Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
What is the Android Open Source project?
Free and open Google makes money from Android by giving it away to everyone else as the AOSP. It sounds crazy, but it fits perfectly into Google's business model.
Ask Jerry: What's that app, what does it do, and do I need it?
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
Your phone's camera is even better than you thought
Android & Chill Phone cameras have gotten so much better in the past few years that it seems like they can get a good picture of anything.
Why US lawmakers want TikTok banned
Uncertain future The U.S. government is pushing to ban TikTok nationwide, but why is the app such a huge concern for lawmakers?
Ask Jerry: Why are new phones so difficult to set up?
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
The tech hype train is going off the rails
Android & Chill A never-ending parade of products that never were and nobody would even buy.
What will the Pixel 8 look like with Android 21?
A long and happy(?) life Assuming Android is still around seven years from now, the Pixel 8 will get its last update. Will it still be worth using?
Ask Jerry: What happened to laser autofocus?
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
Gemini’s fiasco proves AI is moving too fast for Google...so what's next?
Android & Chill Conversational AI is tough to get right. It's easy to go wrong though, and Google Gemini's image generation had a rocky start.
What is the new Wear OS Hybrid Interface?
Finally A simple idea that should make a lot of difference when it comes to how often you need to charge your watch. It's also proof that faster doesn't mean better.
Ask Jerry: Should you worry about Chinese smartphones?
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
A VR headset isn't going to bring Huawei back from the dead
Android & Chill Right or wrong, Huawei was driven out of the tech arena in the West. A rumored headset won't change that.
Don't install Android 15 right now
Testing 1,2,3 Google offers a test build of the next version of Android, and it's usually buggy and broken. So why do it at all?
What Apple can learn from Google and Samsung about AI
Android & Chill AI is now a must-have feature in a modern smartphone, and Apple can learn a thing or two from Google's latest attempts.
What is the Digital Markets Act, and what does it mean for North American consumers?
Watching the Gatekeepers The DMA is the EU's effort to keep a tight leash on big tech. It's ambitious and may have global effects, so it matters to you, too.
Is Google Gemini the end of Google Assistant?
Hey Gemini Gemini is the latest AI product from Google, and it's set to power just about everything.
Stop being stupid, the Galaxy S24's Exynos 2400 will be just fine
Android & Chill Samsung's Exynos 2400 should be 100% optimized for the Galaxy AI features that are the selling point for the Galaxy S24.
Google is both right and wrong when it comes to your right to repair
Right to Repair Advocacy is good but Google should take a backseat when it comes to policy direction.
Samsung's Galaxy AI is going to be a glorious mess
Android & Chill It's really hard to get consumer-facing AI "right" and Samsung is going to struggle with it for a while. That doesn't matter if we end up loving it anyway.
What is Ultra HDR on the Pixel 8 and how does it work?
HDR but make it Ultra Google has added a gain map to the Pixel 8's camera Ultra HDR format that tells your display how to best show off a picture.
What I want to see from Google in 2024
Android & Chill What Google needs to do to win back user trust in 2024.
Jerry Hildenbrand's Top 10 of 2023
2023 is done. As we wrap the year up it's time to look back at what stood out for me.
Your loved ones need access to your phone once you've passed away
Android & Chill All the digital information you're keeping on your phone can be important to the people you've left behind.
