Not your average Android news — a diverse mix of advice, insight, and analysis with veteran Android journalist JR Raphael.
Samsung's plan to provide security patches to its Android phones for a full four years is fantastic news, but there's more to the story than meets the eye.
Ready to uncover a fresh set of hidden options for your humble phone browser?
The era of Android launcher innovation is back, baby. And man, has it ever been missed.
A moment of gratitude for a quietly important area where Android excels — and where it absolutely trounces that <em>other</em> smartphone operating system.
Save time and get more accomplished with these spectacularly handy shortcuts for Gboard on Android.
A subtle-seeming feature could help connect Google's ecosystems in a powerful new way — from Chrome OS to Android and beyond.
Changing the order of messages in your Gmail inbox may seem impossible, but it absolutely isn't. In fact, it's actually quite easy — if you know the trick.
The sense of cohesiveness Google fought to achieve in Android is fading fast, but it isn't too late to save it — if Google actually wants to.
If you use Google Docs and care about productivity, this time-saving upgrade is something you won't want to miss.
Samsung's Galaxy phones may have the best-known brand within Android, but they come with some underemphasized downsides every serious user should consider.
A whole new side of Google is taking shape right in front of our eyes, but you really have to step back and look carefully to see it.
A subtle-seeming Google purchase paves the way for a dramatic expansion of Chrome OS's reach — and a dramatic reimagining of what a Chromebook even is.
One of Android's worst lingering pain points could be improved immensely with a little help from a familiar Google cousin.
Google may have given up on its official social service, but it never really left the underlying ambitions behind.
Whether you're using an Assistant-enabled speaker or a screen-packin' Smart Display, having a virtual genie at your desk can bring a serious boost to your home-working productivity.
Save time and zip around your browser like a pro with this massively improved (and immediately available!) take on Google's new Chrome Actions system.
Microsoft supposedly has a plan for a new kind of Android-Windows marriage — but it isn't quite as simple as it seems on the surface.
This easy-to-follow guide will help you understand what's going on with Gmail encryption and what you can do to maximize your messaging privacy.
Take your hands-free productivity to the next level with this out-of-the-way system for advanced Android text editing and device control.
So many years, so many lofty Android concepts that went from front and center to gone and forgotten. Could any of these be ripe for a comeback?
Google's homemade processors could start appearing in Pixel products in a matter of months — and that could make a meaningful difference in the devices' evolution.
Bring some much-needed nuance into your phone's notification management and take back a healthy slice of your life.
Fortify your browser with a handful of quick clicks on your computer and your phone.
Google's business-aimed plan for making Windows apps available on Chromebooks is officially now available — and for the first time, we're able to test it out firsthand.
Android widgets seemed to be on the brink of extinction — but in a crazy twist, Apple's late adoption of the concept could end up bringing them back to life.
Should you spring for a 5G phone today based on the possibility of what it might do for you tomorrow? Yeah — about that...
This underappreciated Android gem can protect your privacy and make your phone significantly more secure, but it's up to you to dust it off and use it.
Pixel 5? 4a? 4a (5G)?! Gesundheit! Time for some straight talk about Google's perplexing new Pixel lineup and how to figure out which phone is right for you.
A standout Android feature can be made even more valuable — if you know the secret to unlocking its full potential.
The answer to Google's eternal Android struggle might be right in front of its face — if it reaches out to embrace it.
Give your browser a work-enhancing upgrade with this exceptional off-the-beaten-path add-on.
Google's latest Pixel pivot could be a revelation — but the shift to a more value-minded flagship phone doesn't come without a cost.
A 60-second workaround to make Android's location-based Smart Lock start working again.
One of Google's most promising Android advancements in ages isn't all it was originally cracked up to be.
A colossal change is on the way for Chromebooks — and if you're only seeing what's on the surface, you're missing what's most important.
Whether you adored Google's old Inbox app or not, these advanced sorting functions left over from the service are well worth uncovering — and putting to use.
Bring Android 11's most practical touches onto any phone this minute with these crafty and easily implemented workarounds.
Google's Android 11 update is rolling out right now, but not everything about the software is fully optimized out of the box.
Chrome OS is getting a super-Googley new superpower — and if we're lucky, Android might soon follow suit.
While you're waiting for Android 11, reintroduce yourself to these helpful but easily overlooked Android 10 gems.
"Hello! Here's an interesting new feature you'd almost certainly like to use. There's just one thing..."
This clever new setup lets you connect Google Calendar to Gmail and then schedule meetings right from your inbox — without any hassle.
For once, we're seeing a positive change within the realm of Android upgrades — but we aren't out of the woods yet.
Microsoft's first Android phone could be hugely significant, but plenty of people are bound to write it off quickly and miss the point.
Google's effort to make Meet unavoidable brings to mind another moment in the company's past — and it isn't exactly a good comparison.
This week's pair of Android phone launches reveals a lot more than what you see on the surface.
Google's Chromebooks have come a long way, but one specific part of their evolution is amusingly at odds with itself.
After years of tantalizing teases, Google's two primary platforms may finally be ready to take their relationship to the next level.
A former Googler who helped shape Gmail and then came up with Inbox has a plan for fixing the company's design sins in a totally different way.
With 60 seconds of setup, you can give your Android phone an extra dash of privacy protection (and no one even has to know the idea came from Apple).
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