Alex DobieExecutive EditorAlex 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. Grid List Latest articles by Alex Dobie Samsung Galaxy A73 5G vs. Galaxy A53 5G By Alex Dobie last updated 2 September 22 It's a relatively modest upgrade, so is the new Galaxy A73 worth the extra cash compared to the A53? The case for a Google Pixel Flip By Alex Dobie published 31 May 22 A larger form factor foldable isn't the only way ahead for the Pixel series. From the Editor's Desk: Making sense of the Google Pixel Tablet By Alex Dobie published 22 May 22 Trying to figure out what's going on with Google's new slate? Maybe think 'Nest,' not 'Pixel.' 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. 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. 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. 123456789Archives Android Central Newsletter Get the best of Android Central in in your inbox, every day! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to Android Central. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1Google Home is now available for Wear OS 3 smartwatches2Google Pixel 7 vs. iPhone 14: Which should you buy?3Best Google Pixel Watch bands 20224The best Verizon deals on phones and plans: October 20225Best Pixel 7 Pro screen protectors
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G vs. Galaxy A53 5G By Alex Dobie last updated 2 September 22 It's a relatively modest upgrade, so is the new Galaxy A73 worth the extra cash compared to the A53?
The case for a Google Pixel Flip By Alex Dobie published 31 May 22 A larger form factor foldable isn't the only way ahead for the Pixel series.
From the Editor's Desk: Making sense of the Google Pixel Tablet By Alex Dobie published 22 May 22 Trying to figure out what's going on with Google's new slate? Maybe think 'Nest,' not 'Pixel.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
