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Joe Maring

Joe Maring

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.

An official render of the Motorola Edge 50 smartphone.

The new Motorola Edge 50 just set a smartphone world record

Surprise! There's a new Motorola phone. It's called the Motorola Edge 50, and it apparently sets a new record for smartphone design.
Mobile News
Someone wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.

I reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. It’s not what I expected

Don't dismiss the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra as a meaningless Apple Watch Ultra clone. I reviewed the new watch, and it surprised the heck out of me.
Mobile Reviews
Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, showing the cover screen turned on.

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is Samsung’s laziest folding phone ever

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 has all of the makings of a great flip phone. But with a higher price and many similarities to the Flip 5, is it worth it?
Mobile Reviews
Official teaser of the Google Pixel 9 Pro.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is official, and this is your first look at it

Forget about leaks — Google just gave us an official Pixel 9 Pro teaser. Here's what it looks like.
Mobile News
The Apple Watch Series 9 with the Snoopy watch face.

WatchOS 11 will change your Apple Watch more than you realize

WatchOS 11 is coming soon. When it arrives, it will include a lot of smaller, lesser-known features that could change your Apple Watch in big ways.
Mobile Features
The OnePlus 12R lying on a book with its screen turned on.

If you buy any Android phone during Prime Day, make sure it’s this one

You'll find lots of Android phones on sale for Prime Day 2024. However, there's only one you should really consider buying — and it's incredibly cheap.
Mobile Deals
The Pixel Watch on a person's wrist.

The Google Pixel Watch 3 price leaked, and it’s bad

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is coming soon, and thanks to a new leak, we now know how much it will cost. Unfortunately, it doesn't look good.
Mobile News
Someone holding the Amazon Kindle Scribe with its screen turned on.

My all-time favorite Kindle just got a huge Prime Day discount. Here’s why you should buy it

If you want a good e-reader, you can't go wrong with a Kindle. My favorite Kindle has received a huge discount during Prime Day 2024 and you should buy one.
Mobile Deals
Two Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 smartwatches laying next to each other on a table.

The new Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 looks great. But there’s a catch

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is Samsung's newest smartwatch, and I got to use it ahead of its release. Here are my first impressions.
Mobile Features
Two Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 smartphones next to each other.

I spent two hours with the Galaxy Z Flip 6. These are the 5 things that stood out to me

I recently spent a couple of hours using the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. Some of it's good, some of it's not. Here are the five biggest takeaways.
Mobile Features
The Motorola Razr Plus 2024, sitting outside with its cover screen on.

I reviewed the Motorola Razr Plus 2024. It’s one of the best folding phones I’ve ever used

The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 is one of the newest folding phones on the market. I’ve had it for a while, and it’s one of the best foldables I’ve used.
Mobile Reviews
A top view of someone wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Two big upgrades were just confirmed for the Google Pixel Watch 3

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is coming soon. And thanks to a recent FCC listing, we've just learned about two new features coming to the smartwatch.
Mobile News
A close-up of the Motorola "M" logo on the Motorola Edge (2024).

2024 has been a bad year for Motorola. Can it turn things around?

2024 has been a rocky year for Motorola. Does it have a chance to turn things around? I think so.
Mobile Features
A person holding the half-open Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.

July 10 is going to be a huge day for Samsung

Do you like Samsung phones? Do you like Samsung smartwatches? Do you like smart rings? If you said yes to any of those, you'll want to be ready for July 10.
Mobile News
Made by Google logo at an event venue.

If you like Google Pixel phones, you need to be ready for August 13

Have you been waiting for new Google Pixel phones? Good news! We're probably getting a lot of them in August. Here's what you need to know.
Mobile News
The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 and Razr 2024 next to each other.

I used Motorola’s new Razr 2024 phones, and I couldn’t be happier

Do you like folding phones? Do you like the Motorola Razr? Good news! Motorola’s new Razr 2024 and Razr Plus 2024 are official — and they’re impressive.
Mobile Features
Someone holding the Motorola Edge (2024) outside, showing its leather back.

I thought Motorola’s new $550 Android phone would be great. I was wrong

The new Motorola Edge (2024) promises to deliver flagship-level specs and features at a reasonable $550 price. But is it any good? I reviewed it and found out.
Mobile Reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 showing off its new cover screen.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: Still worth it in 2024?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a large cover screen, a new hinge, and finally folds flat when you close it. But is it worth $1,000? We found out in our review.
Mobile Reviews
Android 15 logo on a Google Pixel 8.

Android 15 just hit a critical milestone

Excited to get your hands on Android 15? Good news! Google's next big Android update just reached a huge milestone. Here are all the details.
Mobile News
Someone holding an iPhone 15 Pro Max with the screen on and showing the home screen.

The iPhone will never be the same after this

iOS 18 is a big and exciting update for the iPhone. But it also marks a big shift for how Apple handles iPhone updates, and it worries me.
Mobile Features
A white Belkin charger laying on a colorful desk mat.

This tiny Belkin charger is one of the best you can buy in 2024

I've been looking for a good charger for my home office — one that's small, fast, and easy to live with. This Belkin one fit the bill perfectly.
Mobile Features
Multiple Apple Watches running watchOS 11.

I’ve never been more excited to wear an Apple Watch

I love wearing an Apple Watch, and I have for years. But thanks to watchOS 11, it's about to get better than ever.
Mobile Features
A photo of many Android figurines on a white wall.

It’s the end of an era for Android

The Android world is changing. Dave Burke, one of the most prominent leaders on the Android team, is leaving.
Mobile News
A render of the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is official, and it has an incredible price

Samsung just announced a new smartwatch. It's called the Galaxy Watch FE, and if you're shopping for a wearable on a budget, it looks like a darn good option.
Mobile News
The Honor 200 Pro smartphone lying on a rock outside.

The Honor 200 Pro is unlike any other Android phone I’ve used in 2024

The Honor 200 Pro is the newest Android phone of 2024. With a truly unusual design, a shiny new chip, and more, it's unlike any other phone I've used this year.
Mobile Features
The Apple logo on the back of an iPhone 14.

Apple did something weird at WWDC 2024

Apple's keynote for WWDC 2024 was a big one with lots of exciting announcements. But the company also did something quite odd during it.
Mobile Features
Someone holding a natural titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The one thing I really want to see at WWDC 2024

WWDC 2024 is almost upon us. As we inch closer and closer to Apple's big event, there's just one thing I desperately want to be announced.
Mobile Features
A person holding the Nothing Phone 2a.

The Nothing Phone 3 could be 2025’s most interesting smartphone

Nothing recently teased its big ambitions for the Nothing Phone 3. It has a lot to do with AI, and it actually looks mighty impressive.
Mobile News
Someone holding the Moto G Power 5G (2024) and Moto G Stylus 5G (2024).

2 reasons why you shouldn’t buy a Motorola phone in 2024

Thinking about buying a Motorola phone in 2024? There are a lot of good ones to choose from. But before you do, there are two things you need to consider.
Mobile Features
A person holding the OnePlus 12.

The OnePlus 13 just got exciting

More details about the OnePlus 13 just leaked, including new information about its display, battery, and charging capabilities. Here's what we've learned.
Mobile News
A close-up of the Spotify app icon.

The Spotify Android app just got an odd design change

Do you use the Spotify app on your Android phone? If so, you'll likely soon see an updated design for the app icon. Here's what changed.
Mobile News
Someone holding the Moto G Stylus 5G (2024), showing the back of the phone and its stylus.

I used Motorola’s new $400 Android phone. Here’s why you should buy it

The $400 Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is one of the newest budget Android phones to hit the scene. Is it worth your time and attention? I used it to find out.
Mobile Reviews
Official product render of the Fitbit Ace LTE.

Fitbit just launched a new smartwatch unlike any it’s made before

Fitbit just announced a new smartwatch joining its lineup — the Fitbit Ace LTE — and it's unlike any previous watch from the company.
Mobile News
A photo of Google's Project Starline during a demo session.

I saw the future of video calling, and it blew me away

During Google I/O 2024, I had an opportunity to try Project Starline — Google's futuristic take on video calling. Simply put, it blew me away.
Mobile Features
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