Joe Maring
Joe Maring was a Senior Editor for Android Central between 2017 and 2021. You can reach him on Twitter at @JoeMaring1.
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Samsung announces mysterious October 11 Galaxy event
By Joe Maring last updated
Samsung just revealed that it'll be holding another Galaxy event on October 11 where it'll be talking about "4x fun"...whatever that means.
AC Poll: Which companies do you think are most environmentally friendly?
By Joe Maring last updated
Earth Day 2020 is right around, and it got us to wondering — which companies do you think are environmentally friendly? Let's chat!
Do you regularly use a VPN?
By Joe Maring last updated
We all know what VPNs are, but how many of us actually use these services? Here's what our AC forum members have to say.
Digital Wellbeing's 'Focus mode' is now widely rolling out to all users
By Joe Maring last updated
After launching for beta testers back in August, Google is now rolling out the “Focus mode” feature for Digital Wellbeing to everyone.
Do you use a phone mount in your car?
By Joe Maring last updated
A trusty phone mount for your car is a great way to safely stay connected while keeping both hands on the wheel. Do you use one?
Android P will remember volume levels for individual Bluetooth devices
By Joe Maring last updated
When Android P launches later this year, one of its features will be the ability to remember volume levels for Bluetooth gadgets on a per-device basis.
Smartphones, laptops, and game consoles delayed from China tariff list
By Joe Maring last updated
On August 13, the United States Trade Representatives announced that it was removing phones, laptops, game consoles, and more from the country's China tariff list.
At what age do you think a kid should get their first phone?
By Joe Maring last updated
Smartphones are great, but they also require a lot of responsibility. As such, deciding when to get your kid their first phone can be tricky.
Have you ever thought about switching from Android to an iPhone?
By Joe Maring last updated
Android is great. It's customizable and widely available on a ton of phones, but that hasn't stopped some of its fans from considering an iPhone.
Google may reveal more details about its cloud gaming service on March 19
By Joe Maring last updated
Google's holding a special event on March 19 in San Francisco, but for what? More than likely, this is where we'll learn more about the company's "Project Stream" gaming service.
Google just acquired India's most popular travel app, Where is my Train
By Joe Maring last updated
Sigmoid Labs, the company behind the popular app Where is my Train, is being acquired by Google.
Coronavirus: Best Online Resources and How Your Smartphone Can Help
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Are you invested in Samsung's Galaxy ecosystem?
By Joe Maring last updated
There's a lot of talk about Apple's locked-in ecosystem of products, but in the Android space, Samsung has built up its own version of this with its Galaxy products. Are you invested in it?
You can now log into a Google account with your phone's fingerprint sensor
By Joe Maring last updated
Using FIDO2 technology, Google now allows users to authenticate logging into their Google account using the fingerprint sensor on their Android phone.
Here's the lab where Google's hardware products are made
By Joe Maring last updated
Google recently let a journalist into its top-secret design lab for the very first time. Here's what it looks like.
How do you save/remember all of your passwords?
By Joe Maring last updated
You need a password for just about everything you do online, and to make sure you never forget what they are, our AC forum members have a few helpful tips!
Have you ever dropped your phone in the toilet?
By Joe Maring last updated
It can happen to anyone. You're minding your business, and then it happens. You phone falls in the toilet. Has this ever happened to you?
Do you keep apps open in the background or close them?
By Joe Maring last updated
As you use apps throughout the day, they can quickly add up to your multitasking menu. When these start piling up, do you keep them there or swipe 'em away?
What Android games are you playing right now?
By Joe Maring last updated
There's an abundance of Android games out there. Here in September 2019, which ones are you currently playing?
Do you use skins on your phone?
By Joe Maring last updated
While they don't offer much in the way of protection, skins are a great way to change up the look of your phone. Do you use them?
How much local storage do you use on your phone?
By Joe Maring last updated
Now that we're in 2018, it's time to talk about how much local storage we actually need on our phones these days.
Samsung to use 100% renewable energy in the U.S., China, and Europe by 2020
By Joe Maring last updated
By 2020, Samsung promises it'll be using 100% renewable energy across its factories and offices in the United States, China, and Europe.
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