
Joe Maring
Joe Maring was a Senior Editor for Android Central between 2017 and 2021. You can reach him on Twitter at @JoeMaring1.
Latest articles by Joe Maring

Android P first impressions: Everything's going to be okay
By Joe Maring last updated
There's a mixed bag of reactions for Android P's first developer preview, and unlike a lot of people, I really enjoy most all of what Google's done.

Files Go exits beta, now available for everyone to download
By Joe Maring last updated
Shortly after launching as a beta, Google's Files Go is now available to download for everyone.

Google introduces new controls for muting and blocking online ads
By Joe Maring last updated
Having control over the ads you see can make the internet a much more enjoyable place, and Google is rolling out new tools to make it even easier to do just that.

New job listings reveal Google's getting into the wearables market
By Joe Maring last updated
After finding success with smartphones and smart home tech, Google's posted two job listings looking for people to help mold the future of its wearables division.

Google is reportedly planning to launch a censored search app in China
By Joe Maring last updated
A new report claims that Google is developing an Android app that'll bring a censored version of its search engine to China.

Uber launches RideCheck to detect accidents with your smartphone
By Joe Maring last updated
In an effort to make riders and drivers as safe as can be, Uber is launching its RideCheck feature to automatically detect accidents and unusually long stops.

Mobile games to account for 60% of global gaming revenue by 2021
By Joe Maring last updated
To kick off GDC 2019, Google’s rolling out new tools for Android game developers and sharing stats on the future of mobile games for the industry as a whole.

Some Snapchat employees reportedly used internal tools to abuse users' data
By Joe Maring last updated
A new report accuses some Snapchat employees of abusing their privileges to access users’ data, such as phone numbers, email addresses, and saved snaps.

I've finally come to terms with my phone addiction — I just don't know what to do about it
By Joe Maring last updated
Smartphones are amazing, incredible, powerful tools. The problem is, I can't stop using mine.

Android security patch downloads increased by 84% in Q4 2018
By Joe Maring last updated
2018 was a big year for the state of security and privacy of Android. Here are the big highlights.

Smart Replies and new attachments UI seen in Android Messages
By Joe Maring last updated
Android Messages has recently been spotted with a new Smart Reply feature and attachments UI, and this is what they look like.

Google paid $7.2 billion last year to have its apps installed on your phone
By Joe Maring last updated
Google pays a total of $19 billion every year to increase its ad revenue as much as possible, and this past year, $7.2 billion went towards Android and other mobile products.

Cheap Android phones are selling user data in developing countries
By Joe Maring last updated
For people in developing countries, this Android phone is gathering and sharing tons of user data without any sort of consent.

People are apparently using their phones too much and getting 'numb thumbs'
By Joe Maring last updated
Use your phone a lot and find yourself doing a lot of typing, tapping, and scrolling? You too may develop a numb thumb.

Freedom Mobile is rolling out RCS support for Android Messages
By Joe Maring last updated
Canadian wireless carrier Freedom Mobile has confirmed that it now supports RCS features in Android Messages.

Google launches '.app' domain with app developers in mind
By Joe Maring last updated
To help give mobile applications a better presence on the web, Google is launching a new '.app' domain.

Would you buy a phone without a front-facing camera?
By Joe Maring last updated
Front-facing cameras have become an expected feature on all smartphones these days, but what if a handset was released without one?

Sundar Pichai testifies in Congress, responds to political bias, data collection on Android, and more
By Joe Maring last updated
Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified in Congress today about Google's commitment to a free internet, working with China on a censored version of its search engine, and more. Here's what happened.

AC Poll: Which companies do you think are most environmentally friendly?
By Joe Maring last updated
Earth Day 2020 is right around, and it got us to wondering — which companies do you think are environmentally friendly? Let's chat!

Digital Wellbeing's 'Focus mode' is now widely rolling out to all users
By Joe Maring last updated
After launching for beta testers back in August, Google is now rolling out the “Focus mode” feature for Digital Wellbeing to everyone.

Do you use a phone mount in your car?
By Joe Maring last updated
A trusty phone mount for your car is a great way to safely stay connected while keeping both hands on the wheel. Do you use one?

Android P will remember volume levels for individual Bluetooth devices
By Joe Maring last updated
When Android P launches later this year, one of its features will be the ability to remember volume levels for Bluetooth gadgets on a per-device basis.

Smartphones, laptops, and game consoles delayed from China tariff list
By Joe Maring last updated
On August 13, the United States Trade Representatives announced that it was removing phones, laptops, game consoles, and more from the country's China tariff list.
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