Alex Dobie

Alex Dobie

Executive Editor

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

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How to manually update your GSM Galaxy Nexus to Android 4.0.4

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Phones
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YotaPhone 2 hands-on

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Phones
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How to tell if your Samsung phone is vulnerable to today's USSD hack

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Phones
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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.

Pokemon Go
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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.

Wearables
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Hands-on with the Archos G9 tablets (Update: Video!)

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Tablets
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Galaxy Tab 10.1 launches in the UK on August 4

By Alex Dobie last updated

Tablets
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Hands-on with the Archos 35 Home Connect and Smart Home Phone

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Tablets
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Tapatalk 4 beta released, we go hands-on!

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Apps & Software
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SwiftKey Cloud beta launched with sync, backup and trending phrases

By Alex Dobie last updated

Apps & Software
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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?

Wear Os
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Note 7: Return rate passes 81% in Australia, as Chinese TV criticizes Samsung

By Alex Dobie last updated

A mixed picture as Samsung looks to restart sales in some parts of the world.

Samsung
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2016 Nexus: First live photos leak as Nougat release approaches

By Alex Dobie last updated

First live photos of smaller 5-inch Nexus reveal metal design with large glass section on the back.

Phones
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Alcatel Idol 3 series hands-on

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Phones
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Roundtable: Pebble Smartwatch

By Phil Nickinson, Alex Dobie, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Martonik last updated

Wearables
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What does 'Connected, running sync loop' mean on Android Wear?

By Alex Dobie last updated

Wear Os
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SwiftKey gets in on the April Fools' action with SwiftKey Tilt

By Alex Dobie last updated

Apps & Software
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Android 5.1's 'Google VPN' could protect your data on open Wifi networks

By Alex Dobie last updated

Apps & Software
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First look: Lenovo's crazy Magic View smartwatch concept

By Alex Dobie last updated

Wearables
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Nexus 6 ROM port gives a closer look at Lollipop features and apps

By Alex Dobie last updated

Phones
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Jelly Bean feature: A buttery new home screen launcher

By Alex Dobie last updated

Samsung
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The best Android phone you can buy, as of July 2012

By Alex Dobie last updated

Htc
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Major Swype beta update released with syncable dictionary, personalized prediction

By Alex Dobie last updated

Apps & Software
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Roaming in Europe - the definitive UK network guide

By Alex Dobie last updated

T-Mobile
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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.

Google
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