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.
The Galaxy Note 7 recall is official in the U.S. (which is weird because it seems like it's been recalled for two weeks) after causing nearly 100 battery-related fires or explosions — but new stock is on the way! And Motorola lies for a good cause. That and more in tonight's Evening Brief.
It's amazing the value you can derive from a $399 smartphone today. In fact, the competition is so fierce that it's hard to know which device to go for. Let us help you choose between two of the best.
Samsung may cap Note 7 batteries at 60%, Lenovo delays its Tango phone, and some good news for Canadians!
The LG V20 is almost certainly coming to Wind Mobile, among other Canadian carriers, in the next month or so, but one really interesting thing is that it will be the first phone on the market to support the carrier's upcoming LTE network.
iOS 10 is now available to download, and as usual, Android owners are at once upset about its familiar feature set, and salty that they can't get same-day updates.
The OnePlus 3 may be a great phone, but prior to its release there was turmoil within the young phone maker, leading to an exodus of software engineering talent that forced the consolidation of its OS development teams.
This week's podcast is [insert spontaneous combustion joke here]! It also heralds the introduction of a brand new member. Join us!
Action Launcher 3.9 is out, and our favorite third-party launcher now offers features that are rumored to be included with the upcoming Pixel phone lineup.
Transport Canada has issued a recommendation that recommends Galaxy Note 7 owners not place their devices in checked baggage, and to fly with the devices off and unplugged from a plane's USB charging ports.
The Moto Z Play is Motorola's cheapest phone that supports Moto Mods, and one of the best mid-range phones you can buy today. Here's what it has inside.
BlackBerry's DTEK50 is the phone least deserving of the BlackBerry logo to date, and yet somehow manages to offer a mostly excellent user experience for the price.
We know quite a bit about the LG V20 — since LG has been teasing us about it for weeks — except what it looks like. It could be a modular phone, or a sleeker V10, or something in between. Either way, we'll be following all the action live from Pier 27, The Embarcadero in beautiful San Francisco, CA!
The HTC 10 is one of the best Android phones you can own. If you've got one or are planning to get one, you'll also want to get some accessories to compliment your new device. Here we've outlined some of the best options — from cases and screen protectors to car mounts and microSD cards — to protect and enhance your HTC 10 experience.
The Android Wear market has been relatively quiet for the past few months, but as we near the back to school season, Michael Kors is out of the gate with its Access line of smartwatches, complete with a variety of styles and prices for any budget.
Lots to unpack in this crossover episode with Windows Central.
Right now, there are a lot of things unclear about the Galaxy Note 7 recall process, but most carriers are providing loaner phones for customers who want to stay using a Note 7 once the smoke has cleared. If you're looking to buy a cheap Android phone to hold you over until then, here are your best bets.
Finding the perfect Nexus 6P case to match your lifestyle and personal style can be difficult, but there are plenty of phenomenal options available.
This is where you can buy the Moto Z, the Moto Z Force, and the Moto Z Play.
Motorola's latest smartphone is the Moto Z Play Droid, coming to Verizon in early September for around $400. And while it lacks all of the bells and whistles of its more expensive Moto Z and Moto Z Force counterparts, there are no sacrifices here — just a solid all-round Android phone with support for the excellent Moto Mods accessories.
Motorola's latest entry into the Moto Mod is both obvious (it's a camera attachment) and surprising (it's co-branded with legendary camera maker, Hasselblad), but it's also essential for anyone who wants to take smartphone photography seriously.