Joe Maring
Joe Maring was a Senior Editor for Android Central between 2017 and 2021. You can reach him on Twitter at @JoeMaring1.
Latest articles by Joe Maring
AC Poll: Which companies do you think are most environmentally friendly?
By Joe Maring last updated
Earth Day 2020 is right around, and it got us to wondering — which companies do you think are environmentally friendly? Let's chat!
Google may reveal more details about its cloud gaming service on March 19
By Joe Maring last updated
Google's holding a special event on March 19 in San Francisco, but for what? More than likely, this is where we'll learn more about the company's "Project Stream" gaming service.
Have you ever dropped your phone in the toilet?
By Joe Maring last updated
It can happen to anyone. You're minding your business, and then it happens. You phone falls in the toilet. Has this ever happened to you?
Do you keep apps open in the background or close them?
By Joe Maring last updated
As you use apps throughout the day, they can quickly add up to your multitasking menu. When these start piling up, do you keep them there or swipe 'em away?
Google just acquired India's most popular travel app, Where is my Train
By Joe Maring last updated
Sigmoid Labs, the company behind the popular app Where is my Train, is being acquired by Google.
How do you save/remember all of your passwords?
By Joe Maring last updated
You need a password for just about everything you do online, and to make sure you never forget what they are, our AC forum members have a few helpful tips!
How much local storage do you use on your phone?
By Joe Maring last updated
Now that we're in 2018, it's time to talk about how much local storage we actually need on our phones these days.
Samsung to use 100% renewable energy in the U.S., China, and Europe by 2020
By Joe Maring last updated
By 2020, Samsung promises it'll be using 100% renewable energy across its factories and offices in the United States, China, and Europe.
Android P will remember volume levels for individual Bluetooth devices
By Joe Maring last updated
When Android P launches later this year, one of its features will be the ability to remember volume levels for Bluetooth gadgets on a per-device basis.
You can now log into a Google account with your phone's fingerprint sensor
By Joe Maring last updated
Using FIDO2 technology, Google now allows users to authenticate logging into their Google account using the fingerprint sensor on their Android phone.
Smartphones, laptops, and game consoles delayed from China tariff list
By Joe Maring last updated
On August 13, the United States Trade Representatives announced that it was removing phones, laptops, game consoles, and more from the country's China tariff list.
At what age do you think a kid should get their first phone?
By Joe Maring last updated
Smartphones are great, but they also require a lot of responsibility. As such, deciding when to get your kid their first phone can be tricky.
Here's the lab where Google's hardware products are made
By Joe Maring last updated
Google recently let a journalist into its top-secret design lab for the very first time. Here's what it looks like.
Do you use skins on your phone?
By Joe Maring last updated
While they don't offer much in the way of protection, skins are a great way to change up the look of your phone. Do you use them?
Have you ever thought about switching from Android to an iPhone?
By Joe Maring last updated
Android is great. It's customizable and widely available on a ton of phones, but that hasn't stopped some of its fans from considering an iPhone.
Are you invested in Samsung's Galaxy ecosystem?
By Joe Maring last updated
There's a lot of talk about Apple's locked-in ecosystem of products, but in the Android space, Samsung has built up its own version of this with its Galaxy products. Are you invested in it?
Do you use a phone mount in your car?
By Joe Maring last updated
A trusty phone mount for your car is a great way to safely stay connected while keeping both hands on the wheel. Do you use one?
Digital Wellbeing's 'Focus mode' is now widely rolling out to all users
By Joe Maring last updated
After launching for beta testers back in August, Google is now rolling out the “Focus mode” feature for Digital Wellbeing to everyone.
Where do you find Android themes and wallpapers?
By Joe Maring last updated
There are a ton of great themes and wallpapers out there for Android, but where's a good place to find them?
Could you replace your home internet with just your phone's data plan?
By Joe Maring last updated
In-home internet is an expensive monthly bill. If you had to, could you cancel it and rely solely on your phone's data plan?
How does Hotspot service work on Visible?
By Joe Maring, Olivia Lipski last updated
Free mobile hotspot data is a key benefit when it comes to any cell phone plan. Here's what Verizon's MVNO Visible has to offer when it comes to accessing its hotspot service.
Google fined for collecting personal data with Street View cars in 2010
By Joe Maring last updated
In 2010, Google came under fire for collecting emails, passwords, and other personal data with its Street View cars. Nine years later, it's reached a settlement and will pay $13 million.
Does anyone miss phone bezels?
By Joe Maring last updated
The industry has been on a quest to get rid of bezels as fast as possible. Is this something that everyone really wants, or do some people miss traditional bezels?
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