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

OnePlus ruined its task switcher UI, but there's a secret way to get the good one back
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Minus one OnePlus made it harder to multitask in a recent update, but you can easily revert that change with a hidden setting.

Horizon Worlds is officially dead on VR. What happens now for the Meta Quest (and the Metaverse)?
By Nicholas Sutrich published
AC thVRsday Meta is evolving once again, this time fully removing Horizon Worlds from the Meta Quest experience. Here's what that means for your everyday VR sessions.

Call off the search - these are the best cheap Android phones on the market today
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Affordable and awesome Want to save up as much cash as possible when purchasing a new phone? We're here to help you find the best budget Android phone for all your needs.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra proves Samsung is evolving, and its direction makes a lot of sense in the AI age
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Privacy on display Samsung may not be pushing the envelope for specs anymore, but that's not stopping the Galaxy S26 Ultra from being a great phone.

Galaxy S26 Ultra display review: Privacy at the cost of everything else
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Shining star The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with one of the most unique smartphone displays we've ever seen, but that also comes with unique problems.

Holy crap! The Galaxy S26 Ultra just ordered dinner and tea for me and all I had to do was hit 'Confirm'
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Real automation Automation just hit the next level with Gemini and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and now you can ask it to order your next meal, tea, Uber, and soon even groceries.

This is the best spy game I've played since GoldenEye 007, and everyone is sleeping on it
By Nicholas Sutrich published
AC thVRsday Unseen Diplomacy 2 is the most unique and probably full-fledged spy game I've ever played, and its $16 price tag makes it even more attractive.

Elevate your Galaxy S26 Ultra photography game with these two easy changes you can make now
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Enhance that Take your photos from trash-tier to S-tier by disabling this one Galaxy S26 camera setting that's a little too aggressive for its own good.

Which Samsung Galaxy S26 model should you buy?
By Nicholas Sutrich published
One star in the Galaxy Samsung's Galaxy S26 family includes three phones again this year, but price hikes and a lack of upgrades on two models might just push you toward one.

These hidden Galaxy S26 features will save your eyes while scrolling at night
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Step into the light Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra has a very bright display, but several hidden options can help make it far more comfortable.

What is PWM dimming, and what are the alternatives?
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Avert your gaze! Lots of modern phones use pulse width modulation, or PWM, to manage brightness. But what is PWM, why is it harmful, and what can you do about it? We give you all the details.

I've done extensive testing on the Galaxy S26 Ultra's 8-bit display, and it isn't a big problem, but it could be
By Nicholas Sutrich published
False advertising Samsung advertised the Galaxy S26 Ultra's display as 10-bit, but the company wasn't fully truthful and has since pulled back its rhetoric. Here's why that could be a problem.

I've finally completed my quest to transform my Samsung Galaxy XR into a bona fide Steam Frame, and it only took one free app to do it
By Nicholas Sutrich published
AC thVRsday Playing Steam games on a Galaxy XR is dead simple, and it's all thanks to Valve's FEX project and GameSir's latest app.

The Honor MagicPad 4's display does something I've never seen before, but there's one annoying catch
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Android Central Labs The Honor MagicPad 4 leads the pack with a stunning 165Hz OLED that sports 5280Hz PWM dimming, low modulation, and tons eye comfort features.

Give your Meta Quest a hand tracking upgrade with this hidden setting
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Now that's handy Expanded Quick Actions adds several additional options to the hand tracking menu on Meta Quest headsets, and it's going to make your day.

I turned my Pixel 10 Pro into the perfect bedside alarm clock
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Well rested Turning your Google Pixel into an alarm clock is about more than just setting timers. Here's how I got the most out of these amazing hidden Pixel features.

TikTok's Meta Quest rival is finally coming to the US this year, alongside a new headset and redesigned OS
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Take a peak-o Pico is finally coming to the U.S. with an upgraded operating system and a cutting-edge new XR headset.

Honor has the courage to do what Samsung won't, and that's convinced me of the Magic V6's greatness
By Nicholas Sutrich published
MWC excitement The Honor Magic V6 is already official, and it's bringing the best screen ever, the largest battery, the best cameras, and tons of new features along with it.

The new Honor Magic 8 Pro Photography Kit is changing my expectations for smartphone camera quality
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Android Central Labs I test out the new Honor Magic 8 Pro Photography Kit to see if it's worth your money, including the MagSafe case and the telephoto extender.

Samsung Galaxy XR review: Paving the way for the future
By Nicholas Sutrich published
AC thVRsday The Samsung Galaxy XR attempted to redefine VR headsets during its launch four months ago, but has it really made the mark the company was hoping for?

Is the Samsung Galaxy S26 waterproof?
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Washy washy Samsung's Galaxy S26 is mostly a collection of tweaks rather than a redesign, and that means water resistance again this time, not waterproofing.

Everything announced at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Galaxy S26, Galaxy Buds 4, One UI updates, and more
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Packed in tight Samsung really did unpack a huge box of goodies for the February 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event, including new flagship phones, earbuds, Galaxy AI, and more.

I've already got Galaxy S26 cases, and I couldn't be more excited about this new design
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Just in case The first Samsung Galaxy S26 cases are already arriving ahead of the phone's official launch, and we're taking a close look so you can order them ahead of time.
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