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About Andy Betts

Andy is a freelance writer and former section editor for Android at MUO. He's been writing about consumer tech since the early 2000s for a wide range of publications, and has a passion for all things mobile.

Latest Articles

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What Is Samsung's Odin Firmware Flashing Software?

Odin is a tool used to flash ROMs on Samsung Galaxy devices. Here's what you need to know about it, and why it's so hard to find a trustworthy copy.

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10 Lightroom Mistakes That Could Be Ruining Your Photos

Lightroom is a powerful program—but it's easy to make mistakes. Watch out for these 10 things that will ruin your photos next time you're editing.

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8 Common Camera Problems You Can Fix in Lightroom

You can fix lens distortions, dust on your sensor, and many other camera hardware problems in Adobe Lightroom. Here's how to tackle them.

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The Pixel 6a and Pixel 7 Pro Have the Best Smartphone Cameras of 2022, According to Blind Test

A massive blind camera test with more than 20 million votes picked Google's Pixel 6a as the best overall smartphone camera of the year.

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The Pixel 8 Is Set to Have a Big Camera Upgrade, Leaks Suggest

The latest Pixel 8 rumors point to Google's next-gen phones having a whole new camera sensor delivering better images and using less power.

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The 9 Best Lightroom Alternatives (Free and Paid)

Don't want to subscribe to Lightroom? Here are the best alternatives to Adobe Lightroom for all skill levels—and all budgets.

How to Change the Background of a Photo in Photoshop

Want to change the background of a photo in Photoshop? Here's a full guide on how to replace the background with a new image.

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The December Security Patch for Android Fixes Critical Bluetooth Bug, and 80 More!

It's a bumper month for security fixes on Android, so make sure you update your phone as soon as you can.

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The Pixel Feature Drop for December Is Out Now. Here's Everything That's New

Check your Pixel phone now because the December Feature Drop has begun rolling out.

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6 Tips to Improve the Speed of Your Powerline Network

Is your powerline network slow? Here are some easy tips to help you speed up your powerline adapters.

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The Free Google One VPN for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Is Now Available

Check your Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro now—the free VPN from Google has begun rolling out.

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Google Announces the Play Store's Best Apps and Games of 2022

Google has unveiled its choices for the best apps and games for Android, Wear OS, and Chromebooks in 2022.

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This Is What the Pixel 7a Will Look Like

Leaked renders of the Pixel 7a show a device that looks quite similar to the 6a, but the specs suggest it will be a much-improved mid-range phone.

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New Play Store Update Introduces App Archiving to Help Save Space on Your Phone

The new "app archiving" feature in the Play Store means you can now uninstall your big games or rarely-used apps without losing your data.

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The Galaxy S23 Might Support Satellite Communications Like the iPhone 14

Reports suggest that Samsung could be set to add satellite connectivity to its next range of Android flagships.

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Is Coming to Flagship Phones This Year

Wi-Fi 7, support for 200MP cameras, and big speeds boosts in AI and graphics rendering are the highlights for the next-gen Android flagship chipset.

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The Pixel 7a Will Come With a Lot More Premium-Level Features, New Leak Suggests

The latest Pixel 7a rumors indicate the phone will have big upgrades to the screen and camera, and also support wireless charging for the first time.

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How to Configure Android USB Tethering on macOS

Android USB tethering on macOS can be simple on some Android devices, but you might need to install drivers to get it working on others.

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Hilarious Samsung Ad Takes Another Jab at Apple for Not Having a Foldable iPhone

"On the Fence" ad makes fun of the lack of a foldable iPhone, but Samsung says it does expect Apple to launch its first folding device in 2024.

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This Is When Your Samsung Galaxy Phone Will Get One UI 5 and Android 13

Samsung has posted a launch schedule in South Korea for its One UI 5 update that gives us an idea of when we'll see it in the rest of the world.

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