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Steven Winkelman

Steven Winkelman

Former Staff Writer, Mobile
Author/Co-Author of 202 articles

Steven writes about technology, social practice, and books. At Digital Trends, he focuses primarily on mobile and wearables news.

After finishing his English undergrad degree, Steven began working as an editor at academic and lifestyle publications. As he became more interested in digital media and social practice, he decided to return to school to complete his MA in journalism.

LG V40 ThinQ Review

Useful LG V40 ThinQ tips and tricks

With five cameras and top specs, the LG V40 ThinQ is one of the most innovative phones of 2018. It can take a great photo in any scenario you can imagine, but it's capable of so much more. If you're just getting started with your new phone, here are a few of our favorite LG V40 ThinQ tips and tricks.
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Nokia 7.1: Absolutely everything you need to know

Nokia is continuing its mobile market comeback tour with the release of the Nokia 7.1, a midrange machine with solid specs, an all-new display, and a great new design. Best of all? Nokia's midrange is finally returning to the U.S. Here's absolutely everything you need to know.
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Samsung drops lots of hints about upcoming Note 9 in trio of teaser videos

With just weeks until the Unpacked event in Brooklyn, Samsung is making a splash with its new series of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 teaser videos. The company is releasing a series of three videos highlighting a few ways the upcoming Galaxy Note 9 will relieve common problems every smartphone user has experienced.
iOS 12

iPhone notifications are no longer a nuisance with iOS 12

One of the most exciting updates you'll find on iOS 12 is rather basic. Apple changed the way the iPhone and iPad manage Notification updates. The clutter of cards that once filled your Notification Center screen has been replaced by something simpler. Apple has embraced group notifications in iOS 12.
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Facebook F8 2018 Keynote recap: Everything Zuckerberg and co. announced

The Facebook F8 developers conference has officially begun! While the conference is meant primarily for developers, the keynote often gives us a good idea of what to expect from Facebook in the coming months and years. Here's everything we learned from the 2018 Facebook F8 Keynote address.
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Apple updates $330 iPad, adds Pencil support, 200GB iCloud storage for students

Apple officially announced a new budget iPad, with special features for the education market. The new iPad will sell for $330, and it supports the Apple Pencil.
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Sony Xperia XZ2 vs. Google Pixel 2 XL: Newest Sony flagship tackles Android king

Sony's Xperia XZ2 may offer some of the best hardware available, we wondered how it would do against one of our favorite smartphones from 2017, the Pixel 2 XL.
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Performance dip on your iPhone? Here’s everything you need to know

Apple was first accused of throttling iPhones late last year. In early 2018 the tech giant began offering a discounted battery replacement program and announced software updates to inform you of your battery health. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's battery performance issues.
Apple iPhone X Review

How to take perfect Portrait Mode selfies with an iPhone X

This year's iPhone X update features its best camera yet with a Portrait Mode selfie feature using the same technology that powers Face ID.
iMessage

Apple Pay Cash is officially available for all iPhone users, thanks to iOS update

Apple released Apple Pay Cash in the iOS 11.2. The new feature allows iPhone users to send and receive payments through iMessage.
Screen Time

The best screen-time apps to get your digital life under control

Smartphone taking over your life? We've got your back. When you need a break, here are some of the best apps that will help you limit your screen time.
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Here’s every device available through Amazon Prime Exclusive phones

Are you an Amazon prime member looking for a phone at a great price? It turns out you can get your hands on cheaper phones from Amazon, from a range of manufacturers. Here's every Amazon Prime Exclusive Phone currently available, with some great offerings from Motorola and LG.

The best LGBTQ dating apps for Android and iOS

Here's our pick of the best LGBTQ dating apps available for Android and iOS, ranging from those for specific groups to those that are more broadly inclusive.
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I tried Blendle, the ‘Netflix of journalism,’ for a week and went broke — but you might not

Blendle, dubbed the Netflix of Journalism, allows you to read popular news and magazine stories for a small fee. While the service seems like it would be a win-win for users and publishers, we discovered that, for voracious readers, buying news by the story can get expensive.
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The best postcard apps to help you embrace snail mail

Sending the perfect postcard is simple, even if you don’t have a stamp. Here are the best postcard apps for iOS and Android.
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BlackBerry Key2 LE vs. BlackBerry Key2: Which productivity titan reigns supreme?

Just months after TCL released its flagship BlackBerry Key2, it followed up with a budget version of the smartphone called the BlackBerry Key2 LE. Coming in at $250 less than the Key2, the Key2 LE has many of the same features as its competitor. Here's how the BlackBerry Key2 LE and BlackBerry Key2 compare.
Valentine's Day Gifts

These Valentine’s Day gifts are perfect for the tech addict in your life

If you're looking for some great Valentine's Day gifts for the smartphone enthusiast in your life, check out some of our favorite mobile accessories.
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Check out these cool tech toys from the 2018 New York Toy Fair

We stopped by the New York Toy Fair to check out some of the newest tech toys. Here are a few of our favorites.
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Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018): Specs, features, price, availability, and more

Amazon is bringing a few improvements to its Fire HD 8 range, with more storage options than before, and new screen-off Alexa support. The FreeTime and FreeTime Unlimited apps for kids will be getting the bigger improvements though, with the addition of over 1,000 pieces of Spanish content.
Hauwei Mate 20 Pro

Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Flagship fight

When it comes top premium Android phones, Samsung and Huawei are often the two names that come to mind. Huawei's newest phone, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, is an absolute powerhouse with a Kirin 980 processor and 6GB of RAM. But how does it compare to the Samsung Galaxy Note 9? We put the two to the test to find out.
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New Google Maps update is rolling out with location-based recommendations

Google showed off a new version of Maps at Google I/O 2018, and now that redesign is finally rolling out. The new version of Maps brings with it a number of great features, including personalized recommendations based on your location history, and a "For you" tab that shows you new restaurants.
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The most common iPhone 7 problems and how to fix them

The iPhone 7 may be a few years old, but it's still a great midrange phone. Here are some common problems and issues you may experience and how to fix them.
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Third-party call recording apps no longer work with Android 9.0 Pie

If you're one of the lucky few that have Android 9.0 Pie on your phone, you may still be getting used to all of the new updates and features on your phone. For those who frequently use third-party call recording apps, however, you may notice something different: These apps no longer work on your phone. 
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The LG G7 ThinQ: Here’s everything you need to know

LG's next flagship is finally here -- it's called the LG G7 ThinQ. It has a 6.1-inch display, as well as a notch, and the screen can get incredibly bright when you need it under sunny conditions. It also has a Boombox Speaker that gets crazy loud, and it still maintains a wide-angle camera.
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Master your Moto E5 Plus and E5 Play with these handy tips and tricks

The Moto E5 Plus and Moto E5 Play are Motorola's latest budget phones. Both phones offer capable hardware with a near stock version of Android. Whether you're new to Moto phones or just upgrading, there are lots of special features to explore. Here are our favorite Moto E5 Plus and E5 Play tips and tricks.
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We tried Visible’s $40 unlimited data plan for two weeks to see how it fares

Visible, Verizon's new low-cost service, wants to disrupt the mobile industry by offering unlimited talk, text, and data for just $40 a month. There's a catch: Data speeds are capped at 5Mbps. Is the trade off worth it? We tried out Visible for a few weeks to see how it fares.
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Facebook hints at big changes coming to Messenger app in 2018

If you're one of the 1.3 people who use Facebook Messenger to talk to friends and family get ready to see some changes in 2018.
Oneplus 6 review

Common OnePlus 6 problems, and how to fix them

Style, performance, and more at a compelling price makes the OnePlus 6 an attractive flagship, but not everyone is sailing happily into the sunset. We've been digging around to uncover the most common OnePlus 6 problems and see if we can find ways to get around them or, where possible, solve them.
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Google merges Android Pay and Google Wallet into Google Pay

If you use Android, making payments just got a lot easier. Google Pay will combine all of Google's payment solutions -- including Android Pay and Google Wallet -- into one brand.
Tinder

Tinder follows Bumble’s lead with upcoming women-talk-first feature

Tinder, the crown jewel in Match Group Inc's dating empire, is following the lead of one of its biggest competitors.
Honor 7X

Everything you need to know about the budget Honor 7X

The Honor 7X has everything you want -- dual cameras, an 18:9 screen, a delicious design -- all for the price you'll want to pay.
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LG Tribute Dynasty budget smartphone hits Boost Mobile, coming soon to Sprint

Just days before the start of CES 2018, LG released the LG Tribute Dynasty, a low-cost, feature-packed smartphone for Boost Mobile and Sprint.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 vs. iPad Pro: Which high-end tablet takes the crown?

For the past few years, the iPad Pro has been the default choice for anyone who wants a high-end tablet. Samsung wants to get in on the action. The company unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, which is a productivity machine thanks to the DeX interface. Here's how it compares to the iPad Pro.
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Germany bans sales of children’s smartwatches due to eavesdropping fears

German regulators banned the sale of children's smartwatches today, calling them "unauthorized listening devices."