Not your average Android news — a diverse mix of advice, insight, and analysis with veteran Android journalist JR Raphael.
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.
Two years after its purchase, we're starting to see how Microsoft will use a top Android app to its advantage.
Google's got a brand new plan for its Android-based smartwatch software — so why does it feel like we've been down this road before?
A string of striking changes will soon supercharge Chromebooks everywhere — and make them more Android-like than ever.
When you look closely at Google's escalating war to win the smart speaker market, it's hard not to feel a slight sense of déjà vu.
Solve all your Android 9 irritations with these easy-to-follow fixes for common Pie problems.
Give yourself added peace of mind with this powerful but buried security option in Google's Android 9 Pie release.
In an exclusive interview, Iliyan Malchev, a Google engineer and Project Treble architect, talks about Google's ambitious Android upgrade solution and what we should expect with Android 9.
Google's Android 9 Pie release is full of fresh new features and flavors. This detailed (and delightfully crusty) FAQ has everything you need to know.
Ergonomic efficiency can be yours with this easy-to-implement Android power-up.
These Android P features aren't likely to get much attention, but they'll almost certainly have a positive impact on your day-to-day life.
When it comes to Google's platforms, a short jaunt through history can provide a powerful reality check on the future.
European regulators are fining Google $5 billion and demanding changes to the way it manages Android — but their assessment doesn't entirely add up.
From megapixels to pixel density and millimeters to bezels, phone makers have a history of focusing on superficial metrics to get your attention. Here comes the next one.
Make your phone smarter with these Android-P-inspired add-ons — many of which actually outshine their official operating system equivalents.
Beyond the new features and visual changes, Android P represents a gigantic pivot for Google's approach to its mobile platform.
With a few simple tweaks, your Chromebook can become an even more connected part of your cloud-centric setup.
BlackBerry markets its phones as being business-friendly and security-first, but the company's Android upgrade performance is fiercely at odds with that message.
Google's Chrome OS has been quietly reshaping the state of modern computing for some time now — and thanks to a new twist on an old idea, it's about to do it again.
Make no mistake about it: Google's podcast about-face is about much more than the launch of a single new app.
One of Android's most powerful elements is losing its edge as poor design practices spread surprisingly far.
A rare clue about the big picture of security update performance across the Android ecosystem.
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