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A person holding the Ultrahuman Air ring, showing the sensors.

This smart ring maker has some wild product plans for 2024

Ultrahuman, the company behind the Ring Air smart ring, spoke to Digital Trends about its plans for 2024 — which include some really exciting new products.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 next to the original Apple Watch Ultra.

This is how the Apple Watch needs to change in 2024

2023 was a good, but but quiet year for the Apple Watch. Here's what Apple needs to change in 2024 to make next year better.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is the most innovative wearable of 2023.

The most innovative smartwatches and wearables of 2023

These are the wearables that have made a real impact in 2023 by including clever tech that changes the way we use and enjoy them.
The OnePlus open was the most innovative phone of 2023.

The most innovative smartphones of 2023

2023 was an incredible year for smartphones. But which ones really stood out as something special? Here are our picks for the most innovative phones of 2023.
The Google Pixel Tablet was the most innovative tablet of 2023.

The most innovative tablets of 2023

2023 was a surprisingly strong year for tablets — including many innovative ones! Here are our picks for the most innovative tablets of the year.
Launch screen of the Beeper Mini app.

This app put iMessage on my Android phone — and it blew me away

Beeper Mini brings iMessage to Android. Takes away the green bubble shame. Doesn't rely on a hack. But above all, it promises an ever better messaging future.
A photo of someone holding the white/silver OnePlus 12.

The OnePlus 12 could be one of 2024’s best Android phones

The OnePlus 12 just launched in China ahead of its global release in 2024. Based on what we've seen so far, it looks pretty incredible.
OnePlus Open from the back unfolded.

Something amazing happened to folding phones in 2023

A lot happened to smartphones in 2023. But something especially magical happened with folding phones.
A top view of someone wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

I was completely wrong about the Google Pixel Watch 2

I really didn't like the first Google Pixel Watch, so I was dreading using the Pixel Watch 2. But after a few weeks of use, I'm happy to admit I was dead wrong.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera module.

5 things Apple needs to do with the iPhone in 2024

A new year is approaching fast, and that would also mean new iPhones. Here's what I'm hoping to see Apple bring to the iPhone lineup in 2024.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Don’t wait for the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Just buy this phone instead

Going back to the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and its unique features proved to me why it's still a great phone to buy at the end of 2023.
Apple App Store Awards 2023 logo.

These developers are doing something amazing with iPhone and iPad apps

What makes iPhone and iPad apps special in 2023? We chatted with award-winning developer teams to learn exactly that.
Samsung Health widget on the Galaxy Watch 6.

This is the one product I don’t want Samsung to launch in 2024

I'm looking forward to a lot of Samsung products in 2024, such as the Galaxy S24 Ultra. But there's one I fear may be coming that I don't want at all.
Google Pixel Fold in Obsidian in hand in coffee shop.

I used to love the Google Pixel Fold. Now, I’m not so sure

Google surprised me with the Pixel Fold this past summer, but after revisiting the phone, I'm not nearly as impressed with it.
Man holds Blackview Active 8 Pro rugged Android tablet in black color with a leather strap.

I found the perfect Android tablet to buy this year

This $360 tablet stands out in a market crowded by other cheap Android tablets with a humongous battery, an armored design, and features unseen at this price.
A green iPhone 15 lock screen.

There’s only one reason I’m still using an iPhone in 2023

Spending two weeks with an iPhone 15 has taught me that I'm always going to be an Android user — but one iPhone feature is so good I'll really miss it.
Person working on iPad Pro with Xreal Air 2 connected.

This strange accessory did something amazing to my iPad

My iPad is one of my favorite mobile gadgets — and I found a way to make it even better thanks to an unusual accessory.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra's rear panels.

I compared two of the year’s best phones in an extreme camera test

Does Apple or Samsung make the best flagship camera phone? We put the iPhone 15 Pro Max against the Galaxy S23 Ultra to find out.
Ceramic Shield on the iPhone 14 Pro, with light to show scratches.

This is what an iPhone looks like after a year with no screen protector

What does an iPhone look like after you use it for an entire year without a screen protector? We found out so you don't have to.
Man using OnePlus Open black color with one hand while sitting on a couch.

How one of my favorite Android phones actually changed my life

The OnePlus Open is the newest and most exciting foldable in town. Here's how it's design, software, and other features have legitimately changed my life.
A person holding the Sony Xperia 10 Plus, showing the screen.

This forgotten Android phone did something incredible 4 years ago

In 2019, Sony began releasing phones with 21:9 aspect ratio screens, and while they didn't really take off, they're still influencing smartphones today.
Apple Journal app on iPhone 15 Pro.

I tried the iPhone’s new Journal app. Here’s what’s good (and bad)

Apple's Journal app in iOS 17 is a smart idea, and an example of how AI can be useful for mindfulness. Here's what happened when I tried it for myself.
Android 14 easter egg on OnePlus 11 with OxygenOS 14 beta.

There’s a big problem with smartphone software updates

Software updates are an essential part of any smartphone. But they're also broken and messy — and they need to change.
Best charity giving apps.

These are my 8 favorite charity apps for iPhone and Android

Donating to charity is a great way to make a positive impact. Here are our favorite charity apps available for the iPhone and Android phones.
Samsung One UI 6 Quick Settings on Galaxy A34 kept on a table with retan surface and purple flowers in foreground.

I used Samsung’s next big smartphone update. Here’s why I love it

One UI 6 is its biggest software update for Samsung phones in many years. I recently got to use it — and I think I love it.
The Double Tap symbol on the Apple Watch Series 9

Why the Apple Watch’s newest feature is doomed to fail

The Double Tap gesture control for the Apple Watch is great, but unfortunately, history shows similar tech doesn't always survive.
An iMessage sent through the Nothing Chats app.

I used the worst app of 2023

Nothing Chats let you send iMessages from an Android phone, but it turned out to be a privacy nightmare. I tried it before it was removed from the Play Store.
A person taking a photo with the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

I reviewed 20 phones in 2023. These are my 5 favorites

2023 has been great for new smartphones, no matter how much you want to spend. These are my 5 favorite new phones I reviewed this year.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

Why RCS for the iPhone is Apple’s biggest announcement of 2023

RCS is coming to the iPhone next year. It's unexpected, exciting, and perhaps the most important thing Apple's done in 2023.
The Ultrahuman Air smart ring with the Oura Ring.

Why I can’t wait for Apple to finally make a smart ring

Apple seems to have the smartwatch market pretty well handled. But what if it made a smart ring?
A person using Double Tap on the Apple Watch Series 9.

Double Tap is the coolest Apple Watch feature I’ve used in ages

Double Tap may be a bit limited in what it can do, but that doesn't stop it being one of the coolest Apple Watch features I've used in a while.
iPhone 15 Pro showing One Drop app and kit.

How I use my Apple Watch and iPhone to manage my diabetes

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. The iPhone and Apple Watch are valuable tools for diabetes management — here's how I use them to control my diabetes.
A person holding the OnePlus 11 and Google Pixel 8.

I did a Pixel 8 and OnePlus 11 camera test. Picking a winner wasn’t easy

The Google Pixel 8's camera has a good reputation, but how does it fare when it goes up against the OnePlus 11? Surprisingly, it's a very close comparison.
A person wearing the Humane AI Pin.

Humane’s AI Pin looks like a miserable smartphone replacement

The Humane AI Pin is the latest mobile gadget billed to change the world, but its joyless future holds no appeal for me. Here's why.