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
Android 5.1's 'Google VPN' could protect your data on open Wifi networks
By Alex Dobie last updated
Roundtable: Pebble Smartwatch
By Phil Nickinson, Alex Dobie, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Martonik last updated
SwiftKey gets in on the April Fools' action with SwiftKey Tilt
By Alex Dobie last updated
Let's talk about the weird new Google search bar
By Alex Dobie last updated
There's nothing wrong with Google's revamped logo. But the bizarre new technicolor search bar needs to die.
Hands-on: Wileyfox's Swift 2 adds metal chassis, fingerprint and upgraded CPU for £159
By Alex Dobie last updated
British hardware startup begins shipping its most premium phone yet, as it looks towards a future of subsidies, revenue sharing and life beyond CyanogenOS.
Broadcom announces Bluetooth software stack for Android automotive connectivity
By Alex Dobie last updated
The Google Watch with Google Now - A wearable computer for the present
By Alex Dobie last updated
Stories, Movies and more: Traveling with Google Photos
By Alex Dobie last updated
The new Google Photos wants to help you sort though and share your memories — and for the most part it's pretty good. However the Stories and Movies features aren't without their frustrations.
SwiftKey Flow brings trace input to leading Android keyboard
By Alex Dobie last updated
No, your Nexus 4 won't magically grow LTE support (updated Nov. 23)
By Alex Dobie last updated
Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies launches on Android, exclusive to Xperia Play and Xperia S for now
By Alex Dobie last updated
Carphone Warehouse to ship certain Android phones with Spark XL launcher
By Alex Dobie last updated
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