Android Intelligence
By JR Raphael
The massive Google shift you probably haven't noticed
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.
04/18/2019
LG's revolutionary upgrade letdown
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.
04/16/2019
Gmail, G-meh: 4 alternative Android email apps, evaluated
Still mourning Inbox? Or just itching for something different? These alternative Android email apps might be worth exploring.
04/11/2019
Android Q's bubbles could be a mobile multitasking breakthrough
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.
04/09/2019
The creator of Inbox has redesigned Gmail — and it's amazing
A longtime Google design lead has put his minimalist mark on modern-day Gmail — and made it easy for anyone to enjoy his efforts.
04/04/2019
Just in time: How to bring the Inbox interface into Gmail
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.
04/01/2019
7 hidden settings to make Chrome for Android even better
Supercharge your smartphone's browser with these powerful yet out-of-sight options.
03/28/2019
This should be the future of Android notifications
A clever app can take much of the annoyance out of your phone's notifications and transform them into something far more useful.
03/26/2019
Making sense of Google's hardware pivot
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.
03/21/2019
3 areas worth watching in Android Q
A series of subtle changes could add up to something significant when it comes to your day-to-day phone-using experience.
03/19/2019
Android Q's quietly important improvements
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.
03/14/2019
13 handy hidden shortcuts for Gboard on Android
Save time and get more accomplished with these super-useful Android keyboard shortcuts for Gboard.
03/12/2019
The smarter way to choose a smartphone
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.
03/07/2019
8 Android accessibility features that'll enhance any phone
Hidden among Android's accessibility options are some powerful productivity tools that can add value to any smartphone setup.
03/05/2019
7 fresh Chromebook features to keep an eye on
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.
02/28/2019
When did smartphone upgrades become practical downgrades?
From folding phones to fingerprint flips and premature 5G excitation, almost every recent mobile tech advancement has one curious thing in common.
02/26/2019
Samsung Galaxy Fold: Innovation infatuation
Technological innovation is incredible — but when it comes to an actual purchasable product, there has to be a reason for the innovation to exist.
02/21/2019
Android Pie and Project Treble: Did Google's upgrade fix work?
It's finally time for the first real test of Google's effort to improve Android upgrades — and the results reveal some sobering truths.
02/14/2019
Why Android upgrades absolutely matter
If you think Android OS updates are relevant only for what you see on the surface, you aren't thinking deeply enough.
02/12/2019
Android Upgrade Report Card: Grading the manufacturers on Pie
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.
02/07/2019
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