JR Raphael
Contributing Editor
JR Raphael is a journalist and columnist who’s been covering Android and Chrome OS since their earliest days. His Android Intelligence (née Android Power) column was born at Computerworld in 2010 and has happily made its home there ever since.
JR's Android Intelligence newsletter takes the same basic recipe as the column and turns up the heat. Each issue is jam-packed with productivity tips, perspective on the week’s most impactful Android news, and all sorts of exclusive extras — and best of all, it's delivered right to your inbox every Friday. If you haven't yet subscribed, you're missing out!
You can find JR on Twitter, Google+, or at his personal writing refuge, JRStart.com.
The Pixel purchasing puzzle of 2020
Pixel 5? 4a? 4a (5G)?! Gesundheit! Time for some straight talk about Google's perplexing new Pixel lineup and how to figure out which phone is right for you.
How to add practically anything into the Android 11 power menu
A standout Android feature can be made even more valuable — if you know the secret to unlocking its full potential.
The million-dollar Android-Chrome-OS question
The answer to Google's eternal Android struggle might be right in front of its face — if it reaches out to embrace it.
An indispensable note-taking tool for Chrome
Give your browser a work-enhancing upgrade with this exceptional off-the-beaten-path add-on.
The beauty and the shame of Google's Pixel 5 gamble
Google's latest Pixel pivot could be a revelation — but the shift to a more value-minded flagship phone doesn't come without a cost.
How to fix Android's Smart Lock Trusted Places feature
A 60-second workaround to make Android's location-based Smart Lock start working again.
The best Android file manager apps
From optimizing your phone’s storage to integrating your device with the cloud, these standout Android apps will let you juggle files like a pro.
10 hidden tricks for making the most of Android gestures
Get around your phone faster than ever with these easy-to-miss advanced shortcuts for Android's current gesture system.
Android 11's biggest letdown
One of Google's most promising Android advancements in ages isn't all it was originally cracked up to be.
Google's Chrome OS pivot matters more than you think
A colossal change is on the way for Chromebooks — and if you're only seeing what's on the surface, you're missing what's most important.
Miss Inbox? Gmail has hidden remnants of its sorting superpowers
Whether you adored Google's old Inbox app or not, these advanced sorting functions left over from the service are well worth uncovering — and putting to use.
Android versions: A living history from 1.0 to 11
Explore Android's ongoing evolution with this visual timeline of versions, starting B.C. (Before Cupcake) and going all the way to 2020's Android 11 release.
How to get Android 11's best features on any phone today
Bring Android 11's most practical touches onto any phone this minute with these crafty and easily implemented workarounds.
Linux apps on Chrome OS: An easy-to-follow guide
Linux apps can expand your Chromebook's capabilities and open up all sorts of interesting options — but first, you have to know where to begin.
7 smart adjustments to make Android 11 more efficient
Google's Android 11 update is rolling out right now, but not everything about the software is fully optimized out of the box.
The Chromebook's new secret weapon
Chrome OS is getting a super-Googley new superpower — and if we're lucky, Android might soon follow suit.
5 fantastic Android 10 features you probably forget to use
While you're waiting for Android 11, reintroduce yourself to these helpful but easily overlooked Android 10 gems.
12 ways Google Lens can make you more productive on Android
Google Lens can turn you into a mobile-tech magician, but it's up to you to find it — and figure out how to put it to use.
How to save time with advanced Gmail templates
Stop typing the same stuff over and over and start letting smart technology do the work for you.
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