Latest articles by Alex Dobie

Let's talk about the Pixel's crazy new on-screen keys
By Alex Dobie last updated
Android's on-screen buttons get a major overhaul in the new Pixel phones. So let's take a look at what's new, and revisit what's come before.

How to tell if your Samsung phone is vulnerable to today's USSD hack
By Alex Dobie last updated

SwiftKey Cloud beta launched with sync, backup and trending phrases
By Alex Dobie last updated

Alcatel unveils waterproof Go Play phone and Go Watch wearable
By Alex Dobie last updated
Today at the IFA 2015 trade show in Berlin, Alcatel OneTouch has announced a new range of durable gadgets, the Go series, starting with a new smartphone and wearable.

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

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.

2016 Nexus: First live photos leak as Nougat release approaches
By Alex Dobie last updated
First live photos of smaller 5-inch Nexus reveal metal design with large glass section on the back.

Android 5.1's 'Google VPN' could protect your data on open Wifi networks
By Alex Dobie last updated

Roundtable: Pebble Smartwatch
By Phil Nickinson, Alex Dobie, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Martonik last updated
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