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Since then, he has mostly been faithful to the Google phone lineup, though these days, he is also carrying an iPhone in addition to his Pixel phone. After his HTC One S refused to connect to mobile internet despite three warranty repairs, he quickly switched to a Nexus 4, which he considers his true first Android phone. This is intended to maximize the amount of. Chrome has an incredibly minimalist interface with very few buttons or menus. It was developed by Google in order to make surfing the web easier even as technology changes. Manuel's first steps into the Android world were plagued by issues. Chrome is a very popular web browser designed to be fast and lightweight. He isn't shy to dig into technical backgrounds and the nitty-gritty developer details, either.

Manuel studied Media and Culture studies in Düsseldorf, finishing his university career with a master's thesis titled 'The Aesthetics of Tech YouTube Channels: Production of Proximity and Authenticity.' His background gives him a unique perspective on the ever-evolving world of technology and its implications on society. He has been covering tech news and reviewing devices since joining Android Police as a news writer in 2019.

Manuel Vonau is Android Police's Google Editor, with expertise in Android, Chrome, and other Google products - the very core of Android Police’s content.

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