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David Ruddock

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David is the managing editor of Android Police and his phone is whatever is currently sitting on his desk. He is an avid writer, enjoys playing devil's advocate in editorials, and reviewing the latest phones and gadgets. He also doesn't usually write such boring sentences.

Google was wrong to drop the telephoto lens on the Pixel 5
So help me, the next person to say "bUt YoU cAn'T zOoM oUt WiTh SoFtWaRe..."

David Ruddock2020/10/22
7:00am PDTOct 22, 2020

Google was wrong to drop the telephoto lens on the Pixel 5

The Pixel 5 is not enough — and way too much
Unrealistic pricing and regressions over the prior generation are too hard to overcome

David Ruddock2020/10/16
7:00am PDTOct 16, 2020

The Pixel 5 is not enough — and way too much

Now that the iPhone has 5G, should you finally care about 5G?
One more gee

David Ruddock2020/10/13
11:16am PDTOct 13, 2020

Now that the iPhone has 5G, should you finally care about 5G?

Including expensive mmWave 5G on the Pixel 5 was a big mistake, Google
mmWave 5G is what everyone wants? Really?

David Ruddock2020/09/30
2:23pm PDTSep 30, 2020

Including expensive mmWave 5G on the Pixel 5 was a big mistake, Google

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5G has succeeded — in making my phone more of a pain in the ass
Next generation networks bring last generation problems

David Ruddock2020/09/30
7:41am PDTSep 30, 2020

5G has succeeded — in making my phone more of a pain in the ass

US Customs doubles down on OnePlus Buds seizure, says they violate Apple trademark
The CBP is making a bizarre stand, presumably to save face

David Ruddock2020/09/14
12:24pm PDTSep 14, 2020

US Customs doubles down on OnePlus Buds seizure, says they violate Apple trademark

Galaxy Note20 Ultra long-term review: A (physically) massive success
$1300 is a lot of money for any phone, even a great one

David Ruddock2020/09/05
10:02am PDTSep 5, 2020

Galaxy Note20 Ultra long-term review: A (physically) massive success

I drove the world's first car with Android Automotive for a day — here's what it's like
Google's in-car OS could be a game-changer for the next generation of mainstream vehicles

David Ruddock2020/08/30
10:20am PDTAug 30, 2020

I drove the world's first car with Android Automotive for a day — here's what it's like

Google Pixel 4a review, two weeks later: All the phone you need, none of what you don't
A Nexus by any other name

David Ruddock2020/08/15
10:52am PDTAug 15, 2020

Google Pixel 4a review, two weeks later: All the phone you need, none of what you don't

My Google Pixel 4a battery life impressions after almost a month using the phone
The 4a is an endurance champion

David Ruddock2020/08/15
10:36am PDTAug 15, 2020

My Google Pixel 4a battery life impressions after almost a month using the phone

Google Pixel 4a vs Pixel 4 camera comparison: Is there a difference?
Minus that missing telephoto lens, not really (which is a very good thing)

David Ruddock2020/08/09
11:04am PDTAug 9, 2020

Google Pixel 4a vs Pixel 4 camera comparison: Is there a difference?

Terrible, space-wasting Google Meet integration is rolling out for Gmail on Android
You can disable it, though

David Ruddock2020/08/07
7:19pm PDTAug 7, 2020

Terrible, space-wasting Google Meet integration is rolling out for Gmail on Android

The Note20 Ultra feels like the end of the smartphone's gilded age
$1300 phones just don't seem quite right anymore

David Ruddock2020/08/06
11:07am PDTAug 6, 2020

The Note20 Ultra feels like the end of the smartphone's gilded age

Google gives surprise announcement for the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G
And yep, it's a big tease

David Ruddock2020/08/03
8:00am PDTAug 3, 2020

Google gives surprise announcement for the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G

20 Android and One UI software tips and tricks for your Samsung Galaxy phone
Finding all the features and options in One UI can be a bit of a chore, so let us help you out

David Ruddock2020/08/01
9:33am PDTAug 1, 2020

20 Android and One UI software tips and tricks for your Samsung Galaxy phone

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