Alex Dobie
Alex was with Android Central for over a decade, producing written and video content for the site, and served as global Executive Editor from 2016 to 2022.
Latest articles by Alex Dobie
Android 5.1's 'Google VPN' could protect your data on open Wifi networks
By Alex Dobie last updated
Nexus 6 ROM port gives a closer look at Lollipop features and apps
By Alex Dobie last updated
Major Swype beta update released with syncable dictionary, personalized prediction
By Alex Dobie last updated
Next Google Pixel update adds raise-to-wake, double-tap-to-wake
By Alex Dobie last updated
So far, only Pixel owners in Canada are seeing the mid-month update to build NPF26J.
Android Oreo hidden features: The big and small changes for regular users
By Alex Dobie last updated
There's more to Android Oreo than the big new developer features Google's talking about publicly.
Let's talk about the weird new Google search bar
By Alex Dobie last updated
There's nothing wrong with Google's revamped logo. But the bizarre new technicolor search bar needs to die.
Broadcom announces Bluetooth software stack for Android automotive connectivity
By Alex Dobie last updated
Hands-on: Wileyfox's Swift 2 adds metal chassis, fingerprint and upgraded CPU for £159
By Alex Dobie last updated
British hardware startup begins shipping its most premium phone yet, as it looks towards a future of subsidies, revenue sharing and life beyond CyanogenOS.
No, your Nexus 4 won't magically grow LTE support (updated Nov. 23)
By Alex Dobie last updated
Stories, Movies and more: Traveling with Google Photos
By Alex Dobie last updated
The new Google Photos wants to help you sort though and share your memories — and for the most part it's pretty good. However the Stories and Movies features aren't without their frustrations.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies launches on Android, exclusive to Xperia Play and Xperia S for now
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