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I'm a technology journalist with years of experience covering all things mobile, computing, and general tech. I currently freelance as a Contributor for Android Central with a focus on Android phones and audio gear, and hold a B.S. in Journalism from St. John's University.

My work has been published in sites like XDA, Android Police, Tech Advisor, iMore, Screen Rant, and Android Headlines. I've attended events, conducted exclusive interviews, and formed relationships with representatives from …

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I switched to the iPhone Air - Here's how it compares to the Galaxy S25 Edge

I switched to the iPhone Air - Here's how it compares to the Galaxy S25 Edge

We've been sacrificing portability and maneuverability for the sake of features and battery life for years. N…

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Asus ROG Ally X review: Top-notch hardware dragged down by Windows

Asus ROG Ally X review: Top-notch hardware dragged down by Windows

The ROG Ally X's hardware should make it dwarf the Steam Deck, but once again, Windows is a huge asterisk.

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Even Apple finally admits that 8GB RAM isn't enough

Even Apple finally admits that 8GB RAM isn't enough

Base-model Macs won't be able to take advantage of Apple's flagship Xcode 16 feature: Predictive Code Complet…

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I put the Pixel Buds 2a through their paces, here's how it went

I put the Pixel Buds 2a through their paces, here's how it went

The Google Pixel Buds 2a are the highly-anticipated sequel to the A-series, and they add ANC while bringing a…

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I went hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and Galaxy Tab S11 series - here's what's new

I went hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and Galaxy Tab S11 series - here's what's new

Samsung announced a midrange smartphone and two new tablets at IFA 2025, and they're all powered by One UI 8 …

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Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro sound better than AirPods, but look like a cheap knockoff

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro sound better than AirPods, but look like a cheap knockoff

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro beat AirPods in a few key ways, but you wouldn't know it from the copycat design

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I ignored this Google Pixel feature until it caught the app eating my battery

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| MUO Verified
Smartphones have advertised battery life estimates, but it's impossible for a single number to reflect real-world runtime. The biggest variable isn't the size of your phone's battery or the efficiency of its operating system, it's your usage habits. Phone manufacturers can optimize an OS for a device's battery capacity, but they can't predict how each and every buyer will use their phone.
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I thought the Pixel 11's Magic Capture would be perfect for concerts. I was wrong

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By Brady Snyder Verified
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Brady Snyder / Android Authority I’ve been using the Google Pixel 11 series for well over a month now, but Magic Capture was the one feature that caught my eye before I even held the new phones. Google’s reputation for delivering incredible Pixel camera experiences through software features is proven — Add Me, Auto Best Take, and Camera Coach are recent examples. Many of these camera modes, however, become something you try once or twice and then proceed to forget about.
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Google has officially turned these Nest thermostats back into dumb thermostats

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By Brady Snyder Verified
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A basic thermostat can manage your home's heating, ventilation, and cooling system for decades without requiring replacement. By comparison, smart home accessories have a finite lifespan. Accessories that rely on battery power will be in trouble when their batteries degrade. Similarly, gadgets that rely on the cloud for internet-connected features have an expiration date that'll come when those cloud servers inevitably shut down.
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