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 most significant number from Samsung's Galaxy S24 announcement

The most significant number from Samsung's Galaxy S24 announcement

One number in particular stands out with Samsung's new Galaxy S24 device — and it isn't the number most people are noticing.

3 exceptional Android privacy power-ups

3 exceptional Android privacy power-ups

Unlock extra privacy power in your Android web experience with these simple but out of sight enhancements.

How to back up Android devices: The complete guide

How to back up Android devices: The complete guide

Make sure all your important data is always synced and protected with this easy-to-follow Android backup guide.

A powerful Android dark mode enhancement

A powerful Android dark mode enhancement

Ready to take your Android dark mode experience to a whole new level?

The question no one's answering about AI on Android in 2024

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

17 time-saving Android shortcuts

Give your mobile productivity a boost with these easy-to-master Android shortcuts.

Google Assistant's forgotten memory magic

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

The top Chromebook tips of 2023

Calling all ChromeOS owners: Your holiday reading list awaits you.

2023's top Google Assistant advice for Android

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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