Not your average Android news — a diverse mix of advice, insight, and analysis with veteran Android journalist JR Raphael.
When you zoom out and consider Google's midrange Pixel in the context of recent Android history, a pretty telling parallel comes to mind.
Android Q includes an ambitious new system for delivering system updates — but it isn't quite as black and white as you might think.
Get ready for a whole new way to get around Android (yes, again!). Here's an up-close look at Android Q's new gesture system, where it shines, and where it falls short.
As Google's Pixel 3a phone makes its way into the world, it's time to think through the bigger-picture implications of the device's arrival.
The internet's a-buzzin' with doom and gloom over Google's Pixel program — but all the catastrophic predictions fail to consider three critical points.
An easily overlooked addition in the latest Android Q beta could open the door to some powerful new possibilities.
Chromebooks come in all different styles and sizes, but one critical option is still missing from the list of available choices.
Google is quietly repositioning the very foundation of its business — and if you aren't watching closely, this monumental move might be easy to miss.
Congratulations, LG! You set out to make your mark on the realm of Android upgrades — and one year later, you've certainly earned the right to recognition.
Still mourning Inbox? Or just itching for something different? These alternative Android email apps might be worth exploring.
A recently revealed Android Q feature brings a fresh twist to an old concept — and could have the potential to really shake up how we interact with apps on our phones.
A longtime Google design lead has put his minimalist mark on modern-day Gmail — and made it easy for anyone to enjoy his efforts.
Google's Inbox app may be on its way out, but you can hang onto a taste of its magic with a few quick clicks.
A clever app can take much of the annoyance out of your phone's notifications and transform them into something far more useful.
The notion of Google scaling back its self-made hardware efforts seems strange on the surface — but the more you think about it, the more sense it makes.
A series of subtle changes could add up to something significant when it comes to your day-to-day phone-using experience.
When we aren't distracted by surface-level features, we can focus on the stuff that really makes an OS update matter — and Android Q's got plenty of that.
Whether you're eyeing a Galaxy S10 or a Pixel or considering something else entirely, this unconventional approach will help you accurately assess a phone's actual worth.
Chrome OS is constantly getting updated with interesting new elements — and if you don't know what to watch for, it's easy to miss a worthwhile addition.
From folding phones to fingerprint flips and premature 5G excitation, almost every recent mobile tech advancement has one curious thing in common.
Technological innovation is incredible — but when it comes to an actual purchasable product, there has to be a reason for the innovation to exist.
If you think Android OS updates are relevant only for what you see on the surface, you aren't thinking deeply enough.
Six months after Pie's release, how have Android device-makers done at getting the upgrade into users' hands? The grades are in — and they aren't exactly exceptional.
Breakups are never easy, but going from Google's Inbox app back to Gmail doesn't have to be heartbreaking — if you plan your transition wisely.
With each new Android release, we hear about plenty of promising-sounding new features — but sometimes, things don't pan out exactly as expected.
Android Q is expected to bring a system-wide dark mode to smartphones everywhere, but you can get some of the benefits of that approach right now — if you know where to look.
An early glimpse at Android Q is revealing — but if you really want to grasp Google's Android plans for 2019, you have to look beyond the surface of the recent leak.
Smartphone notifications come and go and are all too easy to get lost in the shuffle. What if there were a better way?
Empty predictions are a dime a dozen — but with mobile tech in particular, long-term trends can tell us a lot about what the future may hold.
Don't buy into the hype: The 5G revolution isn't ready yet. Here are five big reasons to take everything you're about to hear with a healthy grain of salt.
Google's new Surface-like convertible has plenty of surface-level appeal, but can it stand up to the company's reigning productivity champion?
LG promised big things with the launch of its "Software Upgrade Center" in April. Seven months later, it's time to check in — and hold the company accountable.
The Pixel 3 packs in more screen space than its predecessor, but those shrunken bezels may not be as significant of an advantage as they initially appear.
These hidden gems will make Chrome OS more versatile and powerful — but it's up to you to find 'em on your Chromebook.
Reclaim wasted time and watch your efficiency soar with this spectacularly useful cross-platform add-on.
Make Smart Lock more effective and efficient with this simple tune-up and time-saving shortcut.
Google is slowly shifting its ecosystem from a rich melange of memorable flavors to a forgettable plain vanilla.
The broader effects of Google's Pixel gamble are suddenly coming into focus — and for those in the know, the impact is no longer limited to the realm of pricey flagship phones.
Fan-favorite services aren't all that Google has killed in 2018.
The common narrative surrounding Google's platform-straddling Pixel Slate shows that people haven't really been paying attention.
The most interesting, inventive, and impactful launch of the week isn't what you'd expect.
This week's Pixel 3 launch makes one thing clear: Google's strategy for competing with other smartphone manufacturers is to play a completely different game.
With Microsoft poised to bring Android app access to Windows devices, the reach of Google's ecosystem is about to reach some wild new levels.
One of Android's most useful troubleshooting tools seems to have vanished in the Android 9 Pie release — but it's actually still there. You just have to know where to find it.
Chrome OS isn't like other operating systems — and the way it handles upgrades is no exception.
A handy hack for customizing your Chromebook and bringing native app-like experiences to your favorite sites and services.
Give Gmail a much-needed minimalist makeover — and watch your email efficiency soar.
What looked like the future of email is about to become the past as Google gives up its effort to reinvent the inbox.
Minimalism is taken to the max with this simple and speedy Android home screen alternative.
This summer, we say farewell to a pair of legendary Google device lines that played pivotal roles in shaping Android, Chrome OS, and the company's current trajectory.
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