JR Raphael

Contributing Editor

JR Raphael is a journalist and columnist who’s been covering Android and Chrome OS since their earliest days. His Android Intelligence (née Android Power) column was born at Computerworld in 2010 and has happily made its home there ever since.

JR's Android Intelligence newsletter takes the same basic recipe as the column and turns up the heat. Each issue is jam-packed with productivity tips, perspective on the week’s most impactful Android news, and all sorts of exclusive extras — and best of all, it's delivered right to your inbox every Friday. If you haven't yet subscribed, you're missing out!

You can also find JR on at his personal writing refuge, JRStart.com.

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9 handy hidden features in Google Docs on Android

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13 advanced tips for Android 13

13 advanced tips for Android 13

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8 advanced Android clipboard tricks

8 advanced Android clipboard tricks

Paste these pro-level time-savers into your personal memory and start flying around your phone like never before.

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Whether you're rockin' a Google Pixel Watch or another Wear OS device, this easy calendar upgrade will make your smartwatch about a zillion times more useful.

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9 Android accessibility treasures that'll make anyone more productive

Hidden among Android's accessibility options are some powerful productivity tools that can add value to any smartphone setup.

The most promising Google Pixel product of 2023

The most promising Google Pixel product of 2023

If you've got your eye on Google's highly anticipated folding Pixel phone, listen up: You're missing the truly significant piece of the puzzle.

7 advanced Android adjustments for your new year

7 advanced Android adjustments for your new year

These easy adjustments will add extra intelligence into any Android phone you're using — and they'll take you mere minutes to make happen.

The best Android apps for team collaboration

The best Android apps for team collaboration

Stay connected and productive wherever you are with these first-rate collaboration apps for Android.

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2022's top Google Assistant advice for Android

Ready to teach your Android phone's Assistant some spectacular new tricks?

The top Google Pixel tips of 2022

The top Google Pixel tips of 2022

Give your Google Pixel phone all sorts of extra powers with these top-notch tips from the past 12 months.

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