Derrek LeeSocial Links NavigationNews 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 Poll: Should phone makers switch to eSIM-only phones? By Derrek Lee published 14 January 23 In our latest poll, we ask our readers if they think smartphone OEMs should start making eSIM-only phones. The Nothing Phone 1 grabs another Android 13 beta with tons of new features By Derrek Lee published 13 January 23 Nothing has released a new beta build of Android 13 on the Nothing Phone 1, with new features and enhancements. Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches to receive quarterly updates, security patches By Derrek Lee published 12 January 23 Fossil discusses its commitment to Wear OS 3 and bringing more consistent updates to its Gen 6 smartwatches. Wear OS 3: Features, eligible smartwatches, and more By Derrek Lee published 12 January 23 Wear OS 3 is here, and it's quite an improvement over previous versions. Skagen Falster Gen 6 finally receives the Wear OS 3 update By Derrek Lee published 12 January 23 Fossil Group has begun updating the Skagen Falster Gen 6 smartwatch with the latest Wear OS 3 update. Samsung is using the Galaxy Watch 5, Buds 2 Pro to enhance your camera experience By Derrek Lee published 12 January 23 Samsung is updating its Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Galaxy Watch series with new 360 Autio Recording and remote zoom features for Galaxy smartphone cameras. YouTube Shorts revenue sharing begins on February 1 By Derrek Lee published 11 January 23 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 Meet gets more expressive with in-meeting reactions, 360-degree backgrounds By Derrek Lee published 11 January 23 Updates to Google Meet are set to bring new reactions and immersive new backgrounds. Microsoft launches Android 13 on Windows 11 for all Insiders By Derrek Lee published 11 January 23 Microsoft has launched Android 13 for the Windows Subsystem for Android. The update is available for users enrolled in the Windows Insider program. Ditching a dual-screen Surface Duo 3 for a foldable is a smart move for Microsoft By Derrek Lee published 11 January 23 A report indicates Microsoft is reportedly giving up on the dual-screen form factor in favor of foldable displays. The Galaxy S23 launch date is official, reservations now open with up to $100 credit By Derrek Lee published 10 January 23 Samsung has revealed the date of the Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event, where the company is expected to unveil the Galaxy S23 series. Android Central's Best of CES 2023 By Derrek Lee published 10 January 23 Now that CES is over, Android Central is highlighting some of the tech that caught our eye during the show. The Pixel Watch January 2023 update is pretty light By Derrek Lee published 10 January 23 Google has begun issuing the January 2023 update for the Pixel Watch. Poll: What tech are you looking forward to the most in 2023? By Derrek Lee published 7 January 23 With a new year comes the promise of new tech launches, and there is plenty to expect in 2023. In our latest poll, we ask our readers what they're most excited about. Google Maps on Wear OS frees you from the clutches of your smartphone By Derrek Lee published 5 January 23 Google updates Maps on Wear OS to allow turn-by-turn navigation without a paired phone. Google upgrades its Android car experiences with new features By Derrek Lee published 5 January 23 Google discusses its latest updates for Android Auto and Android Automotive at CES 2023. Google is bringing some media magic to your Android devices with Spotify, YouTube Music By Derrek Lee published 5 January 23 Google shows off upcoming media features for Android smartphones and devices at CES 2023. The Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola is here to streamline your workflow By Derrek Lee published 5 January 23 Lenovo launches the new business-oriented ThinkPhone by Motorola. The device uses a suite of software features to seamlessly connect to ThinkPad devices. TCL unveils affordable new smartphones and tablets at CES 2023 By Derrek Lee published 4 January 23 TCL launches the 40 Series smartphones along with new the new NXTPAPER 12 Pro tablet. The Galaxy A14 5G is the first new Samsung phone of 2023, starting at just $199 By Derrek Lee published 4 January 23 Samsung launches the Galaxy A14 5G, an affordable Android phone with a 90Hz FHD+ display, a long-lasting battery, and multi-year software commitment. The first Roku-built TVs are on the way as the company pushes for OLED By Derrek Lee published 4 January 23 Roku launches its first in-house TVs at CES 2023 with the Roku Select and Roku Plus series. Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid smartwatch gets a Wellness Edition model at CES 2023 By Derrek Lee published 3 January 23 Fossil launches its latest hybrid smartwatch based on the Gen 6 Wellness Edition. How to set up a vertical app drawer on a Samsung Galaxy phone By Derrek Lee published 29 December 22 Switching to a vertical app drawer requires more steps than we would like, but it's possible. This is how to make it happen. How to record the screen on your Samsung Galaxy phone By Derrek Lee published 23 December 22 They say a picture is worth 1000 words, but a video is worth a lot more. This is how to record your screen on your Galaxy smartphone. Now's your chance to catch 'em all with Samsung's Pokémon-themed accessories By Derrek Lee published 22 December 22 Samsung has launched a collection of Pokémon accessories that will go on sale on December 26. 123456789Archives Get the Android Central Newsletter Instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to Android Central. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1The Pixel Adaptive Charge feature brings some useful changes2WhatsApp's incoming group call feature may take cues from Twitter3Pixel Tablet leaks reveal more about what we can expect from the dock4TikTok ban supported by most readers, but many point their finger at the US5How to track your menstrual cycle with the Galaxy Watch 5
Poll: Should phone makers switch to eSIM-only phones? By Derrek Lee published 14 January 23 In our latest poll, we ask our readers if they think smartphone OEMs should start making eSIM-only phones.
The Nothing Phone 1 grabs another Android 13 beta with tons of new features By Derrek Lee published 13 January 23 Nothing has released a new beta build of Android 13 on the Nothing Phone 1, with new features and enhancements.
Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches to receive quarterly updates, security patches By Derrek Lee published 12 January 23 Fossil discusses its commitment to Wear OS 3 and bringing more consistent updates to its Gen 6 smartwatches.
Wear OS 3: Features, eligible smartwatches, and more By Derrek Lee published 12 January 23 Wear OS 3 is here, and it's quite an improvement over previous versions.
Skagen Falster Gen 6 finally receives the Wear OS 3 update By Derrek Lee published 12 January 23 Fossil Group has begun updating the Skagen Falster Gen 6 smartwatch with the latest Wear OS 3 update.
Samsung is using the Galaxy Watch 5, Buds 2 Pro to enhance your camera experience By Derrek Lee published 12 January 23 Samsung is updating its Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Galaxy Watch series with new 360 Autio Recording and remote zoom features for Galaxy smartphone cameras.
YouTube Shorts revenue sharing begins on February 1 By Derrek Lee published 11 January 23 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 Meet gets more expressive with in-meeting reactions, 360-degree backgrounds By Derrek Lee published 11 January 23 Updates to Google Meet are set to bring new reactions and immersive new backgrounds.
Microsoft launches Android 13 on Windows 11 for all Insiders By Derrek Lee published 11 January 23 Microsoft has launched Android 13 for the Windows Subsystem for Android. The update is available for users enrolled in the Windows Insider program.
Ditching a dual-screen Surface Duo 3 for a foldable is a smart move for Microsoft By Derrek Lee published 11 January 23 A report indicates Microsoft is reportedly giving up on the dual-screen form factor in favor of foldable displays.
The Galaxy S23 launch date is official, reservations now open with up to $100 credit By Derrek Lee published 10 January 23 Samsung has revealed the date of the Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event, where the company is expected to unveil the Galaxy S23 series.
Android Central's Best of CES 2023 By Derrek Lee published 10 January 23 Now that CES is over, Android Central is highlighting some of the tech that caught our eye during the show.
The Pixel Watch January 2023 update is pretty light By Derrek Lee published 10 January 23 Google has begun issuing the January 2023 update for the Pixel Watch.
Poll: What tech are you looking forward to the most in 2023? By Derrek Lee published 7 January 23 With a new year comes the promise of new tech launches, and there is plenty to expect in 2023. In our latest poll, we ask our readers what they're most excited about.
Google Maps on Wear OS frees you from the clutches of your smartphone By Derrek Lee published 5 January 23 Google updates Maps on Wear OS to allow turn-by-turn navigation without a paired phone.
Google upgrades its Android car experiences with new features By Derrek Lee published 5 January 23 Google discusses its latest updates for Android Auto and Android Automotive at CES 2023.
Google is bringing some media magic to your Android devices with Spotify, YouTube Music By Derrek Lee published 5 January 23 Google shows off upcoming media features for Android smartphones and devices at CES 2023.
The Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola is here to streamline your workflow By Derrek Lee published 5 January 23 Lenovo launches the new business-oriented ThinkPhone by Motorola. The device uses a suite of software features to seamlessly connect to ThinkPad devices.
TCL unveils affordable new smartphones and tablets at CES 2023 By Derrek Lee published 4 January 23 TCL launches the 40 Series smartphones along with new the new NXTPAPER 12 Pro tablet.
The Galaxy A14 5G is the first new Samsung phone of 2023, starting at just $199 By Derrek Lee published 4 January 23 Samsung launches the Galaxy A14 5G, an affordable Android phone with a 90Hz FHD+ display, a long-lasting battery, and multi-year software commitment.
The first Roku-built TVs are on the way as the company pushes for OLED By Derrek Lee published 4 January 23 Roku launches its first in-house TVs at CES 2023 with the Roku Select and Roku Plus series.
Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid smartwatch gets a Wellness Edition model at CES 2023 By Derrek Lee published 3 January 23 Fossil launches its latest hybrid smartwatch based on the Gen 6 Wellness Edition.
How to set up a vertical app drawer on a Samsung Galaxy phone By Derrek Lee published 29 December 22 Switching to a vertical app drawer requires more steps than we would like, but it's possible. This is how to make it happen.
How to record the screen on your Samsung Galaxy phone By Derrek Lee published 23 December 22 They say a picture is worth 1000 words, but a video is worth a lot more. This is how to record your screen on your Galaxy smartphone.
Now's your chance to catch 'em all with Samsung's Pokémon-themed accessories By Derrek Lee published 22 December 22 Samsung has launched a collection of Pokémon accessories that will go on sale on December 26.
