Articles by Michael Andronico, Editor

A devout gamer and tech enthusiast, Mike Andronico joined the Laptop team in July 2013. With a B.A. in Journalism from Purchase College and experience at GameNGuide, Examiner and 2D-X, Mike tackles everything from iPhone rumors to in-depth hardware reviews.

Articles by: Michael Andronico

Nexus 5 and 7 Available in T-Mobile Stores

By Michael Andronico published 21 November 13

NEO3DO Tablet Review

By Michael Andronico published 11 September 13

The Indiegogo-funded NEO3DO tablet offers glasses-free 3D gaming and video playback, but the overall experience isn't worth the premium.

Windows Phone 8.1 Update Adds Live Folders, Cooler Cortana

By Michael Andronico published 30 July 14

RealNetworks Aims to Resurrect Ringback Tones with LISTEN App

By Michael Andronico published 13 November 13

Windows 9 Getting Sept. 30 Reveal (Report)

By Michael Andronico published 21 August 14

NEC Terrain Review

By Michael Andronico published 31 July 13

The NEC Terrain is a rugged LTE phone that can take a beating, but a cramped keyboard, low-res screen, and short battery life make it less than useful for workers out in the field.

3D-Printed Eyewear Company Gets Crowdfunded

By Michael Andronico published 29 July 13

New Apple Patent Could Make it Safe to Text and Walk

By Michael Andronico published 27 March 14

Microsoft Ends Surface Pro 4 'Flickergate' with Free Replacements

By Michael Andronico published 14 May 18

MixBit Review

By Michael Andronico published 12 August 13

Looking to one-up Vine and Instagram, MixBit lets you film (or borrow) multiple video clips, combine and edit them, and share your creation with others.

iPad Air vs. Surface 2: Specs Compared

By Michael Andronico published 22 October 13

Apple iPad AirMicrosoft Surface 2Starting Price $499$449 CPU64-bit Apple A7 Nvidia Tegra 4Display 9.7-inch Retina display 10.6-inch 1920 x 1080p displayOS Apple iOS 7Microsoft Windo...

TrewGrip Keyboard Review

By Michael Andronico published 9 June 14

The unique TrewGrip keyboard offers plenty of benefits to mobile typists, if they're willing to spend long hours mastering the device.

Toshiba Encore Review

By Michael Andronico published 23 December 13

The Toshiba Encore delivers speedy performance, handy apps and more ports than other compact Windows 8.1 tablets, but it's bulkier.

Vybe Bluetooth Bracelet Aims to End Missed Calls

By Michael Andronico published 29 October 13

New MacBook Air Finally Coming with 8th-Gen CPU (Report)

By Michael Andronico published 31 July 18

HP Reportedly Developing Windows Phone

By Michael Andronico published 13 September 13

Update 9/16: HP had this to say regarding their rumored smartphone: “This story is a fabrication and is not related to anything HP has in the works. Someone is making stuff up.”Hewlett-Packard ...

How to Customize Your iPhone App Icons with Iconical

By Michael Andronico published 6 August 13

Whether you crave extra customization options for your iPhone or want to be able to call your Mom with a single button on your home screen, DAP Logic's new Iconical app might be for you. The pro...

Top 5 Features of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014)

By Michael Andronico published 4 September 13

Project xCloud Hands-on: Is Xbox Streaming the Future of Games?

By Michael Andronico published 10 June 19

Facebook, Candy Crush Among 2013's Most Popular Apps

By Michael Andronico published 17 December 13

Galaxy S5 Has Stronger Launch than iPhone 5s (Report)

By Michael Andronico published 23 April 14

MacBook Pro with Retina Display (2015) Review

By Michael Andronico published 11 January 16

Editor\'s Choice

With AMD graphics, an innovative Trackpad, nine hours of battery life and one of the fastest hard drives we've ever tested, the 2015 MacBook Pro is a force to be reckoned with.