Beyond the Alphabet is a weekly column that focuses on the tech world both inside and out of the confines of Mountain View.
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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold one year later: Still better than the rest in surprising ways
Beyond the Alphabet Google surprised us all with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, but with its successor slated to be announced soon, I take a look back at the past year with Google's 2nd-gen foldable.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 one year later: One reason why I keep coming back
Beyond the Alphabet Despite being so far behind the competition, there is one major reason why I keep coming back to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 over the other foldable phone options out there.
It's a make or break year for Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold
Beyond the Alphabet Samsung's doing a lot more "talking" than normal.
The Photoshop Android app has one small problem, and it's causing me major headaches
Beyond the Alphabet Many have been hoping for a proper Photoshop app to arrive on the Play Store. Adobe finally did so, but good luck using the app on a tablet.
This one app has made my life easier and my wife happier
Beyond the Alphabet The smart home was supposed to be this cohesive world where all of our devices could be controlled with the tap of a button or by our voice. But in 2025, it's still an extremely frustrating mess.
eSIM simplified my life, but not in the way I expected
Beyond the Alphabet An unfortunate mishap led to me being able to break the chains of eSIM, and I might just keep things this way for the foreseeable future.
Smartphones have reached their peak, so what could possibly be next?
Beyond the Alphabet Smartphones aren't perfect, but we've reached a point of diminishing returns. So we can't help but wonder what's next, whether it's AI or something different entirely.
Looking at the Chromebook and tablet markets in 2025
Beyond the Alphabet We've seen our fair share of ups and downs for both Chromebooks and tablets over the past 12 months. With 2024 in the rearview mirror, we're taking a look at what 2025 could bring
Does it matter that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 didn't get the One UI 7 beta?
Beyond the Alphabet Now that Samsung has released the first One UI 7 beta, I can't but feel left out since the Galaxy Z Fold 6 wasn't included. But, I'm also worried about what that means for the future.
Finding the best Chromebook or Android tablet deals isn't as easy as it looks
Beyond the Alphabet If you're not careful while shopping for deals, you might just end up with a big ole' paperweight, instead of a Chromebook or tablet that's actually worth what you spent.
Chromebook vs. iPad: Here's what I think is the better choice
Beyond the Alphabet Chromebooks have come a long way, but how do they compare to Apple's iPads?
The Google TV Streamer is more important than you think
Beyond the Alphabet With the Google TV Streamer, not only are we getting a fantastic streaming device, but it's also a smart home hub, cloud gaming hub, and the list goes on.
As Android innovation grows, has Apple lost its touch?
Beyond the Alphabet Something's gone awry within the walled garden.
Ayaneo Pocket Air Review: A good starting point
Beyond the Alphabet It checks most of the boxes, and then some.
First 13 things to do with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Beyond the Alphabet The tip of the iceberg.
I compared the Z Fold 6 and OnePlus Open camera against Mother Nature, the results were unexpected
Beyond the Alphabet The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the first Samsung foldable phone to feature a water resistance rating. With that in mind, I tried to take it out in a storm, only to end up with a completely different result.
I miss the old days of smartphones
Beyond the Alphabet Don't you ever wish we could go back to the days of when phones were fun? Yeah, me neither.
I turned my Google TV streaming device into a retro gaming console
Retro gaming delight Instead of spending $60 on a AAA game, get a streaming device and play retro games.
Lenovo should've used ChromeOS instead of Windows with its latest hybrid device
Beyond the Alphabet Lenovo's ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid has an obnoxious name, but besides running Windows, it's the perfect multi-OS device. Now, I just have to hope for a version to be released with ChromeOS.
