Alex Dobie
Alex was with Android Central for over a decade, producing written and video content for the site, and served as global Executive Editor from 2016 to 2022.
Latest articles by Alex Dobie
How to follow Euro 2016 on Android in the UK
By Alex Dobie last updated
The best Android apps for keeping up to date with the tournament.
Best UK roaming data plans for Europe
By Alex Dobie last updated
The best options for getting online in Europe this summer — without breaking the bank.
Best UK roaming data plans for the United States
By Alex Dobie last updated
You don't have to pay an arm and a leg to use your phone in America.
First look: The Oppo F1
By Alex Dobie last updated
Oppo brings an impressive metal body, speedy performance and a capable selfie camera to its latest entry-level smartphone.
10 perfect Pokémon catches to blow your Pokémind
By Alex Dobie last updated
Suddenly everyone loves Pokémon. Here are people who found Pokémon in humorous or otherwise noteworthy locations. You can't get enough of these little buggers. Seriously.
The apps we use and the apps we love [Roundtable]
By Andrew Martonik, Ara Wagoner, Marc Lagace, Harish Jonnalagadda, Daniel Bader, Alex Dobie, Florence Ion, Jerry Hildenbrand, Russell Holly last updated
See what apps for work and play are used by people who play with apps at work!
First look: BLU Vivo 6 delivers metal body, fingerprint, 64GB storage for £185 on launch day
By Alex Dobie last updated
BLU's UK debut is an attractive mid-ranger — available on Black Friday for £45 off.
The Pixel XL is a near-perfect travel companion
By Alex Dobie last updated
I took Google's new phone away for a couple of weeks. Here's what I found out.
SwiftKey 4.5 beta brings emoji support and number row option
By Alex Dobie last updated
Google UK boss offers 'unreserved apology' for delayed Nexus 4 orders
By Alex Dobie last updated
EE increases data caps for 4G mobile broadband plans, introduces SIM-only 30-day option
By Alex Dobie last updated
Google Pixel and Pixel XL: What to expect from the Nexus successors
By Alex Dobie last updated
Brace yourself: Pixels are coming.