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The back of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, showing the camera lenses.

Our honest thoughts on the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 200MP camera

Our honest thoughts on the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 200MP camera

The Galaxy S23 Ultra can take full-resolution, 200-megapixel photos — so should you be using this mode over the usual 12MP mode? We compare the results.
A person holding the Redmi Note 12 Pro+.

You should pay attention to this cheap, colorful phone with a 200MP camera

You should pay attention to this cheap, colorful phone with a 200MP camera

The headline feature of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is its 200MP camera, but the price promises to be more Galaxy A54 than Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Deep purple iPhone 14 Pro and Cream Galaxy S23 crossed over

You aren’t ready for this Galaxy S23 vs. iPhone 14 Pro camera test

You aren’t ready for this Galaxy S23 vs. iPhone 14 Pro camera test

How does Samsung's $800 Galaxy S23 stack up to Apple's $1,000 iPhone 14 Pro? We put them head-to-head to find out, and you may be surprised.
iPhone X.

6 years later, the iPhone X still does one thing better than the iPhone 14 Pro

6 years later, the iPhone X still does one thing better than the iPhone 14 Pro

Apple got something perfect with the iPhone X and iPhone XS. And all these years later, the iPhone 14 Pro still can't beat them in one important way.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra back.

How 3 Galaxy S23 Ultra camera features completely changed my vacation

How 3 Galaxy S23 Ultra camera features completely changed my vacation

The Galaxy S23 Ultra has an incredible camera system. But what makes it really shine? Here are the three camera features that I can't get enough of.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Apple iPhone 14 Pro

I love the Galaxy S23 — here are 5 things the iPhone still does better

I love the Galaxy S23 — here are 5 things the iPhone still does better

The Galaxy S23 is one of this year's best Android phones, and I love using it. But there are a few things the iPhone is still so much better at.
Google Pixel Watch on a wrist.

5 things we’d love to see at Google I/O 2023 (but probably won’t)

5 things we’d love to see at Google I/O 2023 (but probably won’t)

Google I/O 2023 is almost here, and we have a good idea of what Google will show us. But there are a few products we'd love to see ... but probably won't.
The green and purple Galaxy A54's camera modules.

Why the $450 Samsung Galaxy A54 may be 2023’s most savvy smartphone buy

Why the $450 Samsung Galaxy A54 may be 2023’s most savvy smartphone buy

The Samsung Galaxy A54 gets many crucial basics right, gives us some cool colors to choose from, and doesn't overcharge either. It's looking like a good buy.
pixel 4 xl rear sticking out

I’ve used Android phones for 10 years, and I hate these ones the most

I’ve used Android phones for 10 years, and I hate these ones the most

After 10 years of using Android phones, a select few have the dubious honor of making it on my most-hated list, and its time to talk about them.
Apple iPhone SE (2020) being plugged in to charge.

The one thing the iPhone 14, Galaxy S23, and Pixel 7 all get wrong

The one thing the iPhone 14, Galaxy S23, and Pixel 7 all get wrong

The latest phones from Apple, Samsung, and Google are excellent for so many reasons. But there's one crucial thing they all suffer from, too.
iPhone 14 Pro with custom home screen icons and widgets

I created the perfect iPhone home screen — and you can too

I created the perfect iPhone home screen — and you can too

Everyone knows what a default iPhone home screen looks like. Mine looks nothing like that, and was years in the making. Here's how I did it.
The open Nokia 5710 XpressAudio and Huawei Watch Buds

I used two of the year’s oddest tech gadgets so you don’t have to

I used two of the year’s oddest tech gadgets so you don’t have to

You can buy a smartwatch and a phone that have true wireless earbuds hidden inside. Sadly, neither is very good, and this bizarre trend has had its day.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra next to the Google Pixel 7 Pro.

I did a Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Pixel 7 Pro camera test — and it’s not even close

I did a Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Pixel 7 Pro camera test — and it’s not even close

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Google Pixel 7 Pro have two of the most powerful smartphone camera systems around. But which one is the best? We found out.
Mockup render of the iPhone 14 in an orange color.

Apple, please release the iPhone 14 in these colors next 

Apple, please release the iPhone 14 in these colors next 

The iPhone 14 now comes in yellow. And it looks great! But there are a few other colors I wish Apple had released instead.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. and iPhone 14 Pro.

I tried replacing my $4,000 camera with the Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro

I tried replacing my $4,000 camera with the Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro

I spent a few weeks in the foothills of the Himalayas. Instead of carrying a DSLR to preserve my memories, I took the Galaxy S23 and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
The side of the Apple Watch Ultra with the Solo Loop band.

My life with the Apple Watch Ultra transformed after changing this one thing

My life with the Apple Watch Ultra transformed after changing this one thing

I love the Apple Watch Ultra, but even I can't deny it's a big, cumbersome thing. By changing the band to one you may not expect, that all changed.
iPhone 14 Pro Max in the middle with Galaxy S23 Ultra on the left and Honor Magic 5 Pro on the right.

How the iPhone became the most boring phone you can buy in 2023

How the iPhone became the most boring phone you can buy in 2023

It doesn’t fold, it doesn’t have a periscope zoom lens, and it doesn’t fast charge. An iPhone is the most boring phone you can buy in 2023. Here's why.
Individual volume control sliders on a Samsung Galaxy S23

Android does this one thing so much better than iOS, and it drives me crazy

Android does this one thing so much better than iOS, and it drives me crazy

Let's face it — Apple is far from perfect, but it's absolutely ridiculous how bad volume controls on iOS are compared to Android.
An iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro standing upright on a desk.

I think I made a huge mistake with my iPhone 14 Pro Max

I think I made a huge mistake with my iPhone 14 Pro Max

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is an incredible phone — arguably one of the very best you can buy. But I think I made a big mistake with it.
Whoop 4.0 band alongside the Oura Ring.

Whoop 4.0 vs. Oura: Which screenless health tracker should you wear?

Whoop 4.0 vs. Oura: Which screenless health tracker should you wear?

Which scree-less health and fitness tracker is best? I've been wearing the Oura Ring and Whoop 4.0 for a long period of time to find out.
The iPhone 14 Pro and Galaxy S23 Ultra's camera modules.

I tested the Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro cameras. Only one is a winner

I tested the Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro cameras. Only one is a winner

This is what happens when the cameras on two of the best phones you can buy — the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the iPhone 14 Pro — are tested against each other.
Garmin Forerunner smartwatch lifestyle photo

The best smartwatches and wearables of MWC 2023

The best smartwatches and wearables of MWC 2023

MWC 2023 is happening now, and these are the coolest smartwatches and wearables to come out of the event!
Motorola Rizr back.

The Motorola Rizr shows why rollable phones are still a terrible idea

The Motorola Rizr shows why rollable phones are still a terrible idea

You know that fun rollable Motorola Rizr phone? It's a cool concept for a trade show, but I doubt it'll ever be anything more than that. Here's why.
An iPhone with apps from Black developers downloaded on it.

Our 5 favorite iPhone and Android apps by Black developers

Our 5 favorite iPhone and Android apps by Black developers

As Black History Month comes to a close, here are five of some of the most thought-provoking apps made by Black developers in the U.S.
MWC 2023 Awards

Digital Trends’ Top Tech of MWC 2023 Awards

Digital Trends’ Top Tech of MWC 2023 Awards

These are our picks for the best announcements of MWC 2023.
An iPhone 14 Pro with a Tesla logo Photoshopped on the back of it.

Why the Tesla Phone is probably never going to happen

Why the Tesla Phone is probably never going to happen

Elon Musk claimed that he would make an alternative phone if Twitter is removed from app stores. Here's why it'll probably never happen.
The Tecno Phantom V Fold's open screen.

The best smartphones at MWC 2023: the 6 coolest ones we saw

The best smartphones at MWC 2023: the 6 coolest ones we saw

What are the best phones announced at MWC 2023? There's no need to wonder, we have the best models all picked out for you here.
Opening the Tecno Phantom V Fold.

Why this unknown folding phone is more exciting than the Z Fold 4

Why this unknown folding phone is more exciting than the Z Fold 4

You probably don't know Tecno, but the new Phantom V Fold smartphone is as important to it as the Galaxy Fold was to Samsung. Here's why it's exciting.
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The Motorola Rizr concept is my favorite surprise of MWC. Here’s why

The Motorola Rizr concept is my favorite surprise of MWC. Here’s why

The Motorola Rizr rollable phone made a surprise appearance at MWC 2023. And after trying it myself, I'm sold.
A person opening the Honor Magic Vs.

Using the Honor Magic Vs again made me concerned about this Z Fold 4 competitor

Using the Honor Magic Vs again made me concerned about this Z Fold 4 competitor

After seeing the Honor Magic Vs for the first time last year, it's back and we've tried the software and camera. Here's what's going on with the new foldable.
The Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro worn on a person's wrist.

Xiaomi’s latest smartwatch puts the Pixel Watch to shame in a big way

Xiaomi’s latest smartwatch puts the Pixel Watch to shame in a big way

Xiaomi has gone for luxury materials to make the new Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro stand out. Does it work? I wore it for a few days to put it to the test.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro held in a person's hand.

A new Android phone with a crazy camera might crush the Galaxy S23

A new Android phone with a crazy camera might crush the Galaxy S23

The Xiaomi 13 Pro needs to be special to tempt people away from the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. We've tried it out to see if it can, and liked what we found.
A person holding the Galaxy S23 Ultra and taking a photograph.

I can’t believe no one is talking about this Galaxy S23 Ultra camera feature

I can’t believe no one is talking about this Galaxy S23 Ultra camera feature

I take a lot of photos, but not much video. I challenged myself to concentrate on shooting video with the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, and this is what happened.
Apple iMac with Retina 5K Display review green wallpaper

5 abandoned Apple products that need to make a comeback

5 abandoned Apple products that need to make a comeback

Apple has retired a lot of great products over the years, but there are some I wish it would bring back and start selling again. Here are five of the best.