Derrek Lee

6 days ago | androidcentral.com | Derrek Lee

There's a lot to like about modern flip phones, but one of the biggest draws, at least for me, is the more versatile ways that you can utilize your cameras. With more traditional candybar-style smartphones, taking photos and selfies is a pretty standard experience. But thanks to the flip phone form factor and their ever-growing cover screens, that experience gets a unique upgrade.

1 week ago | androidcentral.com | Derrek Lee

Samsung's next major Galaxy Unpacked foldable launch is likely just weeks away, and while we expect some significant updates to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the smaller Galaxy Z Flip 7 may also receive some notable changes. The flip phone market may not be popping off as much as many of us had hoped, with companies like Google, Oppo, and others focusing more on large-screened foldable phones. However, with the ongoing success of Motorola's Razr series, Samsung has a lot to prove with the Galaxy Z Flip 7.

1 week ago | androidcentral.com | Derrek Lee

(Image credit: Android Central)Android Central's Editor's Desk is a weekly column discussing the latest news, trends, and happenings in the Android and mobile tech space. Virtual reality is fun, and VR headsets have come a long way in terms of capabilities. For example, color passthrough on the Quest 3 can be useful when you want to retain some awareness of your surroundings while you're flailing about playing Beat Saber. However, it does have its limitations.

2 weeks ago | androidcentral.com | Derrek Lee

There are many things I like about the new Razr Ultra 2025, and one of the latest additions I was most excited about was the AI Key. In my mind, this would open up a world of possibilities, in addition to being an easy way to access the host of AI features Motorola has packed into its Moto AI suite. However, the implementation leaves a lot to be desired, and frankly, the AI Key is often an afterthought when it easily could have been Motorola’s Action Button.

3 weeks ago | androidcentral.com | Derrek Lee

As someone who does mainly weightlifting and not much running, Garmin smartwatches always seemed out of reach to me. They always felt like enthusiast watches for runners or outdoorsy types, neither of which I am. Additionally, the buttons and confusing UI made them difficult to pick up. However, the Garmin Vivoactive 6 seems to be a remedy to this, offering a fairly affordable alternative with a simple design and a more user-friendly UI.