Hayato Huseman
Hayato was a product reviewer and video editor for Android Central.
Latest articles by Hayato Huseman

Spotify's radio-like Stations app expands to the U.S.
By Hayato Huseman last updated
Stations offers a more simplistic, radio-only alternative to Spotify's primary app with customizable playlists and ad-supported free listening.

I want more tiny gimbals like the DJI Osmo Pocket
By Hayato Huseman last updated
The Osmo Pocket is a great vlogging camera, but this form factor still has plenty of untapped potential.

Bring on the portless phones and keep the weird ideas coming
By Hayato Huseman last updated
Vivo's latest Apex proof-of-concept phone eliminates all buttons and ports for a seamless, all-glass design. As impractical as it sounds, I'm not convinced the concept is inherently flawed.

Smartphones have really changed the way I fly
By Hayato Huseman last updated
These days, you can plan out and book an entire trip strictly from your phone. If you ask me, that's pretty amazing.

MrMobile has me pining for the Lenovo Smart Clock
By Hayato Huseman last updated
The Smart Clock is Lenovo's tiny new alarm clock with Google Assistant, a built-in speaker, and a physical mute switch to help protect your privacy.

Smart home tech isn't just convenient — it's added security and peace of mind to my life
By Hayato Huseman last updated
Connected security cameras aren't the only way to protect your home with smart home tech. Even light bulbs can go a long way to making you feel safer.

It's finally happening: Android users can view their Twitter timeline in chronological order
By Hayato Huseman last updated
Rejoice! Android users can finally go back to seeing tweets in the order they were posted.

MrMobile's DJI Osmo Action hands-on has me dying to get my hands on one
By Hayato Huseman last updated
The Osmo Action takes DJI's legendary stabilization to the action camera format, and it looks to give GoPro some much-needed competition.

TCL adds wide range of headphones to its lineup
By Hayato Huseman last updated
TCL may be best known for manufacturing TVs and phones from BlackBerry and Alcatel, but it's now branching out into selling headphones.

How does Instagram's new Focus mode compare to your phone's portrait mode?
By Hayato Huseman last updated
Portrait mode is a fun effect, and with Instagram's new Focus shooting mode, it's available on more phones than ever. But how good is Focus?

I went all-in on wireless charging and it's been great
By Hayato Huseman last updated
Some people still couldn't care less about wireless charging, but it's become one of my favorite features.

How important is stock Android to you these days?
By Hayato Huseman last updated
"Stock Android" is a bit of a loose term these days, but we all know where we stand on it ... right?

Three reasons the RED Hydrogen One could be the most interesting phone of 2018
By Hayato Huseman last updated
Even if RED only sells a handful of them, the Hydrogen One is one interesting phone with some wild and unique features.

Our favorite Android devices throughout the years, 2018 edition
By Hayato Huseman last updated
When you get to experience every new phone that hits the market, it takes a lot for one to really stand out. Find out which phones have held a place in our hearts over the years!

How to use Smart Compose for Gmail on the web
By Hayato Huseman last updated
Why write your own emails when you can make Google do it for you?

When can we expect to see RED's modular accessories for the Hydrogen One?
By Hayato Huseman last updated
A big part of the Hydrogen One's appeal is its expansive modular system, but none of them are available for the phone's launch.

How do you access your phone's assistant?
By Hayato Huseman last updated
Whether it's Google Assistant, Bixby, or Siri, how do you access your virtual assistant?

What's the best place to buy the RED Hydrogen One?
By Hayato Huseman last updated
Now that RED's ambitious first phone is finally available, there are a few things you should consider before deciding on where to buy it from.

Would a plastic backing on a phone be a big deal to you in 2018?
By Hayato Huseman last updated
The Pixel 3 probably won't have a plastic back, but would it really be that bad if it did?

Object detection doesn't need to be a user-facing feature
By Hayato Huseman last updated
Object detection in your phone's camera software can lead to well-optimized photos, but you probably don't need to see it happening.

You don't need the latest and greatest tech to build a smart home
By Hayato Huseman last updated
Smart home tech can be super expensive, but it doesn't have to be. Save yourself some cash by buying the older or cheaper models — they'll still work great in your home.

Smart doorbells are way less invasive than smart cameras in the home
By Hayato Huseman last updated
Buying the right smart home tech for you can be confusing, but there's an argument to be made for smart doorbells over indoor cameras.
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