Joe MaringJoe Maring was a Senior Editor for Android Central between 2017 and 2021. You can reach him on Twitter at @JoeMaring1. Grid List Latest articles by Joe Maring These are the smartwatches that support Google Pay 2022 By Joe Maring, Chris Wedel, Courtney Lynch, Andrew Myrick published 6 December 22 Ready to start paying for your coffee with only your smartwatch? Here are all the Wear OS watches that support Google Pay. Amazon Echo (4th Gen) review: The circular speaker that won my heart By Joe Maring last updated 31 October 22 The Amazon Echo (4th Gen) is the latest in a long line of Alexa smart speakers, with a radical new design, upgraded audio, and the same $100 asking price. So is it worth picking up? Best Android TV boxes 2022 By Joe Maring, Andrew Myrick, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated 16 November 22 Android TV options are much more vast than previously, but it can be tough to sift through the bad ones to find suitable alternatives. So we found some of the best choices on the market! Is Fitbit Premium worth the annual subscription? By Joe Maring published 13 September 22 Fitbit Premium enhances the Fitbit app with guided workout programs, detailed health insights, and more. There's a lot on offer, but is it worth it? Best Galaxy S9+ cases 2022 By Joe Maring, Christine Persaud published 8 September 22 Keeping your Galaxy S9+ in good condition will be important if you plan to trade it in for a new phone sometime in the future. Here are some cases that can help. Best Bose QC35 Replacement Earpads in 2022 By Joe Maring published 24 August 22 Jamming out too hard and need new earpads for your Bose QC35s? Here are our favorite replacements! Best places to buy unlocked phones 2022 By Joe Maring, Jeramy Johnson last updated 18 August 22 If you're wanting to go unlocked with your next phone and need some pointers about where to find one from a reputable store, we're here to help. Tello Mobile review: A wireless provider that actually saves you money By Joe Maring, Samuel Contreras published 25 July 22 Trying to save money on your monthly phone bill? Tello Mobile claims to offer "unbeatable" prices in the industry. Here's our full review! Best Samsung Galaxy S10 cases 2022 By Joe Maring, Rebecca Spear, Rajat Sharma published 1 July 22 Despite its age, the Samsung Galaxy S10 continues to be a solid and reliable smartphone — as long as you protect it with a quality case. Best Galaxy S20 Ultra Screen Protectors in 2022 By Joe Maring published 28 June 22 Samsung pulled out all the stops for the Galaxy S20 Ultra, but even the fanciest of smartphones can be ruined by a single scratch or crack. Be smart and keep it safe with a screen protector. Best Fitbit Versa and Versa 2 bands 2022 By Joe Maring, Courtney Lynch last updated 24 August 22 The Fitbit Versa, Versa Lite, and Versa 2 are among Fitbit's best-looking wearables to date. So give them some extra pizazz with these watch bands! Best Samsung Galaxy Note 9 cases 2022 By Joe Maring, Christine Persaud published 28 June 22 The Galaxy Note 9 is a big and flashy phone, but it can quickly be ruined should you happen to drop it. Here are the best cases you can buy for it! Should you buy a Samsung Galaxy S10 in 2022? By Rajat Sharma, Joe Maring published 28 June 22 Should you buy a phone from 2019? Best wireless chargers for Google Pixel 3 & Pixel 3 XL 2022 By Joe Maring, Andrew Myrick published 27 June 22 Google's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL both support wireless charging, but which charger should you buy? There are many options to choose from, but we've found some great options you should consider. Best OnePlus 8 screen protectors 2022 By Joe Maring, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated 8 September 22 Have a OnePlus 8 and want to keep its display safe from any potential damage? Here are the best screen protectors you can buy. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 vs. Tab S7 Plus: Which should you buy? By Joe Maring, Michael L Hicks published 7 June 22 Should you pick the compact, affordable model or the larger, more vibrant display? Best Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra screen protectors 2022 By Joe Maring, Christine Persaud, Namerah Saud Fatmi published 7 June 22 With the Note 20 Ultra, you get one of the best displays currently available on a smartphone. Want to make sure it stays that way? Get a screen protector. Best Wear OS devices with a heart rate monitor 2022 By Joe Maring, Chris Wedel, Michael L Hicks published 2 June 22 You need a reliable watch that keeps track of your health while also offering all the Google apps and Android features you need on your wrist. Here are the ones that strike the best balance. Best smart locks for Google Home 2022 By Joe Maring, Christine Persaud last updated 26 September 22 Smart locks are great tools for keeping your home safe, and if you've got a Google Assistant speaker, these can be controlled by just using your voice. Chromecast: Everything you need to know By Joe Maring, Michael L Hicks published 13 April 22 Interested in learning more about Google Chromecast? Here's everything you need to know! Android TV: What is it, and should you buy a TV or a box with it? By Joe Maring, Keegan Prosser last updated 7 December 22 We all know that Android powers phones and tablets, but did you know it's also an operating system for TVs? Here's everything you need to know about Android TV! When will my phone get Android 11? By Harish Jonnalagadda, Joe Maring, Michael L Hicks published 8 April 22 Android 12 is here, but some phones took much longer to receive the last OS. Here's what you need to know about the Android 11 update schedule for each OEM. How to back up your Android phone 2022 By Joe Maring published 31 March 22 Some things can't be replaced if we lose or damage our phone. Having a proper backup is the only way to be sure your digital things are always available. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra review: Still one of Samsung's best phones By Daniel Bader, Joe Maring published 14 February 22 Samsung's massive, beautiful and imposing Note 20 Ultra remains one of the best phones ever made. But it's too damn pricey. Two-factor authentication: Everything you need to know By Jerry Hildenbrand, Joe Maring, Andrew Myrick published 11 February 22 You should use two-factor authentication on every account that offers it. Here's an explainer of what it is, and why you want it. 123456789Archives Android Central Newsletter Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to Android Central. 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These are the smartwatches that support Google Pay 2022 By Joe Maring, Chris Wedel, Courtney Lynch, Andrew Myrick published 6 December 22 Ready to start paying for your coffee with only your smartwatch? Here are all the Wear OS watches that support Google Pay.
Amazon Echo (4th Gen) review: The circular speaker that won my heart By Joe Maring last updated 31 October 22 The Amazon Echo (4th Gen) is the latest in a long line of Alexa smart speakers, with a radical new design, upgraded audio, and the same $100 asking price. So is it worth picking up?
Best Android TV boxes 2022 By Joe Maring, Andrew Myrick, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated 16 November 22 Android TV options are much more vast than previously, but it can be tough to sift through the bad ones to find suitable alternatives. So we found some of the best choices on the market!
Is Fitbit Premium worth the annual subscription? By Joe Maring published 13 September 22 Fitbit Premium enhances the Fitbit app with guided workout programs, detailed health insights, and more. There's a lot on offer, but is it worth it?
Best Galaxy S9+ cases 2022 By Joe Maring, Christine Persaud published 8 September 22 Keeping your Galaxy S9+ in good condition will be important if you plan to trade it in for a new phone sometime in the future. Here are some cases that can help.
Best Bose QC35 Replacement Earpads in 2022 By Joe Maring published 24 August 22 Jamming out too hard and need new earpads for your Bose QC35s? Here are our favorite replacements!
Best places to buy unlocked phones 2022 By Joe Maring, Jeramy Johnson last updated 18 August 22 If you're wanting to go unlocked with your next phone and need some pointers about where to find one from a reputable store, we're here to help.
Tello Mobile review: A wireless provider that actually saves you money By Joe Maring, Samuel Contreras published 25 July 22 Trying to save money on your monthly phone bill? Tello Mobile claims to offer "unbeatable" prices in the industry. Here's our full review!
Best Samsung Galaxy S10 cases 2022 By Joe Maring, Rebecca Spear, Rajat Sharma published 1 July 22 Despite its age, the Samsung Galaxy S10 continues to be a solid and reliable smartphone — as long as you protect it with a quality case.
Best Galaxy S20 Ultra Screen Protectors in 2022 By Joe Maring published 28 June 22 Samsung pulled out all the stops for the Galaxy S20 Ultra, but even the fanciest of smartphones can be ruined by a single scratch or crack. Be smart and keep it safe with a screen protector.
Best Fitbit Versa and Versa 2 bands 2022 By Joe Maring, Courtney Lynch last updated 24 August 22 The Fitbit Versa, Versa Lite, and Versa 2 are among Fitbit's best-looking wearables to date. So give them some extra pizazz with these watch bands!
Best Samsung Galaxy Note 9 cases 2022 By Joe Maring, Christine Persaud published 28 June 22 The Galaxy Note 9 is a big and flashy phone, but it can quickly be ruined should you happen to drop it. Here are the best cases you can buy for it!
Should you buy a Samsung Galaxy S10 in 2022? By Rajat Sharma, Joe Maring published 28 June 22 Should you buy a phone from 2019?
Best wireless chargers for Google Pixel 3 & Pixel 3 XL 2022 By Joe Maring, Andrew Myrick published 27 June 22 Google's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL both support wireless charging, but which charger should you buy? There are many options to choose from, but we've found some great options you should consider.
Best OnePlus 8 screen protectors 2022 By Joe Maring, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated 8 September 22 Have a OnePlus 8 and want to keep its display safe from any potential damage? Here are the best screen protectors you can buy.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 vs. Tab S7 Plus: Which should you buy? By Joe Maring, Michael L Hicks published 7 June 22 Should you pick the compact, affordable model or the larger, more vibrant display?
Best Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra screen protectors 2022 By Joe Maring, Christine Persaud, Namerah Saud Fatmi published 7 June 22 With the Note 20 Ultra, you get one of the best displays currently available on a smartphone. Want to make sure it stays that way? Get a screen protector.
Best Wear OS devices with a heart rate monitor 2022 By Joe Maring, Chris Wedel, Michael L Hicks published 2 June 22 You need a reliable watch that keeps track of your health while also offering all the Google apps and Android features you need on your wrist. Here are the ones that strike the best balance.
Best smart locks for Google Home 2022 By Joe Maring, Christine Persaud last updated 26 September 22 Smart locks are great tools for keeping your home safe, and if you've got a Google Assistant speaker, these can be controlled by just using your voice.
Chromecast: Everything you need to know By Joe Maring, Michael L Hicks published 13 April 22 Interested in learning more about Google Chromecast? Here's everything you need to know!
Android TV: What is it, and should you buy a TV or a box with it? By Joe Maring, Keegan Prosser last updated 7 December 22 We all know that Android powers phones and tablets, but did you know it's also an operating system for TVs? Here's everything you need to know about Android TV!
When will my phone get Android 11? By Harish Jonnalagadda, Joe Maring, Michael L Hicks published 8 April 22 Android 12 is here, but some phones took much longer to receive the last OS. Here's what you need to know about the Android 11 update schedule for each OEM.
How to back up your Android phone 2022 By Joe Maring published 31 March 22 Some things can't be replaced if we lose or damage our phone. Having a proper backup is the only way to be sure your digital things are always available.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra review: Still one of Samsung's best phones By Daniel Bader, Joe Maring published 14 February 22 Samsung's massive, beautiful and imposing Note 20 Ultra remains one of the best phones ever made. But it's too damn pricey.
Two-factor authentication: Everything you need to know By Jerry Hildenbrand, Joe Maring, Andrew Myrick published 11 February 22 You should use two-factor authentication on every account that offers it. Here's an explainer of what it is, and why you want it.
