Alex Dobie
Alex was with Android Central for over a decade, producing written and video content for the site, and served as global Executive Editor from 2016 to 2022.
Latest articles by Alex Dobie
How to tell if your Samsung phone is vulnerable to today's USSD hack
By Alex Dobie last updated
Looking for Pokémon Go outside official launch countries? Beware of fake apps
By Alex Dobie last updated
Everyone's going nuts about Pokémon Go — but be careful you download the right Android app from the right place.
SwiftKey Cloud beta launched with sync, backup and trending phrases
By Alex Dobie last updated
Alcatel unveils waterproof Go Play phone and Go Watch wearable
By Alex Dobie last updated
Today at the IFA 2015 trade show in Berlin, Alcatel OneTouch has announced a new range of durable gadgets, the Go series, starting with a new smartphone and wearable.
Nexus 6 ROM port gives a closer look at Lollipop features and apps
By Alex Dobie last updated
Major Swype beta update released with syncable dictionary, personalized prediction
By Alex Dobie last updated
Next Google Pixel update adds raise-to-wake, double-tap-to-wake
By Alex Dobie last updated
So far, only Pixel owners in Canada are seeing the mid-month update to build NPF26J.
Android Oreo hidden features: The big and small changes for regular users
By Alex Dobie last updated
There's more to Android Oreo than the big new developer features Google's talking about publicly.
In 2017, smartwatches need a 'less is more' approach
By Alex Dobie last updated
What kind of monster wants me to read CNN on my wrist?
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