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.
This classic Android app is tapping into the ghost of Google Now
A brand new feature has echoes of the past — in all the right ways.
Chrome Remote Desktop: 4 easy steps to get started
Want to sign into a computer from another desktop or a mobile device? Here's how to use Google's Chrome Remote Desktop to make the connection.
The 5 most intriguing Android 15 features (and how to enjoy 3 of 'em on any device today)
Google's first Android 15 preview has some interesting additions — and you can bring a few of 'em onto any phone this minute with a teensy touch of creative tinkering.
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.
Unlock your Android phone's physical gesture magic
Bet you never knew your Android companion could do this.
The real problem with Google's new Gemini Android assistant
Hey, Google: We've gotta talk.
Give yourself a magnificent new Android multitasking shortcut
This supremely simple enhancement will add awesome power into your device's screen-splitting system and send your productivity soaring.
Android's Circle to Search is déjà vu all over again
When it comes to Google, a little déjà vu can occasionally be a good thing. But hopefully that feeling won't stretch too far this time.
3 Android camera shortcuts that make iPhones look amusingly antiquated
Dedicated camera button? We don't need no stinkin' dedicated camera button.
14 advanced Android 14 tips
Send your productivity soaring with these handy hidden hacks for Google's Android 14 software.
How to access Google's Circle to Search smartness on any Android phone today
Google's latest Android innovation is packed with efficiency-enhancing potential — and you don't have to wait for it to show up on your favorite phone.