Latest articles by Alex Dobie
From the Editor's Desk: Is the Galaxy S21 doomed by high prices and a January launch?
The first month of the year, during a pandemic, isn't a great time to be launching some of the year's most expensive handsets. So what can Samsung do?
From the Editor's Desk: Weird phones are the future
Phones like the LG Wing aren't great buys for the here and now, but they'll pave the way for the dual-screen handsets of the future.
From the Editor's Desk: Galaxy S20 set to dominate with display, camera and battery prowess
Get ready for the most competitive Samsung flagships in years.
Kirin 990 5G: Huawei launches Mate 30 series processor
Huawei's new processor boasts gains in AI and 5G performance.
Let's talk about that new HTC phone
A new phone, a new chip and 5G doesn't mean a triumphant return for HTC.
DxOMark revamps its mobile testing for the phone cameras of 2017
New testing method will take into account dual cameras, selfie performance, and other recent trends.
EU roaming fees are no more
From June 15, roaming fees between operators in EU member states are no more — but future for UK customers + visitors remains unclear.
Samsung Pay launches in Sweden
Samsung Pay Swedish beta now live, with a limited number of supported devices and payment providers.
From the Editor's Desk: Google's looming Pixel 4 disappointment
Can Google continue to pretend the normal rules of phone hardware don't apply to it?
Google brings AR to museums with Tango
Restore color to ancient artworks, or see inside an ancient Egyptian mummy.
From the Editor's Desk: Decoding Google's Pixel plan for 2020
Our collective journey of discovery around Google's 2020 Pixel phone lineup has been littered with false starts and red herrings. And the latest Pixel leaks are weirder than ever.
How to set up a Wi-Fi hotspot on an Android phone
How to share your Android phone's mobile data connection with laptops, tablets and other devices.
What are you looking forward to with Android O? [Roundtable]
Changes big and small are coming to Android and these are our favorites.
From the Editor's Desk: Five Android predictions for 2020
As we enter a new decade (quiet, math geeks), I'd like to offer a few thoughts on where we're headed through the next twelve months.
Android winners and losers in 2018: The products, companies and features that stood out
Who hit it out of the park in 2018, and who totally blew it?
From the Editor's Desk: Why Android 12 is a bigger deal than you think
First, there was Holo, and then there was Material Design. This fall, the new 'Material NEXT' design language will set the tone for the next generation of Android phones.
Dynamic color won't bring the Pixel look and feel to every phone
Android is still a big ship to steer, and there are plenty of challenges ahead as Google opens up dynamic color to more devices.
Is the Galaxy S22 Ultra boring?
Those leaked pics of the next Samsung flagship look pretty dull. But wait, because there's more going on than first meets the eye.
Remembering the Pixel 4a and Pixel 5: Simple phones for complicated times
The Pixel 4a and Pixel 5 were two of the most boring phones Google had ever produced, but also among the best Pixels, precisely because Google wasn't showboating.
The Google Pixel 5 died before its time
The Pixel 5 was one of the best mid-rangers of 2020, and it could've enjoyed a much longer shelf life than it ultimately got.
