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Joe Maring
Joe Maring
Section Editor, Mobile
Unknown tracker alert for Android.

Google boosts Android security against unknown tracking devices

Google's unknown tracker alerts system will now let users disable their phone's location sharing and use a map view to find the hidden tracking device.
Mobile
Nadeem Sarwar
A person holding the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

The iOS 18.2 update includes a special feature just for iPhone 16 Pro users

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Christine Romero-Chan
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Christine Romero-Chan
A person wearing the Looktech AI Glasses.

These smart glasses have a digital crown just like an Apple Watch

Mobile
Andy Boxall
Mobile
Andy Boxall
Someone holding the Google Pixel 9 with the screen on.

Here’s how your Android phone could help stop your motion sickness

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Patrick Hearn
Mobile
Patrick Hearn
A violet Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus lying face-down on a shelf.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 going to be more expensive? It’s complicated

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Patrick Hearn
Mobile
Patrick Hearn
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Google teases smart glasses with amazing Project Astra update

Mobile
Andy Boxall
Mobile
Andy Boxall
Screenshot of the new teal color in the Google Maps app.

Your Google Maps app is about to look different. Here’s what’s changing

Mobile
Bryan M. Wolfe
Mobile
Bryan M. Wolfe
A person putting the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 in their pocket.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7’s biggest change may be hidden inside the phone

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Bryan M. Wolfe
Mobile
Bryan M. Wolfe
A person holding an iPhone 16 Pro Max in a Casetify Ultra Bounce case.

This is the wildest rugged iPhone case I’ve used, and I love it

Mobile
Andy Boxall
Mobile
Andy Boxall
The front of the Apple Watch Ultra.

The next Apple Watch Ultra may get a lifesaving upgrade

Mobile
Nadeem Sarwar
Mobile
Nadeem Sarwar
Apple Intelligence on the Apple iPhone 16 Plus.

iOS 18.2 is rolling out now with a ton of new Apple Intelligence features

Mobile
Nadeem Sarwar
Mobile
Nadeem Sarwar
iPhone 16 Pro Max next to the 16 Plus, 16 Pro and regular iPhone 16

iPhone 17: everything we know so far

Mobile
Christine Romero-Chan
Mobile
Christine Romero-Chan
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A child using the Contixo 7-inch Kids Tablet.

Yes, you can buy a kids tablet for only $40 at Walmart right now

Looking for a great gift for your child this holiday season? Walmart has a fantastic deal on a kids tablet from Contixo right now.
Jennifer Allen
Home screen layout of the 2024 iPad mini.

You can now use an external webcam with Microsoft Teams on your iPad. Here’s how

Like using Microsoft Teams on your iPad? Now you can finally use it with an external camera.
Christine Romero-Chan
OnePlus 13 versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leaked renders.

OnePlus 13 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: What does the future hold?

The OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are two of the best phones launching in 2025. One emerges as the better choice, based on current rumors.
Tushar Mehta
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 playing a YouTube video.

The YouTube mobile app is getting a small redesign. Here’s what’s changing

YouTube announced a lot of updates in October, and today a few of them are rolling out to iOS and Android.
Patrick Hearn
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The back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in Titanium Orange.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 release date may have leaked

We could see the newest Samsung phones arrive in just a few weeks. Here's what we learned from the latest release date rumor.
Bryan M. Wolfe
The vertical app drawer in One UI 7.

Samsung has removed a helpful lock screen feature from its One UI 7 beta

Samsung’s One UI 7 is removing a feature: full-size lock screen widgets. Here are the details.
Bryan M. Wolfe
The purple Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus resting against a white pole.

Bad news, Samsung fans. The Galaxy S25 series might get a price increase

The Samsung Galaxy S25 might be getting a price hike due to a variety of different factors, including rising costs and the cloudy political climate.
Patrick Hearn
The My Classic app on an iPhone 16 showing the iPod interface.

I’m obsessed with this app that turned my iPhone into a retro iPod

Wish you could relive the days of the early 2000s? I found an app that transformed my iPhone 16 into an old-school iPod, and I love it.
Joe Maring
The Solos AirGo Vision's Krypton 1 design.

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses just got an interesting new competitor

Solos AirGo Vision smart glasses have a clever modular design so you can remove the camera when you don't want to wear one on your face.
Andy Boxall
Oppo Find X8 Pro laying flat on a table.

This phone highlights what Google and Samsung need to fix with their cameras in 2025

The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Galaxy S24 Ultra both have excellent cameras, but a new phone shows exactly how Google and Samsung need to improve in 2025.
Nirave Gondhia
TD Bank Visa Debit card in Apple Wallet on iPhone.

Apple Pay finally has an alternative on the iPhone, and it’s a big deal

Since its release, Apple Pay has been the only contactless payment service available on the iPhone. Now, that's changing.
Patrick Hearn
Optimum Internet and TV provider logo on white.

Get twice as many call plans for the price of one with Optimum

Sign up for an Optimum Unlimited plan and you get one for free alongside it. Perfect for some considerable savings.
Jennifer Allen
A person holding the Apple iPhone 16 Plus.

It looks like the iPhone 18 may get a significant price increase

The iPhone 18 is getting a smaller chip, but that trade-off means a potentially higher upfront cost.
Patrick Hearn
Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE with its screen turned on.

Future Samsung phones may steal this great Google Pixel feature

Samsung could be prepping a new feature first launched with Google Pixel phones — an audio magic eraser.
Bryan M. Wolfe
The back of the Apple iPhone SE (2022).

The iPhone SE 4 camera specs have leaked. Here’s what we know

We've heard more news about Apple's next budget iPhone. It's good news for anyone who's been waiting for the iPhone SE 4.
Bryan M. Wolfe
Rear view of Apple iPad mini with A17 Pro.

iPad mini 2024 review: unbeatable, in unexpected ways

The sixth-gen iPad mini doesn't go for an ambitious upgrade treatment. It's just stays strong as ever, but with extra firepower and some unexpected surprises.
Nadeem Sarwar
The vertical app drawer in One UI 7.

The One UI 7 beta fixes one of my biggest annoyances with Samsung phones

Samsung's One UI 7 beta is here with a lot of big changes — including one I've waited years for.
Joe Maring
Reminders feature in WhatsApp.

WhatsApp will soon save you from the horrors of missed texts

WhatsApp is testing a new Reminders feature that will occasionally nudge users about messages as well as status updates that they may have missed checking out.
Nadeem Sarwar
Testing the Holafly (left), Airalo (middle) and Nomad (right) eSIMs on the Oppo Find X8 series

I tested three travel eSIMs on a trip. It was more complicated than I thought

If you're traveling abroad, how do you stay connected? Do you use a travel eSIM, a local SIM, or your own carrier? I tested three eSIMs on a trip to find out.
Nirave Gondhia
The Ozlo Sleepbuds on top of the closed case.

Ozlo Sleepbuds review: the most comfortable sleep earbuds I’ve ever used

I've slept peacefully wearing the Ozlo Sleepbuds because they're so comfortable, but there's plenty more you need to know before buying them.
Andy Boxall
OnePlus 12 Glacial White on a wrinkly satin white cloth.

OnePlus could return to the “mini” flagship formula in 2025

OnePlus is reportedly working on a top-tier compact phone that will embrace Qualcomm’s flagship silicon, a 50-megapixel Sony camera, and a fresh design.
Nadeem Sarwar
iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 6s side by side.

Apple’s progress with slimmer iPhones sounds stunning and worrying

Thanks to the design liberties offered by an in-house modem, Apple has reportedly created an iPhone that is roughly a quarter slimmer than the iPhone 16 Pro.
Nadeem Sarwar
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iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max close up of the cameras

Apple insider leaks future plans for a significant iPhone spec change

Mobile
A close up of the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro's camera.

This company wants to bring 400MP pictures to your next smartphone

Mobile
Google Photos' year in review feature for 2024.

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

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

Some Samsung Messages users are about to lose RCS support

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

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

Mobile
A person holding the Google Pixel 8a.

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

News
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

Mobile
The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 in Mocha Mousse.

The Motorola Razr Plus just got a striking new color

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Android

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Google Pixel Buds and Sony LinkBuds are both on sale at Best Buy

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iPhone 15 Pro held in hand in front of a Christmas tree.

Best apps to get your phone Christmas ready

Mobile
A close up of the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro's camera.

This company wants to bring 400MP pictures to your next smartphone

Mobile
A person holding the Google Pixel 8a.

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

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

6 excellent iPhone apps that I wish were available on Android

Mobile
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

Mobile
Someone holding a Google Pixel 9.

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

Mobile
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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Wearables

Someone holding a Google Pixel 9.

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

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

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

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A person holding the Oura Ring 4.

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

Mobile
The Garmin Fenix 7X smartwatch with stats on the screen.

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

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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

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The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses next to a pool.

Forget the Galaxy S25. Samsung may announce smart glasses soon

Mobile
Oura RIng 4 and Galaxy Ring in the hand.

I used Oura’s and Samsung’s latest smart rings. This one is my favorite

Mobile
Garmin Forerunner 255

Cyber Monday Garmin watch deals: Vivoactive 5 at 33% off!

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Phone Apps

iPhone 15 Pro held in hand in front of a Christmas tree.

Best apps to get your phone Christmas ready

Mobile
Google Photos' year in review feature for 2024.

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

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

6 excellent iPhone apps that I wish were available on Android

Mobile
The Voice Recorder app running on the Google Pixel 7 Pro.

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

Mobile
Screenshot of map schematic for Wayfinding app.

How two apps are turning smartphones into navigation devices for the blind

Mobile
Tesla app on the Apple Watch.

Tesla finally made an app that turns your Apple Watch into a car key

Mobile
Duolingo Year in Review shown on an iPhone.

Duolingo Year in Review 2024: how to find yours right now

Mobile
The Google Photos app on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Your Google Photos app is about to look different. Here’s what’s changing

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Joe Maring
Joe Maring
Section Editor, Mobile

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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