Michael Allison
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Russia threatens to block Twitter over illegal content
By Michael Allison published
Russia will block Twitter in just under a month if the social media doesn't comply with its latest content removal demands.
Instagram will now stop adults from messaging teens who don't follow them
By Michael Allison published
Instagram is using machine learning to intervene in suspicious conversations between adults and under-18s.
FAQ: Xiaomi's U.S. trading ban just got canceled. What happens now?
By Michael Allison published
Xiaomi is now free from U.S. restrictions — for now. Here's a brief look at Xiaomi's tussle with the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Instagram is the low-key biggest messaging app that no one talks about
By Michael Allison last updated
The Galaxy S21 has better 5G download speeds than the iPhone 12
By Michael Allison last updated
A report from Opensignal sheds some light on the fastest 5G devices in the U.S, and some just might surprise you.
Walmart prepares to launch its first Android TV streaming stick
By Michael Allison published
A Walmart Android TV stick just passed through FCC certification. It's set to launch soon under the company's Onn brand.
Signal will soon let Android users wirelesly transfer their data
By Michael Allison published
Signal is enabling wireless account migration in its newest beta builds. It should roll out to stable users over the coming months.
New Nokia phones are launching in April to take on the Galaxy A52
By Michael Allison published
HMD Global just announced its first event of 2021. The rumored Nokia G10 might finally be making its appearance alongside two new 5G phones.
OnePlus resumes OxygenOS 11 rollout for the Nord after fixing bugs
By Michael Allison published
OnePlus is pressing the brakes on the rollout of OxygenOS 11 and Android 11 to the OnePlus Nord after users suffer from bugs.
Xiaomi's 'arbitrary and capricious' U.S. ban temporarily halted
By Michael Allison last updated
Xiaomi's placement on a U.S. blacklist in January has been placed on hold after a court expressed doubt on the alleged national security concerns that would have justified it.
The OnePlus 8T is getting its first OxygenOS 11 Open Beta
By Michael Allison last updated
You can now try out OnePlus's newest version of Android 11 if you've got a OnePlus 8T. The company is rolling out the first Open Beta to curious users today.
Spotify now supports 62 languages after its newest update
By Michael Allison published
Spotify continues building its app for a global audience as it adds support for 36 more languages.
Amazon's Prime Video app is getting a shuffle button for TV shows
By Michael Allison published
Amazon's shuffle button will let you randomize your episode viewing for singular seasons. it's rolling out to the Amazon Prime Video app on Android.
Google accuses Microsoft of 'naked corporate opportunism' over recent comments
By Michael Allison published
Google today accused Microsoft of attempting to distract from its handling of the SolarWinds hack by focusing attention on Google's handling of Australia's proposed media laws.
Your Facebook Stories will soon be invaded by ads
By Michael Allison published
Facebook is bringing ads to stories as it plans on increased monetization of video content.
Google's new updates will add more crowdsourced data to Google Maps
By Michael Allison published
Google is rolling out a series of updates aimed at improving crowdsourcing of data in Google Maps.
Chrome for Android's new preview option copies Apple's Peek and Pop feature
By Michael Allison published
A new Chrome for Android feature will let users peek ahead into web pages before viewing them in full.
Dashlane's new password changer automatically strengthens your pwned logins with one click
By Michael Allison published
Dashlane is rolling out an update that streamlines the password update process, reducing it to a single click. It's available from today in beta.
Google Travel prepares for a post-pandemic future with free hotel listings
By Michael Allison published
Google is making it free for hotels to appear in Google Travel. The company foresees a surge in travel after a year of global restriction.
Google is bringing its best News feature to Search to keep you informed
By Michael Allison published
Google is fleshing out the Search app's news features with a powerful Full Coverage tool pulled right from Google News.
Amazon's Fire TVs are getting a huge update with improvements to Live TV
By Michael Allison last updated
Amazon is rolling out enhanced Live TV support for its Fire TV platform today. Support for additional apps, providers, and Alexa-integration should be made available by the end of the day.
WhatsApp could soon bring self-destructing photos to chats
By Michael Allison published
WhatsApp is testing a new feature, expiring photos in chats. It matches similar features from Snapchat and Instagram in execution.
Samsung's Galaxy XCover 5 is its newest rugged smartphone
By Michael Allison published
Samsung today announced the newest phone in its XCover line, the Galaxy XCover 5. It'll go on sale later in March.
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