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 also find JR on at his personal writing refuge, JRStart.com.
An Android shortcut secret
Tap into this treasure trove of time-savers and watch your efficiency soar.
A new Chromebook productivity feature worth finding
Give yourself the gift of efficiency with this 20-second ChromeOS upgrade.
Hey, Google: It's time to step up your Pixel upgrade promise
The Pixel is meant to represent the very best Android has to offer. But it's lagging behind in one critically important area.
The best Android apps for business in 2023
Our Android expert highlights the standout apps in the categories that matter most to busy professionals.
3 quick tricks for smarter Android sharing
This just in: Moving stuff between your Android phone and computer doesn't have to be a hassle — no matter what desktop platform you're using.
Is ChromeOS right for you? A 4-question quiz to find out
Chromebooks aren't like regular computers — so are they right for your needs? These four questions will help you find the answer.
6 secret settings for a smarter Chrome Android setup
Supercharge your smartphone browsing experience with these powerful yet completely concealed options for Google's Chrome Android app.
The ultimate guide to Android contacts management
Your Android phone's contacts are much more than just a glorified Rolodex. Ready for an unexpected productivity upgrade?
5 advanced add-ons for the Gmail Android app
Give your Android Gmail game some extra oomph with these exceptional but easily overlooked enhancements.
How to create a complete Microsoft experience on Android
With the right set of software, you can turn any Android device into a Microsoft-centric, PC-syncing machine.
11 out-of-sight Pixel Watch superpowers
The most powerful Pixel Watch possibilities are completely invisible and all too easy to miss. Time to make your wearable way more useful.
How to unlock Google Assistant's most advanced Android shortcuts
Google Assistant has a secret superpower on Android. Ready for some exceptionally intelligent new shortcuts?
iPhone to Android: The ultimate switching guide
Ready to make the move from iOS to Android? Here's everything you need to successfully switch from an iPhone to a Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, or any other Android device.
Got a Google Pixel Watch? Get this watch face
Make your new Pixel Watch even more effective with this outstanding efficiency-enhancing add-on.
9 more out-of-sight settings for your Google Pixel 7
Your new Pixel 7 has all sorts of superpowers beyond what you see on the surface. Ready to uncover your phone's best buried treasures?
7 helpful hidden settings for your Google Pixel 7
These easily overlooked settings will make your Pixel 7 even smarter — and make your life even easier as a result.
Google Smart Lock: The complete guide
Google Smart Lock can simplify your security and save you time across both Android and ChromeOS. Are you taking advantage of all it has to offer?
Google Pixel 7 vs. every past Pixel: To upgrade or not to upgrade?
Some balanced and thoughtful advice on Google's Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro compared to every other Pixel model — from someone who's lived with 'em all.
What everyone's getting wrong about the Google Pixel 7
How are so many people missing the boat with Google's latest Pixel phone and its bigger-picture significance?