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.

15 little-known Google Assistant tricks for Android

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.

Android file transfer: How to move data between your phone and computer

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

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

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.

6 fantastic forgotten features in Google’s Chrome Android browser

6 fantastic forgotten features in Google’s Chrome Android browser

Save time and work smarter with these excellent out-of-sight options for Chrome on Android.

3 tough questions about Samsung's Android 14 accomplishment

3 tough questions about Samsung's Android 14 accomplishment

Samsung's sending out Android 14 in record time this week — but hold the phone, 'cause there's more to this story than most headlines suggest.

How to activate Chrome's fancy new Android reading enhancer

How to activate Chrome's fancy new Android reading enhancer

Who knew the web could look so good?!

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