Alex Dobie
Alex 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.
Latest articles by Alex Dobie
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Android 5.1's 'Google VPN' could protect your data on open Wifi networks
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Roundtable: Pebble Smartwatch
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SwiftKey gets in on the April Fools' action with SwiftKey Tilt
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Let's talk about the weird new Google search bar
By Alex Dobie last updated
There's nothing wrong with Google's revamped logo. But the bizarre new technicolor search bar needs to die.
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Hands-on: Wileyfox's Swift 2 adds metal chassis, fingerprint and upgraded CPU for £159
By Alex Dobie last updated
British hardware startup begins shipping its most premium phone yet, as it looks towards a future of subsidies, revenue sharing and life beyond CyanogenOS.
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Broadcom announces Bluetooth software stack for Android automotive connectivity
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The Google Watch with Google Now - A wearable computer for the present
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Stories, Movies and more: Traveling with Google Photos
By Alex Dobie last updated
The new Google Photos wants to help you sort though and share your memories — and for the most part it's pretty good. However the Stories and Movies features aren't without their frustrations.
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SwiftKey Flow brings trace input to leading Android keyboard
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No, your Nexus 4 won't magically grow LTE support (updated Nov. 23)
By Alex Dobie last updated
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies launches on Android, exclusive to Xperia Play and Xperia S for now
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Carphone Warehouse to ship certain Android phones with Spark XL launcher
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