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

Samsung finally has a launch date for the Galaxy S25 Edge

1 week ago | technewstube.com | Allison Johnson

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Android’s splashy new paint job won’t yank Gen Z from iPhones

1 week ago | theverge.com | Allison Johnson

TechGoogle’s designers want to capture the youth demo with a vibrant new OS treatment, but there’s only so much they can do. Google’s designers want to capture the youth demo with a vibrant new OS treatment, but there’s only so much they can do. May 7, 2025, 7:15 PM UTC“Make me a fit that’s athleisure but elevated.” The kids are always saying this. Image: Google / 9to5GoogleAllison Johnson is a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech.
Android’s splashy new paint job won’t yank Gen Z from iPhones

1 week ago | technewstube.com | Allison Johnson

“Make me a fit that’s athleisure but elevated.” The kids are always saying this. Android's new design language looks extremely… Gen Z. That much is obvious from the concept images in the leaked blog post that surfaced today (published by Google, as it tends to do). While the theme is customizable,…
In praise of a special little bag

1 week ago | technewstube.com | Allison Johnson

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In praise of a special little bag

1 week ago | theverge.com | Allison Johnson

Tech /GadgetsNothing beats a bag with a mission. Nothing beats a bag with a mission. May 2, 2025, 7:30 PM UTCIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Form and function. Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Adobe StockAllison 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’s quick settings might look a little iOS-y soon.

2 weeks ago | theverge.com | Allison Johnson

Posted Apr 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM UTCAAllison JohnsonAndroid’s quick settings might look a little iOS-y soon. Android whisperer Mishaal Rahman has a thorough writeup for Android Authority detailing some of the potential UI changes he’s found under the hood in Android 16’s beta releases. One that caught my eye: the ability to resize quick settings tiles and a new tile editor organized by category, which is all very iOS 18.
OnePlus won’t sell the 13T in the US or Europe

2 weeks ago | technewstube.com | Allison Johnson

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OnePlus won’t sell the 13T in the US or Europe

2 weeks ago | theverge.com | Allison Johnson

NewsNo ‘small’ phone for us. No ‘small’ phone for us. Apr 29, 2025, 6:17 PM UTCIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Image: OnePlusAllison 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.
OnePlus 13R review: Maybe just buy a Pixel 9A

2 weeks ago | theverge.com | Allison Johnson

Tech /ReviewsA good midrange phone that lacks mass appeal. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Apr 27, 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.
Motorola’s new Razr Ultra brings the wood back panel back

2 weeks ago | technewstube.com | Allison Johnson

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