Ron Amadeo

Ron Amadeo is the Reviews Editor at Ars Technica, where he specializes in Android OS and Google products. He has about eight years of IT experience and enjoys reviewing gadgets and tinkering with new projects. Previously, Ron was an editor for Android Police.

Biography:  https://arstechnica.com/author/ronamadeo/

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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Recent Articles

New Features in Google's June 2024 Update: DisplayPort Support, Car Crash Detection, and More

New Features in Google's June 2024 Update: DisplayPort Support, Car Crash Detection, and More

Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 Google's June 2024 update introduces DisplayPort support and AI capabilities to Pixel phones, upgrades Find My Device and adds reverse phone lookup. The Pixel Watch 2 gains Car Crash Detection and Google Wallet expansion, while the Pixel tablet receives richer doorbell notifications and a new Google Home Favorites widget.
Google's New Mid-Range Pixel 8A: OLED Display, Longer Battery Life, and Seven Years of Software Updates

Google's New Mid-Range Pixel 8A: OLED Display, Longer Battery Life, and Seven Years of Software Updates

Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024 Google's latest mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 8A, boasts a new OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Tensor G3 chipset, and up to 7 years of software updates. Available for preorder at $499 and launching on May 14th. The device offers an improved battery life by up to 15%, increased storage options, and competes with the OnePlus 12R in the mid-range market.
Wear OS Projected to Gain Market Share, Reaching 27% by End of 2024

Wear OS Projected to Gain Market Share, Reaching 27% by End of 2024

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 Google's Wear OS is projected to capture a 27% share of the global smartwatch market outside China by 2024, up from its current 21%, according to Counterpoint Research. Factors contributing to this growth include new offerings from Google, OnePlus, and Samsung, as well as rising demand for advanced wearable technology and Wear OS's wide range of third-party apps.
Google Addresses Security Issue on Android TVs, Allows Unauthorized Access to Emails and Other Services

Google Addresses Security Issue on Android TVs, Allows Unauthorized Access to Emails and Other Services

Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024 Google acknowledges and is fixing a security issue on Android TVs that allows unauthorized access to emails and other Google services due to automatic login. Users can install Chrome browser as a workaround, but should take precautions like using separate accounts or keeping software updated until the fix is rolled out.
Google Launches Offline Tracking Feature for Find My Device Network in US and Canada

Google Launches Offline Tracking Feature for Find My Device Network in US and Canada

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 Google has launched its Find My Device network, which uses a crowdsourced network of over a billion Android devices to detect misplaced Android devices and everyday items quickly and securely. The offline tracking feature will roll out today in the US and Canada.
Google's Android 15 Developer Preview: Satellite Connectivity and Core Messaging Apps

Google's Android 15 Developer Preview: Satellite Connectivity and Core Messaging Apps

Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 Google's latest Android 15 developer preview beats Apple in features by enabling satellite connectivity and allowing core messaging apps to use the network for sending and receiving messages.
Google Retires Cache Links Feature from Search Results Page

Google Retires Cache Links Feature from Search Results Page

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Google has retired the cache links feature from its search results page as it is no longer necessary.
Google Chrome's AI Feature: Tab Organizer and Writing Assistant for Efficient Browsing

Google Chrome's AI Feature: Tab Organizer and Writing Assistant for Efficient Browsing

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Google Chrome is introducing an AI feature that includes a Tab Organizer and text assistant to enhance user experience. The Tab Organizer suggests tab grouping based on topics, while the writing assistant assists in drafting text including Google reviews or social media posts.
Qualcomm Announces New Chip for Samsung and Google's Mixed Reality Devices

Qualcomm Announces New Chip for Samsung and Google's Mixed Reality Devices

Broke On: Friday, 05 January 2024 The new Apple Vision Pro headset is expected to be a major competitor for Samsung and Google's mixed reality devices. Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, which will power these devices.

Android 14 Release: New Features and Mixed Reviews

Broke On: Sunday, 15 October 2023 Android 14 has been released with new features including an AI wallpaper generator and a cinematic wallpaper feature. Some users have reported issues with the new features, leading to mixed reviews of the new operating system.