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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LG's revolutionary upgrade letdown
Congratulations, LG! You set out to make your mark on the realm of Android upgrades — and one year later, you've certainly earned the right to recognition.
Gmail, G-meh: 4 alternative Android email apps, evaluated
Still mourning Inbox? Or just itching for something different? These alternative Android email apps might be worth exploring.
Android Q's bubbles could be a mobile multitasking breakthrough
A recently revealed Android Q feature brings a fresh twist to an old concept — and could have the potential to really shake up how we interact with apps on our phones.
The creator of Inbox has redesigned Gmail — and it's amazing
A longtime Google design lead has put his minimalist mark on modern-day Gmail — and made it easy for anyone to enjoy his efforts.
Just in time: How to bring the Inbox interface into Gmail
Google's Inbox app may be on its way out, but you can hang onto a taste of its magic with a few quick clicks.
The best Android keyboard apps for on-the-go productivity
Heads up, busy professionals: The right Android keyboard app can save you precious time and unlock your performance potential. So what are you waiting for?
7 hidden settings to make Chrome for Android even better
Supercharge your smartphone's browser with these powerful yet out-of-sight options.
This should be the future of Android notifications
A clever app can take much of the annoyance out of your phone's notifications and transform them into something far more useful.
Making sense of Google's hardware pivot
The notion of Google scaling back its self-made hardware efforts seems strange on the surface — but the more you think about it, the more sense it makes.
3 areas worth watching in Android Q
A series of subtle changes could add up to something significant when it comes to your day-to-day phone-using experience.
Android Q's quietly important improvements
When we aren't distracted by surface-level features, we can focus on the stuff that really makes an OS update matter — and Android Q's got plenty of that.
13 handy hidden shortcuts for Gboard on Android
Save time and get more accomplished with these super-useful Android keyboard shortcuts for Gboard.
The smarter way to choose a smartphone
Whether you're eyeing a Galaxy S10 or a Pixel or considering something else entirely, this unconventional approach will help you accurately assess a phone's actual worth.
Chromebook cheat sheet: How to get started
Got a new Chromebook? This guide will help you navigate the ever-expanding world of Chromebook apps and figure out how to make the most of Chrome OS.
8 Android accessibility features that'll enhance any phone
Hidden among Android's accessibility options are some powerful productivity tools that can add value to any smartphone setup.
Chrome OS: Tips, tools, and other Chromebook intelligence
Your one-stop source for Chrome OS advice, insight, and analysis — from someone who's covered Chromebooks closely since the start.
What is Project Treble? The Android upgrade fix explained
Google's Project Treble promised to pave the way for faster Android upgrades — so what exactly is it? And how well is it working?
7 fresh Chromebook features to keep an eye on
Chrome OS is constantly getting updated with interesting new elements — and if you don't know what to watch for, it's easy to miss a worthwhile addition.
