Alex Dobie

Executive Editor

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.

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Latest articles by Alex Dobie

We've already used the first Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 superphone

By Alex Dobie published 20 May 22

The ASUS ROG SM8475 Engineering Device gives us a few clues about what to expect from the next generation of gaming phones.

OnePlus Nord Buds review: Cheap price, rich sound

By Alex Dobie published 19 May 22

Budget buds prove you don't need to break the bank to get the features that matter.

Google Pixel 6a: Everything we know so far

By Alex Dobie, Michael L Hicks last updated 18 May 22

Google's budget A series will get some major upgrades to bring it closer in line to the Pixel 6. Here's what you need to know and how it compares to last year's model.

Here's what Elon Musk could've bought for $44 billion instead of Twitter

By Alex Dobie published 26 April 22

Musk will buy the angry social screaming app for a huge pile of cash — but there were so many other options.

How to stop foreground services from the notification drawer in Android 13

By Alex Dobie published 21 April 22

Android 13 adds a new feature that lets you easily keep tabs on apps that might be consuming resources in the background.

From the Editor's Desk: Getting to know the Huawei MateBook E

By Alex Dobie published 17 April 22

A few weeks using Huawei's latest convertible has me convinced that Android still has plenty of ground to make up when it comes to tablets.

Best Android phones with expandable storage 2022

By Hayato Huseman, Alex Dobie, Namerah Saud Fatmi published 5 April 22

Looking for the best phones with expandable storage for all of your movies and music? You've come to the right place.

Android 13 is Google's low-key but important follow-up to 12L

By Alex Dobie published 4 April 22

As Android 13 approaches public beta status, there's a lot to look forward to in the next version of the OS.

OnePlus 10, Pro, and Ultra: Everything you need to know about OnePlus's latest flagships

By Alex Dobie, Michael L Hicks published 2 April 22

The OnePlus 10 Pro has arrived, but what about the baseline OnePlus 10? And is it true the brand will release its first Ultra? Here's what we know.

From the Editor's Desk: Why are there so many Android betas?

By Alex Dobie published 20 March 22

The branding of Google's next Android releases may be confusing, but more beta testing is a good thing for everyone.

Apple iPhone SE (2022) vs. Samsung Galaxy S22

By Alex Dobie published 17 March 22

Apple's new iPhone SE brings the heat to the Android flagships with speedy A15 chip, but falls behind in photography and design.

Huawei P50 Pocket review: The fashion-forward flip phone

By Alex Dobie published 3 March 22

Huawei's flip phone comes with some compromises, but a fun design and great feature set shines through.

It sure sounds like OnePlus is working on a foldable phone

By Alex Dobie published 28 February 22

OnePlus is working with Google on features in OxygenOS 13 for foldable phones, the company has told Android Central in an interview.

Huawei's 'Super Device' is greater than the sum of its parts

By Alex Dobie published 27 February 22

Huawei's Super Device allows you to bring together multiple devices in a seamless way. You can conveniently run phone apps on PC, draw with a Huawei M Pencil across two screens, and more.

Huawei P50 Pro review: Tough sell

By Alex Dobie published 24 February 22

The P50 Pro is a phenomenal little photo-taking machine, but the lack of 5G and an outdated processor, plus an expensive price tag, make it a tough sell.

48 hours with the OPPO Find X5 Pro: Putting the Galaxy S22 on notice

By Alex Dobie last updated 24 February 22

OPPO's 2022 flagship impresses us with fantastic night-time photography and ridiculously fast charging.

Let's talk about the 'Nothing phone'

By Alex Dobie last updated 21 February 22

Success is far from guaranteed, but if Carl Pei's new startup makes an Android phone it could be one of the most interesting handsets of 2022.

Why the small Galaxy S22 matters

By Alex Dobie published 16 February 22

Not all Android flagships need to be gigantic. A smaller S22 shows the value of a device that's more hand and pocket-friendly.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra will always be the Note 22 to me

By Alex Dobie published 11 February 22

In 2022, Samsung's "Note" is more than just a single smartphone. Nevertheless, the arrival of a Note-ified S Ultra means the inevitable demise of a well-loved brand.

Samsung Galaxy S22 gets more guaranteed Android updates than Google's Pixel 6

By Alex Dobie published 9 February 22

Samsung continues to crush it with Android update commitments. Here's what else we found!

Android 13: 5 things we want to see from the 2022 Android update

By Alex Dobie last updated 16 February 22

Android 13 is coming, promising new features and other techincal improvements. Here's what we want to see from the upcoming release.

In 2022, OnePlus and Oppo's flagships are two sides of the same coin

By Alex Dobie published 21 January 22

Which Oppo/OnePlus phone should you buy in 2022? Following the recent merger, it's not totally clear.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs. S21

By Alex Dobie published 19 January 22

With Fast Pair expansion and PC integration, Google plugs vital ecosystem gaps — but we want to see more

By Alex Dobie published 15 January 22

With the latest expansions to Nearby Share, Fast Pair, and Matter support, Google plugs vital ecosystem gaps — but we want more.

The most interesting phone of CES 2022 was the one that wasn't really there

By Alex Dobie published 11 January 22

There's plenty that OnePlus didn't show us with its CES-adjacent 10 Pro launch — including, crucially, the future direction of its software.

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