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I used the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R. Here’s which one you should buy
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Google Pixel 9 vs. Google Pixel 7: Is it upgrade time?
Google's Pixel 9 brings a healthy bunch of improvements that really matter. But is that enough to elicit an upgrade over the well-rounded Pixel 7?
Interested in the Galaxy S25 Slim? This latest leak is great news for you
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Fitbit Cyber Monday deals 2024: Save nearly 40% on our favorite fitness trackers
There are some great early Cyber Monday Fitbit deals going on right now. We've highlighted the best here as well as provided some valuable buying advice.
Best Cyber Week Apple AirTags deals 2024: Save on AirTag bundles, accessories, and more
We've picked out all the best Cyber Week Apple AirTags deals currently available after the big day, and we also have some great buying advice.
Samsung accidentally revealed a bunch of One UI 7 details. Here they are
Samsung (prematurely) published the One UI 7 page on its Spanish website, revealing key details about the upcoming update.
Three new Nothing phones may launch in 2025. Here’s what we know
Nothing has major plans for 2025. The company might announce three new handsets in the year’s first half.
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I’ve flown over a million miles. Here are 5 things I can’t travel without
I've flown over a million miles in my lifetime, and there are five things I take on each trip. Here's what they are and how they'll transform your next trip.
Clicks changed my mind about using a keyboard with my iPhone 16
Typing on the new, revised Clicks Keyboard case for the iPhone 16 has changed my mind about using a physical keyboard with my touchscreen phone.
There’s a new Samsung Galaxy S25 spec leak, and it’s a bit disappointing
The Samsung Galaxy S25 line isn't going to arrive for another couple of months, but we just got a good look at what to expect for specs.
Black Friday deal: Samsung Galaxy Watch FE for $160
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is on sale now at Samsung bringing it down to $160. You can even save an extra $50 with the right trade-in.
TikTok is drastically changing who can use beauty filters. Here’s what’s happening
TikTok is introducing new restrictions to better safeguard its younger users. Here’s how it plans to do it.
Here’s another hands-on look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and One UI 7
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How one company is putting an end to inaccurate skin tones in smartphone photos
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Babbel’s got an Early Black Friday price of just $130 through StackSocial
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2024 was a huge rebound for smartphone sales, but not for the iPhone
2024 is proving to be a very good year for increased smartphone sales. However, the same can't be said for the iPhone.
Apple’s folding iPhone may actually be happening
Although it's been a rumor for years, new information suggests the folding iPhone might actually be happening.
New AI features are now available for select Motorola phones
If you have one of these Motorola devices, you can now enroll in Motorola's open beta program for the latest AI features.
Boox Palma 2 review: a device like no other
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra pops up in a hands-on video. Here’s what it looks like
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This iPhone 17 Pro design leak is one of the most surprising yet
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I got an Apple Pencil Pro for my new iPad and found a big problem
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There’s a new way to use ChatGPT on your iPhone. Here’s how it works
A new feature from ChatGPT is easier to use. ChatGPT Search is now available as a Siri Shortcut.
One of the biggest smartphone manufacturers is done with Android
One of the largest smartphone companies in the world is abandoning Android in favor of an in-house developed operating system.
The Oppo Find X8 is exactly the smartphone I’ve been waiting for
There's no such thing as a perfect smartphone, and there never will be. But in this moment, the Oppo Find X8 is precisely the kind of phone I'm looking for.
The Galaxy A56 just leaked. Here’s a first look at Samsung’s next budget phone
Supposed renders for the Galaxy A56 have leaked, giving us our first look at this new budget-friendly handset.
The OnePlus Watch 3 could be released very soon
The OnePlus Watch 3 could arrive alongside the OnePlus 13 handset worldwide. Here’s when this could happen.
OnePlus might release a compact flagship phone. Here are all the details
There aren't many choices in 2024 for a compact flagship smartphone. According to a new leak, OnePlus may be set to change that next year.
Rokform Black Friday deals run the gamut of mobile gear: Cases, accessories, more
These Rokform Black Friday deals are one of the better ways to save on mobile accessories like cases, wireless speakers, phone mounts and more.
This app turned my iPhone into a vintage photography powerhouse
The iPhone's stock camera app is a processing nightmare. If you crave the joy of film capture, this app pours the Hasselblad XPAN energy into your clicks.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 may not get the chipset we were expecting
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Section Editor, Mobile
Joe Maring has been the Section Editor of Digital Trends’ Mobile team since June 2022. He leads a team of 13 writers and editors with the single goal of publishing the best mobile tech content on the Internet. While much of his time is spent planning and editing the work of his section’s amazing contributors, Joe equally loves writing himself — whether he’s digging into wonky AI apps on phones or explaining why you should buy the latest iPhone.
Joe started talking and writing about phones in 2012 with his tech-focused YouTube channel and website, MobileCupOfJoe. He’s contributed to PhoneArena, XDA Developers, and 9to5Google. He held the titles of News Editor and Senior Editor at Android Central between 2017 and 2021. Before joining Digital Trends, Joe was a Senior Writer and Editor for Screen Rant’s tech section.
Throughout his years in this industry, Joe has attended major trade shows such as CES, MWC, and IFA. He’s also appeared on major tech podcasts, including Tech News Weekly, Clockwise, and the Android Police Podcast.
Joe lives in Michigan with his two cats (Minnie and Polo), a very sweet and dumb pit bull/boxer mix (Damon), and Kenn — his partner of 10 years. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find Joe walking a nature trail, reading at his favorite coffee shop, or watching the Lions.
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