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Andy Boxall
Andy Boxall
Senior Mobile Writer

Andy is a Senior Writer at Digital Trends, where he concentrates on mobile technology, a subject he has written about for almost a decade. During that time he has seen the evolution from 2G to 5G, reviewed dozens of smartphones, worn dozens of smartwatches (not at the same time), and visited many manufacturers and events all over the world. A multi-year veteran of Mobile World Congress, CES, IFA, and Baselworld trade shows, Andy always has a strong opinion on the mobile industry, and is excited about its future. Follow him on Twitter, @AndyBoxall, where the talk goes way beyond mobile tech.

A person holding the Oura Ring 3rd generation Horizon model.

Oura Ring’s newest feature lets you spy on your friends

Oura Ring’s newest feature lets you spy on your friends

The Oura Ring has its first social feature, called Circles, which lets you share your three key daily scores with friends.
The back of the red Motorola Razr Plus.

Motorola did something ridiculous to its new Razr phones

Motorola's new Razr folding smartphones look like winners, except the company has made an odd decision with the device's names, and its very confusing.
A person holding the Realme 11 Pro+.

This cheap Android phone is one of the best I’ve used in 2023

The Realme 11 Pro+ does something most other cheap phones can't. It delivers on the promise of its specs, and shows what cheap phones should be like.
iOS 17 contact posters

iOS 17’s coolest new feature is horrible news for Android users

Forget the argument about blue bubbles versus green bubbles. iOS 17 is adding another new feature that's bad news for Android users.
Apple Vision Pro headset seen from the side.

This one, crucial thing will make or break the Apple Vision Pro

If Apple really wants the Vision Pro headset to succeed, it needs to think really seriously about how people who wear glasses use it.
A screenshot from Apple's WatchOS.

Everything new in watchOS 10 — the biggest Apple Watch update in years

Everything new in watchOS 10 — the biggest Apple Watch update in years

WatchOS 10 is a big update for the Apple Watch, and it's coming later this year! Here's a look at all the new features.
The Motorola Edge Plus (2023) lying face-down on a table.

Motorola made one of the year’s best phones — but it’s not enough

The fantastic Edge Plus (2023) is the first Motorola phone we've fully recommended for a long time, and the company needs to see it as a new start.
A person wearing the Oura Ring 3rd generation Horizon model.

Is the Oura Ring worth it? I wore it for 18 months to find out

The Oura Ring is one of the few pieces of smart jewelry you can buy, but is it one to consider? Our long-term review tells you what you need to know.
A rendering of an Apple mixed-reality headset (Reality Pro) in a gold color seen from the front.

I don’t want Apple to announce its VR headset

The rumors say Apple will announce its long-awaited Reality Pro VR headset at WWDC 2023, but my wallet is begging the company not to do so.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra lying face-down in between a bed frame and wall.

The best Android phones in 2023: the 13 best ones you can buy

The best Android phones in 2023: the 13 best ones you can buy

If you’re an Android fan in search of a new smartphone, then allow us to find the perfect partner. Here are the best Android phones at various prices.
The Withings BPM Connect blood pressure monitor with the Health Mate app.

I used a smart blood pressure monitor for the first time — and it blew me away

When I was told I had to monitor my blood pressure, I wanted to use something more high-tech than a normal cuff. It was exactly the right thing to do.
A person opening the Honor Magic Vs.

Honor Magic Vs review: a load of old hocus-pocus

The Honor Magic Vs is a big-screen folding smartphone here to take on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. Unfortunately, as we found out, the Galaxy is safe for now.
A person opening the Honor Magic Vs.

Is this cheap foldable finally a good Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 alternative?

After being given a lower-than-expected price, we've revisited the Honor Magic Vs folding phone. Is it good enough to buy now?
A Pixel Watch and TicWatch Pro 5 side-by-side.

The Pixel Watch has been utterly crushed by its latest rival

The Pixel Watch has been utterly crushed by its latest rival

After being impressed by the TicWatch Pro 5, we made a return to the Pixel Watch -- and it shows exactly where Google went wrong with its smartwatch.
A mockup of the MediaTek and Nvidia platform for cars.

MediaTek wants to bring its phone tech to cars, and Nvidia’s going to help

MediaTek wants to bring its phone tech to cars, and Nvidia’s going to help

MediaTek and Nvidia have announced a partnership to work on a connected platform for cars called Dimensity Auto.
Apple Watch Series 7 next to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5.

The best smartwatches in 2023: our 11 favorite ones

The best smartwatches in 2023: our 11 favorite ones

Smartwatches offer notifications, fitness tracking, and more. Choosing one is the hard part, so to help, here is our list of the best smartwatches in 2023.
Google Assistant listening on the Google Pixel Watch.

No, you really don’t need Google Assistant on your smartwatch

Google Assistant is becoming a rarity on smartwatches, and isn't on the new TicWatch 5 Pro. But does it really matter?
The Google Pixel 7a face down on a table.

I have to stop using the Pixel 7a — but I don’t want to

Despite having phones that are a lot more expensive at hand, I realized the $500 Pixel 7a is all the phone I actually need, and without compromising either.
The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 on a person's wrist.

TicWatch Pro 5 review: the Wear OS watch I’ve been waiting for

The days of disappointing Wear OS smartwatches may be at an end, as the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 has finally arrived, and it has lived up to expectations.
The Oura Ring on a person's finger.

I should stop wearing the Oura Ring, but I can’t

I'm still wearing the third-generation Oura Ring smart ring, but things about it make me think I shouldn't be, despite it being a great product.
The Pixel 7a and Pixel 4a's camera modules.

Have an old Google Pixel? This camera test will make you want a Pixel 7a

Google is renowned for great phone cameras and photo software. In our Pixel 7a vs. Pixel 4a camera test, we see how things have moved on in three years.
A person holding the Oppo Find X6 Pro, showing the back of the phone.

I used YouTubers’ favorite camera phone of 2023, and I wasn’t impressed

The Oppo Find X6 Pro has been described as having the best camera out there at the moment, but is it? We found out.
The Pixel 7a in a case and being taken out of a pocket.

The Pixel 7a would be better if Google brought back this brilliant accessory

I like the Google Pixel 7a, but I'm not so taken with the official cases for the phone, and it has made me wish for the return of a great Google accessory.
The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7a held in a person's hand.

Our Pixel 7a vs. Pixel 7 camera test has a surprising winner

The Google Pixel 7 isn't much more expensive than the Google Pixel 7a, but is the camera a lot better? We found out in our extensive, in-depth test.
The Huawei P60 Pro held in a person's hand.

Apple, Samsung, and Google could learn a lot from this unique phone

We take a close look at how the Huawei P60 Pro's special Rococo Pearl finish and ergonomic design set it apart from the competition.
The Google Pixel 7a in a person's hand.

Sorry, but you’re all wrong — any Pixel 7 is a great buy

I bet you're worried about buying a Google Pixel 7, aren't you? Scared off by stories of reliability issues? Well, don't be.
The Google Pixel Fold in someone's pocket.

Don’t buy the Google Pixel Fold (yet)

The Pixel Fold is here and it's all very exciting, but don't let that cloud your judgment, as it's worth waiting before you buy one.
Google Pixel Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 product renders.

Google Pixel Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: choose your foldable wisely

Google Pixel Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: choose your foldable wisely

How does the new Google Pixel Fold stack up against the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4? As you'll see, there is a lot to consider before making any decision to buy.
Dual Screen Interpreter Mode for the Pixel Fold.

The Pixel Fold’s most interesting feature won’t be available at launch

The Pixel Fold’s most interesting feature won’t be available at launch

The Dual Screen Interpreter feature Google showed off on the Pixel Fold won't be available at launch, and you'll have to wait for Android 14 to try it.
Huawei Mate X3 in green, showing closed and open design.

This amazing new foldable beats the Galaxy Z Fold 4 in two ways

This amazing new foldable beats the Galaxy Z Fold 4 in two ways

Huawei's new big-screen folding smartphone manages to be thinner and lighter than the Galaxy Z Fold 4, and it looks amazing.
The Huawei P60 Pro with the Google Pixel 7 Pro.

The Pixel 7 Pro’s camera has finally met its match

Can the Huawei P60 Pro's camera really beat the Google Pixel 7 Pro, which has one of the best cameras available? We find out in a quick, and tough, test.
A person holding the Poco F5 Pro and showing the back.

Using this new Android phone made me miss my Pixel 7

The Poco F5 Pro is the highest-spec phone the brand has made, but that doesn't make it exciting. Our review goes into why it needs more than good stats.
The Xiaomi 12S UItra's camera module.

I’m sick of big, ugly phone cameras — and they’re only getting worse

We all want better cameras on our phones, but are we willing to accept the cost? I don't mean financially — I mean aesthetically and ergonomically.
Motorola Edge 40 being put into a pocket.

Motorola’s newest phone has something we’ve never seen before

Motorola’s newest phone has something we’ve never seen before

Motorola's newest phone — the Edge 40 — has something we've never seen before in any other smartphone.