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.
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.
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.
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 The clutter of cards that once filled your Notification Center screen has been replaced by something simpler.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.Â
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.
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.
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.
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.
