Android Intelligence
By JR Raphael
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.
10/11/18
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.
10/10/18
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.
10/04/18
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.
10/02/18
In Depth
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.
09/27/18
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.
09/25/18
How to make Gmail's desktop interface infinitely better
Give Gmail a much-needed minimalist makeover — and watch your email efficiency soar.
09/20/18
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.
09/18/18
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.
09/13/18
A standout new Android launcher for ergonomic efficiency
Minimalism is taken to the max with this simple and speedy Android home screen alternative.
09/11/18
The end of an era for Google hardware
This summer, we say farewell to a pair of legendary Google device lines that played pivotal roles in shaping Android, Chrome OS, and the company's current trajectory.
09/06/18
Microsoft's grand SwiftKey plan is finally coming into focus
Two years after its purchase, we're starting to see how Microsoft will use a top Android app to its advantage.
09/04/18
The funny thing about Google's latest smartwatch reboot
Google's got a brand new plan for its Android-based smartwatch software — so why does it feel like we've been down this road before?
08/30/18
The Androidification of Chrome OS is about to go into overdrive
A string of striking changes will soon supercharge Chromebooks everywhere — and make them more Android-like than ever.
08/28/18
10 ways Google Home can be helpful at work
Whether you're using Google Home or one of the newer Android-based Smart Displays, having a virtual assistant in your office can be a real asset.
08/23/18
The fascinatingly familiar march of the smart speaker market
When you look closely at Google's escalating war to win the smart speaker market, it's hard not to feel a slight sense of déjà vu.
08/21/18
Android 9 answers: 20 fast fixes for common Pie problems
Solve all your Android 9 irritations with these easy-to-follow fixes for common Pie problems.
08/16/18
A hidden Android Pie security setting everyone should enable
Give yourself added peace of mind with this powerful but buried security option in Google's Android 9 Pie release.
08/14/18
Android Pie and Project Treble: Assessing Google's grand upgrade fix
In an exclusive interview, Iliyan Malchev, a Google engineer and Project Treble architect, talks about Google's ambitious Android upgrade solution and what we should expect with Android 9.
08/09/18
Android P — Pie! The complete FAQ
Google's Android 9 Pie release is full of fresh new features and flavors. This detailed (and delightfully crusty) FAQ has everything you need to know.
08/07/18
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