Android Intelligence
By JR Raphael
Pixel 3 vs. Pixel 2: Why smaller bezels aren't that big a deal
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.
11/13/18
9 handy hidden features for Google Maps on Android
Take advantage of all Maps has to offer by tapping into these easily overlooked features and options.
11/08/18
8 noteworthy new features coming to Chromebooks this month
These hidden gems will make Chrome OS more versatile and powerful — but it's up to you to find 'em on your Chromebook.
11/06/18
A time-saving typing tool that works anywhere in Chrome
Reclaim wasted time and watch your efficiency soar with this spectacularly useful cross-platform add-on.
11/01/18
Google Smart Lock on Chrome OS: 2 fast fixes and a power-user tip
Make Smart Lock more effective and efficient with this simple tune-up and time-saving shortcut.
10/30/18
Google's app redesigns are really bumming me out
Google is slowly shifting its ecosystem from a rich melange of memorable flavors to a forgettable plain vanilla.
10/25/18
Google just quietly gave us a killer midrange Android option
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.
10/23/18
Google's most enthusiastic users have good reason to be wary
Fan-favorite services aren't all that Google has killed in 2018.
10/18/18
The Pixel Slate reality people seem to be missing
The common narrative surrounding Google's platform-straddling Pixel Slate shows that people haven't really been paying attention.
10/16/18
Google's most exciting new gadget is neither phone nor tablet
The most interesting, inventive, and impactful launch of the week isn't what you'd expect.
10/11/18
With the Pixel 3, Google is playing its own game
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.
10/10/18
Android is becoming an ecosystem without borders
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.
10/04/18
What happened to battery stats in Android Pie?
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.
10/02/18
In Depth
6 important things you might not know about Chrome OS upgrades
Chrome OS isn't like other operating systems — and the way it handles upgrades is no exception.
09/27/18
How to turn any website into a custom Chrome OS app
A handy hack for customizing your Chromebook and bringing native app-like experiences to your favorite sites and services.
09/25/18
How to make Gmail's desktop interface infinitely better
Give Gmail a much-needed minimalist makeover — and watch your email efficiency soar.
09/20/18
5 handy hidden features in the Gmail Android app
Make the most of Google's Gmail Android app with these out-of-the-way advanced options.
09/18/18
The worst part about Google's Inbox assassination
What looked like the future of email is about to become the past as Google gives up its effort to reinvent the inbox.
09/13/18
A standout new Android launcher for ergonomic efficiency
Minimalism is taken to the max with this simple and speedy Android home screen alternative.
09/11/18
The end of an era for Google hardware
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.
09/06/18
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