Installer Newsletter Update: Highlights and Features
The latest edition of the Installer newsletter covers a variety of topics and item releases including the anticipated launch of the game Hollow Knight: Silksong, the introduction of an official Instagram app for iPad, and a new spinoff of The Office titled The Paper.
Key announcements include the launch of Philips Hue’s new range of affordable smart light bulbs, starting at $25 each when purchased individually. Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight: Silksong, a long-awaited sequel to the original Hollow Knight, has garnered positive early feedback. Additionally, Instagram’s new iPad app focuses on video content, prominently featuring short-form Reels, with a similar update expected for Android tablets.
Next week, David will resume his role as the lead for the Installer newsletter. Pauline Schoutsen, founder of the open-source home automation platform Home Assistant, is featured for sharing insights on her phone setup, notably that she has switched from iOS to a Google Pixel device. Schoutsen’s streamlined homescreen emphasizes efficiency, limiting screen time by reducing app access and focusing on essential functionalities.
Products such as the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and Samsung’s new tablets have also been highlighted, alongside other tech innovations like the Chipolo Loop, a rechargeable item tracker.
The IFA 2025 conference has prompted discussions on emerging smart home technologies, including advanced vacuum cleaners and other gadgets presented at the event.
Community feedback is encouraged, with contributors welcome to share their personal tech favorites or recommendations for future editions of the newsletter.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/installer-newsletter/773123/philips-hue-essentials-silksong-instagram-ipad-the-paper-installer