Latest articles by Michael Allison
In 2021, Android apps on tablets and large screens need to get better
Android apps are predominantly built for the small screen. in 2021, that won't be anywhere near enough.
As 2020 ends, so does Samsung Pay's rewards program
Samsung Pay's rewards program will end on the 31st of December. The company had already cut the benefits one would get from this in years prior.
Google Assistant gets new workday routines to help you manage your day
Google is rolling out new routines to Assistant to help users strike a better work/life balance as working from home becomes more commonplace.
Discord's new feature mutes the world to make voice chat better
Discord is adding background noise suppression to its mobile apps. This addition comes as a result of a partnership with Krisp.ai.
Google brings smart replies to YouTube comments
Google is bringing its smart reply tool to YouTube videos. Creators will be able to get AI-driven auto-replies to speed up engagement.
The Microsoft Surface Duo might actually be worth it at just $410 — but only for today
A time-limited price drop sees the Surface Duo drop to an all-time low on Woot.
One UI 2.5 tracker: When will my Samsung Galaxy be updated?
Samsung's next update for One UI is rolling out. Find out which phones are getting it and when!
Samsung prepares to strip Bixby Vision of AR features
Samsung is killing off Bixby Vision's AR features as rumors swirl about a Google Assistant takeover.
Google Currents will finally replace Google+ in July
Google is finally killing off Google+, it's ill-fated social media turned enterprise communications board. It'll be replaced with Google Currents from July 6th, marking the end of the also-ran brand.
Four services Google replaced in 2020 — and five it killed
Google is notorious for killing off apps and features at a rapid pace. Here are some of the the apps and services it killed off during 2020.
Samsung has a new Smart Monitor that works with Google Assistant and DeX
Samsung announced a new AirPlay and DeX compatible Smart Monitor today. It'll start shipping later this month from $230 for its cheapest model.
Samsung's AR emoji will offer more customization options in the future
Samsung's AR emoji will soon be able to be customized with new clothing and accessory options as part of an expanded partnership with avatar creator Tafi.
Samsung to stick with its own display wing after BOE fails quality test
Samsung was said to be switching display suppliers to Chinese firm BOE, but those plans appear to have fallen through as the company looks back to its own Samsung Display for the upcoming S21.
Samsung's new 5G-optimized display has nothing to do with 5G
Samsung Display announced a new 5G optimized display this week. The improvements have little to do with the new wireless standard, instead focusing on reduced blue light emission and power savings.
Discord experiences outages in Europe and North America
Not able to access Discord? You're not alone. Users all over North America and Europe are experiencing a sever outage.
Vivo catches heat in Hong Kong over flaming phones
A shipment of Vivo phones reportedly caused a fire in a Hong Kong Airport, leading to a ban from a cargo airline pending an investigation.
Samsung's newest A-series phone brings 5G for less than the OnePlus Nord
Samsung has a new 5G enabled phone for the UK market. It'll cost £349 when it launches on November 6th.
Four things we like about the Pixel 4a 5G in 2021 and 1 we don't
The Pixel 4 5G is secretly the best Pixel Google released in 2020. While it may have gotten lost in the shuffle between the Pixel 4a and the Pixel 5, the Pixel 4a 5G has a lot going for it.
A limited Google Pixel 5a launch may be a smarter strategy than you think
Google's not launching the Pixel 5a in all countries where the 4a launched. Here's why that actually makes sense.
