Latest articles by Derrek Lee
News Weekly: Wear OS 5 is coming, TikTok's days are numbered, Meta's big AI upgrade
News Weekly This week's headlines included a look at what to expect at Google I/O regarding Wear OS, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses getting even smarter, and the U.S. signing the new TikTok ban into law.
Matter: Everything you need to know
Smart home matters Matter is the new smart home alliance between Google, Amazon, Apple, and hundreds of other companies. Here's how it works, what you can do, and which products support it.
Alphabet earnings impress as the AI race heats up
AI-phabet Alphabet announces its Q1 2024 financial earnings, reporting a 15% increase year-over-year on strong performance from Search, YouTube, and Cloud.
Reddit back online after brief outage
Offline Reddit suffered through an outage, resulting in error messages and pages unable to load.
Meta Q1 2024 earnings highlight AI focus amid strong Quest sales
VR+AR+AI Meta released its Q1 2024 earnings on Wednesday, beating revenue expectations with increased ad spend and strong Quest sales.
TikTok's days are literally numbered in the US as bill to ban app is signed into law
Tick... tock... The U.S. government has signed a new bill into law that could lead to a nationwide ban of TikTok. The company has less than a year to divest the app and find a potential buyer.
Minor Android 15 beta update for Pixels fixes a big problem
Tap to pay The Android 15 Beta 1.1 patch has addressed a bug from the previous build that broke NFC.
How to use YouTube Music on your Wear OS smartwatch
Listen on the go YouTube Music has a Wear OS app, and here's how you can start using it on your smartwatch.
News Weekly: Google's big change, live Pixel 9 Pro images, a wooden Motorola phone, and more
News Weekly Catch up on this week's top headlines in tech.
Google Photos brings its powerful AI editing tools to everyone for free
Free for all Magic Eraser and other editing tools will be free of charge starting on May 15.
My friends captured these eclipse photos with their Pixels, and I'm pretty jealous
April 8 eclipse Capturing eclipse photos is pretty easy if the timing is right and you're using the right equipment. Fortunately, my Pixel-toting friends were able to take some great photos.
How to record the screen on your Samsung Galaxy phone
Record that screen! 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.
Moto G Power 5G 2024 vs. Power 5G 2023: Who's got the power?
An easy choice Should you save with the discounted Moto G Power 5G 2023 or spring for the newer Moto G Power 5G 2024? We're here to help.
How to use Quick Share on your Android phone
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!
How to use Samsung DeX on your Galaxy phone
Go DeX on your phone Samsung Galaxy phones are packed with useful features, and DeX is one of the most underrated ones. Here, we'll show you how to set it up.
Android 15 might finally get me to switch from the Motorola Razr to the Galaxy Z Flip
Flipping phones A new property in Android 15 aims to make apps more readily available for flip phone cover screens. This could be a huge deal for Samsung.
Moto G Power 5G 2024 review: Two steps forward, one step back
Better value The new Moto G Power 5G 2024 brings a new design language while offering features well above its price point, like wireless charging.
New Polar Grit X2 Pro smartwatch brings all the right upgrades for outdoor enthusiasts
Tough and smart Polar launches the new Grit X2 Pro, featuring an upgraded AMOLED display, dual GPS, longer battery life, and much more.
The Galaxy S24 Plus is a hit, and I'm not surprised
A win for the Plus Early sales growth figures show that the Galaxy S24 Plus has gained in popularity compared to the S23 Plus.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus review: Striking a balance
Middle child syndrome The Galaxy S24 Plus is finally coming into its own.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Battle of the camera phones
The Ultras Now that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has launched globally, we can pit the phone against Samsung's premium Galaxy S24 Ultra, and the results may surprise you.
The coolest things we saw at MWC 2024
Cool tech things Some things didn't make our Best of MWC 2024 list, but they're cool enough to point out anyway. Here are those products.
Android Central's Best of MWC 2024
Best of show Android Central lists the top devices and features shown off at MWC 2024, from upcoming devices to crazy concepts that may never hit store shelves.
