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The Galaxy Z Fold 4 (left) and Galaxy Z Fold 5 rear panels.

I did a camera test with two $1,800 phones. Then something annoying happened

I compared the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5's camera with the Galaxy Z Fold 4's, and the results were quite frustrating.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 in Mint and blue colors.

I made a mistake with my Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

I bought a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 in Samsung's special blue color. And it looks great! But I wish I knew something important before I got it.
A person opening the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review: the best foldable of its kind

Samsung has made the Galaxy Z Fold 5 thinner and lighter, but does that make it worth buying? Oh yes, it really does. We explain why in our full review.
A person wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic review: Samsung’s best smartwatch yet

Samsung has brought the rotating bezel back for the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, and in our review, we explain why there's a whole lot more to this great smartwatch.
A press shot of the Honor Magic V2 Ultimate in black.

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is about to get a serious new rival

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 are barely available to buy, but a rival has at least one challenger coming next month, and it could be a big deal.
The iPhone 14 Pro and Google Pixel 7 Pro's voice recording apps running together.

I record interviews for work. These are my favorite free recorder apps

I sometimes need to record interviews as part of my job, and the best free recorder apps I've used are probably already installed on your phone.
A still from K-pop group Kep1er's 2023 concert in Japan.

The best K-pop songs of 2023 so far

As we cross over into the second half of 2023, it's time to look back and choose our favorite K-pop songs released in 2023 so far.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 5.

I almost made a terrible mistake when I first used the Galaxy Z Fold 5

I don't want you to make the same mistake I almost did about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, and that's to treat it as a boring update. It's absolutely not.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, showing the top of the hinge.

The Galaxy Z Fold 5’s biggest upgrade is hiding in plain sight

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has a bunch of small changes throughout its spec sheet. But its best upgrade is hiding in plain sight.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 5 resting on a table.

I’m buying a new Samsung folding phone, but not the one you’d expect

I love my big-screen Galaxy Z Fold 4, but I'm not upgrading to the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Instead, another folding smartphone has caught my eye — and taken my money.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5's cover screens.

The real reason Samsung wants you to buy a folding phone this year

Have you looked at the new Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 and wondered if they're worth buying? Us too, so we asked Samsung what makes them special.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic, in black and silver.

The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic proves Samsung made a huge mistake in 2022

The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is a truly exciting smartwatch, and its announcement shows Samsung made a big mistake last year with the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.
Tag Heuer Connected Calbre E4 45mm worn on a mans wrist.

Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 (45mm) review: big, bold, and brilliant

Luxurious, big, and expensive — is the 45mm Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 for you?
The Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Bright Black Edition on a person's wrist.

I wore a $2,750 smartwatch and I didn’t want to take it off

The smartwatch I've been wearing costs $2,750, and I've done everything in my power to justify it. It turns out, it wasn't that hard to do.
The back of the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Zenfone 10.

This tiny Android phone almost ruined the Galaxy S23 Ultra for me

After using the tiny Asus Zenfone 10 for a few weeks, I had second thoughts about using the Galaxy S23 Ultra again. But I'm so glad I made the change.
samsung galaxy note 20 ultra review rear

I’m glad the Samsung Galaxy Note died when it did

Samsung killed off the Galaxy Note range in early 2022, and now in mid-2023, I'm finally glad it did because of what we've got instead.
The Google Play Store, YouTube, and Google Docs installed on an Amazon Fire Max 11.

It took me 20 minutes to make Amazon’s new Android tablet perfect

The Amazon Fire Max 11 is very close to being a fantastic all-round laptop alternative, but it needed just one thing to make it perfect: Google Play.
The Nothing Phone 2's camera module with the lights lit up.

Something amazing happened to U.S. smartphones on July 11

On July 11, a new brand launched a new phone in the U.S., and it's a very big deal. This is why you should be greeting the Nothing Phone 2 with open arms.
A person holding the Amazon Kindle Fire Max 11

Amazon made a brilliant Android tablet you should actually buy

Amazon's Fire Max 11 takes the Fire tablet range in a brave new direction, and our extensive review examines if the strategy has worked.
A person wearing the Casio G-Shock DW-H5600.

I reviewed a G-Shock watch for people who hate G-Shocks, and I loved it

The DW-H5600 is the fitness G-Shock watch for people who have previously been put off by the size of most G-Shock watches. We've reviewed it.
Promotional photo showing the Honor 90 phone in different colors.

Honor’s new Android phone has a feature we’ve never seen before

The new Honor 90 has a big 6.7-inch screen, but what makes it special is the industry-first anti-flicker technology to save your eyes.
Close up of the Hybrid car electric charger station with power supply plugged into an electric car being charged.

I agonized over EVs but bought a gas car instead. Here’s why I couldn’t be happier

When I went shopping for a new (to me) car, the tech fan and early adopter in me wanted to look at an EV. I looked, but found I'm not catered for at all.
The Asus Zenfone 10, along with the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Apple iPhone 14 Pro, and the GoPro Hero 11 Black.

I tried to replace my GoPro with this new phone and its clever camera

The Asus Zenfone 10's camera has a gimbal for steady, shake-free video. But can it come close to matching a GoPro? I found out.
The cover screen on the Vivo X Flip.

I’ll be so angry if the Galaxy Z Flip 5 doesn’t have this feature

Samsung leads the compact folding phone race, but with the Galaxy Z Flip 5, it faces its toughest challenge yet. It needs one feature to succeed.
A person holding the Asus Zenfone 10, and showing the rear panel.

Asus Zenfone 10 review: meet the anti-Galaxy S23 Ultra

The Asus Zenfone 10 has all the power of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, but without the massive size. Can it really take on the smaller Galaxy S23?
Google Pixel Fold in Obsidian side by side with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Google Pixel Fold vs. Galaxy Z Fold 4: which one is worth $1,800?

How does the new Google Pixel Fold stack up against the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4? As you'll see, there is a lot to consider before making any decision to buy.
The Nokia G42 in purple.

Nokia’s newest Android phone has an unbelievably cool feature

The Nokia G42 is HMD Global's first 5G phone that can be easily repaired at home, even if it needs a new screen or battery.
Google Pixel Tablet in white, attached to the dock.

I love the Google Pixel Tablet — but there’s a catch

The Pixel Tablet is a two-in-one product, but like so many of its type, it only manages to nail one half of the brief. The other half just can't keep up.
The front of the TCL NXTWEAR S, with the sunglasses accessory attached.

These AR glasses answer a big question about the Apple Vision Pro headest

The way TCL's NXTWEAR S smartglasses deal with corrective lenses for spectacle wearers helps answer one of the big questions about the Apple Vision Pro.
The Apple Watch Ultra with the Apple Watch Series 8 and Watch SE 2.

How we test smartwatches and wearables

Wondering about what goes into our smartwatch and wearable review process? Here's how Digital Trends approaches its reviews of these exciting products.
A person wearing the Stat Health Stat in-ear wearable.

This isn’t an AirPod — it’s a wearable unlike any I’ve seen before

This wearable may go in your ear, but unlike an AirPod, it's designed to help people suffering from debilitating dizziness rehabilitate and live normal lives.
The Pixel Fold with its open screen.

I’m looking forward to the Pixel Fold, but I probably shouldn’t be

The Pixel Fold should be one of the device highlights of the year, but concerns about this important product are threatening to ruin my excitement.
The Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2).

I’ve used smartwatches for 10 years, but this one overwhelmed me

The Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) is a massive, expensive, but comprehensive smartwatch that has way more sporting ability than I have, as I quickly found out.
The back of the Realme 11 Pro+.

This Android phone is (almost) a great Google Pixel 7a alternative

The latest mid-range phone to capture attention is the Realme 11 Pro+, and at times it comes close to beating the Pixel 7a, as we find out in our review.