Latest articles by Daniel Bader

I'm gifting this adorable USB-C tripod to all my friends this year
By Daniel Bader last updated
The Stance is both simple and useful. It's the perfect smartphone tool, and a great gift — if you're looking for a stocking stuffer this year.

Daily Briefing: LG tries to fix what's broken, and Samsung goes all-in on AI
By Daniel Bader last updated

Daily Briefing: The Note 8 is coming
By Daniel Bader last updated
The Note line lives, and AT&T grows. Today's biggest news stories.

BlackBerry's DTEK60 is its most powerful phone yet
By Daniel Bader last updated
BlackBerry's latest Android phone is designed by TCL and aimed at the enterprise, but it's also a great Android phone.

Google Wifi comes to Canada to improve unreliable wireless signals
By Daniel Bader last updated
One of the easiest ways to get better Wi-Fi signal in the home is now for sale in Canada.

Canadian banks BMO and Simplii Financial warn of large data breaches
By Daniel Bader last updated
BMO and CIBC-owned Simplii have separately announced data breaches.

Phiaton Bolt review: Great true wireless headphones with a speaker-sized gimmick
By Daniel Bader last updated
Phiaton's first crack at a truly wireless headphone sounds great and has awesome comfort, but it's let down by a bulky charging case.

IFA 2017 preview: Everything you can expect to see from Berlin!
By Daniel Bader last updated
IFA is always one of the biggest tech conferences of the year, and we’re expecting nothing less than an onslaught this time around.

Android O Developer Preview 4 is out, public version imminent
By Daniel Bader last updated
Android O Developer Preview 4 is now available, so get it!

The difference between BlackBerry and BlackBerry Mobile
By Daniel Bader last updated
It's time to make a few things clear: there's BlackBerry the software company, and there's BlackBerry Mobile, the hardware vendor.

BlackBerry KEYone vs. BlackBerry Priv: Lock, stock and mobile
By Daniel Bader last updated
BlackBerry Mercury morphs into the KEYone, and the Priv is still all about your privilege. Which one is better for you, though?

With expansion to screens and cars, Google Assistant is officially everywhere
By Daniel Bader last updated
Google Assistant is moving into more places in and outside the home.

Using the smaller Pixel with Google Daydream is a big compromise
By Daniel Bader last updated
The smaller Google Pixel works pretty well with Daydream View VR headset, but it's full of compromise, from the smaller field of view to the lower resolution. Here's what you need to know.

Peak Design's Travel Backpack is the most versatile overnight bag I've used
By Daniel Bader last updated
It's not cheap, but Peak Design's latest creation is, like all good luggage, worth the cost for convenience.

Google just made it stupid cheap for companies to build Assistant into their products
By Daniel Bader last updated
Google wants the Assistant to be everywhere, and this program will make it happen.

Netflix is doubling mobile streaming quality without increasing bandwidth
By Daniel Bader last updated
Netflix is making big improvements to the quality and efficiency of mobile streaming, and it's working with LG to add HDR support to the G6.

Bell purchases MTS in $3.9 billion deal
By Daniel Bader last updated
There is more consolidation in the Canadian telecom space as BCE, Bell Mobility's parent company, purchases Manitoba Telecom Services (MTS) for $3.9 billion

Introducing the Android Central Smartphone Buyer's Guide
By Daniel Bader last updated
Find your next phone more easily with our Smartphone Buyer's Guide!

Alone at the top: RBC and the mobile payment coup
By Daniel Bader last updated
RBC Royal Bank is Canada's largest bank, but it is also alone at the top in offering a bevy of mobile payment, transfer and gifting options.

Roku updates popular Streaming Stick with faster processor, dual-band Wi-Fi
By Daniel Bader last updated
Roku's Chromecast competitor gets a processing and Wi-Fi boost with its latest version.

Bell's latest price bumps are punishment for stubborn customers
By Daniel Bader last updated
Bell has increased prices on some of its older plans, and it's all about making up for slowing growth.

Android 7.0 Nougat Developer Preview 5 actually comes with an awesome Easter Egg
By Daniel Bader last updated
Android 7.0 Nougat Developer Preview 5 does come with a brand new easter egg, and it's pretty damn awesome. But it's also fairly difficult to spot. Here's what you need to know.
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