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Siri trying to identify a song.

This hidden iOS 16 feature turned my iPhone into the ultimate music discovery gadget

This hidden iOS 16 feature turned my iPhone into the ultimate music discovery gadget

If Shazam happens to be your go-to tool for finding new music, iOS 16 turns it into the most powerful music discovery tool you'll need on your iPhone.
Undo Repost button on the TIkTok app.

How to undo reposts on TikTok (and why you should)

How to undo reposts on TikTok (and why you should)

Like most social media apps, TikTok allows users to repost content to their followers. Sometimes, however, you want to undo a repost. Here's how.
iPhone 14 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro camera modules.

With the Pixel 8, Google needs to fix a nagging camera problem

With the Pixel 8, Google needs to fix a nagging camera problem

It's time for Google to break free from Apple's camera philosophy and place a zoom camera in the standard Pixel 8 next year.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with iPhone 13 Pro Max on a table

Forget AirPods — here’s why I use Samsung earbuds with my iPhone

Forget AirPods — here’s why I use Samsung earbuds with my iPhone

I used the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with an iPhone for over two months. They are a brilliant pair of earbuds, but should you buy them over the AirPods 2 Pro?
The Galaxy Z Fold 4's open screen and crease.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review: so good, it should be your next phone

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review: so good, it should be your next phone

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 may look quite a bit like the Z Fold 3, but the changes have made a big difference to the folding phone. We recommend it, and here's why.
Instagram 2022 Recap Reel on an iPhone.

Instagram 2022 recap: how to make your end-of-year Reel

Instagram 2022 recap: how to make your end-of-year Reel

Instagram added a Recap Reel template for users to share their favorite moments from 2022. Here's how to access it.
iPhone 14 Pro with always on display no wallpaper or notifications

iOS 16.2’s new always-on display made me hate my iPhone 14 Pro

iOS 16.2’s new always-on display made me hate my iPhone 14 Pro

If you have an iPhone 14 Pro, then the iOS 16.2 update lets you have a super minimal always-on display. But this takes away from the original charm.
The Google Pixel Table and the Speaker Dock.

Someone’s selling a Google Pixel Tablet months before its release date

Someone’s selling a Google Pixel Tablet months before its release date

What appears to be Google's upcoming Pixel Tablet is for sale on Facebook Marketplace months ahead of its 2023 release.
Event teaser for The OnePlus 11 "Cloud 11" event.

The OnePlus 11 is launching on February 7 with two fan-favorite features

The OnePlus 11 is launching on February 7 with two fan-favorite features

OnePlus' newest flagship, the OnePlus 11, finally has a launch date, an it will arrive alongside another major announcement from the company.
OnePlus 10T camera module.

Please keep terrible 8MP wide-angle cameras off my phone in 2023

Please keep terrible 8MP wide-angle cameras off my phone in 2023

The 8-megapixel camera is a scourge against our smartphones. Phone makers need to stop using these poor quality cameras, and this is why.
Rebtel Calling

How to make ringtones for an iPhone

How to make ringtones for an iPhone

No one wants to pay for ringtones. So save your money and check out our guide on how to use your own songs to make ringtones for your iPhone.
The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14.

How much is the iPhone 14? Here’s exactly what it costs

How much is the iPhone 14? Here’s exactly what it costs

As Apple offers more and more options with its yearly iPhone releases, some are left wondering how much an iPhone 14 actually costs.
Cambridge Audio DAC Magic 200M.

What is a DAC and why would you need one?

What is a DAC and why would you need one?

What is a DAC, or digital-to-analog converter? Here's how these common components work, and why audiophiles like to use upgraded versions for their music.
Apple Arcade page on the Apple Store as seen on the iPhone 14 Pro

Sorry, but allowing third-party iPhone app stores is a bad idea

Sorry, but allowing third-party iPhone app stores is a bad idea

New European Union regulations could pave the way for Apple to allow sideloading and third-party app stores. But this may not be all good news.
traveling with folding phone laptop revealed one big problem asus zenbook 17 fold oled03

I took a folding phone and laptop on vacation — and discovered one huge problem

I took a folding phone and laptop on vacation — and discovered one huge problem

On my one-week trip last month, I discovered that foldables are productive machines but the form factor still has one major problem to solve.
The back of the Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro.

Pixel Feature Drops used to be spectacular — now they’re horribly mediocre

Pixel Feature Drops used to be spectacular — now they’re horribly mediocre

Google promises feature-packed quarterly releases for its newest Pixel phones. The reality is proving to be less rosy than advertised.
Oppo Find N2 Flip seen in different colors, both open and closed.

5 reasons the Oppo Find N2 Flip is early 2023’s most exciting new phone

5 reasons the Oppo Find N2 Flip is early 2023’s most exciting new phone

Early 2023 is looking good for new folding smartphones, and the Oppo Find N2 is the one we're most excited about. Here's why it has caught our attention.
Instagram being used on an iPhone.

Are your Instagram comments not showing up? You’re not alone

Are your Instagram comments not showing up? You’re not alone

Comments aren't showing up for some Instagram users. Here's everything we know about the issue and if it's going to be fixed.
Phil Nickinson's empty Twitter feed.

Forget TikTok — it’s time to ban Twitter

Forget TikTok — it’s time to ban Twitter

Banning TikTok is silly. Twitter — and new owner Elon Musk — is what everyone should be worried about.
ShiftCam SnapGrip held in two hands

The ShiftCam SnapGrip turned my iPhone into a DSLR, and I love it

The ShiftCam SnapGrip turned my iPhone into a DSLR, and I love it

We take photos with our iPhones and other smartphones, but it's not super ergonomic. The ShiftCam SnapGrip accessory changes that — and then some.
Galaxy Note 20 Back

Goodbye Samsung Galaxy Note 20, you were a terrible phone

Goodbye Samsung Galaxy Note 20, you were a terrible phone

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 was always a hard sell as a $1,000 smartphone, but it was somehow even much worse than I had expected.
Holding the partially open Oppo Find N2.

The new Oppo Find N2 is the folding phone upgrade I’ve waited all year for

The new Oppo Find N2 is the folding phone upgrade I’ve waited all year for

The excellent Oppo Find N2 is such a huge leap ahead of the Find N, it should be considered the reference point for all annual phone upgrades in the future.
A Crash Detection alert on the iPhone 14.

iPhone 14 safety features alert rescuers after canyon plunge

iPhone 14 safety features alert rescuers after canyon plunge

Apple's new Crash Detection and Emergency SOS features sprung into action this week after a car left a California road and plummeted 300 feet into a canyon.
A digital image of Elon Musk in front of a stylized background with the Twitter logo repeating.

Twitter bans, then unbans account tracking Elon Musk’s jet

Twitter bans, then unbans account tracking Elon Musk’s jet

Hours after Twitter suspended the account that tracks the movements of Elon Musk’s private jet, the company reversed its decision and put it back online.
Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus

The best Samsung Galaxy S20 deals for December 2022

The best Samsung Galaxy S20 deals for December 2022

These are the best Samsung Galaxy S20 deals currently available from online retailers and carriers, along with a short run-down of the different S20 models.
Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra.

Best Samsung Galaxy Note 20 deals for December 2022

Best Samsung Galaxy Note 20 deals for December 2022

We've got everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra including how (and where) you can score the best deals right now.
Enabling Advanced Data Protection on an iPhone

How to use Advanced Data Protection on your iPhone (and why you should)

How to use Advanced Data Protection on your iPhone (and why you should)

Apple is boosting its security game with the new Advanced Data Protection feature. Once enabled, it protects a wider set of your sensitive iCloud data.
The iPhone 14 Pro, Pixel 7 Pro, Mate 50 Pro, and Phantom X2 Pro's camera modules.

A phone you never heard of just beat the Pixel 7 Pro in an unusual camera test

A phone you never heard of just beat the Pixel 7 Pro in an unusual camera test

Two phones are going all-out to take amazing bokeh photos, but are they better than the Pixel 7 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro? We find out in an unusual camera test.
Anker 747 charger next to phones and other devices.

Anker’s 150W charger has completely changed how I charge my gadgets

Anker’s 150W charger has completely changed how I charge my gadgets

Anker's no stranger to the world of smartphone chargers, and its 747 charger may be one of the best yet. Here's how it's completely changed my charging life.
iPhone 14 Pro with a black always-on screen.

iPhone 14 Pro: how to make your always-on screen black

iPhone 14 Pro: how to make your always-on screen black

If you're looking for a more minimalist always-on display for your iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 16.2 has the answer. Here's how to set it up.
iPhone 14 Pro in Deep Purple, held in a mans hand.

iPhone 14 Pro review: effortlessly and unquestionably superb

iPhone 14 Pro review: effortlessly and unquestionably superb

The iPhone 14 Pro may not look new, but it has all-new technology and software inside. Find out whether you should buy it in our iPhone 14 Pro review.
Oppo OHealth H1 health device on a table.

Oppo’s weird health tracker is a smartwatch without the watch part

Oppo’s weird health tracker is a smartwatch without the watch part

The Oppo OHealth H1 health holdable is the oddest product to be announced at the company's Inno Day 2022 event. Here's all the news.
Apple Music Sing on an iPhone.

How to use Apple Music Sing

How to use Apple Music Sing

Apple Music Sing is a new sing-along feature that turns your Apple Music app into a karaoke machine. Here's what you need to know and how to use it.
App Store displayed on an iPhone 14 Pro against a pink background

Apple may do the unthinkable — allow third-party iPhone app stores

Apple may do the unthinkable — allow third-party iPhone app stores

Due to regulations from the European Union, Apple may be considering third-party app stores on the iPhone and iPad in the very near future.
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.