Derek Ross, Author at Phandroid

I'm a passionate Android enthusiast that's on the pulse of the latest Android news, writing about Android as often as possible. I'm also a little addicted to social networking. Hit me up, I'd love to chat.

Apps

Hands on with SoundHound’s ‘Hound’ Virtual Assistant and comparison with the Google app [Video]

SoundHound announced to the world that they've been working on a virtual assistant for 10 years, aiming to take on the likes of ...

By Derek RossJune 3, 201511

Opinion

I spent a week without Android Wear or how I turned into a savage without my smartwatch

I’ve been living like a savage barbarian the past week and I don’t like it one bit. In fact, my life has been ...

By Derek RossMay 22, 2015105

Handsets

We’re live at OPPO’s 10 year celebration event, here comes the R7 and R7 Plus

We’re live here on the ground floor of the AOYA Exhibition Center in beautiful Beijing, China to celebrate a decade worth of products ...

By Derek RossMay 20, 20154

Handsets

OPPO reveals the R7 Plus alongside the R7

OPPO has just revealed that their upcoming R7 smartphone will debut with a larger brother, the R7 Plus. The R7 Plus comes with ...

By Derek RossMay 11, 201525

Featured

This is Google+ Collections: a better way to manage your social stream

Google announced Google+ Collections data, a new way for content creators to organize their social posts and a way for users of Google+ ...

By Derek RossMay 4, 201529

Accessories

TYLT VU Wireless Charging Car Mount Review

While Qi charging isn't as good as rapid charging, the convenience factors and high quality materials of the TYLT VU Wireless Charging Car ...

By Derek RossApril 25, 201527

Featured

Could a cheap Nexus Fi Android Phone be Google’s next big unveil? [OPINION]

What if the rumored Huawei Nexus is a cheaper Nexus, built with Project Fi in mind. Having a cheaper Nexus that's available to ...

By Derek RossApril 24, 201572

Wearables

[Updated] LG G Watch, G Watch R, and Asus ZenWatch are all missing WiFi, others safe

Yesterday, Google announced that Android Wear smartwatches would be getting WiFi support in the next coming weeks. The question remains, does every Android ...

By Derek RossApril 21, 2015104

Featured

Living with Alexa: An Amazon Echo Review

At this exact moment, is the Amazon Echo worth $200? Probably not. Is it worth $100? Most definitely. If you’re an Amazon Prime ...

By Derek RossMarch 31, 201512

News

Yahoo will host an Android vs iOS Fanboy Smartphone Challenge at SXSW 2015 and I’ll be representing Team Phandroid

On Monday, March 16th at SXSW in Austin, Texas, Yahoo is holding a Fanboy Smartphone Challenge, which will put an Android enthusiast and ...

By Derek RossMarch 14, 2015118

Handsets

Motorola’s Moto E 2nd Gen will launch on Verizon Wireless tomorrow March 12th

A few weeks ago Motorola announced the all new Moto E for 2015. The updated smartphone comes equipped with LTE radios and packs ...

By Derek RossMarch 11, 20159

Handsets

Verizon’s Nexus 6 leaks again, confirms March 12th launch with Android 5.1

More information has leaked, continuing to give credence that Verizon's Nexus 6 will be available in the coming days, providing pricing information, and ...

By Derek RossMarch 8, 201580

Apps

Use Appeer to get Android apps from Google Play based on custom tailored personal social recommendations

The Appeer app creates personally tailored app and game recommendations for the Google Play Store based on a user’s currently installed apps and ...

By Derek RossMarch 6, 20150

Video

Huawei starts MWC 2015 early, posts Huawei Watch promo and design videos to YouTube

This is the Huawei Watch, a beautiful Android Wear smartwatch that just might be the best looking Android Wear watch to date. Huawei's ...

By Derek RossFebruary 28, 201530

Accessories

Here’s a look at Nexus 6 dbrand skins, bring on the customization

If you're looking to spruce up your Nexus 6 a little bit, a skin or wrap is often the way to go. Here's ...

By Derek RossFebruary 26, 201523

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Hands on with SoundHound’s ‘Hound’ Virtual Assistant and comparison with the Google app [Video]

I spent a week without Android Wear or how I turned into a savage without my smartwatch

We’re live at OPPO’s 10 year celebration event, here comes the R7 and R7 Plus

OPPO reveals the R7 Plus alongside the R7

This is Google+ Collections: a better way to manage your social stream

TYLT VU Wireless Charging Car Mount Review

Could a cheap Nexus Fi Android Phone be Google’s next big unveil? [OPINION]

[Updated] LG G Watch, G Watch R, and Asus ZenWatch are all missing WiFi, others safe

Living with Alexa: An Amazon Echo Review

Yahoo will host an Android vs iOS Fanboy Smartphone Challenge at SXSW 2015 and I’ll be representing Team Phandroid

Motorola’s Moto E 2nd Gen will launch on Verizon Wireless tomorrow March 12th

Verizon’s Nexus 6 leaks again, confirms March 12th launch with Android 5.1

Use Appeer to get Android apps from Google Play based on custom tailored personal social recommendations

Huawei starts MWC 2015 early, posts Huawei Watch promo and design videos to YouTube

Here’s a look at Nexus 6 dbrand skins, bring on the customization

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