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Hello.
My name is JR Raphael. (But you can just call me JR Raphael.) I am a writer as well as a mammal. I’m the guy behind Android Intelligence and also the guy behind a suspiciously shiny computer screen. I write humor-infused feature stories for a variety of publications and drink fruit-infused beverages from a variety of glasses. At night, I sleep.
You can find my latest published works below — or, for the full experience, sign yourself up for my calorie-packed Android Intelligence newsletter. It brings all my latest material to your inbox every Friday, along with original thoughts, tips, and other goodies that don’t appear anywhere else. And it has 97% of your daily recommended fat intake, so it’s pretty much guaranteed to leave you feeling full and greasy.
Thanks for stopping by. Now, where were we? Oh, right — the stories. Here you go:
Hello.
My name is JR Raphael. (But you can just call me JR Raphael.) I am a writer as well as a mammal. I’m the guy behind Android Intelligence and also the guy behind a suspiciously shiny computer screen. I write humor-infused feature stories for a variety of publications and drink fruit-infused beverages from a variety of glasses. At night, I sleep.
You can find my latest published works below — or, for the full experience, sign yourself up for my calorie-packed Android Intelligence newsletter. It brings all my latest material to your inbox every Friday, along with original thoughts, tips, and other goodies that don’t appear anywhere else. And it has 97% of your daily recommended fat intake, so it’s pretty much guaranteed to leave you feeling full and greasy.
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A magically minimalist Android makeover
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Cut down on distractions and enhance your efficiency with this easy-to-implement interface improvement.
Passkeys: How they work, how to use them
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Passkeys may be the future, but they sure can be bewildering — especially in a business context. Here are straightforward answers to all your pressing passkey questions.
Must-have Android apps for business
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Our Android expert (hey, that’s me!) highlights the standout apps in the categories that matter most to busy professionals.
How to make the most of Google’s Find Hub (Find My Device) network
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Google’s freshly upgraded Find Hub (formerly Find My Device) system makes it easy to track down a missing Android device — and beyond — but it’s up to you to figure out how to use it.
The essential office apps for Android
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Create an optimal Android office app power-pack with these thoroughly researched recommendations.
A clever new way to create instant reminders on Android
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A quick press of a button and a simple spoken command, and your phone will make sure you never forget anything important again.
This is (probably) the unreleased Google Pixel Tablet Pen
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This abandoned Pixel product was never meant to see the light of day.
21 ways Gemini can actually be useful on Android
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Forget all the generative-AI silliness for a second: Gemini has some genuinely practical purposes on Android — if you know what to ask.
Android security checkup: 18 steps to a safer phone
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Android security doesn’t have to be a source of stress. These level-headed steps are all you need to keep the boogeyman at bay.