
Michael Allison
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Massive SmartThings update reminds us why it's the most underrated smart home platform
By Michael Allison published
Samsung today rolled out an update to the SmartThings experience on Android phones. This brings a fresh and simple new interface to the smart home app.

The Honor 50 looks a lot like the Huawei P50, launches on June 16
By Michael Allison published
The first Honor phone you'll care about in years looks a lot like the best Huawei phone you won't get to buy.

Tile trackers will soon work with Amazon's Sidewalk network
By Michael Allison last updated
Amazon, Tile, and Level team up to expand the power of Amazon's Sidewalk network.

Waze launches a fabulous Boy George experience for Pride Month
By Michael Allison last updated
Waze is hosting a takeover by a popular LGBT+ icon in celebration of Pride Month this June.

Samsung launches the £199 Galaxy A22 5G, its cheapest 5G phone yet
By Michael Allison published
Samsung today launched the Galaxy A22 5G, coming this summer for just under £200. The company also announced the A22 LTE, a cheaper phone coming sometime this year.

Google tests a Windows 10-like Chromebook launcher
By Michael Allison published
Google's been shipping Chrome OS with a full-screen app launcher for the past couple of years, a new test suggests that may change in the future.

Spotify's new 'Only You' feature brings in even more personalized playlists
By Michael Allison published
Spotify is bringing its "Wrapped" experience earlier this year with a new 'Only You' campaign.

The new Fitbit Ace 3 Special Edition is aimed at kids who love Minions
By Michael Allison last updated
The Fitbit Ace 3 now comes in a Minion Yellow color as Google and Fitbit roll out software updates to Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa owners.

Apple TV arrives on the NVIDIA Shield and other Android TV devices
By Michael Allison published
You can finally catch up on Apple's TV exclusives on Android TV.

Twitter accidentally 'confirms' rumored subscription service, will let you customize app colors
By Michael Allison published
Twitter's premium subscription service will reportedly be branded as Twitter Blue and include paid features such as tweet retraction.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE and A7 Lite are two new Android tablets you may actually want to buy
By Michael Allison published
These cheap new Samsung tablets are now available for purchase after an earlier blip this week.

Android 12 preps automatic app translation for Pixel phones
By Michael Allison published
Google is working on a Pixel feature that could help you cross the language barrier on Android 12.

You'll soon get the huge new Google Meet redesign, but be aware of bugs
By Michael Allison published
Google today shared an update about the ongoing rollout of its promised redesign to Meet's web app.

Instagram will now let people hide their like counts
By Michael Allison published
You'll now be able to hide like counts on Instagram, the company announced today. A similar change is coming to Facebook in the next couple of weeks.

The OnePlus Nord 2 makes a cameo in a Stadia Premiere Edition promotion
By Michael Allison last updated
OnePlus may have just confirmed the existence and naming of its latest phone.

Huawei's Android replacement finally has a launch date
By Michael Allison last updated
Huawei today announced that it would be launching HarmonyOS, its Android alternative operating system, on June 2. The company aims to be independent of U.S. tech companies.

Samsung pulls Galaxy Tab S7 FE listing in Germany
By Michael Allison published
Samsung just launched one of its best cheap tablets with the Galaxy Tab S7 FE — albeit only in Germany. A broader launch is expected in the coming weeks.

You might confuse the OPPO Reno 6 for an iPhone 12 in this new leak
By Michael Allison published
The Oppo Reno 6 is set to launch on May 27th, leaked renders give us a little of taste of what to expect.

New leak confirms larger Pixel 6 'Pro', offers first Pixel 6 specs
By Michael Allison published
Google's Pixel 6 has leaked again — this time with detailed specs. The Android 12-powered handset is expected to finally compete with mainstream high-end Android phones.

Google is opening up its first physical retail store in New York City
By Michael Allison published
Google wants to show off its hardware products in a new physical retail store. Located in Chelsea, NYC, it'll open for business in summer 2021.

Linux on Chromebooks is finally coming out of beta with Chrome OS 91
By Michael Allison published
After nearly two years in beta, Google is finally bringing the Linux Development Environment in Chrome OS out of beta.

Spotify tries out virtual concerts featuring The Black Keys, girl in red, and more
By Michael Allison published
Spotify's newest experiment is virtual concerts. No longer content with just alerting users to their existence on other platforms, the company now plans to host some on its platform.

Google's new AI tool wants to diagnose your skin conditions
By Michael Allison published
Google is launching a new search tool that'll help searchers diagnose their skin conditions. It'll be made available later this year.

Spotify announces podcast transcripts and a more user-friendly design on mobile
By Michael Allison published
Weeks after its big desktop redesign, Spotify is bringing small tweaks to its mobile experience. From a refreshed design to podcast transcripts, the app is getting more accessible across the board.
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