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The back of the Viva Magenta Razr Plus.

Using this Motorola folding phone was an emotional roller coaster

The Motorola Razr Plus is a lovely little phone — but it also likes to play on your emotions. Let me explain what I mean.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 on

This Samsung tablet can be yours for as little as $75 today

A person holding the Google Pixel 8, showing the back of the phone.

Does the Google Pixel 8 have wireless charging?

Sony WF-1000XM5in charging case with lid open, held between a finger and thumb.

Best wireless earbuds for 2023: Sony, Bose, Soundcore, and more

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra's rear panels.

The 13 best unlocked phone deals in Best Buy’s 3-day sale

OnePlus 12 in green

Does the OnePlus 12 have wireless charging?

Two pairs of AR glasses on top of an iPad and an Android tablet.

I used AR glasses with Android tablets and iPads. Only one was good

Splash screen of Beeper Mini app.

Apple may have already killed Android’s newest iMessage app, Beeper Mini

A person holding the OnePlus 11 and Google Pixel 8.

Your Android phone just got an update that could save your life

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 in white, in two sizes.

Apple Watch too expensive? The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is only $150

Visible wireless holiday deal feature with snow and more.

Phones are never truly “free”, so choose your next phone deal wisely

Someone using the camera app on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Want to make a movie on your iPhone? Experts told me their secrets

A person holding the Google Pixel 8.

2023 was the best year for Google Pixel devices yet

Here's a bold claim: I think 2023 has been the best year for Google Pixel devices yet. Let me explain why this is.
OnePlus 12 in green and white.

Does the OnePlus 12 have a headphone jack?

The OnePlus 12 has launched and it includes a lot of great features. Is one of them a headphone jack? The answer probably won't surprise you.
WhatsApp logo on a phone.

WhatsApp now lets you send self-destructing voice messages

WhatsApp has offered self-destructing photo and video messages since 2021, and now it's expanded the feature to voice messages.
Person holding an Apple AirTag.

Apple AirTag, Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2, Tile Mate prices slashed

Don't lose your stuff again with either the Tile Mate, Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2, or Apple AirTag. All of these Bluetooth trackers are discounted on Amazon.
The viral Facebook algorithm bypass post is nonsense.

Is the Facebook algorithm bypass a scam? Or is it a hack?

No, you can't bypass the Facebook algorithm by copying and pasting a post. Not then, not now. It's just not how things work.
A man wears the Sennheiser All-Day Clear OTC hearing aid while on a hike.

These Sennheiser All-Day OTC self-fitting hearing aids are $500 off

Hear more easily and more clearly with the Sennheiser All-Day Clear hearing aids, and save big with this deal at Best Buy while you do so.
The Fitbit Sense 2 in moss.

The best Fitbit devices in 2023: 6 best watches and trackers

It can be tough to pick a new fitness tracker. If you’ve been thinking of buying a new Fitbit this year, here are the best options to choose from.
Realme GT5 Pro in ornage.

One of 2023’s most interesting Android phones just dropped

Realme's latest phone is a flagship powered by Qualcomm's best silicon. But it's the touchless hand gestures that truly set it apart from the rest.
A video playing on the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

You’re all wrong — 60Hz on the iPhone is fine

As much as I hate to admit it, one of the most talked-about rumors for the iPhone 16 is a nonissue. A refresh rate of 60Hz works just fine on the iPhone.
An iPad and an external display using Stage Manager in iPadOS 16.

How to use your iPad as a second monitor for your Mac

An iPad makes a superb second display for your Mac, and setting it up this way is easier than you’d think. Here’s everything you need to know to get started.
A Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is held up on top of a desk.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 line prices slashed for the holidays

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 line of tablets is discounted from Samsung, but you need to make your purchase now if you want to get the device for the holidays.
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 logo on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Much-desired iPhone feature may not arrive until 2027

A design feature that's gradually making its way to Android phones may not arrive on the iPhone for another four years.
A 2021 iPad Pro is attached to a keyboard on a desk.

Apple has an iPad shocker planned for early 2024

The OLED iPad Pro might arrive early in 2024. But there could be a surprise 12.9-inch iPad Air as well.
A person wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Google Pixel Watch 2 review: Google really did it

Google really had a challenge on its hands with the Pixel Watch 2, but happily, it has returned with a wearable that impresses in almost all areas.
Reddit Recap 2023 on an iPhone.

Reddit Recap 2023: how to find yours now

What were your favorite communities on Reddit in 2023? How about your most popular posts? This information (and more) is available in Reddit Recap 2023.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro laying face-down on a wood bench.

Your Google Pixel 8 Pro is about to get an incredible update

With the December feature drop, the Pixel 8 Pro gets the superpower to natively run Google's Gemini Nano AI model — and lands cool new tricks as well.
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.
Someone wearing an Apple Watch Ultra 2, showing the Modular Ultra watch face.

Best Apple Watch deals: Series 9 and Ultra 2 discounted

The Apple Watch has surged to prominence in recent years. If you're in the market for an iOS wearable, we've sniffed out the best Apple Watch deals available.
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.

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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.