Daniel Bader
Daniel Bader was a former Android Central Editor-in-Chief and Executive Editor for iMore and Windows Central.
Latest articles by Daniel Bader
Google Pixel Buds A-Series review: Surprisingly rock solid
By Daniel Bader published
Google's latest pair of true wireless earbuds take the best features of the original and shed the excess — and the bugs — to hit a $100 price tag.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic review: Just in time
By Daniel Bader last updated
Samsung has a lot riding on its new wearables — new OS, new sensors, new features, lower prices. But do the Galaxy Watch 4 and 4 Classic live up to their high expectations?
Cyber Monday phone deals: Incredible sales on Galaxy S20 FE, Pixel 5, Moto G Power
By Daniel Bader published
How to completely disable Bixby on a Samsung Galaxy phone
By Daniel Bader published
Bixby isn't the most popular feature on Galaxy phones, so here's how to disable as much of it as possible.
From the Editor's Desk: Covering Apple
By Daniel Bader last updated
Every September, Apple dominates the headlines during the week of its hardware event, and this year's no different. Here's what to expect in 2021.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: The new default
By Daniel Bader, Chris Wedel last updated
Samsung didn't change much about its winning formula with the Galaxy Buds 2, making them the new Android default.
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Nest Audio review: The best smart speaker for most people
By Daniel Bader, Joe Maring last updated
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra review: Still one of Samsung's best phones
By Daniel Bader, Joe Maring published
Samsung's massive, beautiful and imposing Note 20 Ultra remains one of the best phones ever made. But it's too damn pricey.
Nest Hub (2nd Gen) review: Strange bedfellow
By Daniel Bader, Chris Wedel published
The second-gen Nest Hub is light on upgrades but heavy on convenience, and with a reduced $100 price, it's one of the best smart displays around.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro review: The new best
By Daniel Bader published
Samsung's aiming squarely at the AirPods Pro with the new Galaxy Buds Pro, but it's done something better: it's made one of the best-sounding wireless earbuds you can buy.
Best Moto G5 Plus Cases in 2022
By Daniel Bader published
The Moto G5 Plus offers great value, so you should be extra smart and use some of that money you saved on a case to keep it safe!
Jabra Elite 85t review: Big upgrades, at a cost
By Daniel Bader last updated
With ANC and improved sound quality, Jabra's sequel to the Elite 75t is bigger and better in almost every way.
Should you buy a discounted Moto G6 in 2022?
By Daniel Bader published
Even with the Moto G7 on sale, the Moto G6 continues to be an excellent choice if you don't want to spend a lot of money on a phone.
From the Editor's Desk: Carriers are not your friends
By Daniel Bader last updated
The truth hurts, but you should know where you stand.
Newton is the best email app, here's how its third owner will keep it alive long-term
By Daniel Bader last updated
Newton has had a long and winding path to its current place in the premium email ecosystem, but can it last under new ownership?
From the Editor's Desk: Phoning it in while working from home
By Daniel Bader last updated
There's more to life than phones, but it's OK to be distracted by them right now.
Mobvoi TicPods 2 Pro review: Drowned out by the competition
By Daniel Bader last updated
Mobvoi, of TicWatch fame, is back with its latest true wireless earbuds, but you can safely ignore this pair.
iMessage for Android is the messaging solution we need, not the one we want
By Daniel Bader last updated
Some Android users claim they want an official iMessage app to fix their messaging woes
Phiaton BT 120 headphone review: ANC without the anxiety
By Daniel Bader last updated
Phiaton puts value above all else, and its latest headphones sound great and are super comfortable.
This year, I'm thankful there are no more bad phones
By Daniel Bader last updated
There's still plenty of room for improvement at every price tier, but it's getting harder and harder to buy a terrible phone.
5 tips for Android users to live in harmony with iPhone users
By Daniel Bader last updated
It's inevitable that you have friends and family with iPhones. Here are some tips for living with the frenemy.
HQ Trivia now available in the U.S.
By Daniel Bader last updated
Here's some good news for North Americans: HQ Trivia is here!
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