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.
5 advanced add-ons for the Gmail Android app
Give your Android Gmail game some extra oomph with these exceptional but easily overlooked enhancements.
How to create a complete Microsoft experience on Android
With the right set of software, you can turn any Android device into a Microsoft-centric, PC-syncing machine.
11 out-of-sight Pixel Watch superpowers
The most powerful Pixel Watch possibilities are completely invisible and all too easy to miss. Time to make your wearable way more useful.
How to unlock Google Assistant's most advanced Android shortcuts
Google Assistant has a secret superpower on Android. Ready for some exceptionally intelligent new shortcuts?
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 Watch? Get this watch face
Make your new Pixel Watch even more effective with this outstanding efficiency-enhancing add-on.
9 more out-of-sight settings for your Google Pixel 7
Your new Pixel 7 has all sorts of superpowers beyond what you see on the surface. Ready to uncover your phone's best buried treasures?
7 helpful hidden settings for your Google Pixel 7
These easily overlooked settings will make your Pixel 7 even smarter — and make your life even easier as a result.
Google Pixel 7 vs. every past Pixel: To upgrade or not to upgrade?
Some balanced and thoughtful advice on Google's Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro compared to every other Pixel model — from someone who's lived with 'em all.
Google Smart Lock: The complete guide
Google Smart Lock can simplify your security and save you time across both Android and ChromeOS. Are you taking advantage of all it has to offer?
What everyone's getting wrong about the Google Pixel 7
How are so many people missing the boat with Google's latest Pixel phone and its bigger-picture significance?
A wild new way to use Android widgets
Warning: You've never seen Android widgets like this — and once you do, you'll never think about 'em the same again.
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.
7 secrets for a smarter Android Chrome experience
Eliminate annoyances and give yourself a better mobile web setup with these advanced adjustments for the Chrome Android browser.
3 smart settings for better Google Pixel battery life
Let Google's software intelligence supercharge your stamina and keep your Pixel running longer.
Android's underappreciated design revolution
Google's got something extraordinary going on in its latest Android versions; all you've gotta do is open your eyes to appreciate it.
The 20-minute Android tune-up
Some fast 'n' simple maintenance can keep your favorite Android phone running like a well-oiled machine.
20 great uses for an old Android device
We all love getting new gadgets, but what to do with the old ones? Here are 20 clever ways to put your old Android phone or tablet to good use.
Got a Google Pixel? Flip this secret Android 13 switch
Your Pixel phone has access to a brilliant new efficiency-enhancer, but it's up to you to dig it up and enable it.