Allison Johnson
Allison is a senior reviewer covering smartphones and wireless carriers for The Verge. Previously, she wrote about digital cameras and mobile photography at DPReview. She’s a small phone enthusiast, home barista in training, and a roller derby retiree. You can find her on Threads most hours of the day at @allisonjo1.
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