Joe MaringSocial Links NavigationJoe 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 YouTube Premium: Everything you need to know By Joe Maring last updated 21 March 23 YouTube Premium is essentially ad-free YouTube, right? Yes, but there are other benefits to using it. Google One: Everything you need to know By Joe Maring, Harish Jonnalagadda last updated 17 March 23 Google One is the home for paid Google Drive storage. From plan pricing, membership perks, and more, here's everything you need to know. Is Fitbit Premium worth the annual subscription? By Joe Maring last updated 15 March 23 Fitbit Premium enhances the Fitbit app with guided workout programs, detailed health insights, and more. But Google has made more Health Metrics available for free. Google Assistant explained: Tricks, devices, and latest updates By Joe Maring last updated 9 February 23 From making shopping lists to controlling your smart home gadgets, here's everything you need to know about the Google Assistant! How to turn an old Android phone into a security camera By Joe Maring published 3 January 23 Have an old Android phone lying around that you don't know what to do with? Here's how you can repurpose it and turn it into a security camera! RCS vs. SMS vs. iMessage: What's the difference? By Joe Maring last updated 31 December 22 RCS, SMS, iMessage. All three share a piece of the texting pie, but why? Here's a closer look at what each brings to the table. How to turn off ads on your Samsung phone By Joe Maring published 23 December 22 Samsung's Android phones are amazing — except for how they're riddled with advertisements. Here's how to stop those annoying ads from showing up on your Samsung handset. Best smart locks for Google Home 2023 By Joe Maring published 19 December 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. 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! These are the smartwatches that support Google Pay 2023 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. Best Android TV boxes 2023 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! 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 OnePlus 8 screen protectors 2023 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. Best Galaxy S9+ cases 2023 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. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 vs. Tab S6: Should you upgrade? By Joe Maring last updated 5 September 22 The Galaxy Tab S7 is a fantastic Android tablet, but what if you already have the Tab S6? Here's what you should know. Android 4.4 vs. Android 10 — How Android has changed over the years By Joe Maring last updated 31 August 22 There's more than seven years between Android 4.4 KitKat and Android 10. Just how different are the two versions, and can we trace the path from there to here? Best Bose QC35 Replacement Earpads in 2023 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 Fitbit Versa and Versa 2 bands 2023 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! How do I confirm my phone works on Visible? By Joe Maring last updated 24 August 22 You can bring your own phone over to Visible, whether it be an Android or iPhone. Here's how to confirm that your handset will work on the carrier. 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 2023 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 5 cheap alternatives to the Bose QC 35 II in 2022 By Ted Kritsonis, Joe Maring last updated 1 July 22 Like the Bose QC35 headphones but want something that won't break the bank? Here are our five favorite cheaper alternatives! Best Galaxy S20 Ultra Screen Protectors in 2023 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 Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Screen Protectors 2023 By Joe Maring, Christine Persaud last updated 28 June 22 The Galaxy S20+ is a big and powerful phone with a stunning AMOLED display that's just begging to be shattered or cracked. 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YouTube Premium: Everything you need to know By Joe Maring last updated 21 March 23 YouTube Premium is essentially ad-free YouTube, right? Yes, but there are other benefits to using it.
Google One: Everything you need to know By Joe Maring, Harish Jonnalagadda last updated 17 March 23 Google One is the home for paid Google Drive storage. From plan pricing, membership perks, and more, here's everything you need to know.
Is Fitbit Premium worth the annual subscription? By Joe Maring last updated 15 March 23 Fitbit Premium enhances the Fitbit app with guided workout programs, detailed health insights, and more. But Google has made more Health Metrics available for free.
Google Assistant explained: Tricks, devices, and latest updates By Joe Maring last updated 9 February 23 From making shopping lists to controlling your smart home gadgets, here's everything you need to know about the Google Assistant!
How to turn an old Android phone into a security camera By Joe Maring published 3 January 23 Have an old Android phone lying around that you don't know what to do with? Here's how you can repurpose it and turn it into a security camera!
RCS vs. SMS vs. iMessage: What's the difference? By Joe Maring last updated 31 December 22 RCS, SMS, iMessage. All three share a piece of the texting pie, but why? Here's a closer look at what each brings to the table.
How to turn off ads on your Samsung phone By Joe Maring published 23 December 22 Samsung's Android phones are amazing — except for how they're riddled with advertisements. Here's how to stop those annoying ads from showing up on your Samsung handset.
Best smart locks for Google Home 2023 By Joe Maring published 19 December 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.
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!
These are the smartwatches that support Google Pay 2023 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.
Best Android TV boxes 2023 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!
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 OnePlus 8 screen protectors 2023 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.
Best Galaxy S9+ cases 2023 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.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 vs. Tab S6: Should you upgrade? By Joe Maring last updated 5 September 22 The Galaxy Tab S7 is a fantastic Android tablet, but what if you already have the Tab S6? Here's what you should know.
Android 4.4 vs. Android 10 — How Android has changed over the years By Joe Maring last updated 31 August 22 There's more than seven years between Android 4.4 KitKat and Android 10. Just how different are the two versions, and can we trace the path from there to here?
Best Bose QC35 Replacement Earpads in 2023 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 Fitbit Versa and Versa 2 bands 2023 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!
How do I confirm my phone works on Visible? By Joe Maring last updated 24 August 22 You can bring your own phone over to Visible, whether it be an Android or iPhone. Here's how to confirm that your handset will work on the carrier.
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 2023 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 5 cheap alternatives to the Bose QC 35 II in 2022 By Ted Kritsonis, Joe Maring last updated 1 July 22 Like the Bose QC35 headphones but want something that won't break the bank? Here are our five favorite cheaper alternatives!
Best Galaxy S20 Ultra Screen Protectors in 2023 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 Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Screen Protectors 2023 By Joe Maring, Christine Persaud last updated 28 June 22 The Galaxy S20+ is a big and powerful phone with a stunning AMOLED display that's just begging to be shattered or cracked. Here are some screen protectors that'll help keep it in tip-top shape.
