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!
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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.
Google's most enthusiastic users have good reason to be wary
Fan-favorite services aren't all that Google has killed in 2018.
The best office apps for Android
Create an optimal Android office app power-pack with these thoroughly researched recommendations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
16 time-saving Android shortcuts
Give your mobile productivity a boost with these easy-to-master Android shortcuts.
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.
Android file management: An easy-to-follow guide
From managing files on your phone to seamlessly syncing folders with your computer, this guide will turn you into a certified Android file master.
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.
How to make Gmail's desktop interface infinitely better
Give Gmail a much-needed minimalist makeover — and watch your email efficiency soar.
What is Project Treble? The Android upgrade fix explained
Google's Project Treble promises to pave the way for faster Android upgrades — so what exactly is it? And how will it work?
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.
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.
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.
A standout new Android launcher for ergonomic efficiency
Minimalism is taken to the max with this simple and speedy Android home screen alternative.
How to make an old Android phone feel new again
Make your old Android phone faster, fresher, and more pleasant to use with these easy-to-follow steps.
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