Jerry Hildenbrand

Senior Editor — Google Ecosystem

Jerry is an amateur woodworker and struggling shade tree mechanic. There's nothing he can't take apart, but many things he can't reassemble. You'll find him writing and speaking his loud opinion on Android Central and occasionally on Twitter.

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Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand

Google Store 2022 redesign on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

Google cares about apps for the big screen again but still needs to convince developers

By Jerry Hildenbrand published 21 May 22

Google has provided the tools for building apps optimized for tablets and foldables but that might not be enough.

What is Google Play Protect?

By Jerry Hildenbrand published 20 May 22

Google has its own system to help keep the apps on your phone safe and secure. But you may not know how it works, or that you can change your settings to make it even better.

Google's Pixel family of products will always be just a vanity project

By Jerry Hildenbrand published 14 May 22

Love them or hate them, Pixel products will never sell well and Google doesn't really care.

How to remap the keys on your Chromebook

By Andrew Myrick, Jerry Hildenbrand published 13 May 22

Chromebooks have a keyboard that looks familiar at first glance, but it's not what you would find on a "regular" laptop. It's easy to change things, though.

Best smart light switches that don't require a neutral wire in 2022

By Jerry Hildenbrand published 12 May 22

No neutral wire in your switch box? We have you covered. Here are the smart light switch brands that work without a neutral wire to constantly power them.

Best Android phones for rooting and modding 2022

By Jerry Hildenbrand, Harish Jonnalagadda published 10 May 22

If you're looking ahead and know you'll want to change something on your next phone that requires custom software or root access, these phones are the best options.

Collecting and selling location data means you might want to leave your phone at home once in a while

By Jerry Hildenbrand published 7 May 22

Android & Chill Think about where you're going and what you're doing when you have that smartphone in your pocket.

Android & Chill

Google and 'the government' will always be at odds with each other when it comes to ads and policy

By Jerry Hildenbrand published 4 May 22

Google is too smart and Congress is behind the times when it comes to ad policy.

What is free speech?

By Jerry Hildenbrand published 30 April 22

No social media company has ever allowed free speech and Elon Musk can't bring it to Twitter.

HELM Audio Bolt DAC/AMP review: Your phone has never sounded this good

By Jerry Hildenbrand published 29 April 22

Your favorite pair of wired headphones will fall in love with the HELM Audio Bolt.

Your online security and privacy depend on more than just Google's work

By Jerry Hildenbrand published 23 April 22

Bad things can happen if the parts inside your phone aren't being patched — even if you have the latest version of Android.

Wireless charging vs. wired charging vs. 'Fast Charging': How do they compare in efficiency?

By Jerry Hildenbrand published 21 April 22

All chargers waste energy but some waste more than others.

What is Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound?

By Jerry Hildenbrand published 20 April 22

Snapdragon Sound is Qualcomm's platform for all of its audio innovations.

How to prepare your Google account for when you pass away

By Jerry Hildenbrand published 19 April 22

Your loved ones have enough to worry about when you shuffle off this mortal coil. Preparing your Google account is easy and something we all need to do.