Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
Ask Jerry: How do messaging apps use my phone's data connection?
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The Pulse: Google is now a monopoly but nothing will really change
The Pulse News can be overwhelming. Here, we break it down into what's important: what it means for all of us.
Net neutrality rules are temporarily blocked, but you shouldn't be surprised
Kick the can The FCC's reclassification of broadband has been temporarily blocked by an appeals court because everyone has to pick a side.
Do you really know how to use the camera on your phone?
Android & Chill A day with uncomfortable people doing uncomfortable things with a phone camera taught me a lot about filming in public.
Qi2 is a great short-term fix that will stifle innovation
Short-term vision Qi2 brings an open standard so any phone can have MagSafe charging. Compatibility issues and market conditions mean it could stop the next great thing from happening.
Factory Reset Protection: What you need to know
Data protection Factory Reset Protection helps keep your data safe if your device is lost or stolen, but you need to remember to disable it before a new user can set it up and sign in.
Ask Jerry: How can I filter incoming messages?
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I'm giving Motorola another chance
Android & Chill I think Motorola is finding ways to turn itself back into the great phone maker it used to be. I'm ready to try them again.
The battle for your next dollar will be fought with software
ones and zeros Hardware innovation isn't dead, but it's not growing in ways we can see. Software, though, is going to come at you like never before.
Ask Jerry: Why does Google push out updates and new features so slowly?
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That huge 'Microsoft outage' probably didn't affect you, but the next one might
Android & Chill Software outages are messy and expensive. They can also be a great learning opportunity.
I love this Prime Day deal on great wired earbuds for regular people
Good cheap sound Diving into the world of high-end audio can be ridiculous. Or you can just start here and love what you hear.
Samsung must think foldables are for suckers
Android & Chill The base-spec Galaxy Z Fold 6 costs $1900, and Samsung thinks that's just fine. You shouldn't.
What is Lockdown mode, and why would you need it?
No thanks Lockdown mode requires a PIN or password to unlock your phone the next time it's used. Know how to do it and why you might want to before you need it.
Ask Jerry: Can my phone give me cancer?
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Apple's outsourcing to OpenAI is a very 'un-Appley' move, but it works
Android & Chill Apple could have built its own version of ChatGPT but it didn't. Now it has to rely on the competition for it.
What is a 'spatial audio' phone call, and do we need this?
3D sound 5G Advanced is the next overhaul of cellular communications, and one thing included is a means for spatial audio over voice and video calls. What?
Ask Jerry: Does fast charging hurt my battery?
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Overreacting is easy, but it will never fix any real problems
Android & Chill It's fine to hate what companies like Adobe and Meta do with your information, but you still have some control over it all.
The Tensor G4 is a key piece of Google's smartphone vision
Not like other phones When it comes to phones, Google thinks it can do better than others and the tensor G4 is proof of it. Will consumers agree?
Ask Jerry: Making sense of Android's Location Settings
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I'm sick of AI
Android & Chill AI has moved away from being a useful addition and entered the realm of stupidity. Is this ever going to end?
Aopen Chromebox Mini 2: What is an 'Enterprise' Chromebox?
Enterprise grade The Aopen Chromebox Mini 2 does everything a Chromebox should but is built for reliability. It's perfect for commercial use.
