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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20 ways to maximize collaboration with the new Gmail interface
Gmail's freshly expanded interface has tons of advanced options and work-enhancing elements. Here's your guide to making the most of what's new.
Why 5G phones aren't a smart investment in the future (yet)
Should you spring for a 5G phone today based on the possibility of what it might do for you tomorrow? Yeah — about that...
A phenomenal Android privacy feature you probably forget to use
This underappreciated Android gem can protect your privacy and make your phone significantly more secure, but it's up to you to dust it off and use it.
8 fast fixes for common Chrome OS problems
Solve your Chromebook woes and keep yourself productive with these easy-to-implement, expert-approved solutions.
The Pixel purchasing puzzle of 2020
Pixel 5? 4a? 4a (5G)?! Gesundheit! Time for some straight talk about Google's perplexing new Pixel lineup and how to figure out which phone is right for you.
How to add practically anything into the Android 11 power menu
A standout Android feature can be made even more valuable — if you know the secret to unlocking its full potential.
The million-dollar Android-Chrome-OS question
The answer to Google's eternal Android struggle might be right in front of its face — if it reaches out to embrace it.
An indispensable note-taking tool for Chrome
Give your browser a work-enhancing upgrade with this exceptional off-the-beaten-path add-on.
The beauty and the shame of Google's Pixel 5 gamble
Google's latest Pixel pivot could be a revelation — but the shift to a more value-minded flagship phone doesn't come without a cost.
How to fix Android's Smart Lock Trusted Places feature
A 60-second workaround to make Android's location-based Smart Lock start working again.
