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
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.
An upgraded version of Bixby might be announced on October 18
By Joe Maring last updated
According to a new report, Samsung will be unveiling a 2.0 version of Bixby on October 18.
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.
Samsung is launching an AI Centre in Toronto
By Joe Maring last updated
Wanting to tap into the booming artificial intelligence market in Canada, Samsung's launching a new AI Centre in Toronto.
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.
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.