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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Decisions decisions North American shoppers looking for a flip phone have only two companies to choose from, with the Razr and Galaxy Z Flip series competing for your wallets.

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Editor's Desk Fitbit's daily run recommendations provide an AI-powered running experience that can convert any non-runner, and here's how.

By Shruti Shekar, Derrek Lee, Jitesh Ubrani, Ramon Llamas, Kiranjeet Kaur Published
IDC X AC In this exclusive collaboration, Android Central and IDC discuss the future of AI and its role in our lives.

By Derrek Lee Published
Editor's Desk How does the Garmin Venu 4 perform during workouts? This is a look at the features, heart rate, and step counter when compared to other devices.

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Flip or flop The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is one of the best flip phones, but that's not enough.

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Hello again, Moto The Moto G Stylus 5G 2024 is easily one of the best phones at this price point, thanks to the new OLED display, improved cameras, and flagship-level performance. This is almost a perfect $400 phone.

By Derrek Lee Published
Editor's Desk Hybrid smartwatches are less capable than traditional smartwatches, but for good reason.

By Derrek Lee Published
For Pixel, not for Pixel If you're looking for a slim, portable charger for your Qi2-compatible phone, this Anker one is on sale and just might fit the bill.

By Derrek Lee Published
Thin-ish The Galaxy S25 Plus is down to its lowest price on Prime Day, making it a great time to buy one over the Galaxy S25 Edge or iPhone Air.

By Derrek Lee Published
New or old Anker's latest portable power bank is on sale during the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sales event. So is its predecessor.

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Flipping out The Galaxy Z Flip 7 his a new low price thanks to Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days.

By Derrek Lee Published
Already!? The Pixel 10 receives a discount for Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, knocking it down to its cheapest price since it launched less than two months ago.

By Derrek Lee Published
A big deal, indeed Amazon is offering the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 at a $200 discount on most models, while one colorway is even cheaper.

By Derrek Lee Published
Beyond the Beat YouTube Music recently introduced a new experiment, testing AI music hosts that provide commentary between tracks. Some users may not like this, but it's not half-bad.

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Editor's Desk Gemini and Circle to Search can be easily accessed using these two gestures, although not everyone is on board.

By Derrek Lee, Nicholas Sutrich Last updated
Editor's Desk The Google Pixel 10 features a bevy of new software and AI features. Here are some of the first things you should do when you get your device.

By Derrek Lee Published
Hey mister DJ YouTube Music has a new experimental feature with AI hosts that chime in between songs to provide commentary about songs. Here's how you can try it.

By Derrek Lee Published
Editor's Desk Qualcomm's latest chip will help enable a new evolution of personalized agentic AI.

By Derrek Lee Published
Unleash the dragon The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 takes AI to another level with enhanced on-device agentic capabilities, allowing phones to become more proactive and helpful.

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Pixel power In our Pixel 10 review, we take a look at how Google's 10th-generation Pixel model brings AI to the forefront of the experience.

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Editor's Desk Meta's newly revealed Ray-Ban Gen 2 AI glasses are a welcome upgrade, but now all eyes are on Samsung and Google's offering.

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The new flip The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is here, and it's Samsung's best flip phone yet — here's everything you need to know about it.

By Derrek Lee Published
Editor's Desk Apple's iPhone 17 series features enticing new designs and features, but is it enough to tempt Android users? Here are some key considerations and comparisons.

By Derrek Lee Published
Editor's Desk I love the changes Google brought to the Pixel with Android 16, but it can and should go further.

By Nicholas Sutrich, Derrek Lee Last updated
Take a picture Our Pixel 10 camera review showcases the changes made to Google's latest flagships, while also comparing results to competing Android phones and previous Pixel devices.
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