
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

LG is offering a free Google Home with the purchase of its new flagship
By Florence Ion last updated
Already considering an LG G6? Then you might as well consider adding on a Google Home for free.

Best Cases for Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus
By Florence Ion last updated
The perfect accessory for this new number? A great case, of course.

Feeling depressed? These apps can help, or get you help
By Florence Ion last updated
Life is long and arduous, and some of us have to face it with a health condition in tow. But sometimes, an app can help.

What you need to know about U.S. carrier plans and subsidies
By Florence Ion last updated
In the market for a new smartphone? Here's what you need to know about purchasing your next phone through your carrier.

Results are in: Verizon is still the number one carrier in the U.S.
By Florence Ion last updated

Honor 9: Should you import it if you live in the U.S.?
By Florence Ion published
This sub-$500 device is worth wielding stateside, as long as you don't mind making a few compromises.

Huawei Mate 9: Big, bold, and still beautiful nine months later
By Florence Ion published
The Chinese company's flagship smartphone is still a great buy, though the competition has vastly increased in the nine months since its debut.

How to use App Twin on the Huawei Mate 9
By Florence Ion published
You can clone Facebook or WhatsApp to log in with two different accounts at the same time.

ZTE Blade Z Max hands-on: A giant smartphone for any budget
By Florence Ion published
The Blade Z Max is a big phone with a 4,080mAh battery that doesn’t cost all that much.

How to get started with Samsung SmartThings
By Florence Ion last updated
Samsung SmartThings are a great addition if all you're looking to do is automate a few simple things around the house.

How to control Samsung SmartThings with Google Assistant
By Florence Ion published
It’s impeccably easy to automate your life with a small investment in Samsung’s connected smart accessories and a free app from Google.

Samsung Connect Home review: Two products for the price of one
By Florence Ion last updated
Turn your "dumb home" into a smart one and expand your Wi-Fi network all at the same time with Samsung's mesh router system.

How to keep your Android contacts current and duplicate-free
By Florence Ion published
Any time is the perfect time to do a little phone book shuffling.

An Android user's look back at 10 years of iPhone
By Florence Ion published
I spent years of my life avoiding Apple products, but it's hard to think what life would be like as an Android user if the iPhone hadn't been a success.

How to take better photos with the Huawei Mate 9
By Florence Ion published
Not sure why your photos aren’t looking like everyone else’s? Try these tips.

Everything you need to know about Bixby Voice
By Florence Ion published
We have early access to the Galaxy S8 and Note 8’s built-in Bixby Voice. Here’s another look at what’s coming to a Galaxy S8 near you.

Flip phones are making a comeback
By Florence Ion published
With the announcement of Samsung’s Galaxy Folder 2 flip phone in South Korea, it’s a wonder if we’re backtracking through time to when phones were simpler things.

Bixby Voice is rolling out to the Galaxy S8 for those who signed up for early access
By Florence Ion published
It's a bit finicky in its preview state, but Bixby's tender voice will help you forget it's still half-baked.

Project Fi takes the guesswork out of splitting the phone bill
By Florence Ion published
Don't fight with your friends and family. Let Google be the mediator at the end of every month.

Project Fi's latest offer gives you a free Google Home if you buy a Pixel
By Florence Ion published
The offer is good through July 29.

How do you listen to music on your phone?
By Russell Holly, Ara Wagoner, Marc Lagace, Florence Ion, Daniel Bader, Andrew Martonik, Jen Karner, Jerry Hildenbrand, Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
There are plenty of ways to listen to music with your phone. Here's how we do it.

Google's new Local Guides points system makes leaving reviews worth your time
By Florence Ion last updated
Whether you’re a traveler or a homebody, the Google-led app rewards handsomely for leaving recommendations.
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