Android Intelligence
By JR Raphael
Making sense of Google's podcast flip-flop
Make no mistake about it: Google's podcast about-face is about much more than the launch of a single new app.
06/21/18
Android's sharing system is morphing into an unpredictable mess
One of Android's most powerful elements is losing its edge as poor design practices spread surprisingly far.
06/19/18
Which Android phones get regular security updates? Here's a hint
A rare clue about the big picture of security update performance across the Android ecosystem.
06/14/18
How to get smarter missed call reminders on Android
Make missed calls much easier to manage with this simple Android enhancement.
06/12/18
3 huge ways Android's gesture navigation just got better
Google's second Android P beta delivers subtle touches that add up to a major leap forward for the platform's new gesture navigation system.
06/07/18
iOS apps on Macs? Gee, that feels familiar...
Welcome to the world of cross-platform convergence, Apple. Come on in — the water's fine.
06/05/18
Give Chrome for Android an ultra-modern makeover
Get a taste of the future with this easy-to-implement sneak peek at Google's latest Chrome for Android refresh.
05/31/18
Gmail vs. Inbox: 8 productivity features Gmail still can't match
Gmail is better than ever, but its "experimental" email sibling has some organizational advantages that are tough to give up.
05/30/18
Fuchsia and the future of Android
Google's mysterious new operating system is assumed to be a replacement for Android and Chrome OS — but what if the situation isn't actually so simple?
05/24/18
Will Android P lead to faster upgrades? 3 words to remember
Everyone's talking about how Android P will mark the end of slow Android upgrades, but this saga has more layers than most people seem to realize.
05/22/18
Why Linux apps on Chromebooks are a really big deal (really!)
Linux app support for Chrome OS may sound like a big heaping bowl of irrelevant geek stew, but don't be fooled: This move is enormously significant.
05/17/18
10 annoying things about Android P (that'll hopefully be fixed soon)
Android P isn't all sugar and diamonds. Can Google get these quirks worked out in time for the software's final release?
05/15/18
9 new Android P features that'll make you more productive
P is for productivity: These nine new Android P features will help you get more done with less effort.
05/10/18
In depth: 13 things to know about Android P gesture navigation
After using Google's Android P beta for a day, one thing is clear: There's much more to the software's new gesture navigation system than meets the eye.
05/09/18
Quick tip: Gmail's new native offline mode is now available
One of Gmail's most useful new features is available as of this week, but it's up to you to activate it.
05/08/18
LG's G7 ThinQ looks like a company flailing
LG's latest Android effort shows how hopelessly lost the company has become.
05/03/18
A better 'At a Glance' widget for Android
Keep tabs on your calendar and the weather with this enhanced alternative to Google's latest home screen widget.
05/01/18
Google weighs in on the future of Inbox
With Gmail on the brink of a splashy relaunch, is Google's Inbox app as good as dead? Some fresh info and perspective.
04/24/18
Allo, goodbye: The craziest thing about Google's latest messaging pivot
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
04/20/18
9 Android settings that'll strengthen your security
Android's own native security options aren't always obvious — but they're absolutely worth your while to embrace and understand.
04/19/18
-
White Paper
-
White Paper
-
White Paper
-
Research/Infographic
Sponsored -
White Paper
Sponsored Links