
Michael Allison
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Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW is now available from Verizon for $550
By Michael Allison last updated
Samsung's Galaxy A51 will pick up a 5G variant in the U.S. from August 7. The company will also tack on an extra $100 for their trouble.

Google Meet and Chat could soon come preinstalled on Chromebooks
By Michael Allison published
Google is planning on adding its revamped communication apps to the Chrome OS out-of-box experience.

It's time for Google to invest in a high-end Chrome OS tablet
By Michael Allison last updated
Chromebooks have grown steadily more powerful over the years, but Pro-level Chrome OS tablets have yet to follow.

You can now buy the OnePlus Nord in a slick looking collector's box
By Michael Allison published
The OnePlus Nord X Reality to Idea Collector Box goes on sale in Europe this week.

Google Pay expands US transit support, partners with Target and Safeway
By Michael Allison published
A new update to the Google Pay app wants to help you be more purposeful with your finances by giving users insight into their purchases and helping find deals at Target and Safeway.

Experiencing burn-in on your Google Nest Hub? You're not alone
By Michael Allison published
Some Google Nest Hub owners are experiencing critical display issues on their units.

You can now run Windows apps on even more Chromebooks with Parallels
By Michael Allison published
Parallels Desktop for Chrome OS now supports AMD Chromebooks in addition to Intel ones, adding 12 new Chromebooks to the supported list.

Google Messages on the Samsung Galaxy S21 gets a new One UI-inspired design
By Michael Allison published
Google has redesigned its Messages app on the Galaxy S21 to match Samsung's One UI style even more.

Spotify takes on Apple's paid podcasts with a cheaper, more accessible alternative
By Michael Allison published
Spotify's podcasting platform now lets creators monetize their work from $2.99 a month.

Google's new Shopping updates will help you find the best deals
By Michael Allison last updated
As the holiday season approaches, Google rolls out updates to Shopping to keep you from getting ripped off.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 leak reveals storage and plenty of color options
By Michael Allison published
Samsung's next Galaxy Z Flip just had all of its upcoming colors leak online. It's expected to be released sometime in July.

You can now listen to Spotify songs directly in Facebook
By Michael Allison published
Spotify today announced extended integration with Facebook that would allow the social media app to stream songs directly from Spotify.

The POCO F3 launches as a Snapdragon 870-powered value flagship
By Michael Allison last updated
POCO starts off 2021 with a bang as it debuts its most powerful phone yet.

Spotify just raised its Premium prices, and people aren't happy
By Michael Allison published
Spotify's newest price changes court controversy on social media as the company pushes up pricing for its Student, Duo, and Family plans.

YouTube rolls out new streaming quality controls on mobile
By Michael Allison published
Google has revamped the streaming options available on the YouTube mobile app. It's added two new options and placed resolution controls behind a new advanced sub-menu.

YouTube Music quietly gains improved playlist discovery
By Michael Allison last updated
Google has improved YouTube Music's playlist discoverability by surfacing both user-generated and editor-curated playlists directly to listeners.

Google's AR character selection now includes Pac-Man, Hello Kitty
By Michael Allison last updated
Google's AR character selection now includes iconic Japanese characters including Hello Kitty, Gundams, and Pac-Man

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A22 5G gets shown off in renders
By Michael Allison published
Samsung continues to lower the cost of entry into the 5G world as it prepares to launch yet another cheap Android phone.

Google rolls out a new data saving mode in Meet's Android app
By Michael Allison published
Google Meet on Android and iOS just got a new data and power-saving update.

Android 12's final Developer Preview lands with new app launch animations, better camera support for third-party apps, and improved haptics
By Michael Allison last updated
Android 12's third and final developer preview is here with support for high-resolution sensors and improved haptics.

Roku is taking on Netflix and Amazon with its Roku Originals
By Michael Allison published
Roku today launched 'Roku Originals', its own slate of original programming. Quibi content will be the first to debut under this line, with a fuller announcement coming in May.

Android 12 could come with this space-saving iPhone feature
By Michael Allison published
Google could be adding a way to quickly save space on your Android phone with the next big Android update.

Google's new Workspace update places Maps a click away
By Michael Allison published
Google is rolling out an update to Google Workspace that'll place Maps alongside the Calendar, Tasks, and so on in the quick access side panel.
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