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

It's OK not to be hyped about 5G
By Daniel Bader last updated
The 5G hype machine is picking up steam, but it's OK to want to ignore its whistle.

Google Pixel 5 review: Still a great buy — if you can find it
By Daniel Bader, Alex Dobie published
Google spent a lot of time over the past few years coming up with new ways to impress us. In 2020, it impressed me simply by being less ambitious.

We're celebrating 400 episodes of the #ACPodcast with an old-school live video broadcast!
By Daniel Bader last updated
The video podcast returns! Join us for a special live video version of the #ACPodcast at 11am ET on Thursday, October 18.

Sonos Beam Gen 2 brings Dolby Atmos and improved sound for $449
By Daniel Bader published
Sonos is following up its popular diminutive Beam soundbar with a second-gen model that supports Dolby Atmos.

Jabra's new $200 wireless earbuds use bone conduction for better-than-AirPods call quality
By Daniel Bader last updated
Jabra is following up the Elite 85t with three new true wireless earbuds.

OnePlus Buds Pro review: Floating on AirPods
By Daniel Bader published
OnePlus's latest earbuds hit their mark in terms of sound and call quality, but mediocre ANC and a few strange software decisions hold them back from perfection.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic hands-on: Fresh start
By Nicholas Sutrich, Daniel Bader last updated
Samsung's refreshed Galaxy Watch lineup looks like the past, but points towards a much more interesting future.

This is Samsung's most important product launch in years
By Daniel Bader published
Samsung has two major release cycles per year, but this upcoming one is more significant than recent others for a few specific reasons.

The easy joy of Supernatural's VR hard workouts
By Daniel Bader last updated
Supernatural is one of many VR-based workouts for the Oculus Quest, but it's the only one I've stuck with.

Moto G Stylus (2020) review: This pen isn't actually mightier
By Daniel Bader published
Motorola's 2020 Moto G Stylus tries to continue the trend of fantastic inexpensive phones, but this one falls short.

OnePlus Buds review: Letting that good sound in
By Daniel Bader last updated
We're always excited about a new pair of OnePlus headphones. Unfortunately, the OnePlus Buds don't stand out.

The T-Mobile Sprint merger is approved and is finally going ahead [Updated]
By Daniel Bader last updated
A federal judge has approved the T-Mobile/Sprint merger, paving the way for the companies to combine.

A $299 Pixel 3a is the Cyber Monday deal we all deserve
By Daniel Bader last updated
Get real excited about this Pixel 3a deal.

Why you should look forward to Apple 'inventing' wireless charging
By Daniel Bader last updated
Apple is reportedly adding Qi wireless charging to its next iPhone. You may not care, but your next phone may benefit.

Which phone are you using right now, and why? [Roundtable]
By Russell Holly, Jen Karner, Ara Wagoner, Daniel Bader, Andrew Martonik, Marc Lagace, Harish Jonnalagadda, Florence Ion, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
See what phones the people write about phones for a living are using.

The apps we use and the apps we love [Roundtable]
By Andrew Martonik, Ara Wagoner, Marc Lagace, Harish Jonnalagadda, Daniel Bader, Alex Dobie, Florence Ion, Jerry Hildenbrand, Russell Holly last updated
See what apps for work and play are used by people who play with apps at work!

Qualcomm doesn't want you to take its Snapdragon 835 benchmarks too seriously
By Daniel Bader last updated
Qualcomm wants — needs — the Snapdragon 835 to be about more than just CPU speed.

BlackBerry KEYone hands-on: Your dad's favorite Android phone
By Daniel Bader last updated
Mercury has a name, and we go hands-on, but there are still a number of questions remaining before its release.

Tylt Energi Pro backpack review: Would you like a bag with your battery?
By Daniel Bader last updated
Tylt's excellent Energi Pro backpack comes with a 20,100mAh portable battery, 12 zippers, and one of the most comfortable set of straps I've ever worn.

The Essential Phone is a remarkable product released as a beta
By Daniel Bader last updated
This beta should have stayed in testing a bit longer, but now that it's out, the Essential Phone is turning into a good phone.

Can Mophie make an argument for the $150 battery pack?
By Daniel Bader last updated
The Mophie Powerstation USB-C XXL is a big, reliable battery that gets the job done.

Sphero Mini is the best $50 you can spend on your kids this year
By Daniel Bader last updated
I'm loving this little ball of fun, and at $50, it's one of the best toys you can add to your (or your kid's) collection.
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