Published Apr 29, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT Steve is a Senior Writer at AP, where he covers over 40 smartphones a year.  Steve has carried the latest and greatest around in his pocket for nearly 30 years, with everything from Motorola StarTACs to Samsung Galaxys crossing his path. Early appearances on TechTV fueled his love of media, and when he isn’t writing, you’ll find him ranting on YouTube as StevealiciousTech. It’s frustrating being a smartphone buyer in the US. If we love Android, our choices primarily boil down to either a Google Pixel or a Samsung Galaxy device, especially if we’re buying through a carrier. It’s just easier for most people, and those two companies offer the best options readily available on our networks stateside (while remaining fully compatible). Motorola has managed to put a dent in that. Its midrange phones offer a really strong value, and I love what the company has done with the Razr lineup.…