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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.

Free trials for Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, HBO, and 20 other streaming services
These are the promo and introductory offers for many of the most popular streaming services

2020/03/30 12:40pm PDTMar 30, 2020

Behind every delivery app is a person—tip them well, especially now
At a time like this, more than ever, a few extra dollars can mean a lot

2020/03/27 10:37am PDTMar 27, 2020

Right now, a phone is just a phone (and that's okay)
Our phones are more indispensable than ever, they're just kind of hard to care about at the moment

2020/03/26 10:40am PDTMar 26, 2020

After huge 1-star onslaught, Zoom's Android app rating is back up to 4.0
The app had previously enjoyed a near 4.5-star rating—it dropped as low as 2.0, before bouncing back to 4.0

2020/03/24 12:03pm PDTMar 24, 2020

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2020/03/24 11:41am PDTMar 24, 2020

5 great YouTube channels that will actually teach you something
You've got more time on your hands, you may as well use it to absorb some information

2020/03/23 1:15pm PDTMar 23, 2020

Coronavirus is forcing Netflix to lower its streaming quality (Update: Statement, more regions)
Netflix will reduce stream quality in Europe for 30 days to ease network congestion

2020/03/22 3:54pm PDTMar 22, 2020

AT&T employees report customers coughing in stores, fear over coronavirus as retail is deemed 'essential business' (Update: AT&T statement)
AT&T wants most of its stores to stay open, but employees are increasingly scared to go to work

2020/03/20 2:18pm PDTMar 20, 2020

US carrier policies about coronavirus and late fees are much too vague right now
The policies are barely sketched out, and the consequences of not paying could be significant

2020/03/19 11:26am PDTMar 19, 2020

Stressful, but necessary: How to follow coronavirus news (while avoiding fake news) without going crazy
Getting accurate, timely news is critical, but avoiding bad information is even more important

2020/03/16 10:45am PDTMar 16, 2020

Google is protecting the Pixel 4 from the Pixel 4a, and it's hurting both phones
Google is giving its flagship an unnecessary, unhelpful launch cushion

2020/03/10 11:59am PDTMar 10, 2020

20 of my favorite Galaxy S20 tricks and tips to make your phone a little better
Samsung phones have their perks, and customizing the experience is a big one

2020/03/10 9:08am PDTMar 10, 2020

Samsung should drop Qualcomm's bad fingerprint scanner technology
Qualcomm and Samsung had over a year to get this ultrasonic tech right. They still can't.

2020/03/09 9:19am PDTMar 9, 2020

America isn't ready for 5G, even if our phones are
A messy rollout doesn't seem likely to resolve soon, as structural issues surface

2020/03/06 12:08am PSTMar 6, 2020

Verizon may sell the Pixel 4a and 5 after all (Update and retraction)
We're retracting our original story - read on

2020/02/20 7:16am PSTFeb 20, 2020