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.
The question no one's answering about AI on Android in 2024
While everyone's obsessing over the excitement of "artificial intelligence," one critically important question is going completely unaddressed.
17 time-saving Android shortcuts
Give your mobile productivity a boost with these easy-to-master Android shortcuts.
Google Assistant's forgotten memory magic
Your Android device has a powerful system for helping you recall almost anything imaginable, but — oh, yes — it's up to you to remember to use it.
The top Chromebook tips of 2023
Calling all ChromeOS owners: Your holiday reading list awaits you.
2023's top Google Assistant advice for Android
Ready to teach your Android phone's Assistant some spectacular new tricks?
How to securely erase your Android device in 3 simple steps
Securely wiping an Android device isn't difficult, but there are some critical steps you don't want to overlook.
The top Google Pixel tips of 2023
Give your Google Pixel phone all sorts of extra powers with these top-notch tips from the past 12 months.
10 Android tips you shouldn't miss from 2023
Make the most of the upcoming holiday break with these standout tips for your favorite Android phone or tablet.
ChromeOS: Tips, tools, and other Chromebook intelligence
Your one-stop source for ChromeOS advice, insight, and analysis — from someone who's covered Chromebooks closely since the start.
The best Android apps for business in 2024
Our Android expert highlights the standout apps in the categories that matter most to busy professionals.
15 little-known Google Assistant tricks for Android
Google Assistant can do more than you'd realize, especially on Android. Ready to teach your phone a few new tricks?
4 advanced Gboard adjustments for faster Android typing
Give yourself a smarter, more personalized Android typing experience with these shape-shifting switches for Google's Gboard Android keyboard.
4 words that speak volumes about Google's future Pixel plans
Could this be a sign of a whole new era for the way Google Pixel phones are presented?
8 advanced ways to manage reminders in Android
Your Android phone has some surprisingly smart systems for helping you remember things, but it's up to you to remember to use 'em.
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? Check out these awesome Android 14 gems
Android 14 may not look like much at first glance, but it's packing some spectacular new possibilities for Google Pixel owners.
Android file transfer: How to move data between your phone and computer
Moving files between your Android device and a Windows PC, Mac, or Chromebook doesn't have to be difficult — or dependent on any cloud services.
14 handy hidden tricks for Google Calendar on Android
Upgrade your agenda with these tucked-away time-savers in the Android Calendar app.
Android's hidden clipboard-sharing superpower
Google's got a great way to let you copy text from your phone to a computer, and it's right under your nose — just waiting to be found.