JR Raphael - Author - PC World Australia

Stories by JR Raphael

Article | 29/04/2013 Samsung Galaxy S4 deep-dive review: A real-world evaluation

Some things in this world need no introduction. The Samsung Galaxy S4 is not one of those things.

Article | 12/04/2013 HTC One deep-dive review: A smartphone that flirts with perfection

HTC's just-released Android smartphone, the HTC One, offers high-quality hardware, an outstanding camera and stunning design. But the device isn't wit...

Article | 25/02/2013 In Pictures: Android lock screen widgets, 20 excellent options

Android 4.2 lets you put widgets on your lock screen -- so which apps make the most of the feature?

Article | 20/11/2012 HTC Droid DNA review: A superphone with flaws

HTC's new Droid DNA has some standout hardware elements, but the Android smartphone suffers from significant drawbacks that make it difficult to recom...

Article | 20/11/2012 In Pictures: Android 4.2 - A visual guide to what's new

Google's Android 4.2 release brings bold new flavors to the Jelly Bean platform. Here's a look at the new and noteworthy features it'll bring to your ...

Article | 7/11/2012 Google Nexus 4 deep-dive review: Android at its best

Google's Nexus 4 offers outstanding hardware and an optimal Android experience, but it may require you to make a few compromises. Here's an in-depth l...

Article | 24/10/2012 Samsung Galaxy Note II review: Is bigger really better?

Samsung's Galaxy Note II is big, bright and powerful, with a number of new features. Here's an in-depth look at where it excels -- and where it falls ...

Article | 22/10/2012 Motorola Droid Razr HD review: How phones should be built

Motorola's Droid Razr HD makes a lasting impression with its first-class build quality and outstanding battery life -- but the Android smartphone a...

Article | 27/09/2012 In Pictures: 10 smartphone apps that can help track your expenses

Hate having to record your expenditures for the IRS or your company's accounting department? These iPhone and Android apps can make it easier to track...

Article | 24/09/2012 In Pictures: Android tethering apps, 6 excellent options

Want to use your Android phone to get your tablet or PC online? Here are five apps that'll let you share your data connection in no time.

Article | 20/08/2012 Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 review: Testing the stylus-toting tablet

Too many devices these days suffer from Yet Another Android Tablet Syndrome: They're okay but unremarkable -- and in a sea of similar-looking slates, ...

Article | 17/08/2012 In Pictures: Android 4.0. Visual tour

Find your way around Google's Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system and make the most of its new features.

Article | 16/08/2012 Android 4.0: The ultimate guide (plus cheat sheet)

Whether you're new to Android or upgrading from an earlier version, we've got the goods on how to find your way around Android 4.0, a.k.a. Ice Cream S...

Article | 8/08/2012 70 things to try with Google's Android 4.1 Voice Search

Google's Android 4.1 Jelly Bean release is chock full of sweet features. Perhaps the most attention-grabbing addition of all, though, is a scrumptious...

Article | 22/06/2012 In Pictures: The best office apps for Android tablets

With the right set of apps, your Android tablet can become an indispensable part of your mobile work arsenal. Here are the tools you need