Jerry Hildenbrand
Jerry is an amateur woodworker and struggling shade tree mechanic. There's nothing he can't take apart, but many things he can't reassemble. You'll find him writing and speaking his loud opinion on Android Central and occasionally on Twitter.
Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
Your user data can be the prosecution's star witness
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Meta has provided police with data from a woman seeking an abortion because it's the law.
Phone security begins - and ends - with your lock screen
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Once someone else is in your phone they can do everything you can do.
Google and Canada prove that doing the right thing sometimes sucks for everyone
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Around 4% of Canadians have limited access to news content as Google tests product responses to the new C-18 bill.
Phone fandom is alive and well (and foolish)
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
My phone is better than yours and my dad can beat up your dad.
BingGPT is as bad as I thought it would be
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Microsoft's error-fueled experiment in AI search is a complete mess, We shouldn't be surprised.
Now is the wrong time for Google Bard
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
No one will sing Bard’s praises with ChatGPT in the picture.
Is it safe to charge your phone all the way to 100%?
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Some say it's fine, but others suggest not going all the way. Is it really okay to charge your phone to 100%?
Galaxy S23 cameras explained: 200MP and why the other sensors are unchanged
By Michael L Hicks, Jerry Hildenbrand published
Did you miss Samsung Unpacked, or just need a refresher on what makes the Galaxy S23 Ultra so special for photography? We have the breakdown you need.
Fairphone 4 review: Sustainable, repairable, and ethical
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
The Fairphone 4 doesn't boast the best specs or a unique design. But it does offer a few meaningful things you just can't get from any other phone maker.
Google is working on a new AI tool to counter ChatGPT, but you can't have it yet
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Google is finally releasing one of its LaMDA-based AI products. Sort of.
Samsung Galaxy S23: I just can't
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
I'm sure the S23 is a fine phone but it's not worth upgrading my current fine phone.
Can we stop pretending we still need tech events?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
The only thing worse than watching a tech event is having to pretend you care about a tech event.
Jumbo has all the tools you need to protect your online footprint
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Jumbo can help you maintain a safer presence on the internet once you figure out all the settings.
Apple search would be Google's 'get out of jail free' card
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
If 1.5 billion iPhones have Apple search as the default it'll mean Google no longer has the dreaded monopoly status.
How to factory reset your Chromebook and when you should do it
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
If you're going to sell your Chromebook, give it to someone, or just want to switch the primary account, you'll want to reset it and wipe away all your user settings and data.
Google made the right choice not diving into consumer AI bots
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Regardless of the real reasons, Google not releasing its own advanced AI as a chatbot is a good thing.
Technology is a fragile machine that seems to power everything
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
The tech that powers everything from apps to airlines is amazing, but often very delicate.
Biden's op-ed on big tech abuse gets so much right - and so much wrong
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
We really do need to look at the ways "big tech" worms its way into all facets of our lives.
How to install and run Linux apps on a Chromebook
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Installing Linux programs on your Chromebook is a whole lot easier than it used to be. Here's how you do it.
The Nothing Phone (1) Beta Membership program is your chance to buy a really cool broken product
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Nothing is worse than using a beta program as a shield except charging people for the experience.
What we can expect from Android satellite phones and why we should all want one
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Qualcomm's deal with Iridium leaves most details up to phone makers, but we have enough to set our expectations.
How to set up and use Phone Hub with your Chromebook and Android phone
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Connecting your Android phone to your Chromebook is easy and you can do some cool stuff with it.
How to use Google Chrome Task Manager
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Chrome has its own task manager and it's full of things you should never turn off.