Florence Ion
Florence Ion was formerly an editor and columnist at Android Central. She writes about Android-powered devices of all types and explores their usefulness in her everyday life. You can follow her on Twitter or watch her Tuesday nights on All About Android.
Latest articles by Florence Ion
RaveVR lets you watch YouTube with friends in virtual reality
By Florence Ion last updated
Can’t join your friends for the feature presentation? This Daydream- and Gear VR-compatible app lets you hop into a virtual room and view videos in tandem in real time.
Verizon's Fios Mobile app offers data-free streaming for all-in subscribers
By Florence Ion last updated
The company wants to incentivize new converts by offering free streaming to both Verizon Wireless and Fios customers.
New lawsuit could restrict game sales for the Oculus Rift
By Florence Ion last updated
The suit would also affect titles for the Samsung Gear VR.
What the world needs now are more progressive web apps
By Florence Ion last updated
I'm embarrassed by all the apps I have installed. Do I really need a majority of them if there's a web app for that?
Samsung DeX review: This isn't a replacement for your laptop
By Florence Ion last updated
It's useful, but it isn't practical, and you should only consider one if you're into the novelty.
Google Gnome is an April Fools' Day joke, but it's no laughing matter
By Florence Ion last updated
Seriously — it's a bummer that something like this doesn't actually exist!
Android Wear 2.0 is making its way to the LG G Watch R and Watch Urbane
By Florence Ion last updated
LG’s fabled Android Wear smartwatches will be able to roll with the rest of ‘em for a little while longer.
Inside the battery-free cell phone of the future
By Florence Ion last updated
The battery-free phone runs on ambient light and RF signals, though it still isn't enough to power your favorite game.
There's a good reason your smartwatch doesn't have Android Wear 2.0 yet
By Florence Ion last updated
Eagerly awaiting the Android Wear 2.0 update? You’re going to have to hang tight.
Watch as Google walks you through the new wonders of Android O
By Florence Ion last updated
Don’t feel like reading up? Watch Google’s Android O video for its developers instead.
Five major banks now offer Android Pay integration inside their mobile apps
By Florence Ion last updated
Bank of America, Discover, and USAA are among the first US-based banks to offer this feature.
Android Pay now lets you pay with a PayPal account
By Florence Ion last updated
The latest software update adds PayPal integration so that you can tap and swipe with your account as if it were cold, hard cash
From blah to blob: The history of Android emoji
By Florence Ion last updated
A reflection on the yellow-bellied emoji that many of us have come to love over the years.
Amazon will refund $70 million in accidental in-app purchases
By Florence Ion last updated
A great reminder of why most app stores now require a passcode.
How to get Google Home to softly lull you to sleep
By Florence Ion last updated
Google Home acts as a white noise machine for when you're having trouble drifting off into slumber.
Project Fi's latest offer gives you a free Google Home if you buy a Pixel
By Florence Ion last updated
The offer is good through July 29.
Google Home is even more useful with support for new services
By Florence Ion last updated
You can now use Assistant to control iHome, Leviton, Emberlight, and Samsung Artik Cloud devices.
Your next Google Home could double as a Wi-Fi router
By Florence Ion last updated
This is how Google plans to take on the Amazon Echo.
How to program Google Home to talk to you
By Florence Ion last updated
Google Home can talk to you, if you know what to ask. Here's how to make it a better conversationalist.
LG is offering a free Google Home with the purchase of its new flagship
By Florence Ion last updated
Already considering an LG G6? Then you might as well consider adding on a Google Home for free.
Best Cases for Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus
By Florence Ion last updated
The perfect accessory for this new number? A great case, of course.
6 reasons to use the Samsung browser on your Galaxy S8
By Florence Ion last updated
The Samsung Internet browser is a formidable choice for a mobile browser and it has a number of features that make it worth using over Google Chrome.
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