Derrek has had a long-time interest in mobile technology since the age of 12, which came out of his love for Nokia phones, particularly models like the Nokia N90. Since then, he closely followed the evolution of tech and the transition of Nokia from Symbian to Windows Phone, which eventually led him to Android with phones like the Moto X Pure Edition and LG G5. Since 2013, Derrek has dipped in and out of tech journalism as nothing more than a passion project while receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Film & Digital Media at the University of California, Santa Cruz. That is until 2020, when he became the news editor for Android Central, guiding the team's coverage of Google, Android, Wear OS, and related topics. Now, as managing editor, Derrek guides the site's editorial content and direction, helping the team reach and resonate with readers, old and new, who are just as passionate about tech as we are.
Throughout his time at Android Central, he has reviewed many products, from phones to smartwatches, smart scales, and even smart rings, establishing himself as an expert with these devices. As a fitness enthusiast, Derrek always looks for ways to incorporate tech into his life by closely examining the intersection of fitness and tech. He is also very passionate about tech being financially accessible, which often drives his decision-making in the types of products he tests out and what he recommends.
Latest articles by Derrek Lee

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Shazam! No Now Playing? No problem. Just download this nearly 20-year-old app!

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Samsung's latest foldables Three foldables for three different types fo consumers.

By Derrek Lee, Nicholas Sutrich, Harish Jonnalagadda Last updated
Live report Get ready for a new trio of foldable Samsung phones, two new watches, and a ton of smart glasses that Samsung announced at today's Unpacked event.

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Figure 8 Samsung's new Galaxy Z Flip 8 has a familiar design and upgrades you'll probably care about, but keeps the changes rather modest.

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AI on your face Samsung finally gave us a hands-on look at its upcoming Android smart glasses while addressing the elephant in the room - public opinion of smart glasses.

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Flippin' awesome The new Galaxy Z Flip 8 is a refined Z Flip 7 with a new battery and an upgraded cover screen experience, but is it enough to save the Flip line?

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Wider or taller? Samsung unveiled not one but two new Galaxy Z Fold 8 models, and they're meant to target different users, thanks to a shorter and wider design on the base model. They might be onto something...

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Watch out! My hands-on time with the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 highlights some very impressive upgrades and shows how these watches are for very different people.

By Sanuj Bhatia, Derrek Lee Last updated
Samsung's next big event Here's how to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Summer 2026 and what to expect from the event.

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Tecno meets Nothing Tecno gives its best Nothing impersonation with the Pova 8 5G. It does a decent job with the landing, and the rear Active Matrix display is pretty cool.

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Editor's Desk This common Android feature gives you quick access to your favorite apps from almost any screen. Unfortunately, you won't find it on a Pixel.

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A new Wear Wear OS 7 has dropped, and it's available now for eligible Pixel Watch models! Here's everything it's bringing to your Pixel smartwatch.

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AC Polls Google is one of the largest companies in the world, and Android is the most widely used OS. But are you a fan of either? Let us know in our latest poll.

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Is it worth it? New members get a free month of the Oura subscription when they buy a ring, but should they keep it?

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Lord of the Rings The new Oura Ring 5 convinced me that thinner really is better, especially when it means you don't have to sacrifice features and functionality.

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Last call! Last call on this Galaxy S26 Plus deal!

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Under $100 The Pixel Buds 2a are surprisingly good for the price, and they get even better when they drop below $100 on Prime Day! But the deal is gonna end soon, so you should hurry!

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Optimus Prime Day I love my TCL QM6K, but the QM7K is even better, especially when you can get it this cheap! But don't wait, because Prime Day is almost over!

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Run don't walk! You could save $50 on the Garmin Venu 4, or you can save even more and spend less on the excellent Garmin Forerunner 570.

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Mathing Prime Day is nearly over, but this Oura Ring 4 deal is too good for you to pass up, especially if you've been on the fence about the membership. Here's why

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Math is mathing The latest 11-inch iPad Air just went up by $150, but this Samsung tablet is less than half the price. You do the math.

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Turn it up Sony's latest Bluetooth turntable is $150 off right now, as is the incredible Marshall Stanmore III home speaker, and it almost feels too perfect!

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Staycation A new Kindle is a great way to enjoy some downtime this summer, and this Prime Day deal gets you the latest version of Amazon's compact e-reader for under $100.

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Charge-up! Don't get stuck without power while you're traveling this summer! These Prime Day deals should help you stay charged up, no matter where you're going.

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Happy Father's Day! Father's Day came and went, but now that Prime Day is here, you have plenty of options for a late gift, like $165 off this Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.
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