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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AC Polls In our latest poll, we want to know which AI chatbot you use as a default in your daily life.
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AC Editor's Desk The Galaxy S26 Edge has reportedly been canceled, but the company can let it live on in the Plus, just like it did with the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

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AC Polls We asked if the lack of built-in Qi2 magnets on the Galaxy S26 would be a dealbreaker. Here are the results from our latest poll.

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Editor's Desk I've finally let go of my smartwatch data line after years of paying for a feature I never used. Here's why I did it.

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Just run Did you know your Pixel Watch 2, 3, or 4 can connect to your fitness equipment to display live heart rate data? Here's how I use it to connect to Peloton to help me maximize my workouts.

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AC Polls Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 series is rumored to once again skip built-in Qi2 magnets. In our latest poll, we want to know if this is a dealbreaker.

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Earnings Qualcomm reports its FY Q1 2026 financial results, posting record total revenue but offering a cautious outlook amid the ongoing memory shortage.

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AC Polls Our latest poll asked you to choose between longer battery life and faster charging on a smartphone. Here are the results and your responses.

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Not the Moto 360 Motorola's new Moto Watch doesn't run Wear OS, but it relies on Polar for its health and fitness features. Does this translate to a better smartwatch experience? Find out in our Moto Watch review.

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AC Polls Between faster charging and longer battery life, we want to know which smartphone spec you care about more.

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Editor's Desk Google is on its third foldable iteration, but the company has yet to launch a flip phone under the Pixel name. Here's why I think a Pixel flip would make a compelling option.

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"Upgrade"? The Moto G Power 2026 is available for purchase, but design and spec choices make it a hard buy over last year's model. Here's our full review and thoughts.

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Editor's Desk Motorola and Samsung's latest foldable offerings may be compelling enough to convince foldable holdouts. But there are still some unknowns and hurdles.

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AC Polls With the introduction of Motorola's first book-style foldable phone, we want to know which form factor you prefer: a flip phone or larger tablet-like foldable.

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OnePlus in 2026 OnePlus launched two of the best Android smartphones in 2025, but there's plenty of room to expand its offerings in 2026.

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Motorola in 2026 Motorola is proving it has what it takes to play with the best, but it'll need to do better if it wants to retain customers.

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Editor's Desk OnePlus and Motorola continue to play on their strengths, but unfortunately, there wasn't much done to address their weaknesses.

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Editor's Desk Here's my experience after testing Fitbit's redesigned app and AI-powered health coach for a month.

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AC Polls In our latest poll, we want to know your thoughts on the Galaxy Z TriFold and if you would buy it.

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AC Polls We examine the results of our last poll, which asked readers what they think the appropriate age is for kids to own their first smartphone.

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Send and receive Quick Share is the best Android feature you aren't using. We'll show you how to get started so you can begin using it like a pro!

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Editor's Desk The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is not expected until Q2 2026, but 2025 trends could prepare us for what's to come.

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Zoom zoom zoom TECNO's annual Future Lens event took place, where the company unveiled new telephoto camera modules that aim to address shortcomings in smartphone zoom.

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AC Polls A recent study reveals how early smartphone ownership is associated with negative health effects on children.

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