Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
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.
Ask Jerry: My laptop boots up in seconds. Why doesn't my phone?
Ask Jerry What is my phone doing when it starts up?
Canada's government is opening a research center for AI safety. The US should do the same.
Android & Chill AI is worth using as long as it's done the right way.
Ask Jerry: Earbuds and Google's Find My Device network
Ask Jerry Finding the earbud case can be just as important as finding the earbuds themselves.
How will a second Trump presidency affect the tech industry?
Android and chill With a second Trump presidency, we should expect some things to change while others stay the same.
Someone needs to build a great throwback phone
Peak Design Remember when phones were fun and functional? A lot of those "old" ideas are worth revisiting.
What is 5G RedCap and do you need to rush out and buy into it?
Reduced Capacity RedCap brings a 5G smart grid anywhere there is network access. It doesn't compete with the Wi-Fi you already have.
Samsung not building a cheap Galaxy Z Flip plays into its competitors' hands
$500 is the new meta Samsung reinvented the flip phone but it seems to be happy to give the category away.
What is RCS messaging?
RCS RCS is the thing that makes your texts act more like popular third-party messaging apps — and now everyone is on board.
Ask Jerry: How can I get more battery life from my smartwatch?
Ask Jerry You're probably using your watch's battery to do things you don't even want or need. Here's what to look at.
What the heck is going on at TSMC?
Android & Chill TSMC got caught up in the U.S. battle with China and it appears to have done nothing wrong.
When it comes to Canada's Online News Act, Google wins even when it's losing
Google wins again Google is getting off easy this time.
It's time for Samsung to step up its support game
Service sells Samsung needs to offer the same type of support its biggest competitor does.
Bluetooth 6: Everything you need to know
Better stronger faster Changes to the core Bluetooth specifications will bring improvements with real benefits.
Google needs to get serious about selling refurbished Pixel phones
Not like this If Google really wanted to sell refurbished phones, it wouldn't price them like this.
Ask Jerry: Is my phone really spying on me?
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
Raspberry Pi: What is it, how to get started & the best Raspberry Pi available
Slice of Pi If you've heard all the fuss about the popularity surrounding the Raspberry Pi, this is your one-stop-shop for everything you need to know.
When is a photo not a photo?
Android & Chill Google will add metadata that says AI was used whenever you do any of its fancy tricks on your Pixel phone. That's a good thing.
