
Nicholas Sutrich
Nick started with DOS and NES and uses those fond memories of floppy disks and cartridges to fuel his opinions on modern tech. Because of this, he covers both smartphones and VR technology, two avenues that split his passions right down the middle. From Nokia fan to Android fanatic, Nick has been writing about and reviewing smartphones since 2011. An avid gamer and equally well-versed tech head, Nick worked in the IT industry for 15 years, helping to further develop his technical knowledge which has become particularly important in his fight with PWM sensitivity and deep dives into display technology. He's a huge fan of any phone that can fold in half and loves getting into the nitty-gritty with folding phone coverage for the site. He's also got over a decade of experience with VR gaming, having used the original Oculus DK1 and every major VR headset since then, passionately covering Android Central's Meta Quest content with his weekly thVRsday column on Thursdays. Beyond that, you'll find Nick taking photos of anything and everything, from the beautiful mountains of his home or the chickens in his backyard, and using them to compare cameras to help you choose the best one.
Latest articles by Nicholas Sutrich

Google Pixel 10a: What we expect to see
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
A is for affordable The Google Pixel 10a is still likely a year away from release, but we've already seen rumors and leaks of what's to come. Here's everything you need to know.

Xreal unveiled its Android XR-powered smart glasses at I/O, but that wasn't the only announcement
By Nicholas Sutrich published
So real Xreal debuted its first pair of Android XR-powered smart glasses at Google I/O 2025, and the company also opened preorders for the Xreal Eye add-on for Xreal One glasses.

We just saw four new Meta Quest games you're going to love
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Creature Feature! The 2025 Creature Feature aired on IGN and debuted several new Meta Quest games and updates, including several exciting concepts from our favorite developers.

The best cheap Android phones to buy in 2025
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Affordable and awesome Want to save as much cash as possible when getting a new phone? We're here to help you find the best cheap Android phones for all your requirements.

Meta Quest 3S: Specs, games, software, and everything you need to know
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Less money, more fun We run through the Meta Quest 3S specs, our review, how it compares to other Meta headsets, and all the pricing details you need to know.

Google Pixel 9: Price, specs, models, and everything you need to know
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Meet the Pixel 9 family Get comprehensive knowledge about the flagship Pixel 9 series. Here's everything you need to know including info about specs, performance, battery, pricing, and more!

Best Android phones 2025: My top picks from Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and more
By Nicholas Sutrich, Patrick Farmer last updated
Cream of the crop There are so many great Android phones to buy that it can be tough to know which one to get. These are the best of the best at each price point.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 launch live blog: review, camera comparisons, deals, and more
By Derrek Lee, Nicholas Sutrich, Andrew Myrick, Brady Snyder last updated
Hello, Moto! We've reviewed the new Motorola Razr Ultra 2025, and we have so much to say. But we also want to see what other people have to say about it. Here are our reactions!

Being a detective in VR is even better than playing Phoenix Wright
By Nicholas Sutrich published
A new perspective Ghost Town and Shattered are two amazing detective games set in very different scenarios, all playable only on the Meta Quest platform.

Android's president is looking slick wearing Google's new smart glasses
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Gimme some shades Google's upcoming Android XR-powered smart glasses made a center-stage appearance at The Android Show, teasing a Google I/O 2025 appearance.

The Android Show: I/O special Live Blog: everything coming to Android 16
By Nicholas Sutrich, Andrew Myrick, Derrek Lee last updated
Google I/O special Google's Android Show is here and there's a lot of stuff coming before Google I/O. Here are some of the features and our reactions!

Color E Ink is blowing my mind right now
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Believe it! The Bigme B1051C Pro color E Ink tablet has blown me away in more ways than one, but the display is easily the coolest part of this impressively thin tablet.

Thin phones are cool, but Samsung isn't the right company to make them right now
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Dead by daylight The Galaxy S25 Edge is the thinnest phone Samsung has ever made, and while it has flagship specs on most fronts, it misses the mark in two key areas.

Google Pixel 9a: Price, specs, and everything you need to know
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Pixel 9, eh? Google's Pixel 9a is a lower-cost version of the Pixel 9 series. It comes with a drastically new design but keeps the same $499 price tag.

Samsung Galaxy S25: Price, specs, and everything you need to know
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Sweet fifteen After months of speculation, the Galaxy S25 lineup is out now. Here's everything you need to know about Samsung's flagship devices.

Mojang is making a huge mistake with Minecraft VR
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
AC ThVRsday Mojang ended official support for Minecraft VR this week, leaving Bedrock players with no way to properly play the game with a headset.

Upcoming Meta Quest games releasing in May 2025 and beyond
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Here's what's next Tons of great games are coming soon for the Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S.

The newest 8BitDo controller does something no other smartphone controller can
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Save your neck Love Nintendo Switch-style mobile controllers but are tired of the neck pain from looking down? The new Viture x 8BitDo Ultimate controller solves two problems at once.

Gardening and tech don't always go hand-in-hand, but these solutions help make it more fun and less work
By Nicholas Sutrich published
More fun, less work Apps like Seedtime take the guesswork out of gardening, letting you enjoy the planning process instead of worrying. Pairing it with a robot like Tertill only makes gardening more fun and less work.

Best Android phones under $300 in 2025
By Namerah Saud Fatmi, Nicholas Sutrich last updated
More for less! Here are some of the best Android phones under $300 you can get. From big batteries to stereo speakers to expandable storage, they have it all.

I broke my CMF Phone 2 Pro so you don't have to
By Nicholas Sutrich published
It's not removable The CMF Phone 2 Pro sports an incredible value that you'd be hard-pressed to miss out on, but it lacks one big characteristic from the original release that I already miss: the removable back.

This game isn't Jurassic Park. It's something better (and much friendlier)
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
AC ThVRsday Walkabout Mini Golf is back with a trio of new announcements, featuring six free courses, one new dinosaur-themed DLC course, and a new special putter from FormX Design.

One year later and the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 is still my wife's favorite phone ever
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Still fresh, still fun The joy of a shiny new piece of electronics can sometimes wear off rather quickly, but even one year after it debuted, the Motorola Razr Plus 2024 still feels new.
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