Florence Ion
Florence Ion was formerly an editor and columnist at Android Central. She writes about Android-powered devices of all types and explores their usefulness in her everyday life. You can follow her on Twitter or watch her Tuesday nights on All About Android.
Latest articles by Florence Ion

Lofelt Basslet is more than just a subwoofer for your wrist
By Florence Ion last updated
This vibrahaptic wearable has more potential than simply shaking along to your tunes.

Twitter's new look includes a redesign for its Android app
By Florence Ion last updated
The social network has undergone some major remodeling, including a tweak of its iconography.

Two platforms, one house: Choosing between Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa
By Florence Ion last updated
I have a Google Home and Amazon Dot in my house, and their core differences are making it difficult to choose between a connected ecosystem.

The future of augmented reality may actually be in shopping apps
By Florence Ion last updated
If the ZenFone AR's taught us anything, it's the technology and how it's implemented — not the device — that could help move augmented reality forward.

A smartphone user's guide to staying focused throughout the day
By Florence Ion last updated
Plenty of Android apps are distracting, but some can be helpful at keeping you productive, too.

Android Oreo's mascot is a woman
By Florence Ion last updated
But you'd have no idea unless you read the marketing material behind the superhero cookie.

There's an AI storm brewing between Google and Microsoft
By Florence Ion last updated
Both companies announced larger AI initiatives this week, and it's all under the guise of making humanity great again.

The real sticker artists behind Allo, Google's underrated messaging app
By Florence Ion last updated
Mauro Gatti and Marylou Faure walk us through what the design process is like for art that’s used in a messaging app.

Google Allo is the best way to send love notes without even trying
By Florence Ion last updated
This one quick trick made possible by Assistant is a great reminder of the inherent power that exists in Google’s little messaging app.

How do you take and edit pictures with your phone? [Roundtable]
By Russell Holly, Ara Wagoner, Alex Dobie, Andrew Martonik, Harish Jonnalagadda, Florence Ion, Marc Lagace, Jen Karner, Daniel Bader, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
There's more to taking a great pic that mashing the shutter button. Here's how we do it.

Fleksy's new developers strive to revive the app as the next keyboard platform
By Florence Ion last updated
Fleksy isn't dead. Instead, it's being ushered into a new direction by ThingThing in a bid to make the mobile keyboard app into a platform of its own.

Google Photos gets smarter and more social: Top 4 announcements from Google I/O 2017
By Florence Ion last updated
The new features will certainly be helpful for loyal users, but they also exist to help you to spread the word on what Google Photos can do.

Chromebook Diaries: How I learned to live with Chrome OS
By Florence Ion last updated
I'm chronicling my journey with my first Chromebook, the Asus Chromebook Flip. Join me.

This is how Android Oreo is going to be more user-friendly
By Florence Ion last updated
Brighter colors and simplified iconography help make Android Oreo one of the more appealing versions of the mobile operating system yet.

Watch: Android execs talk about the future of Android
By Florence Ion last updated
Android's Dave Burke, Stephanie Saad Cuthbertson, and Sameer Samat sat down for a chat on this week's All About Android.

Snapchat Spectacles review: More than just a toy for Millennials
By Florence Ion last updated
Anyone can get into Spectacles as long as life-logging is the goal.

Best U.S. Cellular Phones
By Florence Ion last updated
Which phone to consider if you're on America's fifth largest network.

Your smartphone is the key to democracy
By Florence Ion last updated
Get involved and stay informed. The device that's already in your pocket is all you need.

Are you buying into the hype of Andy Rubin's Essential Phone?
By Florence Ion last updated
The Essential Phone has plenty going for it, but without wireless charging, water resistance, and a headphone jack, is it something you'd consider?

LastPass users, here's what to expect in Android Oreo
By Florence Ion last updated
The company details what using LastPass will be like in Android's next tasty iteration.

What I learned from watching my family try virtual reality
By Florence Ion last updated
The holidays are a great excuse to use your family as guinea pigs for new technology.

What is LeEco's EcoPass actually worth?
By Florence Ion last updated
As of now, the Le Pro3's content offerings aren't enticing. Not even a little bit.
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