Alex Dobie

Alex is global Executive Editor for Android Central, and is usually found in the UK. He has been blogging since before it was called that, and currently most of his time is spent leading video for AC, which involves pointing a camera at phones and speaking words at a microphone. He would just love to hear your thoughts at alex@androidcentral.com, or on the social things at @alexdobie.

from $120!

Buy a cheap Chromebook, not a crappy Android tablet, this Cyber Monday!

Alex Dobie 3 days ago 2

If you're an Android user looking for a good all-around, portable device, you don't want a tablet.

UK Deals

Galaxy, Pixel + Huawei Black Friday deals from Carphone Warehouse

Alex Dobie 1 week ago 1

Carphone Warehouse has kicked off its Black Friday sales, with some impressive deals on a wide range of flagship Android phones. Among the highlights are Samsung's Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus, Huawei's P30 Pro and Google's Pixel 3a. On contract, the best deals this Black Friday include: Galaxy S10 from £35 per month on O2 Galaxy S10 Plus from £55pm, £9.99 upfront on O2 Huawei P30 Pro for...

Black Friday!

This LG G8 deal is the best price you'll find for a Snapdragon 855 flagship

Alex Dobie 1 week ago 2

Get a great deal on the Snapdragon 855 this Black Friday.

new toys!

Big Galaxy S10 + Huawei P30 Pro savings in EE Black Friday sale!

Alex Dobie 1 week ago

British mobile operator EE has kicked off its Black Friday savings with some pretty significant discounts on some of the year's major Android flagships -- including big names like the Samsung Galaxy S10+ and Huawei P30 Pro. Highlights from EE's considerable range of deals include this handful of Android standard-bearers: Samsung Galaxy S10 - 60GB plan for £46pm, £10 upfront (was £64pm...

network deals

Black Friday savings on Samsung, Huawei, Sony flagships at Vodafone UK

Alex Dobie 1 week ago

The UK mobile operators are getting in on the Black Friday madness, and Vodafone UK has just dropped its range of on-contract deals, which includes big savings on flagship Android phones from Huawei, Samsung and Sony. Among the highlights are the Galaxy S10 5G, Xperia 5 and P30 Pro. Savings across the life of a 24-month contract with the carrier range from £300 to 600. The sale runs...

ZOMG

Huawei P30 for £429 might be the best UK deal of Black Friday

Alex Dobie 1 week ago

This Black Friday, one of the best Android phones of the year is yours for £429.99 unlocked on Amazon. At this price point, nothing really comes close to Huawei's smaller P30, which features the same high-end processor as the Pro, and a capable 3X zoom camera. Huawei's deal on Amazon UK includes the luxurious iridescent "breathing crystal" color variant -- a personal favorite of mine--...

Deals!

Pick up a Pixel for less in Google's UK Black Friday sale!

Alex Dobie 1 week ago

Cheapest price in the UK for an unlocked Google Pixel 4, and more!

Flip camera

ASUS ZenFone 6 review: Great selfies, pure Android

Alex Dobie 1 week ago 23

ASUS is back, with the first ZenFone in years you'll actually care about.

Pixel 5 hopes

From the Editor's Desk: Cake, icing and the Google Pixel 5

Alex Dobie 2 weeks ago 24

If phone hardware is going to become more than a hobby project for Google, things need to change.

Lemme take a selfie

Take better selfies with these incredible phone cameras

Alex Dobie and Hayato Huseman 1 month ago

There's no shame in selfies. Take the best front-facing photos with one of these devices.

buyers guide

The best Huawei Mate 20 Pro cases you can buy

Alex Dobie and Joe Maring 1 month ago

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is one of the best-performing and best-looking Android phones around. If you want to keep it looking sharp, you'll want to keep it that way.