultra has seemingly passed through China's 3C regulatory agency, where it was tested using a 25W charger. Fitbit to make Google accounts mandatory on new devices in 2023 By Derrek Lee published 23 September 22 Fitbit announced that it will begin requiring a Google Account in order to use new features and devices in 2023. How to use Gboard to create and send custom text stickers By Derrek Lee published 23 September 22 Gboard recently gained the ability to create custom text stickers based on what you type. Here's how you can create and send your own custom text stickers for your friends to marvel at. The new Space Race is all about your smartphone By Derrek Lee published 23 September 22 Companies are working to give consumers better cellular coverage thanks to direct-to-satellite connectivity. But is it something we should get worked up about? Samsung may finally have to adopt Seamless Updates with Android 13 By Derrek Lee published 21 September 22 Android 13 will reportedly mandate Seamless Updates for all phones shipping with the software. New One UI 5 beta arrives for the Galaxy S22, US Galaxy S21 models now eligible By Derrek Lee published 21 September 22 Samsung has released a new beta build for the Galaxy S22 series, fixing several animations and adding new Gallery features. This LG Rollable hands-on video gives us our best look at the unreleased phone By Derrek Lee published 21 September 22 A new video shows off the LG Rollable, an unreleased smartphone that would have been the first of its kind on the market. Amazon's new Fire HD 8 tablets for 2022 are faster and lighter By Derrek Lee last updated 21 September 22 Amazon announces its latest Fire HD 8 tablets for 2022, bringing faster processors and improved designs. YouTube opens the door for creators to make more money from Shorts By Derrek Lee published 21 September 22 YouTube is extending its Partner Program and ad revenue sharing to Shorts creators in 2023. It's also introducing a new tier for up-and-coming creators. Google finally crosses Tasks off its to-do list with this huge Assistant upgrade By Derrek Lee published 20 September 22 Google announced that Assistant Reminders are being rolled into Tasks, integrating Assistant capabilities with the to-do list app. Google Search is making it easier to find train tickets, eco-friendly travel options By Derrek Lee published 20 September 22 Google Search is adding a few updates that will help users purchase train tickets and filter for low-emissions plane tickets. It seems the Pixel Watch may be priced well above the Galaxy Watch 5 By Derrek Lee published 19 September 22 A new rumor points to a fairly high price for Google's upcoming Pixel Watch. Both Wi-Fi and LTE models are expected to cost more than the Galaxy Watch 5 series. This is the most popular storage size for smartphones, according to our readers By Derrek Lee published 19 September 22 We polled our readers on the amount of storage their current smartphones hold. 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Amazon's biggest announcements from the Devices & Services event By Derrek Lee published 28 September 22 Amazon held its Devices & Services event on Wednesday, giving consumers a look at upcoming products and updates from the company.
Google is upgrading Search with a ton of new features, shortcuts, and more helpful results By Derrek Lee published 28 September 22 Google announced helpful new updates to Search, including new shortcuts, keywords, and a more visual experience.
New and existing Amazon Echo Dot speakers can enhance your home Wi-Fi By Derrek Lee last updated 28 September 22 Amazon announced updates to its Echo speaker lineup, with new spacial audio, sensors, and Wi-Fi capabilities.
Leaked Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra renders reveal minimal design changes By Derrek Lee published 28 September 22 New renders show what the Galaxy S23 Ultra will supposedly look like. Samsung is expected to reveal the phone early next year.
The Vivo X Fold gets a mid-year refresh to take on the Galaxy Z Fold 4 By Derrek Lee published 27 September 22 Vivo has launched its new X Fold+ with a new Snapdragon chip, larger battery, and faster wired charging. The phone is currently available in China.
Google makes it easier to install apps on other devices from your Android phone By Derrek Lee published 27 September 22 Google is highlighting Play Store changes that make it easier to find and install apps for other devices.
Google Photos is messing up some of your old pictures, but a fix is on the way By Derrek Lee published 27 September 22 Users have reported a bug in Google Photos displaying odd artifacts on older images. Google is aware of the problem.
One UI 5 (Android 13) beta extends to Samsung's mid-range A-series By Derrek Lee published 26 September 22 Samsung's One UI 5 (Android 13) beta program is now open to the Galaxy A52. Users can check the Samsung Members app to enroll.
WhatsApp makes it easier for friends and family to join a call with just a tap By Derrek Lee published 26 September 22 WhatsApp introduces Call Links, which allow users to tap a link to join a video or audio call. The app is also testing larger group calls.
Android users aren't that impressed by the iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island By Derrek Lee published 26 September 22 Apple took the hold-punch camera and added its own flair to it with the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro. However, our latest poll finds that Android users don't get the hype.
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro launches internationally with a questionable price tag By Derrek Lee published 26 September 22 Huawei has launched its latest flagship smartphone series. The Huawei Mate 50 smartphones feature variable aperture cameras and satellite connectivity.
Poll: What do you think of the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro? By Derrek Lee published 24 September 22 Apple recently introduced the new Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro, but is this something Android users want, too?
Galaxy S23 Ultra regulatory appearance sheds some light on potential charging speed By Derrek Lee last updated 25 September 22 The Galaxy S23 Ultra has seemingly passed through China's 3C regulatory agency, where it was tested using a 25W charger.
Fitbit to make Google accounts mandatory on new devices in 2023 By Derrek Lee published 23 September 22 Fitbit announced that it will begin requiring a Google Account in order to use new features and devices in 2023.
How to use Gboard to create and send custom text stickers By Derrek Lee published 23 September 22 Gboard recently gained the ability to create custom text stickers based on what you type. Here's how you can create and send your own custom text stickers for your friends to marvel at.
The new Space Race is all about your smartphone By Derrek Lee published 23 September 22 Companies are working to give consumers better cellular coverage thanks to direct-to-satellite connectivity. But is it something we should get worked up about?
Samsung may finally have to adopt Seamless Updates with Android 13 By Derrek Lee published 21 September 22 Android 13 will reportedly mandate Seamless Updates for all phones shipping with the software.
New One UI 5 beta arrives for the Galaxy S22, US Galaxy S21 models now eligible By Derrek Lee published 21 September 22 Samsung has released a new beta build for the Galaxy S22 series, fixing several animations and adding new Gallery features.
This LG Rollable hands-on video gives us our best look at the unreleased phone By Derrek Lee published 21 September 22 A new video shows off the LG Rollable, an unreleased smartphone that would have been the first of its kind on the market.
Amazon's new Fire HD 8 tablets for 2022 are faster and lighter By Derrek Lee last updated 21 September 22 Amazon announces its latest Fire HD 8 tablets for 2022, bringing faster processors and improved designs.
YouTube opens the door for creators to make more money from Shorts By Derrek Lee published 21 September 22 YouTube is extending its Partner Program and ad revenue sharing to Shorts creators in 2023. It's also introducing a new tier for up-and-coming creators.
Google finally crosses Tasks off its to-do list with this huge Assistant upgrade By Derrek Lee published 20 September 22 Google announced that Assistant Reminders are being rolled into Tasks, integrating Assistant capabilities with the to-do list app.
Google Search is making it easier to find train tickets, eco-friendly travel options By Derrek Lee published 20 September 22 Google Search is adding a few updates that will help users purchase train tickets and filter for low-emissions plane tickets.
It seems the Pixel Watch may be priced well above the Galaxy Watch 5 By Derrek Lee published 19 September 22 A new rumor points to a fairly high price for Google's upcoming Pixel Watch. Both Wi-Fi and LTE models are expected to cost more than the Galaxy Watch 5 series.
This is the most popular storage size for smartphones, according to our readers By Derrek Lee published 19 September 22 We polled our readers on the amount of storage their current smartphones hold. Our answers suggest that consumers aren't clamouring for more storage.
