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Jerry Hildenbrand
Jerry is an amateur woodworker and struggling shade tree mechanic. There's nothing he can't take apart, but many things he can't reassemble. You'll find him writing and speaking his loud opinion on Android Central and occasionally on Twitter.
Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
![Eyes on with the Samsung Galaxy Ring at MWC 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fhK8GwmKaEixRyDqfMLrNM-320-80.jpg)
How a smart ring works
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Mini Marvels Smart rings may be the future of wearables, or maybe they're not. Either way, an amazing amount of functionality is packed into a tiny space.
![Android statues](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HrmCzNcQDgwjg2sArrBf7S-320-80.jpg)
Ask Jerry: How do I remove malware?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
![iPhone 15 Pro Max review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mYCE6S2hY4fZLdyTmoHtf5-320-80.jpg)
What the Apple antitrust case means for Google and Android
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill The U.S. Department of Justice says Apple maintains an illegal monopoly. Here's what that means.
![The back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in the Titanium Grey colorway](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YEvRkm3AKzKNVWSMzh3gZM-320-80.jpg)
What is computational photography? It's the magic behind your phone's camera
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
The magic eye The quality of your photos is defined by more than just the MP in your sensors.
![Samsung Galaxy AI blog post hero](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yNjhuUrZ8hWCSmdNb6K8zP-320-80.jpg)
What is on-device AI processing, and why is it important?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Power in your hands You read a lot of words about on-device AI, but what do they all mean?
![The matte glass on the back of the Google Pixel 8 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/47po7vPbimkNg6taSyW5KC-320-80.jpg)
What is the Android Open Source project?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Free and open Google makes money from Android by giving it away to everyone else as the AOSP. It sounds crazy, but it fits perfectly into Google's business model.
![Android statues](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HrmCzNcQDgwjg2sArrBf7S-320-80.jpg)
Ask Jerry: What's that app, what does it do, and do I need it?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
![Taking a photo with the Google Pixel 7 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HATWYPka9hCNg9ZSsZvzVm-320-80.jpg)
Your phone's camera is even better than you thought
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill Phone cameras have gotten so much better in the past few years that it seems like they can get a good picture of anything.
![TikTok app logo on Android](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/grNeVRDB3Cyt4cKWUcd9QL-320-80.jpg)
Why US lawmakers want TikTok banned
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Uncertain future The U.S. government is pushing to ban TikTok nationwide, but why is the app such a huge concern for lawmakers?
![Android statues](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HrmCzNcQDgwjg2sArrBf7S-320-80.jpg)
Ask Jerry: Why are new phones so difficult to set up?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
![The Motorola Active Display bendable phone concept](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J34fiGnsjFnLuUZzqPsDLg-320-80.jpg)
The tech hype train is going off the rails
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill A never-ending parade of products that never were and nobody would even buy.
![Google Pixel 8 Pro in the porcelain colorway](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wHx2cS7B2PY6yfsfm5hV7H-320-80.jpg)
What will the Pixel 8 look like with Android 21?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
A long and happy(?) life Assuming Android is still around seven years from now, the Pixel 8 will get its last update. Will it still be worth using?
![Android statues](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HrmCzNcQDgwjg2sArrBf7S-320-80.jpg)
Ask Jerry: What happened to laser autofocus?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
![Gemini comes to Canada](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CWkqBjQwgmSW9hT6fCrVL-320-80.jpg)
Gemini’s fiasco proves AI is moving too fast for Google...so what's next?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill Conversational AI is tough to get right. It's easy to go wrong though, and Google Gemini's image generation had a rocky start.
![Chromebox](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YmFQ3a9v2FhTZinSLaNMiM-320-80.jpg)
Best Chromebox 2024
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Pick the best Chromebox The Chromebox you should buy.
![OnePlus Watch 2 watch face on red background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JSAW84GT5ArvKzmmkKseBm-320-80.jpg)
What is the new Wear OS Hybrid Interface?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Finally A simple idea that should make a lot of difference when it comes to how often you need to charge your watch. It's also proof that faster doesn't mean better.
![Android statues](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HrmCzNcQDgwjg2sArrBf7S-320-80.jpg)
Ask Jerry: Should you worry about Chinese smartphones?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
![Huawei logo on the MatePad](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ofxgUJmnrtB3STK24ALVUU-320-80.jpg)
A VR headset isn't going to bring Huawei back from the dead
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill Right or wrong, Huawei was driven out of the tech arena in the West. A rumored headset won't change that.
![Google Pixel 6 Pro with red white and blue wallpaper and Android Beta warning message](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hRtbsHDinAjqyfCvin7BNa-320-80.jpg)
Don't install Android 15 right now
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Testing 1,2,3 Google offers a test build of the next version of Android, and it's usually buggy and broken. So why do it at all?
![Hisense H9G](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kS2FHsdcDbVQXnw4aCXZfU-320-80.jpg)
Best Android TVs 2024
By Ted Kritsonis, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Android TV Android TV is a sleek and powerful smart TV operating system, and these TVs ship with it built right in. Here are the best Android TVs you should consider and why they're so great!
![Google Pixel 6 Pro on a Belkin wireless charger](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A3A8PLG9ZMfaBbHGY3d9aF-320-80.jpg)
These Android phones support wireless charging
By Jerry Hildenbrand, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
No cables needed! Wirelessly charge these Android phones with little to no effort.
![Using Google Circle to Search on a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k8uq6C3DgSNoTTnwmaav7V-320-80.jpg)
What Apple can learn from Google and Samsung about AI
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill AI is now a must-have feature in a modern smartphone, and Apple can learn a thing or two from Google's latest attempts.
![Big Tech logo with EU flag in the background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9ee4iMVZtEdSkpgKEFbmkA-320-80.jpg)
What is the Digital Markets Act, and what does it mean for North American consumers?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Watching the Gatekeepers The DMA is the EU's effort to keep a tight leash on big tech. It's ambitious and may have global effects, so it matters to you, too.