Andrew Romero

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Writer at 9to5Google

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YouTube is down for some in partial outage

1 day ago | 9to5google.com | Andrew Romero

YouTube looks to be facing an outage, as down reports spike and the website looks to be operational for some users. On June 6, 2025, reports began flooding in on DownDetector that the YouTube website was having issues. The issue looks to have started at 1 pm ET, with reports coming in from across the US. On some of our devices, the website seems to be down, with no video previews loading. For others, the website loads, and videos will play, but are slow. YouTube’s Android app seems to be unaffected.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE will reportedly cost around $750

1 day ago | 9to5google.com | Andrew Romero

It appears Samsung is finally going to release an FE version of one of its foldables, and new reports indicate the company has decided on a price. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE edition will reportedly come with high-end specs and will only cost around $750. Samsung’s next foldables are expected in July, and a few teasers and rumors have already surfaced prior to official word from Samsung. It was suspected that Samsung may release a Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE model when CAD renders were released in March.
YouTube reminds users that Premium Lite shows ads on Shorts, and it's expanding

1 day ago | 9to5google.com | Andrew Romero

YouTube Premium was never supposed to be the tier that rids the site of ads. Instead, it’s an option offered by Google to users who want a trimmed experience for less money than a full Premium experience costs. In a change to some regions, Google reiterates that YouTube Premium Lite is going to start seeing ads in new spots. Premium Lite costs the user $7.99/month in the US, though the tier is offered in many regions.
Here's a list of some favorite devices that live on my desk, always

1 day ago | 9to5google.com | Andrew Romero

While fighting the constant battle to keep my office desk clean, I tend to always leave a few favorite devices and accessories on my desk. These bits of tech never leave my direct sight, and have become irreplaceable in my day-to-day use. This is my top tech. This list won’t touch on smartphones, simply because I try to keep one device (my Pixel 9 Pro Fold) in reach and nothing else to minimize clutter.
Galaxy S25 Ultra and more get boosted trade-ins in Samsung's summer sale

1 day ago | 9to5google.com | Andrew Romero

Samsung has brought back boosted trade-ins for Galaxy devices during a new summer sale event. The company is offering users up to $630 in instant credit and double storage for the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The Galaxy S25 series is Samsung’s best set of devices, hands down. The company has struggled a bit in terms of developing new ideas, but the phones themselves are some of the best Android devices available, though they’re a bit pricey under normal circumstances.
OnePlus 13s launches in India as the first and only expansion for the 'small' phone

2 days ago | 9to5google.com | Andrew Romero

OnePlus is bringing the previously Chinese-only variant of its latest device to India in the form of the OnePlus 13s. The device takes on the build of the 13T while bringing small changes. The OnePlus 13T was praised for being a well-specced device that comes in a small package. The phone’s screen only measures 6.32 inches, but there’s little about the device that comes up short. In India, the OnePlus 13s is the region’s official rebrand.
Does the Galaxy Watch 8 'squircle' design appeal to you? [Poll]

2 days ago | 9to5google.com | Andrew Romero

To much surprise, the Galaxy Watch 8 is likely to come in a “squircle” design rather than a circle, as most other Galaxy Watches have before it. So, how are we feeling about this new change? Prior to the release of the Galaxy Watch Ultra, every single model had been designed to be some sort of circle. There were plenty of variations, from Classic models with a moving bezel to Pro editions with bigger batteries. In either case, the Galaxy Watch was a circle.
Review: The Minimal Phone wants you to hate phones, and it works

3 days ago | 9to5google.com | Andrew Romero

Minimal has set out to fix a problem. Social media fatigue, doom-scrolling, and endless screen time are side effects of efficient phones, and the Minimal Phone’s entire purpose is to slow you down. It does that, but it also makes you actively hate using your phone. The result is the Minimal Phone – an e-paper phone that runs on Android. It carries a familiar design with nods back to the original Blackberry or other devices circa 2005.
Visible is adding Pixel Watch coverage to one of its plans for free

3 days ago | 9to5google.com | Andrew Romero

The cell network that offers all of the coverage without the extra cost of mainstream cellular services is now making itself a little more enticing. Visible’s best plan now includes network coverage for Android smartwatches, like the Pixel Watch series. Visible isn’t generally brought up in the same conversation as Verizon, AT&T, and other well-known cell networks. The company is owned by and runs on Verizon’s towers, but it acts as its own service entirely.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 prices allegedly won't increase in US, disregarding tariffs

4 days ago | 9to5google.com | Andrew Romero

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are set to debut soon, and reports indicate that Samsung will launch them at the same price point as the previous generation. It’s never fully clear if Samsung, or any other OEM for that matter, will increase the price of its devices when the next generation comes around.