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.
ChromeOS: Tips, tools, and other Chromebook intelligence
Your one-stop source for ChromeOS advice, insight, and analysis — from someone who's covered Chromebooks closely since the start.
10 out-of-sight Google Pixel settings worth surfacing
These tucked-away options will make your Pixel experience more pleasant and powerful — and they'll take you all of 20 seconds apiece to adjust.
7 Gboard settings that'll supercharge your Android typing
These easy-to-apply Gboard adjustments will help you fly around your Android phone's keyboard like a total typing pro.
The awkward thing about Android 13
Google's latest and greatest Android software isn't quite what it seems on the surface.
7 Google Pixel settings you should change this second
Got one of Google's Pixel phones? These easily overlooked adjustments will unlock some of your phone's most impressive advanced powers.
PixieBrix: A crafty tool that lets you tailor any website for your team
This Chrome extension will boost productivity by making your team’s favorite web apps even more well-suited to their needs. Ready to have your mind blown?
3 little-known location tricks for Google Assistant on Android
Google Assistant can do some really useful stuff with location, if you know what to ask.
How to stay smart about Android app permissions
Android app permissions aren't as easy to identify as they once were, but that doesn't mean you have to be uninformed.
Drop, crack, d'oh! My broken Android phone epiphany
Just because your phone is broken doesn't mean your data's out of reach.
10 next-level tricks for your Pixel Clock app
Your Pixel phone's Clock app is surprisingly smart and full of thoughtful features, but some of its most exceptional elements are all too easy to overlook.
The Android clipboard enhancement you didn't know you needed
Hey, Android owners: You're copying and pasting like a caveman. This 60-second upgrade will make your life immeasurably easier.
The business user's guide to Google Voice
Google Voice can add a whole new layer of power into your professional phone setup — once you figure out how to use it. Here's help.
14 ways Google Lens can save you time on Android
Google Lens can turn you into a mobile-tech magician, but it's up to you to learn its tricks.
12 handy hidden tricks for Google Calendar on Android
Upgrade your agenda with these tucked-away time-savers in the Android Calendar app.
The killer calendar app your Chromebook's been missing
Got Chrome OS? Get ready for a massive productivity upgrade.
6 custom Android shortcuts that'll supercharge your efficiency
Take two minutes now to uncover these shortcuts, and you'll save endless time in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
The best privacy and security apps for Android
Forget malware scanners or over-the-top security suites: These are the apps that'll actually improve your security and protect your privacy on Android.
6 secret shortcuts in Chrome on Android
These hidden shortcuts will save you serious seconds and make your Chrome Android experience more efficient than ever.
6 Android settings for smarter notifications
Make your Android notifications more useful and less annoying with these powerful out-of-sight settings.