Derrek Lee
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
![Comparing the Motorola Razr Plus (2023) to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/of4YRLkPtqf3mbtQsdJBUW-320-80.jpg)
Motorola Razr Plus teardown reveals major similarity to the Galaxy Z Flip 4
By Derrek Lee published
Like twins Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything disassembles the Motorola Razr Plus to reveal the hinge mechanism and more.
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My favorite Bumble feature is now a standalone app
By Derrek Lee published
Bumble for Friends Bumble has launched a new standalone app dubbed Bumble for Friends. The app includes new features that help make it easier to plan group meetups.
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The new Galaxy Watch 6 has a new chipset and Samsung is showing it off
By Derrek Lee published
Performance boost Samsung details the new Exynos W930 on its website, highlighting the benefits over the previous chipset.
![Official lifestyle image of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 along with other Samsung products](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WNbiD8qAyFp82tTnChZnDD-320-80.jpg)
Everything Samsung announced at the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 launch
By Derrek Lee published
ICYMI In case you missed Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, here's a list of the major announcements.
![Official lifestyle images of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fv8w4ovRSAzeVxiGJYugXX-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: Specs, differences from Watch 5, and more
By Derrek Lee published
Watch 6 Samsung brings back the Classic design with the physical rotating bezel. Plus, a new chip and larger displays.
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Alphabet reports a rise in earnings, teases generative AI in Android 14
By Derrek Lee published
Q2 2023 Google's parent company Alphabet reported more than $74.6 billion in revenue for Q2 2023.
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023: How to watch and what to expect
By Derrek Lee published
What to expect Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked is coming up, and here's everything we expect to see at the event.
![The Motorola Razr (2023) versus the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qnqeEjjW3AopHQK3v5N97Y-320-80.jpg)
Motorola Razr (2023) vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: Which should you buy?
By Derrek Lee published
Make it mainstream Motorola is set to launch its new Razr in North America relatively soon. But should you buy the upcoming foldable or go with the Flip 4, which will soon be last year's model?
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Samsung teases Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 design improvements
By Derrek Lee published
New Galaxy foldables Samsung says that its upcoming foldables are thinner and lighter than its previous models.
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OnePlus 12 leaked specs prepare us for an absolute beast of a smartphone
By Derrek Lee published
Flagship power The OnePlus 12 is rumored to have some pretty impressive specs, including the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB of RAM, and a 5,400mAh battery.
![Emoji Kitchen for Slack on Android](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YsdRgNPu5TPtU5qwYCkCu8-320-80.jpg)
World Emoji Day highlights include past emoji trends and new additions
By Derrek Lee published
Melting face July 17 is World Emoji Day, and on the 10th anniversary, Emojipedia is providing some insight into our emoji use over the years.
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Google Calendar widget gets an updated look as Gmail makes scheduling easy
By Derrek Lee published
Scheduling made easy Google has updated Gmail with a new scheduling tool. Google Calendar also gets a new widget.
![Wearing the Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GPmVWeJPPhNaSwBoQ76UxZ-320-80.jpg)
This stylish Wear OS watch is at its lowest price right now
By Derrek Lee published
Watch this one The Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition hit its lowest price during Prime Day. While it's a hard sell at its normal price, this discount makes it worth a look.
![The Razr Plus lying on its side](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EfMTtNuY3WTTmd2H49yY9K-320-80.jpg)
Just bought a Motorola Razr Plus? I highly recommend you buy these accessories
By Derrek Lee published
Razr+ must-haves! If you're taking advantage of the Razr Plus Prime Day deal on Amazon, make sure to snag some of these accessories while you're at it.
![Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 close-up on side buttons](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mNJ5v3VtWkSxUzYwAEQteG-320-80.jpg)
Don't wait — the Galaxy Watch 5 is super cheap right now ahead of Unpacked
By Derrek Lee published
Get the watch The Galaxy Watch 5 is on sale for Prime Day. Whether you get the smaller Bluetooth model or the larger LTE version, it's a great time to buy the watch.
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How to use Amazon Locker
By Derrek Lee published
Fast, safe, secure Amazon Locker is a convenient service that lets you pick your items up at a safe, dedicated location nearby. Here's how you can use the service when placing an order.
![The Galaxy S23 next to the retail box](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m9SoCsTmo67xyFTjCLKNGQ-320-80.jpg)
I love the Galaxy S23, and you'll love it even more at this price
By Derrek Lee published
A mighty discount This Prime Day deal for the Galaxy S23 cuts the price down by $200, making it as cheap as the Pixel 7.
![The Pixel 7 lying flat on the edge of a table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N3qLYQf3MmTDWP668oKfqn-320-80.jpg)
The Pixel 7a is a waste of your time when the Pixel 7 is this cheap
By Derrek Lee published
Where's the lie? The Pixel 7 is $100 off for Amazon Prime Day, which brings it down to the same price as the Pixel 7a.
![Holding the Amazon Kindle in front of my face](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Keztaq76UGMAvFgaekQ4g4-320-80.jpg)
Amazon Kindle (2022) review: Turning me into a believer
By Derrek Lee last updated
Basic reading Amazon's Kindle (2022) brings additional storage and a sharp display for a comfortable reading experience. But is it enough to sway a new Kindle user?
![Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) next to the TCL Stylus 5G](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t986XVSmFEumHJ58trxqQX-320-80.jpg)
Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) vs. TCL Stylus 5G: Which should you buy?
By Derrek Lee published
Bigger isn't always better TCL throws itself into the ring with a stylus-toting 5G smartphone. But how does it compare to the budget king of stylus phones?
![Motorola Razr+ taking a photo of the Razr](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hmSd58ibSk3Z6eU2qvmbbD-320-80.jpg)
Motorola Razr 2023 vs. Razr Plus: Should you wait?
By Derrek Lee published
Which Razr? Motorola launched two new Razr smartphones for 2023, but which one should you choose? And is the cheaper Razr worth the wait?
![The Google Logo in Black and White under a sepia shade](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M6HFoKyPCZeGYFyfkYRK5n-320-80.jpg)
Google to block news in Canada on Search and other services over new law
By Derrek Lee published
Here we go Google announced that it will remove Canadian news links from its products in response to the new Bill C-18.
![Moto G Stylus (2023) and Stylus (2022)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YHbQTsN64Db4vEJnU2RWkX-320-80.jpg)
Moto G Stylus (2023) vs. Moto G Stylus (2022): This is a weird one
By Derrek Lee published
Battle of the pens Deciding between the 4G LTE versions of the Moto G Stylus? We're comparing the 2023 model against its predecessors to see which one is the better pick.