Nicholas Sutrich
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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.
Samsung could be ruining the best thing about the Galaxy Watch
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Don't do it! Samsung's first smartwatches were square, and that was OK then. But the company wants to return to the ugly designs of yesteryear.
Nothing Phone 2a: All the answers to your questions
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Nothing Q&A We've had the Nothing Phone 2a for over a week and answer your questions about the new budget phone.
Would you rather play Doom on smart glasses or a lawn mower?
By Nicholas Sutrich published
E1M1 for life People like me have long had a fascination with getting the classic 1993 PC game Doom running on anything with a screen, and two new devices have reignited my passion for this odd project.
I tested the OnePlus Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 2 for a week in Spain. The results were surprising
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Which Watch 2 wins? Smartwatches are very personal things, so how do you choose between the OnePlus Watch 2 and Google Pixel Watch 2? My tests show you.
Google abandoned VR years ago, but now it wants to run things again
By Nicholas Sutrich published
ThVRsday Google is reportedly trying to impress partners with AndroidXR, but the strategy seems to be backfiring.
Samsung Galaxy S24: Everything you need to know
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
New year, new phone Samsung became the king of Android for a reason, so what can the company do to improve with the Galaxy S24? You might be surprised.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: A vivacious return to the top
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Evolution revolution The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra represents the best of Android, from powerful hardware to customizable software, incredible camera experience, and years of software support.
Hands-on: The Nothing Phone 2a is a brilliant budget pick
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Nothing missing The Nothing Phone 2a is the company's first budget-priced phone, and it leaves nothing to be desired. Unless you live in the U.S., that is.
A big OnePlus Watch 2 weak point is getting fixed soon
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Sync it The OnePlus Watch 2 does a lot of things right, but it gets a few things wrong. Thankfully, OnePlus is working on addressing a few of those negatives.
Best foldable phone 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Fold it up! Samsung makes great foldable phones, but they aren't the only game in town. These are the future of smartphones, now.
How to enable DC dimming on the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Real dimming One of the best features of the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R is the phones' ability to use DC dimming at higher brightness levels. Here's how to enable it and save your eyes!
Throw your camera in the trash. AI is here to make photography better
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Smart photos! AI has been a major buzzword at MWC 2024, but a handful of companies are making that more meaningful by using it to enhance smartphone photography.
The coolest things we saw at MWC 2024
By Derrek Lee, Nicholas Sutrich published
Cool tech things Some things didn't make our Best of MWC 2024 list, but they're cool enough to point out anyway. Here are those products.
Android Central's Best of MWC 2024
By Derrek Lee, Nicholas Sutrich published
Best of show Android Central lists the top devices and features shown off at MWC 2024, from upcoming devices to crazy concepts that may never hit store shelves.
Smart glasses at MWC 2024 are starting to look like science fiction
By Nicholas Sutrich published
I can see it! Smart glasses are improving rapidly, and the new ones I saw at MWC 2024 from companies like OPPO, Xreal, and Viture are so much better than previous efforts.
We got a close-up look at all the Galaxy Ring styles and finishes at MWC
By Nicholas Sutrich published
We liked it The Samsung Galaxy Ring is Samsung's most exciting new product since it folded phones in half, and we finally got to see one with our own eyes.
Best Samsung phones 2024
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Nicholas Sutrich published
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.
Best Link Cable alternatives for Meta Quest in 2024
By Michael L Hicks, Nicholas Sutrich last updated
No weak link Meta's official Link Cable is pricey, but these alternatives won't break the bank.
Best Quest 2 head strap & Elite Strap alternatives 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich published
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!
Quest 2 stock issues could hint that Meta is ready to move on
By Nicholas Sutrich published
On to the next Many retailers, including Meta, have run out of stock of 256GB Meta Quest 2 SKUs. Could this mean something big is about to happen?
Mixed reality games are finally good
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Will it blend? Mixed reality started as a gimmick but has quickly turned into one of the best ways to experience VR games.
Assassin's Creed VR isn't a failure, Ubisoft just needs a reality check
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Get real Negative VR news always attracts the "VR is dead" crowd, but the platform continues to grow and prosper despite some setbacks.
Meta is finally giving the Quest the UI overhaul it needs
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Better experience Meta Quest headsets are amazing, but the UI has always been a bit rough, but Meta's CTO says the company is actively working on an overhaul.
Google Workspace, Spaces, and Smart Canvas: What are they, and what's the difference?
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Workspace explained What is a Workspace, and how is it different from Spaces? Are Docs becoming smart canvas? And how do I access all of this nifty stuff? Find out in our explainer!