Michael Allison
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You can now listen to Spotify songs directly in Facebook
By Michael Allison last updated
Spotify today announced extended integration with Facebook that would allow the social media app to stream songs directly from Spotify.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 leak reveals storage and plenty of color options
By Michael Allison last updated
Samsung's next Galaxy Z Flip just had all of its upcoming colors leak online. It's expected to be released sometime in July.
Spotify just raised its Premium prices, and people aren't happy
By Michael Allison last updated
Spotify's newest price changes court controversy on social media as the company pushes up pricing for its Student, Duo, and Family plans.
You can now listen to NPR podcasts anywhere in the world thanks to new Spotify deal
By Michael Allison last updated
Spotify and NPR teamed up in 2018 for American customers only. Now, the partnership is bringing NPR's shows worldwide.
Need a new Kindle? Then you also need to see these Cyber Monday deals
By Michael Allison last updated
Give someone the gift of words this Cyber Monday with Amazon's Kindle deals.
This insane deal gets you a brand new Pixel 4a 5G for $199
By Michael Allison last updated
Upgrading from an older Pixel to a 4a 5G is a good idea this weekend thanks to a Black Friday deal from Google.
Here's how much Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A52 could cost in Europe
By Michael Allison last updated
Samsung is set to release the Galaxy A52 in the spring, and new leaks let us know just how affordable it's going to be.
You can save £100 on the Pixel 4a 5G with this Valentine's Day deal
By Michael Allison last updated
Google's Pixel 4a 5G will now cost £100 less for most of February. With this new £399 price-point, it's now cheaper to hop on the 5G Pixel train.
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.
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.
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.
Huawei under fire after new eavesdropping allegations
By Michael Allison published
A new report from the Netherlands places Huawei in the eye of another eavesdropping storm. The company denies any wrongdoing at this time.
Chrome 90 launches with custom window titles, powered up PDFs, and more
By Michael Allison published
Google details Chrome 90's consumer-facing features.
Acer's Snapdragon 7c-powered Chromebook is coming to the U.S. from $480
By Michael Allison published
Acer's Spin 513 is finally coming to the U.S. a little later and a little pricier than expected.
The hidden cost of cheap Chromebooks
By Michael Allison last updated
It's easy to reach a lot of people with cheap products. The real question is if you can keep them after.
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