Allison Johnson

Seattle

Reviewer and Writer at The Verge

I cover smartphones for @verge, previously at @dpreview. Not really here anymore, same handle on the other apps.

Articles

Gibraltar Sea is out, Deep Forest is in.

1 week ago | theverge.com | Allison Johnson

Posted May 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM UTCAAllison JohnsonGibraltar Sea is out, Deep Forest is in. Motorola is bringing the Edge 60 phone it launched in the UK last month to the US, but we’ll have to make do with a less exciting color treatment. Sold as the Motorla Edge 2025 in the US, it’ll cost $549.99 and comes with full water resistance, three 50-megapixel cameras, and a 3x optical zoom, and a 6.7-inch display.
Google’s Veo 3 AI video generator is a slop monger’s dream

1 week ago | theverge.com | Allison Johnson

Tech /AICursed AI-generated videos come with very convincing audio now. Cursed AI-generated videos come with very convincing audio now. May 24, 2025, 11:00 AM UTCThese boots were not made for walking, but you can use AI to make them do it anyway. Image: Allison Johnson / Google VeoAllison Johnson is a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview.
Google’s AI product names are confusing as hell

2 weeks ago | theverge.com | Allison Johnson

TechJust don’t confuse Deep Think with DeepMind or Astra with Aura. Just don’t confuse Deep Think with DeepMind or Astra with Aura. May 22, 2025, 5:00 PM UTCOn the bright side, at least this isn’t called Bard. Image: Cath Virginia / The VergeAllison Johnson is a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview.
Google’s AI product names are confusing as hell

2 weeks ago | technewstube.com | Allison Johnson

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Google I/O 2025 live blog: Gemini takes center stage

2 weeks ago | theverge.com | Alex Heath |Nilay Patel |Victoria Song |Allison Johnson

Tech /GoogleDoes Google have what it takes to reinvent itself? May 20, 2025, 4:30 PM UTC Image: GoogleTech /GoogleDoes Google have what it takes to reinvent itself? May 20, 2025, 4:30 PM UTCWe’re back at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, for Google I/O. This year, we’re not expecting much hardware, but we’re naturally expecting a lot of AI news.
Google I/O 2025: All the news and announcements

2 weeks ago | theverge.com | Dominic Preston |Allison Johnson |Victoria Song |Todd Haselton

Tech /GoogleUpdated Today, May 20, 2025, 4:00 PM UTCGoogle I/O starts today, and would you believe it? They’re going to talk about AI. After getting everything Android out of the way in last week’s dedicated Android Show, we’re expecting today’s I/O developer conference keynote to be one big AI show. Gemini, Project Astra, and everything in between are likely to be the focus as Google tries to prove it’s the biggest player in the industry.
Google I/O 2025 will be an AI show

2 weeks ago | theverge.com | Allison Johnson

TechAndroid is no longer front and center at Google’s developer conference. Android is no longer front and center at Google’s developer conference. May 17, 2025, 11:00 AM UTCImage: The VergeAllison Johnson is a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview.
Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) review: looking sharp

3 weeks ago | technewstube.com | Allison Johnson

Tech News Tube is a real time news feed of the latest technology news headlines.Follow all of the top tech sites in one place, on the web or your mobile device.
Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) review: looking sharp

3 weeks ago | theverge.com | Allison Johnson

Tech /ReviewsIt’s gorgeous and fun to use, but is calling it Ultra a little much? If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. May 15, 2025, 1:00 PM UTCIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Allison Johnson is a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview.
Android 16 Material Three Expressive UI coming in beta this month

3 weeks ago | theverge.com | Allison Johnson

NewsEveryone pretend like we didn’t just see it all last week. Everyone pretend like we didn’t just see it all last week. May 13, 2025, 5:00 PM UTCAn eye-catching new treatment for Android. Image: GoogleAllison Johnson is a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. Google just announced a bold new look for Android, for real this time.