Computerworld: JR Raphael

ThinkPad Yoga 11e review: A hidden Chromebook gem

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 10:30:00 GMT

With its exceptional build quality and outstanding (and flexible) display, Lenovo's new ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook is a meaningful notch above the rest.

Lenovo N20p Chromebook review: An affordable dual-mode device

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 10:30:00 GMT

Lenovo's latest N20p Chromebook functions as both a regular laptop and a stand-supported tablet. But what is it like to use in the real world?

Kyocera Brigadier review: An Android phone built for abuse

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 10:30:00 GMT

With a sapphire display and military-grade construction, the Kyocera Brigadier is one seriously tough Android phone. We put its durability to the test.

Amazon Fire Phone deep-dive review: Two weeks with a weird device

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 10:30:00 GMT

After spending two weeks with Amazon's Fire Phone, our reviewer thinks Amazon should be paying YOU to carry the device around.

LG G3 deep-dive review: A phone with great specs, but real-world issues

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 10:30:00 GMT

The LG G3 Android smartphone has some impressive features, but during real-world use, problems can emerge.

Quick guide: 25 tips and tricks for Google Drive power users

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 14:32:00 GMT

Google Drive is an important tool that can deliver even more value with these 25 tips, tools, and tweaks

Samsung Gear Live vs. LG G Watch: A real-world evaluation

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 10:30:00 GMT

The LG G Watch vs. Samsung Gear Live may look similar, but the first two Android Wear watches have some meaningful differences.

Android Wear deep-dive review: A smart start to smartwatch software

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 10:30:00 GMT

Google's Android Wear platform is an impressive first step toward making smartwatches people will actually want to buy. Here's an in-depth look at where the software shines -- and where it falls short.

Samsung Chromebook 2 review: Compelling -- but not without compromise

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Thu, 15 May 2014 10:30:00 GMT

Samsung's Chromebook 2 has a distinctive design and a roomy 1080p display, but it also has some meaningful drawbacks compared to other devices.

10 users IT hates to support

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 10:00:00 GMT

From the paranoid to the pathological, here are 10 user 'personalities' certain to drive any IT pro crazy.

Galaxy S5 deep-dive review: Long on hype, short on delivery

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:30:00 GMT

Samsung's Galaxy S5 Android phone follows a very popular predecessor, but the latest version doesn't stand out in a sea of thoughtfully designed competitors.

Gallery for Galaxy S5 vs. HTC One (M8): Camera shootout!

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 17:20:00 GMT

JR Raphael compares the images from a Samsung Galaxy S5 camera to an HTC One (M8) camera.

HTC One (M8) deep-dive review: Smartphone sophistication made better

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 10:30:00 GMT

HTC is working to bring a sense of luxury to its smartphones -- and with its new HTC One (M8), it's closer than ever to delivering the ultimate high-end device.

Review: 5 video editing apps for Android

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 11:30:00 GMT

You can shoot some great videos with your Android smartphone, but can you edit them? We review five apps that represent the best video editing options available on the platform today.

LG G Flex deep-dive review: The curious case of the curved phone

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 11:30:00 GMT

The new LG G Flex Android smartphone has a curved design, flexible body, and 'self-healing' skin. Does that make a difference in real-world use?

18 great uses for an old Android device

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 11:30:00 GMT

We all love getting new gadgets, but what to do with the old ones? Here are 18 superb ways to put your old Android phone or tablet to good use.

Xperia Z1S deep-dive review: A stylish phone with power and panache

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:00:00 GMT

Sony's new Android phone, the Xperia Z1S, combines a distinctive design and premium build with stellar stamina and an underwater-capable camera.

18 must-have Android productivity apps

Wed, 01 Jan 2014 11:00:00 GMT

From basic business tasks to advanced automation, these 18 apps will make your Android device more useful than ever.

The worst cloud outages of 2013 (part 2)

Mon, 30 Dec 2013 11:00:00 GMT

We've seen some embarrassingly bad cloud outages in 2013 from some of the biggest names in technology. So which fail was the worst of them all?

Moto G real-world review: The best budget phone money can buy

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Most budget phones offer a sub-par experience, but the new Moto G provides an excellent experience at a low off-contract price. So is this the phone for you?

18 tips and tools to make Google Calendar better

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Get the most out of Google Calendar with these 18 tips, tools and tweaks for power users.

HTC One Max deep-dive review: With this phone, size matters

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:25:00 GMT

The new HTC One Max Android smartphone has a gorgeous 5.9-in. display and outstanding speakers -- but be ready to deal with some serious smartphone bulk.

Lenovo Yoga Tablet review: A cool concept that comes up short

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Lenovo's new Yoga Tablet has an innovative form with a built-in stand and exceptionally long battery life. But the rest of its features aren't quite as high-end.

25 tips and tools to make Google Drive better

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 11:30:00 GMT

Get the most out of Google Drive with these 25 tips, tools and tweaks for power users.

Nexus 5 deep-dive review: Does Google's new flagship phone deliver?

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 11:30:00 GMT

Google's Nexus 5 offers a high-end Android experience at a low unlocked price -- but is it worth owning? Here's a detailed look at what the phone's like to use in the real world.

Image gallery: Nexus 5 camera

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 16:45:00 GMT

Check out JR's blog "How good is the Nexus 5 camera? See for yourself" in this gallery of images.

Chart: Chromebook buying guide

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:57:00 GMT

This chart accompanies JR Raphael's blog The Chromebook buying guide: Which model should you get?

HP Chromebook 14 (with 4G) review: Solid performance in a plus-sized package

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 10:00:00 GMT

The HP Chromebook 14 with 4G is now available for a highly reasonable $349. Combining great performance with a spacious 14-in. display, is it the right Chromebook for you?

Acer C720 Chromebook review: High on power, low on panache

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Acer's new C720 Chromebook offers outstanding performance for an entry-level Chromebook, but it skimps on some important areas in order to keep the price low.

HP Chromebook 11 review: Affordable style for life in the cloud

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Google's new HP Chromebook 11 brings a fresh look to the Chrome OS universe. Our reviewer finds that, for $279, the laptop has some interesting things to offer.

Galaxy Note 3 deep-dive review: A plus-sized phone with perks and quirks

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 11:30:00 GMT

Samsung's latest big-screen phone, the Galaxy Note 3, has a lot of great qualities but a few quirks as well. We look at both in this in-depth review.

LG G2 deep-dive review: Extraordinary hardware in an ordinary phone

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 10:00:00 GMT

LG's G2, its latest Android smartphone, has an outstanding screen, top notch performance, and buttons on the back. Is that enough to make it worth buying?

Getting around Google+: 25 tips and tricks for power users

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 10:00:00 GMT

The last of JR Raphael's three-part how-to series includes advanced tips and tricks to help you take your Google+ experience to the next level.

Droid Ultra deep-dive review: Bigger, but not necessarily better

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Verizon's Motorola Droid Ultra has a larger display and a couple of other features, but that doesn't put it ahead of its smaller cousin, the Moto X.

Getting around Google+: Expand your circles -- and your influence

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Part 2 of our three-part how-to series on Google+ teaches you how to find your crowd, create a following and make your content pop.

Chart: Moto X vs. Droid Ultra

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 16:35:00 GMT

Moto X versus Motorola Droid Ultra versus Motorola Droid Maxx

Getting around Google+: A guide to the basics

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:00:00 GMT

In the two years it's been around, Google+ has both grown and changed. In the first of three "how-to" guides, we tell you how to get started.

Image Gallery for Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition vs. the regular GS4 camera shootout

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:17:00 GMT

JR Raphael compares the photo quality from two related Android cameras -- the Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition and the regular GS4

Image Gallery for HTC One Google Play Edition vs. the regular HTC One: Camera shootout!

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:15:00 GMT

JR Raphael compares the cameras in the HTC One Google Play Edition and the regular HTC One.

17 tips and tools to make Gmail more productive and powerful

Thu, 30 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Live your life in Gmail? These tricks and add-ons will make Google¿s email service more powerful, productive, and pleasant to use.

Comparison chart of Optimus G Pro and Galaxy Note II

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:10:00 GMT

JR Raphael compares the specs for Optimus G Pro and Galaxy Note II.

Optimus G Pro deep-dive review: A supersized smartphone done right

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

LG's new Optimus G Pro smartphone brings a fresh dose of elegance to the supersized smartphone form. Could it be the new heavyweight champion?

Gallery for LG vs. Samsung: Let the smartphone camera battle begin!

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:10:00 GMT

JR Raphael compares the image quality from two popular smartphone cameras.

How do they compare? Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One and Nexus 4

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:30:00 GMT

Trying to figure out which one to get? Here's the specs for each of these three devices.

Samsung Galaxy S4 deep-dive review: A real-world evaluation

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Samsung's Galaxy S4 has great hardware and some great added functionality -- but some of its new features are baffling or downright silly.

Gallery for Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One: Camera shootout!

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:15:00 GMT

JR Raphael compares the images from a Samsung Galaxy S4 camera to an HTC One camera.

HTC One deep-dive review: A smartphone that flirts with perfection

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:01:00 GMT

HTC's just-released Android smartphone, the HTC One, offers high-quality hardware, an outstanding camera and stunning design. But the device isn't without its drawbacks.

Chromebook Pixel review: A luxury laptop for life in the cloud

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:35:00 GMT

A deep-dive review of Google's new Chromebook Pixel laptop, which has high-quality hardware and an amazing touch-based display -- and a few limitations. So at $1,300, is it the laptop for you?

SwiftKey Flow review: The Android keyboard you've been waiting for

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:32:00 GMT

SwiftKey Flow combines outstanding word prediction with a top-notch interface and new slide-to-type functionality. Quite simply, typing on Android doesn't get much better than this.

HTC Droid DNA review: A superphone with flaws

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:00:00 GMT

HTC's new Droid DNA has some standout hardware elements, but the Android smartphone suffers from significant drawbacks that make it difficult to recommend.

Google Nexus 10 deep-dive review: Android, supersized

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:20:00 GMT

The Nexus 10 tablet brings the pure Google Android experience into a large-screen form. Here's an in-depth look at where it shines -- and where it falls short.

Google Nexus 4 deep-dive review: Android at its best

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:40:00 GMT

Google's Nexus 4 offers outstanding hardware and an optimal Android experience, but it may require you to make a few compromises. Here's an in-depth look at the new flagship phone.

Samsung Galaxy Note II review: Is bigger really better?

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:01:00 GMT

Samsung's Galaxy Note II is big, bright and powerful, with a number of new features. Here's an in-depth look at where it excels -- and where it falls short.

Motorola Droid Razr HD review: How phones should be built

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:45:00 GMT

Motorola's Droid Razr HD makes a lasting impression with its first-class build quality and outstanding battery life -- but the Android smartphone also has its fair share of flaws.

Samsung Chromebook review: Google's new $249 computer

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Google's new $249 Samsung Chromebook finally gets the price right -- so what's the cloud-centric laptop actually like to use?

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 review: Testing the stylus-toting tablet

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:15:00 GMT

Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 is all about the S Pen -- but is a standout stylus enough to make up for an otherwise middling tablet?