Joe Maring Joe 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 It looks like Android 12 is going to copy One UI's best feature By Joe Maring published 18 February 21 We now have our first look at Android 12, and it appears that big design changes are in the works. Who's ready for some One UI inspiration on their Pixel? Six months later, how are you liking the Galaxy Note 20? By Joe Maring published 18 February 21 It's now been about six months since the Galaxy Note 20 was released. All this time later, how are you liking the phone? How often do you upgrade your smartphone? By Joe Maring published 17 February 21 It's easy to get excited about new smartphones always being released, but when it comes time to upgrade your current handset, things become a bit tricky. What launcher are you using on the Galaxy S21? By Joe Maring published 16 February 21 The Galaxy S21 is an amazing phone right out of the gate, but does it need a third-party launcher to become truly amazing? Here's what our AC forum members say. 5 things I love about the Galaxy S21 — and 1 thing I hate By Joe Maring published 15 February 21 Have you been happy with the Galaxy S21's fingerprint sensor? By Joe Maring published 12 February 21 The Galaxy S21 introduces a larger and more accurate fingerprint sensor — but is it any good? Here's what our AC forum members think! Galaxy S21 Totallee Clear Case review: As good as it gets By Joe Maring published 11 February 21 Shopping for a clear case for your Galaxy S21? Totallee's option isn't cheap, but if you want something that's super-sleek and made with care, it's a great option to consider. Is it worth upgrading to the Galaxy S21 Ultra from the S20 Ultra? By Joe Maring published 11 February 21 The Galaxy S21 Ultra is an incredible smartphone, but for owners of last year's S20 Ultra, is it still a good purchase? Let's discuss with the AC forums. How to use SmartThings Find on a Samsung Phone By Joe Maring published 10 February 21 Can't find your earbuds, tablet, or something else? Here's how to use SmartThings Find on your Samsung phone to track down lost gadgets! What's your favorite Android phone for gaming in 2021? By Joe Maring published 10 February 21 Plenty of Android phones are great for gaming, but which ones are the best? Here's what our AC forum members think. Four months later, how's your Pixel 5 battery life doing? By Joe Maring published 9 February 21 Now that it's been a few months since the Pixel 5 launched, we want to know — how's the battery life holding up for you? How to use video call effects on your Samsung Galaxy phone By Joe Maring published 9 February 21 Video calls are a normal part of life in 2021. If you have a Samsung phone, there's a built-in feature for taking these calls to the next level. Here's what you need to know! Do you think we need more small phones in 2021? By Joe Maring published 8 February 21 2020 saw a surprising rise of small smartphone releases. Do you want to see more of that in 2021? Android 12 is coming soon — here are 6 features we want to see By Joe Maring published 8 February 21 Android 12 will be here before you know it! Leading up to its release, here are the top 6 features we hope to see in the new software. Which Wear OS devices have a speaker 2021? By Joe Maring, Chris Wedel last updated 8 November 21 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. Galaxy S21 Ultra owners — what screen resolution are you using? By Joe Maring published 5 February 21 Are you still using the Pixel 3a in 2021? By Joe Maring published 4 February 21 The Pixel 3a was one of the very best smartphones of 2019. Here in 2021, are you still using it? Are you impressed with the Galaxy S21's camera performance? By Joe Maring published 3 February 21 Samsung put a lot of work into the camera experience offered by the Galaxy S21 series. Are you impressed with the results so far? How to use Android 11 smart home controls on Samsung phones By Joe Maring published 2 February 21 Android 11's excellent smart home controls are available on Samsung Galaxy devices — just not where you might expect. Here's how to use them! How's your Galaxy S21 battery life so far? By Joe Maring published 2 February 21 The Galaxy S21 family has landed, but now a big question remains — how's the battery life? Here's what our AC forum members are reporting so far! Do you think it's OK for flagship phones to have plastic designs? By Joe Maring published 1 February 21 Plastic backs are becoming more popular for flagships and value flagships. Is this a trend you're OK with? Here's how Samsung can make the Galaxy S21 FE one of 2021's best phones By Joe Maring published 1 February 21 The Galaxy S20 FE took the smartphone market by storm last year, so what's next? Here's what we could expect (and hope) to see in its inevitable successor. 1More ComfoBuds review: Amazing comfort and not much else By Joe Maring published 30 January 21 The 1More ComfoBuds deliver on the promise of a small and comfortable design, but outside of that, the rest of the experience isn't so hot. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs. iPhone 12 Pro Max: Which should you buy? By Joe Maring published 29 January 21 The Galaxy S21 Ultra and iPhone 12 Pro Max are two of the most technically impressive smartphones available in 2021. Which one is truly deserving of your dollars? Let's take a closer look. What's your favorite thing about the Galaxy S21 so far? By Joe Maring published 29 January 21 Now that Galaxy S21 early adopters have had the phone for a few days, we want to know — what’s your favorite thing about it so far? 123456789Archives Android Central Newsletter Get the best of Android Central in in your inbox, every day! 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. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1OPPO rumored to strengthen its next foldables with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 12Stadia is testing a new achievement-based game demo system [Update]3Fixing a broken Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Z Flip 4 screen is now a lot cheaper4Google Pixel 6a display apparently supports a 90Hz refresh rate, but with some caveats5Hogwarts Legacy gets release date, delayed to February 2023
It looks like Android 12 is going to copy One UI's best feature By Joe Maring published 18 February 21 We now have our first look at Android 12, and it appears that big design changes are in the works. Who's ready for some One UI inspiration on their Pixel?
Six months later, how are you liking the Galaxy Note 20? By Joe Maring published 18 February 21 It's now been about six months since the Galaxy Note 20 was released. All this time later, how are you liking the phone?
How often do you upgrade your smartphone? By Joe Maring published 17 February 21 It's easy to get excited about new smartphones always being released, but when it comes time to upgrade your current handset, things become a bit tricky.
What launcher are you using on the Galaxy S21? By Joe Maring published 16 February 21 The Galaxy S21 is an amazing phone right out of the gate, but does it need a third-party launcher to become truly amazing? Here's what our AC forum members say.
Have you been happy with the Galaxy S21's fingerprint sensor? By Joe Maring published 12 February 21 The Galaxy S21 introduces a larger and more accurate fingerprint sensor — but is it any good? Here's what our AC forum members think!
Galaxy S21 Totallee Clear Case review: As good as it gets By Joe Maring published 11 February 21 Shopping for a clear case for your Galaxy S21? Totallee's option isn't cheap, but if you want something that's super-sleek and made with care, it's a great option to consider.
Is it worth upgrading to the Galaxy S21 Ultra from the S20 Ultra? By Joe Maring published 11 February 21 The Galaxy S21 Ultra is an incredible smartphone, but for owners of last year's S20 Ultra, is it still a good purchase? Let's discuss with the AC forums.
How to use SmartThings Find on a Samsung Phone By Joe Maring published 10 February 21 Can't find your earbuds, tablet, or something else? Here's how to use SmartThings Find on your Samsung phone to track down lost gadgets!
What's your favorite Android phone for gaming in 2021? By Joe Maring published 10 February 21 Plenty of Android phones are great for gaming, but which ones are the best? Here's what our AC forum members think.
Four months later, how's your Pixel 5 battery life doing? By Joe Maring published 9 February 21 Now that it's been a few months since the Pixel 5 launched, we want to know — how's the battery life holding up for you?
How to use video call effects on your Samsung Galaxy phone By Joe Maring published 9 February 21 Video calls are a normal part of life in 2021. If you have a Samsung phone, there's a built-in feature for taking these calls to the next level. Here's what you need to know!
Do you think we need more small phones in 2021? By Joe Maring published 8 February 21 2020 saw a surprising rise of small smartphone releases. Do you want to see more of that in 2021?
Android 12 is coming soon — here are 6 features we want to see By Joe Maring published 8 February 21 Android 12 will be here before you know it! Leading up to its release, here are the top 6 features we hope to see in the new software.
Which Wear OS devices have a speaker 2021? By Joe Maring, Chris Wedel last updated 8 November 21 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.
Galaxy S21 Ultra owners — what screen resolution are you using? By Joe Maring published 5 February 21
Are you still using the Pixel 3a in 2021? By Joe Maring published 4 February 21 The Pixel 3a was one of the very best smartphones of 2019. Here in 2021, are you still using it?
Are you impressed with the Galaxy S21's camera performance? By Joe Maring published 3 February 21 Samsung put a lot of work into the camera experience offered by the Galaxy S21 series. Are you impressed with the results so far?
How to use Android 11 smart home controls on Samsung phones By Joe Maring published 2 February 21 Android 11's excellent smart home controls are available on Samsung Galaxy devices — just not where you might expect. Here's how to use them!
How's your Galaxy S21 battery life so far? By Joe Maring published 2 February 21 The Galaxy S21 family has landed, but now a big question remains — how's the battery life? Here's what our AC forum members are reporting so far!
Do you think it's OK for flagship phones to have plastic designs? By Joe Maring published 1 February 21 Plastic backs are becoming more popular for flagships and value flagships. Is this a trend you're OK with?
Here's how Samsung can make the Galaxy S21 FE one of 2021's best phones By Joe Maring published 1 February 21 The Galaxy S20 FE took the smartphone market by storm last year, so what's next? Here's what we could expect (and hope) to see in its inevitable successor.
1More ComfoBuds review: Amazing comfort and not much else By Joe Maring published 30 January 21 The 1More ComfoBuds deliver on the promise of a small and comfortable design, but outside of that, the rest of the experience isn't so hot.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs. iPhone 12 Pro Max: Which should you buy? By Joe Maring published 29 January 21 The Galaxy S21 Ultra and iPhone 12 Pro Max are two of the most technically impressive smartphones available in 2021. Which one is truly deserving of your dollars? Let's take a closer look.
What's your favorite thing about the Galaxy S21 so far? By Joe Maring published 29 January 21 Now that Galaxy S21 early adopters have had the phone for a few days, we want to know — what’s your favorite thing about it so far?
