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
![Getting an energy score on a Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GSLhCAEZ3YLytsifcmqXFN-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: I hope you like squircles
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Triangle, square, squircle The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is official, and I got my hands on the new premium watch that challenges the Apple Watch Ultra in every conceivable way.
![Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pQLgepFdrm8vcqpuvqGPRA-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 hands-on: All guts, no glory
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Little improvement The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 keeps the classic Galaxy Watch design while improving health tracking and processing power.
![The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 unfolded with its display on](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qMNLGVBREnLcvHGnvfg8bK-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 hands-on: Thinner, lighter, and more underwhelming than ever
By Nicholas Sutrich published
We got our hands on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and checked out the new square design, thinner body, and all the AI tricks Samsung could throw at us.
![The vivid color profile on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Cq3ZabMPTQ7aCcYQuaY9bL-320-80.jpg)
Best Samsung phones 2024
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Nicholas Sutrich last updated
A Galaxy of great phones Whether you're looking for a cutting-edge foldable or a budget device, these are the best Samsung phones of the year.
![A color-inverted version of the Apple Vision Pro with the Samsung Galaxy logo overlayed on top](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tSPmQJ5Y3RC35cJQJc2VJF-320-80.jpg)
This is the one Samsung device you probably shouldn't expect at Galaxy Unpacked
By Nicholas Sutrich published
ThVRsday Samsung and Google are making an Apple Vision Pro competitor but it's taking a bit longer than expected. Here's what's going on.
![Motorola Smart Connect shown off at MWC 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FNNu2PZextn5t3x8n6EfTR-320-80.jpg)
How to use Motorola Smart Connect
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Many screens, one device Motorola Smart Connect lets you share a mouse and keyboard between your phone, PC, and tablet with almost no effort but it can also do so much more!
![Car Crash Detection on a Google Pixel 6a](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G2vaeYP5DXV6jGEb9wGzdf-320-80.jpg)
How to enable car crash detection on a Google Pixel device
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Pixel Safety Your Google Pixel is filled with all sorts of features to help you in an emergency, such as the car crash detection feature.
![The lockscreen of the Google Pixel 8a with large, chunky clock numbers and a green theme](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pegdUwvL2eBZqCQe3wmCGb-320-80.jpg)
Android 15 beta 3.1 update fixes one of the most annoying bugs ever
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Beta be good! Google just released a quick bugfix patch for Android 15 Beta 3, bringing it to version 3.1 and fixing some of the most annoying bugs in Android 15.
![Pinwheel phone and kids smartwatches](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7geeZZgmk2ZugPBirLtpNN-320-80.jpg)
Best phones for kids 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Stay connected If you feel like it's the right time to get your child a phone, these are the best phones for kids you should consider.
![Holding up a TCL Tab 10 NXTPAPER 5G tablet and a OnePlus Nord N30 5G phone to examine the LCD panels](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b3CWgqxhdh4CUbocMuo8SM-320-80.jpg)
As fewer phones use LCD, companies have a responsibility to uphold
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Blinded by the light AMOLED panels are often thought of as a more premium type of display, but they come with some serious negative health trade-offs that companies aren't disclosing.
![Official screenshots of Riven for the Meta Quest 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xoC6ngpjCAZMLsXDs45fmH-320-80.jpg)
Riven is proof that hybrid AAA games are hard to make
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Mystifying The remake of the classic adventure puzzle game Riven is out now for the Meta Quest 3, but only the most patient of gamers should bother.
![The front of the Meta Quest 3 headset with a BoboVR M3 Pro head strap installed](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BtCfBaGg8QxY2zT6jLM2xX-320-80.jpg)
Our favorite new Meta Quest games from the UploadVR Summer Showcase 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich published
New AND fun! The UploadVR Summer Showcase 2024 debuted tons of new games over an hour-long showcase, and we've picked our favorite ones coming soon!
![A screenshot of an updated Meta Quest 3 UI on beta build v67](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H5tPH6BMHb2K8qThA2uSBA-320-80.jpg)
Some lucky Meta Quest 3 owners are already getting the new UI update
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Fancy schmancy! A new Meta Quest UI update has been in the works for some time, and July's v67 update looks to begin implementing them for some users.
![Best Android Phones June 2024 refresh](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aa9uFFNUKDg2TcwLTgLu8K-320-80.jpg)
Best Android phones 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich, Patrick Farmer published
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.
![The vegan leather back of the Motorola Edge (2024) on a rock ledge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9nT9BaZm8oiaN4dZGZAcBV-320-80.jpg)
Motorola Edge 2024 review: Immediately forgettable, despite its good looks
By Nicholas Sutrich published
So much potential The Motorola Edge 2024 holds lots of promise in its beautifully designed vegan leather-clad frame, but poor performance and a high price make it a bad choice.
![Nest Video Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KotZAJmwcpuWFHeXyScE9a-320-80.jpg)
Best doorbells that support Google Assistant 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Who's there? Smart doorbells are great. Smart doorbells that work with Google Assistant are even better. Here are the best ones you can buy right now!
![A meme from Parks & Rec modified to show a PlayStation VR2 being thrown into a dumpster](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Pws8JUwYqQJax7LBnbt8QB-320-80.jpg)
Sony no longer cares about the PSVR 2, and neither should you
By Nicholas Sutrich published
ThVRsday The PlayStation VR2 launched in February 2023 to high hopes from fans, but early signs pointed to an apathetic Sony. Turns out, those feelings were more than just intuition.
![A Meta Quest 2 headset in front of a Meta Quest 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oRJJ7e7xYY5ufLnWTWxhGh-320-80.jpg)
Before you buy a Quest 2 on Prime Day, consider why you shouldn't
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Wait and see Getting a great Meta Quest 2 Prime Day deal will likely be possible this year, but you might not want to jump on it immediately.
![A demonstration of the Meta Quest 3's Augments feature at Meta Connect 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yJU3TdPpzXcPEtXK8EnFvH-320-80.jpg)
The Meta Quest 3's next-gen AR upgrade has been delayed
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Look at me Meta Augments, the next-generation mixed reality upgrade for the Meta Quest 3, was sent back to the drawing board earlier this year because it wasn't good enough.
![The Google Pixel 8a in all colors](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/beChGFQ5B4YbHYHNedpJsh-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel 8a: Everything you need to know
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Striking the balance The Google Pixel A-series has long been the company's most successful smartphone series, and the Pixel 8a solidifies that lead.
![The blue Google Pixel 8a on a tea tray with blue hydrangeas above it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zGSkRHnqKk46sKBJPCcv8R-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel 8a review: AI for the rest of us
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Smart and affordable The Google Pixel 8a is the finest mid-range phone the company has ever made, with flagship-level AI and camera features, seven years of support, and the most brilliant software in the industry.
![Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 product renders blending into one another](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cXkGMkYVHUYmyxPfitr868-320-80.jpg)
Apple and Meta can't stop copying each other
By Nicholas Sutrich published
The same Vision The Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 are building off each other in a way we haven't seen since Android and iOS, and that's a good thing for everyone involved.
![Stardew Valley](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ckfYrRSf6k8YBrjGBxbV8D-320-80.jpg)
Best games in Google Play Pass 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich, Rachel Mogan last updated
Play with Google Google Play Pass is an apps and games subscription service that includes some of the best games released for Android over the past decade.
![Opening the case of the Soundcore VR P10 earbuds for Meta Quest](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AspwTvWFJqmwpcoFRme9v4-320-80.jpg)
Best Oculus Quest 2 headphones 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich, Michael L Hicks last updated
Immersed in sound While the Oculus Quest 2 has its own audio solution built-in, many people prefer headphones a little more tailored to their preferences. Here are the best headphones for the Oculus Quest 2.
![The GeekVR Q2 Pro is the best quest 2 head strap right now](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H2T7VkszCX3Pd8DzeZZPdf-320-80.jpg)
Best Quest 2 head strap & Elite Strap alternatives 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Strap in The strap that ships with the Meta Quest 2 isn't the best, and the official Elite Strap replacement isn't all that great either. That's why we've got several other better options to choose from!