Joe Maring
Joe Maring was a Senior Editor for Android Central between 2017 and 2021. You can reach him on Twitter at @JoeMaring1.
Latest articles by Joe Maring

Google's reportedly canceled its future tablets, now focusing on laptops
By Joe Maring last updated
According to a new report, Google’s canceled all of its future tablet products to shift its focus to only laptops going forward.

Mobile games to account for 60% of global gaming revenue by 2021
By Joe Maring last updated
To kick off GDC 2019, Google’s rolling out new tools for Android game developers and sharing stats on the future of mobile games for the industry as a whole.

Some Snapchat employees reportedly used internal tools to abuse users' data
By Joe Maring last updated
A new report accuses some Snapchat employees of abusing their privileges to access users’ data, such as phone numbers, email addresses, and saved snaps.

I've finally come to terms with my phone addiction — I just don't know what to do about it
By Joe Maring last updated
Smartphones are amazing, incredible, powerful tools. The problem is, I can't stop using mine.

Android security patch downloads increased by 84% in Q4 2018
By Joe Maring last updated
2018 was a big year for the state of security and privacy of Android. Here are the big highlights.

Smart Replies and new attachments UI seen in Android Messages
By Joe Maring last updated
Android Messages has recently been spotted with a new Smart Reply feature and attachments UI, and this is what they look like.

Google paid $7.2 billion last year to have its apps installed on your phone
By Joe Maring last updated
Google pays a total of $19 billion every year to increase its ad revenue as much as possible, and this past year, $7.2 billion went towards Android and other mobile products.

Cheap Android phones are selling user data in developing countries
By Joe Maring last updated
For people in developing countries, this Android phone is gathering and sharing tons of user data without any sort of consent.

People are apparently using their phones too much and getting 'numb thumbs'
By Joe Maring last updated
Use your phone a lot and find yourself doing a lot of typing, tapping, and scrolling? You too may develop a numb thumb.

Freedom Mobile is rolling out RCS support for Android Messages
By Joe Maring last updated
Canadian wireless carrier Freedom Mobile has confirmed that it now supports RCS features in Android Messages.

Google launches '.app' domain with app developers in mind
By Joe Maring last updated
To help give mobile applications a better presence on the web, Google is launching a new '.app' domain.

Would you buy a phone without a front-facing camera?
By Joe Maring last updated
Front-facing cameras have become an expected feature on all smartphones these days, but what if a handset was released without one?

Sundar Pichai testifies in Congress, responds to political bias, data collection on Android, and more
By Joe Maring last updated
Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified in Congress today about Google's commitment to a free internet, working with China on a censored version of its search engine, and more. Here's what happened.

How to clean your headphones and earbuds
By Joe Maring, Namerah Saud Fatmi published
Headphones and earbuds are great, except when they become dirty and tasty after months of continuous use. Here are a few tips on how you should be properly cleaning them.

Which Wear OS devices have a speaker 2021?
By Joe Maring, Chris Wedel last updated
Whether you want to take phone calls on your wrist or have a more immersive Google Assistant experience, these are the Wear OS watches that have a built-in speaker.

Best of 2018 Awards — The Best Smartwatch & Fitness Tracker
By Joe Maring last updated
Whether you need to see all of your notifications at a glance or keep tabs on your steps throughout the day, the Samsung Galaxy Watch is the best smartwatch/fitness tracker you can get in 2018.

Fossil Gen 5 smartwatch review: Showing its age
By Joe Maring, Derrek Lee last updated
The Fossil Gen 5 used to be a standout Wear OS smartwatch, but the aging Snapdragon 3100 chipset holds it back.

5 reasons a Chromebook is better than an iPad and 5 reasons it's not
By Joe Maring last updated
Chromebooks are great, and in many regards, better than an iPad. Here are 5 reasons why we prefer them over iPads, as well as 5 reasons why an iPad might be a better choice.

How to delete your WhatsApp account
By Joe Maring, Michael L Hicks published
So, you want to delete your WhatsApp account. This is a decision that shouldn't be made lightly, but if you're determined to do it, we have the steps showing you exactly what to do.

Fitbit Sense review: The best Fitbit ever is finally living up to its promise
By Joe Maring published
The Fitbit Sense can track your activity, sleep, blood-oxygen levels, body temperature, and stress. Now, the question remains — is it worth $230?
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