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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Soak up the sun The Sony ULT Field 1 is one of my all-time favorite purchases, and you can snag one in time for your next summer get-together for less than $80.

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Motivation These tech products have helped me get back in shape in time for summer by keeping me motivated. Hopefully, these Prime Day discounts can motivate you, as well!

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Back to school The Pixel 10 is still one of our favorite phones, and this Prime Day deal is a great way to get ahead of back-to-school shopping.

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Find your ring Oura Ring owners on Android missed out on a Find My Ring feature for years, but the new Locate feature is here, and it's a pretty great tool if you're prone to losing things.

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Editor's Desk Android 17 is a more social media-friendly update for your Pixel, and Screen Reactions is a neat feature that aims to simplify your workflow.

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Gen 4 The Oura Ring 4 remains a fantastic option for anyone seeking a distraction-free health and fitness tracker, and it's on sale ahead of Prime Day.

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Editor's Desk The 2026 Motorola Razr phones have impressive cameras, but there are a few things you can do to make the most of them.

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Fold the sequel I'm still very much in the honeymoon phase with the Motorola Razr Fold, but it's never too early to start thinking about the sequel. Here's my wishlist for the Razr Fold 2027.

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Frame Match This Motorola Razr feature takes out a lot of the guesswork and conducting when you're trying to get someone to take a decent photo of you.

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A small spark Is the Tecno Spark 50 5G worth it? Design, battery life, and AI features say yes, but performance and camera quality suggest otherwise.

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Editor's Desk The Circular Ring 2 gets many of the basics down, but aside from the lack of a subscription (for now), I can't imagine why anyone would buy this over the Oura Ring.

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Editor's Desk The Fitbit app is now Google Health, and while not everyone is a fan, I actually really like it. Here's why I'm a fan and how I think it can get better

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A bigger fold Motorola has unveiled the Razr Fold, its newest foldable phone and its first book-style foldable. Here's everything you need to know about Motorola's latest flagship foldable.

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Nothing but air Google's affordable new Fitbit Air is a great option for anyone who doesn't want a smartwatch, and even those who do.

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Editor's Desk Samsung's Android XR glasses are launching later this year, but let's hope Google can avoid another 'Glassholes' moment.

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A dull Razr The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a good phone, but for $1,500, it's hard to recommend. After testing it for two weeks, it feels more like the Razr Ultra 2025 Part II.

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Live Blog Google I/O is happening on May 19 and Android Central is following everything that is going to be announced. Follow our Live Blog to learn about all the news!

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Google Glass Google had a few Android XR demos at its annual I/O event. With the glasses coming later this year, I got to try them on for size.

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Editor's Desk We weigh the pros and cons of buying the new Motorola Razr Fold, which is finally available for preorder and goes on sale next week.

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Android Central Labs The Motorola Razr Fold 2026 does what no other Motorola phone before it could, and that all starts with a class-leading camera.

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Big brother Razr Motorola's new Razr Fold is the company's first book-style foldable, and after two weeks of testing, we have high hopes for the company's foldable prospects.

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AC Polls The $99 Fitbit Air sounds like a compelling alternative to other smartwatches, but would you ditch your smartwatch or other wearable for Google's latest?

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Editor's Desk Device Care is a built-in feature available on the Galaxy S26 series and other Samsung phones. It comes with features such as Auto Restart that can keep your device running smoothly.

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AC Polls In our latest poll, we ask which Razr 2026 model you would be interested in purchasing.

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Editor's Desk The Razr 2026 series was just announced, and ahead of preorders, we're going through some of the reasons why you should or shouldn't consider purchasing one.
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