Latest articles by Daniel Bader
Qualcomm is doubling down on LTE before moving onto 5G
Before we get to 5G, Qualcomm is debuting a new LTE chip with twice the speed of today's phones.
5G gets closer to reality as initial standard is finalized
5G is a little bit closer to being the real deal.
Google Pixelbook hands-on: Who wants this?
At $999, the Pixelbook made prove a difficult sell, but it's one of the nicest pieces of hardware Google has ever made.
Why Broadcom's $130 billion Qualcomm deal would be bad for mobile innovation
Broadcom wants to position itself for the 5G future with its $130 billion Qualcomm acquisition.
Google's iMessage competitor isn't Allo, it's texting
Allo is failing, but Google's real iMessage competitor is right in front of our eyes. It just needs to be woken up.
When cheap phones can do everything, what happens to flagships?
We're getting to the point where Android, and the phones that run it, can all do the same thing. Where does that leave the flagships?
Unpacking the doomed T-Mobile / Sprint merger
The T-Mobile / Sprint merger isn't going forward ... for now.
The Snapdragon 855 is a benchmarking beast in a year that needs the power
Qualcomm says the Snapdragon 855 is its most powerful chip ever, but what do the numbers say?
48 hours with the Galaxy Fold: Incredible potential amidst a potential mess
Most devices don't warrant two hands-on previews. The Galaxy Fold absolutely does.
Android Central's Best of CES 2018 Awards!
Thousands of products debut each year at CES, but only a few of them are award-worthy. Here are our picks for the Best of CES 2018!
Google is bringing back the Android Distribution Dashboard, says Pie is on 10% of devices
The Android Distribution Dashboard has returned with some good news.
Spotlight on Bluetooth: A complete guide to the wireless tech we love to hate
Bluetooth is everywhere. So why is it so bad? We're shining a spotlight on the quirky, frustrating and ubiquitous wireless standard.
Skagen Falster smartwatch review: Minimalist design, minimal features
Skagen's first smartwatch is a cookie-cutter Wear OS product saved by its beautiful, minimalist design.
Tile's new trackers go further and last longer — and they stick to things
Tile has a bunch of new trackers to help you find things you lost.
Google has been secretly collecting Android users' cell tower locations, risking a hit to its reputation
Google failed to disclose a pretty severe privacy violation and that's bad for everyone, especially Android users.
Google takes ARCore mainstream, brings Google Lens to hundreds more phones
Google Lens and ARCore expanding beyond Google's own Pixel lineup.
Android Go is the smartest thing Google can do to win the next billion smartphone users
Android Go isn't a big deal, and that makes it an incredibly powerful and meaningful change for Android users everywhere.
Logitech's ZeroTouch magnetic car dash is now best friends with Alexa
Logitech is giving its excellent ZeroTouch magnetic car dash an Alexa upgrade.
BlackBerry KEYone is the Mercury's official name, and it's coming in April for $549
Mercury is no more, but in its place, the KEYone hopes to be the beginning of a beautiful QWERTY legacy for BlackBerry.
MWC 2018 preview: What to expect (other than the Galaxy S9)
What should you expect from Mobile World Congress this year? A whole lot of hedging.
Our favorite books, movies, TV shows, and music this week
Here's what we're doing when the whistle blows and we stop typing all the words!
