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The Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Oppo Find X8 Pro's cameras.

This new Android phone almost beat my favorite smartphone camera of 2024

Can the Oppo Find X8 Pro's impressive camera beat my favorite camera phone of 2024 in a major test? I found out, and was surprised at how close it was.
Google Photos' year in review feature for 2024.

Google Photos just got its own 2024 year in review. Here’s how to find it

Typing indicator and read reciepts on Samsung Messages running on Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Some Samsung Messages users are about to lose RCS support

Cell phone tower shooting off pink beams with a 5G logo next to it.

T-Mobile has completely revamped its 5G home internet plans

A person holding the Google Pixel 8a.

Here’s another hands-on look at the Google Pixel 9a’s radical new design

Four iPhone exclusive apps and associated widgets on an iPhone 16 Pro homescreen

6 excellent iPhone apps that I wish were available on Android

The back of the Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro.

Google quietly announced a huge change for the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, and Pixel Fold

The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 in Mocha Mousse.

The Motorola Razr Plus just got a striking new color

The back of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus.

The iPhone 18 may get a big redesign you won’t be able to see

Someone holding a Google Pixel 9.

Google’s December 2024 Pixel Drop just arrived with a boatload of new features

Taking a blood pressure measurement on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic.

Quick! The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic is $220 for today only

Someone holding the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, showing the back of the phone.

The Google Pixel 9 may soon get a powerful phone call feature

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Open Canvas on OnePlus Pad 2 that is also being used as a Windows monitor.

Specs for a budget OnePlus Android tablet just leaked, and they look great

OnePlus is expected to reveal a new budget tablet soon. The specs look great, and the price could be excellent. Here's what we know.
The back of the Amazon Kindle Scribe.

Two features from the new Kindle Scribe are coming to the older model

The first-gen Kindle Scribe is getting the improved note-taking and AI summaries from the new 2024 model with the latest firmware update.
A person holding the Oura Ring 4.

This powerful Oura Ring feature knows if you’re getting sick

Previously part of its beta program, the Symptom Radar feature is now part of the Oura Ring's main app and recognizes early signs of illness.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Samsung’s One UI 7 beta is out today. Here are all the new features

Samsung has released One UI 7 beta for Galaxy S24 smartphones and you can try it out now. Here's what's new inside.
An iPhone 6S alongside an iPhone 16 Pro.

I did an iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 6s camera test, and the results blew me away

A decade later, a dusty iPhone 6s came out of the drawer. It went against the iPhone 16 Pro, landed a few solid blows, and won a retro fanatic's heart.
Three Galaxy S24 Plus models laying on a table, including the white, gray, and yellow ones.

Some big Galaxy S25 news has left us disappointed

Three phones likely to be the Galaxy S25 series have been spotted on the FCC's database, but we're a little disappointed it's not four new Samsung S25 phones.
The Garmin Fenix 7X smartwatch with stats on the screen.

Garmin’s Apple Watch Ultra competitor has a $250 discount today

Venture into the wilderness with a smartwatch you can trust. Today, when you order the Garmin Fenix 7X Pro through the manufacturer, you’ll only pay $750!
Launch screen of Bluesky on an iPhone.

How to move your Twitter/X follows to Bluesky

If you recently left Twitter/X for Bluesky, you're probably wondering how you can move all your X followers to the popular new platform without losing them.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's camera.

Get the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra while it’s $350 off, but act fast!

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a great smartphone with a fast processor and nice camera system. Get the unlocked 256GB S24 Ultra at Best Buy for only $950.
Verizon skateboarder logo

Your Verizon bill is getting a bit more expensive

Your Verizon bill is going up. This size of the increase depends on how many lines you have.
The Huawei Mate XT.

You’re going to have to wait a while longer for Samsung’s first trifold phone

Samsung's rumored trifold phone might launch in early 2026 versus mid-to-late 2025, according to tipster Ross Young.
Face ID tick icon on the iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island.

Face ID could get a big upgrade on the iPhone 17. Here’s what might change

A significant change may be coming to at least one new iPhone: the absence of a notch.
Home Screen of the M4 iPad Pro.

An Apple insider just gave us a hint about the M5 iPad Pro release date

The M5 iPad Pro is already queued for mass production, with an estimated release window in the second half of 2025.
The Apple iPhone SE (2022) and Apple iPhone SE (2020) together.

The iPhone SE 4 is going to be a bigger deal than you think

We can expect a new iPhone in just a matter of months with an iPhone SE 4. Here's why it's likely going to be a bigger deal than you think.
The Apple Watch Series 10 and Pixel Watch 3 on one wrist

I walked a mile with the Apple Watch Series 10 and Pixel Watch 3. Here are the surprising results

I took two of the latest smartwatches — the Apple Watch Series 10 and Pixel Watch 3 — for a mile-long walk. Here's what happened.
iPhone 16 Pro Max next to the 16 Plus, 16 Pro and regular iPhone 16

Every iPhone 16 model has a Cyber Week deal. This is the one I’d choose

Need a phone upgrade? There's no better time than Cyber Week, and Best Buy has a great deal on the entire iPhone 16 lineup.
RingConn Smart Ring Gen 1 on index finger.

One of my favorite smart rings is a must-buy thanks to Cyber Week

The RingConn Smart Ring Gen 1 is an incredible smart ring, and it's received a massive discount for Cyber Week. Here's why it's a must-buy.
Someone holding a white Belkin charger.

Everyone needs to buy this $30 phone charger during Cyber Week

Buying a new phone or TV on Cyber Monday is fun, but what if you just need something simple like a charger? Look no further — I've got the perfect deal for you.
The back of the HMD Skyline.

I love this easily repairable phone at a decent Cyber Week price

The HMD Skyline is very simple to repair in the event of an accident, and the low Cyber Week deal price makes it great value.
Anker Nano 3-in-1 10,000mAh portable power bank for iPhone.

Anker makes my favorite iPhone 16 power bank, and it’s on sale for Cyber Week

Everyone needs to have an external battery pack with them, and this is one of the best ones you can get during Cyber Week.
The front of the Anker Prime 250W Charging Station.

I love this over-the-top charger that’s a Cyber Week bargain

This charger has so much power and so many features that it's overkill, but it's hard to resist at the substantially lower price during Cyber Week.
The Voice Recorder app running on the Google Pixel 7 Pro.

Google is preparing a cool new feature for its Pixel Recorder app

Google's Pixel Recorder app on its Pixel phones is about to get a lot better with this new feature.

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Joe Maring has been the Section Editor of Digital Trends’ Mobile team since June 2022. He leads a team of 13 writers and editors with the single goal of publishing the best mobile tech content on the Internet. While much of his time is spent planning and editing the work of his section’s amazing contributors, Joe equally loves writing himself — whether he’s digging into wonky AI apps on phones or explaining why you should buy the latest iPhone.

Joe started talking and writing about phones in 2012 with his tech-focused YouTube channel and website, MobileCupOfJoe. He’s contributed to PhoneArena, XDA Developers, and 9to5Google. He held the titles of News Editor and Senior Editor at Android Central between 2017 and 2021. Before joining Digital Trends, Joe was a Senior Writer and Editor for Screen Rant’s tech section.

Throughout his years in this industry, Joe has attended major trade shows such as CES, MWC, and IFA. He’s also appeared on major tech podcasts, including Tech News Weekly, Clockwise, and the Android Police Podcast.

Joe lives in Michigan with his two cats (Minnie and Polo), a very sweet and dumb pit bull/boxer mix (Damon), and Kenn — his partner of 10 years. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find Joe walking a nature trail, reading at his favorite coffee shop, or watching the Lions.

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