Rob Jackson

Founder

I'm an Android and Tech lover, but first and foremost I consider myself a creative thinker and entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for ideas of all sizes. I'm a sports lover who cheers for the Orange (College), Ravens (NFL), (Orioles), and Yankees (long story). I live in Baltimore and wear it on my sleeve, with an Under Armour logo. I also love traveling... where do you want to go?

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Coronavirus Wreaks Havoc on Smartphone Sales

Mar 20th - A new report by Strategy Analytics claims global smartphone sales have plummeted 38% year over year, falling from 99.2 million units in February 2019 to just 61.8 million units last month. The news comes in the shadow of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic that continues to wreak havoc across the global.This precipitous fall can be blamed …

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Why the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is totally worth buying

Feb 29th - At a price tag of $1,400+ is the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra worth it?That’s a question tech bloggers are tackling with mixed results. The overwhelming majority are finding reasons you shouldn’t buy the Galaxy S20 Ultra, and while those arguments have some merit, I have a much different point of view. I bought the Galaxy …

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Hands-On: Lenovo Mirage Solo VR Headset

May 11th - Although Google IO 2018 was mostly about software and AI, several hardware partners made announcements in tandem with the event. We saw JBL unveil a Soundbar with Google Assistant, a trio of manufacturers showed Smart Displays with Google Assistant due out in July, and Lenovo followed on the heels of Oculus Go by announcing their …

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10 Biggest Announcements at Google IO 2018

May 8th - NOTE: This post will be continually updated to rank the biggest announcements from Google IO 2018 as they occur!…refresh often!We made our Google IO 2018 predictions but the time has come for Google to make things officially official. Here are the biggest announcements from the event, updated by the minute, as they happen.Google Murders SiriGoogle …

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15+ First Things Every NEW Android User Should Do

Apr 19th - The most dangerous thing you can do is dive into your Android device thinking you know it all. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert it’s easy to overlook some simple steps that you’ll later regret skipping.

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13 Android-Loving YouTubers Worth Following

Apr 17th - We all know about MKBHD (who just won creator of the decade), the Official Android Channel, and channels for the popular Android blogs, but what other YouTubers are regularly creating amazing content regarding Android? Here are 11 Android-wielding YouTubers worth subscribing to- share your other favorites in the comments!Sam BechkamAlthough Sam tracks and discusses a …

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Would you buy a Foldable Smartphone?

Apr 16th - Rumors suggest Huawei is powering full throttle to be the first to market in November. That may or may not be a good thing, for both Huawei and consumers, but you tell us: are you eager to try/buy a smartphone with a flexible and/or foldable display?

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Why You Shouldn’t Download Your Facebook History

Apr 13th - There are a lot of smart people discussing digital privacy thanks to the latest Facebook controversy. It was worth discussing before, but this has served as a backlash catalyst with potentially unintended consequences. Before I explain, let me be clear: you shouldn’t download your Facebook history.There are several pools of dialogue occurring on the Facebook topic. …

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3 Times Android was mentioned in Zuckerberg/Facebook Congress hearings

Apr 11th - The United States Senate hearing with Facebook’s Mark Zuckberg is complete- at least round one. Although the primary topic of interest was the Cambridge Analytica scandal, conversational shrapnel flew Google’s way: Android was specifically mentioned three times.Wondering how often the iPhone was mentioned? It wasn’t. For those keeping score at home: Google was mentioned 10 …

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HQ Trivia features Android question on Q12 stumper

Apr 10th - Tonight’s final question in HQ Trivia is one that every Android lover should have easily answered correctly: which has NOT been the name of an Android Operating System?[polldaddy poll=9979513]Vote in the poll to guess (aka state the obvious) and leave your answer/opinion in the comments. Anyone who got 11 answers right and that 12th one …

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100+ Google Apps That You Didn’t Know Exist

Apr 10th - Google has become a daily part of most people’s lives. Whether Gmailing, Google searching, Google Mapping, or watching a Youtube video- Google’s most popular products have weaved themselves into the fabric of our culture. But what about Google’s lesser known apps?You might be surprised to learn that Google has 160 Android Apps on the Google …