Daniel Bader
Daniel Bader was a former Android Central Editor-in-Chief and Executive Editor for iMore and Windows Central.
Latest articles by Daniel Bader
Pixel and Nexus owners, how's the Oreo update holding up?
By Daniel Bader last updated
The Oreo update has been out for a few weeks now. How's it going so far?
Amazon is building the next important OS, and Google can't keep up
By Daniel Bader last updated
Alexa is an operating system, and that could mean trouble for Google.
New NVIDIA Shield Android TV box includes Google Assistant, 4K HDR streaming
By Daniel Bader last updated
NVIDIA has updated its popular Shield streaming set-top box with some amazing new features, including 4K HDR streaming on Amazon and Netflix. Oh, and Google Assistant!
Which phone accessories do you use every day? [Roundtable]
By Ara Wagoner, Andrew Martonik, Daniel Bader, Marc Lagace, Jen Karner, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Gadgets nerds love accessories almost as much as the gadgets they are used with, and we're no exception. Really. You should see our Amazon order history.
Bixby may be even better than we hoped
By Daniel Bader last updated
Bixby is pretty damn good, even this early in its life. Here's what our community says.
How do you take and edit pictures with your phone? [Roundtable]
By Russell Holly, Ara Wagoner, Alex Dobie, Andrew Martonik, Harish Jonnalagadda, Florence Ion, Marc Lagace, Jen Karner, Daniel Bader, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
There's more to taking a great pic that mashing the shutter button. Here's how we do it.
Blue Satellite review: Wireless headphones with real power
By Daniel Bader last updated
A great addition to the Bluetooth headphone canon from a company with the color in its name.
Qualcomm has managed to fit its once briefcase-sized 5G modem into a phone
By Daniel Bader last updated
Qualcomm has a 5G modem that works in an actual phone.
It is now mandatory for U.S. carriers to facilitate Real-Time Text for deaf people
By Daniel Bader last updated
In one of his final moves as FCC Chairman, Tom Wheeler pushed to approve a more modern standard of internet-based communication for deaf people.
Android users greet iOS 10 with a loud shrug
By Daniel Bader last updated
iOS 10 is now available to download, and as usual, Android owners are at once upset about its familiar feature set, and salty that they can't get same-day updates.
Qualcomm is doubling down on LTE before moving onto 5G
By Daniel Bader last updated
Before we get to 5G, Qualcomm is debuting a new LTE chip with twice the speed of today's phones.
5G gets closer to reality as initial standard is finalized
By Daniel Bader last updated
5G is a little bit closer to being the real deal.
Google Pixelbook hands-on: Who wants this?
By Daniel Bader last updated
At $999, the Pixelbook made prove a difficult sell, but it's one of the nicest pieces of hardware Google has ever made.
Why Broadcom's $130 billion Qualcomm deal would be bad for mobile innovation
By Daniel Bader last updated
Broadcom wants to position itself for the 5G future with its $130 billion Qualcomm acquisition.
Google's iMessage competitor isn't Allo, it's texting
By Daniel Bader last updated
Allo is failing, but Google's real iMessage competitor is right in front of our eyes. It just needs to be woken up.
When cheap phones can do everything, what happens to flagships?
By Daniel Bader last updated
We're getting to the point where Android, and the phones that run it, can all do the same thing. Where does that leave the flagships?
Unpacking the doomed T-Mobile / Sprint merger
By Daniel Bader last updated
The T-Mobile / Sprint merger isn't going forward ... for now.
The Snapdragon 855 is a benchmarking beast in a year that needs the power
By Daniel Bader last updated
Qualcomm says the Snapdragon 855 is its most powerful chip ever, but what do the numbers say?
48 hours with the Galaxy Fold: Incredible potential amidst a potential mess
By Daniel Bader last updated
Most devices don't warrant two hands-on previews. The Galaxy Fold absolutely does.
Android Central's Best of CES 2018 Awards!
By Daniel Bader last updated
Thousands of products debut each year at CES, but only a few of them are award-worthy. Here are our picks for the Best of CES 2018!
I went on a five-week trip and these gadgets helped me stay connected, working — and happy
By Daniel Bader last updated
When I went away for five weeks, I had to pack a lot of gear to make sure I could work while out of the office. Here's what I brought.
Google is bringing back the Android Distribution Dashboard, says Pie is on 10% of devices
By Daniel Bader last updated
The Android Distribution Dashboard has returned with some good news.
Spotlight on Bluetooth: A complete guide to the wireless tech we love to hate
By Daniel Bader last updated
Bluetooth is everywhere. So why is it so bad? We're shining a spotlight on the quirky, frustrating and ubiquitous wireless standard.