Russell Holly

Russell is a Contributing Editor at Android Central. He's a former server admin who has been using Android since the HTC G1, and quite literally wrote the book on Android tablets. You can usually find him chasing the next tech trend, much to the pain of his wallet. Find him on Facebook and Twitter.

Selling to the right people

My sister and her Galaxy S7

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Samsung gained an unlikely early adopter this year, and quite possibly a lifelong customer.

Please put me down

Hands-on with Neato BotVac Connected

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Neato's latest robot vacuum lets you control the experience with your phone, but it still occasionally needs a human to help.

Stealing from Belenus

Using SolarTab, a giant solar panel for your gear

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The folks at SolarTab think you need a battery with a solar panel that disguises itself as a tablet in a case when not in use. It turns out they're half right.

It's like I can touch you!

HTC Vive room-scale games lineup is impressive

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We don't know what the launch lineup will be for the HTC Vive will be, but developers are not being shy about their room-scale creations for the platform.

More choices for everyone

This year's smartphone sizes are awesome

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Manufacturers are finally leaning away from 6+ inch phones, and that's good news for a lot of people.

Skipping the power button

How Android Wear and Ambient Display alter your usage

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Researchers claim the average person wakes their phone 150 times every day, and that this behavior happens less with Android Wear and Ambient Display. Here's some usage to back that up.

Winning either way

Using the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in the Gear VR

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There's a couple of small differences in using the Gear VR with one of these new Galaxy phones, but there's nothing earth-shattering.

Only one this time

We've got your new Android N Wallpaper

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Google's Android N Developer Preview only includes one new wallpaper for us to enjoy, but it sure is pretty.

You are always in the shot

Here's what using a 360 camera taught me

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I started bringing a 360fly with me everywhere, and taking 360 photos and videos whenever I could. Here's what I learned along the way.

Nougat Nectarine Neopolitan Nutella

The Developer Preview for Android N is now live

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We've become accustomed to Google releasing the developer preview for the next version of Android during their big developer conference, but it looks like this year there will be a head start for those who want N before the event.

Zoom in. Enhance. ENHANCE.

Using your Nexus 6P for 'super resolution' photos

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If you've got a mighty need for giant photos, there's an app for that.

doing it live

Check out our Hangout on Air recap

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We recently sat down with IDEAA President Aaron Kasten and Cyanogen's Ed Mancebo to talk about developer events happening around the world and what the new MOD system at Cyanogen is all about.

#SecurityMatters

Google's March Security Update is now live

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Everything you need to install Google's March Security Update, including an explanation of what is being patched this month, is now available for you.

Into the circus

Navigating an overcrowded mid-range Android market

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This year is going to be filled with phones that continue to redefine what it a mid-range phone is, and the chaos that ensues is going to be impressive.

Game console on your face

Is the Gear VR a selling point?

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Samsung is going all out to push new users into their VR ecosystem. Will that move help them sell more phones?

Quality or convenience

Know when to use Google Cast on Android TV

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One of the best things about having an Android TV box is the ability to use either native apps or Google Cast. Here's what you need to know about choosing between the two in your day-to-day use.