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Daniel Bader
Daniel Bader is Android Central's Editor-in-Chief, as well as Executive Editor for iMore and Windows Central. He got started with smartphones in the BlackBerry days, rooted Android phones when Droid was a thing, and feels very lucky to still do what he loves every day.
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Bad move
Google has been collecting Android users' cell tower location, but why?
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Google failed to disclose a pretty severe privacy violation and that's bad for everyone, especially Android users.
Cover up
Here are all the official OnePlus 5T cases
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OnePlus is a phone maker, but it's also well-known for its excellent cases, too.
buyers guide
Best Android phones for most people
What is a medium-sized phone? It's the size that most people want in their pocket.
versus
OnePlus 5T vs. Galaxy S8 is an unfair fight that comes pretty close
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With the OnePlus 5T, the flagship that never settles can now contend with the flagships that truly sell.
Buy this now
Ring Doorbell Pro is a bargain at full price. Now buy it for half-off
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The Ring Doorbell is one of the best smart home products at full price — at half off, it's an amazing deal.
Yum
Essential Phone gets an Oreo treat in beta form
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Essential Phone users can now get Oreo in beta, but expect bugs.
Hello from the other side
The iPhone X from an Android Central perspective
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The iPhone X isn't an Android phone, but it's a very good phone that Android users should understand.
Spin me right round
Sphero Mini is the best $50 you can spend on your kids this year
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I'm loving this little ball of fun, and at $50, it's one of the best toys you can add to your (or your kid's) collection.
Total comfort
Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro review: The best fitness tracker for most people
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Samsung's latest waterproof fitness tracker is smarter — and cheaper — than many smartwatches.
Nope
Broadcom is trying to convince Qualcomm that its $130b deal is a good idea
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Broadcom wants to position itself for the 5G future with its $130 billion Qualcomm acquisition.
November 16 is coming
OnePlus will unveil the OnePlus 5T on Nov 16 in New York City!
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OnePlus is giving the OnePlus 5T a live launch event in Brooklyn.
From the Editor's Desk
Unpacking the doomed T-Mobile / Sprint merger
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The T-Mobile / Sprint merger isn't going forward ... for now.
Be nice get free stuff
Here are October's winners of the Honor/Huawei incentive program!
These are the lucky October winners of some cool Huawei/Honor swag.
🇨🇦
TELUS drops the Essential Phone down to $650 CAD to spur sales
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The Essential Phone is now more affordable than ever — in Canada.
Fill me in
How to use Autofill in Android Oreo
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Android Oreo wasn't a monumental shift in design or user experience, but it introduced Autofill, and that's enough for us. But how does it work?
OK Google
Google Home: Everything you need to know!
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We've got everything you need to know about Google Home in one place!
🔋
Can Mophie make an argument for the $150 battery pack?
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The Mophie Powerstation USB-C XXL is a big, reliable battery that gets the job done.
New BlackBerry who dis
BlackBerry Motion coming to Canada on November 10
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BlackBerry's latest smartphone is coming to Canada in less than two weeks!
Verizon financing
Verizon brings back the option to stream 4K video — for an extra $10/month
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Verizon will once again offer full-quality streaming for mobile users, but at a cost.