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The volume keys on the side of the iPhone 14 Plus.

I’m excited (and nervous) about this iPhone 15 Pro rumor

Rumor has it that the iPhone 15 Pro is going to get a multi-use Action Button instead of a mute switch. Here's why that would be a good (and bad) thing.
A black iPhone 14 Pro laying face-down on a black journal.

How to turn the Apple logo on your iPhone into a secret button

The Samsung Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra all next to each other.

Galaxy S23 owners need to be on the lookout for this update

Someone holding an iPhone 14 Pro, with Perplexity AI running on it.

I just found the perfect ChatGPT iPhone app, and it’s free

iPhone 14 Pro with custom home screen on Mickey Mouse phone holder next to flowers

I’m obsessed with these iPhone 14 wallpapers

An iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro laying on a table with their screens on.

iOS 17 could be a surprisingly big update — here’s what it may change

A custom-made Apple Watch Ultra, with a blue case and gold metal band.

Someone created a blue Apple Watch Ultra, and it’s … different

Sealed, 2007 iPhone with a red "Lucky You" sticker on it.

This rare iPhone just sold for more than a new car

The best cell phone plans in 2023: top picks for every budget

A gold colored Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 held in hands while partially shut.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is still a great buy at $400 off

Google Pixel Watch on a wrist.

Google Pixel Watch is back down to its Black Friday price

iPhone 15 render by 4RMD

iPhone 15: release date and price predictions, leaks, rumors, and more

The G-Shock GBD-H2000 seen outside, showing the screen.

Casio G-Shock GBD-H2000 review: an amazing, everlasting hybrid smartwatch

The Casio G-Shock GBD-H2000 combines great G-Shock looks with comprehensive activity tracking. But is it the hybrid watch for you?
iPhone showing a spam text with the Report Junk option.

How to stop spam texts on iPhone and Android phones

How to stop spam texts on iPhone and Android phones

Are you overwhelmed by text messaging spam? Here's how to deal with spam texts on both iPhone and Android.
TECNO PHANTOM V Fold in white lifestyle image

Meet the PHANTOM V Fold, TECNO’s Innovative Flagship Foldable Phone

Meet the PHANTOM V Fold, TECNO’s Innovative Flagship Foldable Phone

At MWC 2023, TECNO just revealed their first foldable phone, the Phantom V Fold. We take a look at its innovative screen design, cameras, and inner tech.
Three Google Pixel 6a smartphones in three colors lie face down on a table.

Don’t need a flagship like the Pixel 7? The Pixel 6a is $249 today

Don’t need a flagship like the Pixel 7? The Pixel 6a is $249 today

The Google Pixel 6a has been overshadowed by the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, but it's still definitely worth it for its discounted price of $249 from Best Buy.
The Netflix Games section.

Netflix may bring its gaming service to TVs, with iPhones serving as controllers

Netflix may bring its gaming service to TVs, with iPhones serving as controllers

Netflix is working on a feature that will bring its games to TVs and allow players to use their iPhone as a controller, according to code found in the app.
The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2.

Lenovo just killed its Legion gaming phones, and that’s a shame

Lenovo just killed its Legion gaming phones, and that’s a shame

Legion gaming phones have always been solid devices, but Lenovo says that it won't be making any more of them.
A Galaxy S23 Ultra running Instagram. On the screen, there's an orange guitar.

Instagram used to be one of my favorite apps — now I can’t stand it

Instagram used to be one of my favorite apps on my phone. But as the years have gone on, I'm getting to the point where I can't stand it.
A black iPhone 14 Pro lying on a table.

My iPhone 14 Pro is amazing, but there’s one thing driving me crazy

Apple's iPhone 14 Pro is an incredible phone with ample power and features in a reasonably-sized body. But there's one thing I can't stand about it.
Oura Ring generation 3.

Wearing a fitness tracker could help you detect COVID faster

Wearing a fitness tracker could help you detect COVID faster

Research into COVID-19 by Oura shows the Oura Ring smart ring's sensors collect data that can warn when you're getting sick.
The Apple Watch Ultra's side and Digital Crown,

If Apple does these 5 things, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 will be amazing

The Apple Watch Ultra is superb, and to improve on it Apple will have to work hard. This is what we think needs to change for the Apple Watch Ultra 2.
Samsung Galaxy S23 cameras against greenery

Here’s how fast 5G on your Samsung Galaxy S23 really is

Here’s how fast 5G on your Samsung Galaxy S23 really is

If you’ve been on the fence about picking up one of the latest Galaxy S23 phones, some new research from Ookla may help tip the scales in Samsung’s favor.
An Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch 5, and Garmin Forerunner 265 lying on a desk next to each other.

Tired of Google ruining your Fitbit? Look at these 5 alternatives

Google's handling of Fitbit has been ... rocky, to say the least. Looking for a better alternative? Here are a few of our favorites.
Apple Pay Later

A long-awaited Apple Pay feature is finally on your iPhone

A long-awaited Apple Pay feature is finally on your iPhone

Apple has finally begun to roll out its new Apple Pay Later feature to a select group of users.
A person opening the Motorola Moto Razr (2022).

The Razr 2022 showed me what the Razr 2023 needs to be incredible

A new Motorola Razr phone is coming soon, and having used the Razr (2022) recently, I know exactly what the 2023 model needs to change and improve.
Leaked render of the Motorola Edge 40 Pro.

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is shaping up to be a Galaxy S23 Ultra killer

The Motorola Edge 40 Pro is shaping up to be a Galaxy S23 Ultra killer

Recent leaks have spilled the beans on the Motorola Edge 40 Pro — and it's looking like a great Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra alternative.
The Google Pixel Watch and the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro.

This smartwatch proves just how bad the Pixel Watch’s software really is

Xiaomi has used its own, new software for the Watch S1 Pro, and it turns out Google could learn plenty from it. In several ways, it's better than Wear OS.
The back of the white Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

The best Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra cases: top 20 you can buy

The best Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra cases: top 20 you can buy

Samsung's new top-of-the-line flagship is the Galaxy S23 Ultra, and it's an expensive beast! If you're getting one, make sure it's protected with a good case.
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G in a bush showing off the back of phone

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G review: a $200 phone shouldn’t be this good

In the market for a new phone and can't spend more than $200? The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is a fantastic option that you should seriously consider.
Apple iPhone ringtone best of feat image.

How to blur backgrounds on FaceTime calls

How to blur backgrounds on FaceTime calls

Apple's FaceTime is a great way to stay connected, but if you don't want anyone to see your sloppy surroundings, you can blur the background. We show you how.
iPhone 14 Pro Max with an iOS 16.4 icon next to it.

12 iOS 16.4 features that are about to make your iPhone even better

Apple has released iOS 16.4! Here are some of the best new features that are coming to make your iPhone even better.
Transferring an eSIM from an old iPhone to an iPhone 14.

The iPhone 14’s most annoying feature might be worse on the iPhone 15

The iPhone 14’s most annoying feature might be worse on the iPhone 15

The iPhone 14 had one major issue for U.S. buyers, and it seems like that pain point will only be worse on the iPhone 15.
Drop test result for the Samsung Galaxy S23.

You have to see this savage Galaxy S23 drop test

You have to see this savage Galaxy S23 drop test

In a recent drop test video, Allstate shows us what can happen if our phones take a nasty, unprotected, six-foot fall onto a sidewalk.

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Section Editor, Mobile

Joe Maring is the Section Editor for Digital Trends’ Mobile team, leading the site’s coverage for all things smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Since joining the industry in 2012, Joe has reported on the latest mobile tech news, reviewed countless devices, and worked with other writers to help them find the angles that matter.

Need to get in touch? You can reach Joe at jmaring@digitaltrends.com, or find him on Twitter as @JoeMaring1.