Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
Is the partnership between Samsung and Google ruining the Android ecosystem?
Android & Chill Are Samsung and Google working together making Android worse?
The Galaxy S25 shows me that it's time for Samsung to build its own Snapdragon clone
DIY Samsung has the foundry, and Qualcomm can provide the licenses.
What is Agentic AI, and why is it such a big deal on the Galaxy S25?
I think therefore I am Agentic AI is the next step towards smarter computing.
The Galaxy S25 Slim: If it's real, who asked for this?
Android & Chill Making a phone even slimmer comes with a lot of compromises.
With a US ban almost here, what can save TikTok?
To the wire TikTok still has a few options to stop Sunday's ban.
Samsung's AI subscription is no different than what Apple and Google are already doing
Android & Chill US Consumers don't view Samsung as a software company.
US adds Tencent to its Chinese Military entity list, but what does that mean?
Now what? Tencent is on the US's watch list but WeChat isn't going anywhere. Yet.
Best tips for extending the life of your phone's battery
Battery care How do I make sure my phone's battery lasts as long as possible?
From more AI and foldables to better 5G — here's what we can expect from the mobile tech market in 2025
What's next AI will still be the star of the show in 2025 but expect growth elsewhere, too.
Declutter your online presence to start off fresh for the new year
New Years Resolution You can be out there without being too far out there.
Apple did the bare minimum because it doesn't care about you either
Android & Chill Because Apple and Google won't work together, the FBI says users should switch to a better messenger.
Without saying it, Google basically confirmed Android 16 and 17 won't offer any fantastic new features
Android & Chill Adding support for two more versions of Android to the Pixel 6 means most new features will be locked behind the Pixel paywall.
Gigahertz versus cores — what makes a good phone chip?
What am I looking at here? Speed is how fast you can do it. Cores determine how many things you can do.
Forget buying a high-priced NAS system. Build your own on Black Friday/Cyber Monday and save hundreds
Get it all on sale A Raspberry Pi can power your home NAS and save you a ton of cash.
This Google Fi deal on the Motorola Razr 2024 hit me right where it hurts — in my wallet
Android & Chill I hate spending money. I love saving money. This is supposed to be easy.
Xiaomi making its own chip is the right move. Here's why.
Big goals Xiaomi can customize a chip relatively free from the Qualcomm tax.
How to shop wisely on Black Friday
On sale Black Friday means it's time to fire up your wallet and buy a ton of stuff. You probably shouldn't.
Ask Jerry: Why are there old photos in my Google Drive?
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
Australia's proposed social media ban for kids is a 1950s solution to a 2024 problem
Android & Chill Nobody ever said being a parent was supposed to be easy.
What happens if Google has to sell Chrome?
Under new ownership A win for Microsoft and Apple, selling Chrome isn't going to make the web better.
Google improving the tools app developers use is just as important as any Android update
How it's made If you want Android to improve, you must give developers the right tools.
You have no reason to install the Android 16 preview
Nothing to see here Developer previews are meant for developers. Let someone else break their phone.
How (and when) to clear app cache or data on Android
Fresh start Apps sometimes can misbehave. If it happens to you, here's something to try.
