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 I actually use these smart devices to track my fitness progress. Here's how they compare By Derrek Lee published 22 December 22 I use a few different apps and devices to track my fitness progress, from the Galaxy Watch 5 to the Oura Ring. But the data doesn't always match up. Alleged Galaxy S23 cases show off new camera design amid launch date rumors By Derrek Lee published 22 December 22 Cases for the Galaxy S23 series have appeared online. The devices are rumored to launch in early February. Oura Ring (Gen 3) review: If you like it, you should put an Oura Ring on it By Derrek Lee published 20 December 22 It's surprising how much one small device can do. The OnePlus 11 launch date has officially been revealed By Derrek Lee published 19 December 22 OnePlus has revealed the launch date for its next flagship Android phone, the OnePlus 11. Poll: Which Android phone brand made the biggest impression in 2022? By Derrek Lee published 17 December 22 It was a big year for Android phone manufacturers. We want to know which Android OEM left an impression on you. The Google Home app on Wear OS 3 just got updated, and it's already much better By Derrek Lee published 16 December 22 The latest Google Home app update for Wear OS brings improved performance and simplified navigation. Google Nest devices gain support for Matter and Android Fast Pair By Derrek Lee published 15 December 22 Google has updated its Nest smart speakers and displays with Matter support. Android users can onboard new Matter devices using Fast Pair. How to measure your blood oxygen levels on a Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch By Derrek Lee published 15 December 22 Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches allow you to take periodic blood oxygen readings or set automatic measurements. Samsung's foldable smartphone domination will be put to the test in 2023 By Derrek Lee published 14 December 22 Foldables saw record shipments in Q3 2022, but the iPhone 14 may have chipped away at some of that in Q4. How to check your heart rate with the Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition By Derrek Lee published 14 December 22 Checking your heart rate on the Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition is fairly easy, but we'll walk you through it anyway. Instagram launches Notes as Twitter users seek alternatives By Derrek Lee published 14 December 22 Instagram launched various collaborative features, including Group Profiles and Collaborative Collections. New Notes and Candid features borrow from other apps such as BeReal. It looks like Apple may follow Android's example and finally allow sideloading By Derrek Lee published 13 December 22 A report indicates that Apple is preparing to allow third-party app stores and sideloading on iOS. How to save music files to your Galaxy Watch By Derrek Lee published 13 December 22 Samsung lets Galaxy Watch users transfer their music files from their smartphones to their smartwatches. This is how you can save music files to your Galaxy Watch. Poll: Which navigation app do you prefer? By Derrek Lee published 10 December 22 Google Maps isn't the only player in town. In our latest poll, we ask our readers what navigation apps they prefer to use. Fossil details December Wear OS 3 update for Gen 6 watches, teases more to come By Derrek Lee published 9 December 22 Fossil has issued an update for its Gen 6 smartwatches running Wear OS 3. The update brings a number of improvements and bug fixes. The Zenfone 9 is the first ASUS smartphone to receive Android 13 By Derrek Lee published 8 December 22 The Zenfone 9 is the first ASUS phone to receive the Android 13 update Chrome gains new performance modes to cut down memory use, save precious battery By Derrek Lee published 8 December 22 Chrome is introducing new Memory Saver and Energy Saver modes to help reduce memory use and battery draw when necessary. The Moto G Play makes a comeback with an updated display, three-day battery life By Derrek Lee published 8 December 22 Motorola launches the new Moto G Play (2023) with a 90Hz display and MediaTek chipset. The phone will be available in January 2023. Google's Year in Search 2022 has a new hub to showcase local search trends By Derrek Lee published 7 December 22 Google has launched its annual Year in Search for 2022, now with local search trends. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 braces for more competition from OPPO By Derrek Lee published 7 December 22 Videos and leaks have pointed to the impending launch of the OPPO Find N2 Flip, which is set to be OPPO's first clamshell foldable. Waze finally makes its way to Android Automotive By Derrek Lee published 6 December 22 Waze has launched a new app for Android Automotive vehicles, but it is limited to select Renault models in Europe. Galaxy smartphones begin receiving the December 2022 update By Derrek Lee published 6 December 22 Samsung has started pushing the December 2022 update for Galaxy phones, starting with the Galaxy S20 and A90 5G. It seems not many Android Auto users have gotten their hands on the Coolwalk redesign By Derrek Lee published 6 December 22 We polled our readers to see who has received the new Android Auto Coolwalk redesign, which is currently part of a public beta test. Does the Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition automatically detect workouts? By Derrek Lee published 6 December 22 Fossil's first Wear OS 3 smartwatch is focused on wellness, but its fitness tracking features are a bit lacking. Qualcomm is helping carriers boost 5G mmWave coverage outdoors with fewer cell sites By Derrek Lee published 6 December 22 Qualcomm's new platform brings better 5G mmWave coverage with fewer base stations. 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. 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I actually use these smart devices to track my fitness progress. Here's how they compare By Derrek Lee published 22 December 22 I use a few different apps and devices to track my fitness progress, from the Galaxy Watch 5 to the Oura Ring. But the data doesn't always match up.
Alleged Galaxy S23 cases show off new camera design amid launch date rumors By Derrek Lee published 22 December 22 Cases for the Galaxy S23 series have appeared online. The devices are rumored to launch in early February.
Oura Ring (Gen 3) review: If you like it, you should put an Oura Ring on it By Derrek Lee published 20 December 22 It's surprising how much one small device can do.
The OnePlus 11 launch date has officially been revealed By Derrek Lee published 19 December 22 OnePlus has revealed the launch date for its next flagship Android phone, the OnePlus 11.
Poll: Which Android phone brand made the biggest impression in 2022? By Derrek Lee published 17 December 22 It was a big year for Android phone manufacturers. We want to know which Android OEM left an impression on you.
The Google Home app on Wear OS 3 just got updated, and it's already much better By Derrek Lee published 16 December 22 The latest Google Home app update for Wear OS brings improved performance and simplified navigation.
Google Nest devices gain support for Matter and Android Fast Pair By Derrek Lee published 15 December 22 Google has updated its Nest smart speakers and displays with Matter support. Android users can onboard new Matter devices using Fast Pair.
How to measure your blood oxygen levels on a Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch By Derrek Lee published 15 December 22 Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches allow you to take periodic blood oxygen readings or set automatic measurements.
Samsung's foldable smartphone domination will be put to the test in 2023 By Derrek Lee published 14 December 22 Foldables saw record shipments in Q3 2022, but the iPhone 14 may have chipped away at some of that in Q4.
How to check your heart rate with the Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition By Derrek Lee published 14 December 22 Checking your heart rate on the Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition is fairly easy, but we'll walk you through it anyway.
Instagram launches Notes as Twitter users seek alternatives By Derrek Lee published 14 December 22 Instagram launched various collaborative features, including Group Profiles and Collaborative Collections. New Notes and Candid features borrow from other apps such as BeReal.
It looks like Apple may follow Android's example and finally allow sideloading By Derrek Lee published 13 December 22 A report indicates that Apple is preparing to allow third-party app stores and sideloading on iOS.
How to save music files to your Galaxy Watch By Derrek Lee published 13 December 22 Samsung lets Galaxy Watch users transfer their music files from their smartphones to their smartwatches. This is how you can save music files to your Galaxy Watch.
Poll: Which navigation app do you prefer? By Derrek Lee published 10 December 22 Google Maps isn't the only player in town. In our latest poll, we ask our readers what navigation apps they prefer to use.
Fossil details December Wear OS 3 update for Gen 6 watches, teases more to come By Derrek Lee published 9 December 22 Fossil has issued an update for its Gen 6 smartwatches running Wear OS 3. The update brings a number of improvements and bug fixes.
The Zenfone 9 is the first ASUS smartphone to receive Android 13 By Derrek Lee published 8 December 22 The Zenfone 9 is the first ASUS phone to receive the Android 13 update
Chrome gains new performance modes to cut down memory use, save precious battery By Derrek Lee published 8 December 22 Chrome is introducing new Memory Saver and Energy Saver modes to help reduce memory use and battery draw when necessary.
The Moto G Play makes a comeback with an updated display, three-day battery life By Derrek Lee published 8 December 22 Motorola launches the new Moto G Play (2023) with a 90Hz display and MediaTek chipset. The phone will be available in January 2023.
Google's Year in Search 2022 has a new hub to showcase local search trends By Derrek Lee published 7 December 22 Google has launched its annual Year in Search for 2022, now with local search trends.
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 braces for more competition from OPPO By Derrek Lee published 7 December 22 Videos and leaks have pointed to the impending launch of the OPPO Find N2 Flip, which is set to be OPPO's first clamshell foldable.
Waze finally makes its way to Android Automotive By Derrek Lee published 6 December 22 Waze has launched a new app for Android Automotive vehicles, but it is limited to select Renault models in Europe.
Galaxy smartphones begin receiving the December 2022 update By Derrek Lee published 6 December 22 Samsung has started pushing the December 2022 update for Galaxy phones, starting with the Galaxy S20 and A90 5G.
It seems not many Android Auto users have gotten their hands on the Coolwalk redesign By Derrek Lee published 6 December 22 We polled our readers to see who has received the new Android Auto Coolwalk redesign, which is currently part of a public beta test.
Does the Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition automatically detect workouts? By Derrek Lee published 6 December 22 Fossil's first Wear OS 3 smartwatch is focused on wellness, but its fitness tracking features are a bit lacking.
Qualcomm is helping carriers boost 5G mmWave coverage outdoors with fewer cell sites By Derrek Lee published 6 December 22 Qualcomm's new platform brings better 5G mmWave coverage with fewer base stations.
