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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 more than 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), spent years wearing smart rings, and experienced daily life with smartglasses. He has visited many manufacturers and events all over the world, and is a multi-year veteran of Mobile World Congress, CES, IFA, and Baselworld trade shows. Andy always has a strong opinion on the mobile industry, writes the bi-weekly OuttaFocus column on mobile photography, and enjoys the opportunity to also write about smart home, audio, and entertainment for Digital Trends when he gets the chance.

Pay close attention to his work and you'll spot references to some of his interests outside of technology, whether it's cars, mechanical watches, or even K-pop. You can connect with him on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky. He also can't remember a time when he wasn't carrying around at least two smartphones.

A person taking a photo with the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.

A Spanish adventure changed my mind about the Xiaomi 15 Ultra’s camera

Is the Xiaomi 15 Ultra's camera as good as Xiaomi says it is? I went on a mini adventure in Barcelona, Spain to find the magic I felt the camera was missing.
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The Samsung Galaxy A36's color options.

MWC 2025 got me excited about phones again, and you should be too

Mobile World Congress 2025 was a show about smartphones, and exciting ones too, which made it very different to the last few years. Here's more on the trend.
Mobile Features
Best of MWC 2025

Best of MWC 2025: the top gadgets we saw on the showfloor

MWC 2025 has been a show packed with exciting mobile tech. We've rounded up the best new products and concepts we've seen at the show.
Mobile Features
A person wearing a G-Shock watch in front of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain.

I love smartwatches. Here’s why I didn’t wear one to MWC 2025

I'm a big fan of smartwatches, but I decided not to wear one to MWC 2025. This is why, and what I chose to wear instead.
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The HMD Fusion X1.

Why the HMD Fusion X1 may be the most important phone at MWC 2025

The HMD Fusion X1 may not be a flagship, but it's an important device for a different reason. We spoke to HMD about its goal to help make kids safer online.
Mobile Features
The back of the Nothing Phone 3a Pro, with the Glyph Lights active.

Nothing Phone 3a Pro review: The best Nothing phone

We review the Nothing Phone 3a Pro to find out if the unusual design hides a winning smartphone.
Mobile Reviews
A person holding the Realme Ultra concept phone with the 10x lens.

Realme’s Ultra phone concept is the craziest thing I used at MWC 2025

Realme has worked out how to stick a full-size camera lens on the back of a smartphone, and I've taken photos with it.
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The screen menu on the TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper .

I used TCL’s Nxtpaper screen tech, and it’s ready to replace your e-reader

I got my hands on TCL's newest Nxtpaper screen tech, on both a phone and a tablet, and was really impressed by the upgrades.
Mobile Features
A press image showing the Qualcomm X85 modem.

Your next phone will probably use Qualcomm’s new X85 modem

Qualcomm has announced the X85 modem, which is likely to power the 5G connection in the next wave of big phone releases.
Mobile News
The Xiaomi Watch S4 showing the watch face.

Xiaomi’s customizable smartwatch returns and this time it’s wearing a crown

The Xiaomi Watch S4 has a clever way of customizing the look of the smartwatch, and a new way of interacting with the software. We've tried it out.
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A person holding the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra review: It almost meets our very high expectations

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra's incredible camera specification has us really excited. Can the phone lived up to our very high expectations. We find out.
Mobile Reviews
The Samsung Galaxy A56 and Samsung Galaxy A36.

The Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 are the Samsung phones I want this year

Samsung's new Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 manage to feel like a genuine update over last year's models, as we found out in our hands-on time with both.
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OuttaFocus promotional image with the Nokia 9 PureView

Why the mad Nokia 9 PureView is on my mind as I go to MWC 2025

As I pack for MWC 2025, there's one mad, and more than a little rubbish, camera phone that's on my mind: The Nokia 9 PureView.
Mobile Features
A person holding the Oura Ring 4.

Oura has given women another great reason to wear its smart ring

Oura has updated its algorithm used to track women's menstrual cycles, increasing accuracy. It's also taking part in a new study into pregnancy.
Mobile News
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus.

Why the dullest Galaxy S25 model is the one you should buy

I've spent two weeks with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, straight after a few weeks with the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Here's why I think it's the better purchase.
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The Qualcomm Dragonwing logo.

Meet Dragonwing, Qualcomm’s big push into robots, drones, and more AI

Dragonwing is a new brand from Qualcomm, makers of chips like the Snapdragon 8 Elite, but this time it has a new target audience in mind. Here's what it's about.
Mobile News
A promotional image for Realme's MWC 2025 announcement.

Realme’s making an Ultra smartphone with a massive camera inside

Realme has an Ultra phone in the works, and will equip it with a large camera complete with an optical zoom feature. It'll reveal more during MWC 2025.
Mobile News
The Casetify Carry-On Suitcase.

I customized Casetify’s phone case-inspired luggage to match my car

Casetify has made a suitcase with a design inspired by its craziest phone case, but it's the customization options that made it so exciting for me.
Mobile Features
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra in black and silver.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra may be this year’s best looking phone as CEO reveals design

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra's fantastic design, which takes inspiration from classic Leica cameras, has been officially revealed by the company's CEO.
Mobile News
The Nothing Phone 2a Plus's logo and rear design.

Get ready to meet the most challenging phone of the year

Images showing what could be the Nothing Phone 3a Pro have leaked, and it has a very challenging look. Does it signal the end of Nothing's great run of designs?
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The iPhone 16 Pro and the Galaxy S25 Plus held in the hand together

Own an Android? It looks like you may buy an iPhone next

Research shows nearly half of current iPhone owners have owned an Android phone in the past, and once they get an iPhone, they stick with it too.
Mobile News
iPhone 16e in white.

Changing this one thing would have made the iPhone 16e much more fun

I like the iPhone 16e, but it's not a lot of fun. Apple could have changed that if it had added at least one actual body color to the list.
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A group of iPhone 16e phones arranged in a pattern.

Apple missed a cute, fitting opportunity with the iPhone 16e’s name

I love the new iPhone 16e's name, far more so than the other possible alternatives, but there was another option I thought would have fitted really well.
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A person wearing the G-Shock x ASRV DW-6900.

This cool stealth G-Shock has a unique feature that transforms the watch

All of the Casio G-Shock watches I own (and I own… quite a few), are attached to their own, special band. It’s an integrated part of the design, and even if I wanted to, there’s no obvious easy way to change it out for another. That’s what makes the limited edition so special, and unique […]
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A press image of the iPhone 16e.

The Apple iPhone 16e is here, and it’s everything we hoped for

The Apple iPhone 16e (and not the iPhone SE 4) has launched, and here's everything you need to know about the latest iPhone.
Mobile News
The OnePlus 13 and OnePlus Watch 3.

OnePlus makes the best Android phone and watch combo you can get right now

I've used the OnePlus 13 and the OnePlus Watch 3, and consider them the best Android phone and watch combo you can get. Here's why.
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The Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch in Haze Grey.

This new color for Amazfit’s T-Rex 3 smartwatch looks fantastic

Amazfit has added a cool Haze Grey finish to the range of available colors for its tough T-Rex 3 smartwatch.
Mobile News
The Casio G-Shock MRG-B2100R-2A watch.

This $3,800 G-Shock is the Bluetooth watch you’ve always promised yourself

Casio has launched a new MRG series luxury G-Shock watch, this time based on its now iconic octagonal shape.
Mobile News
A person wearing the OnePlus Watch 3.

OnePlus Watch 3 review: The best Android smartwatch I’ve used

The OnePlus Watch 3 has to take on, and beat some great smartwatches to gain our attention. We find out if it succeeds in our in-depth review.
Mobile Reviews
OuttaFocus promotional image.

Why I’m sad this delightful iPhone camera is about to go away

It looks certain Apple will take the 12-megapixel away from its cheapest iPhone very soon. Let me explain why I'm sad about it.
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A photo of a Galaxy S25 Plus showing an Instagram page.

Why are really old iPhones suddenly so popular?

In a trend driven by K-pop stars and celebrities in South Korea, old iPhone models and digital cameras have become a desirable accessory.
Mobile News
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Galaxy S25 Ultra's cameras.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra’s camera crushed its old rival in our test

Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera a big improvement over the Galaxy S24 Ultra? We found out in an in-depth test.
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OnePlus Open Apex Edition Crimson Shadow red held in hand in front of the black variant.

Why the OnePlus Open 2 situation is terrible for phone fans

OnePlus won't release a foldable phone in 2025, meaning the anticipated OnePlus Open 2 isn't coming. Here's what the news means to you.
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Google Jacquard jacket levis front sherpa

A tiny antenna made on denim will put 5G in your clothes

Researchers have developed a tiny, flexible antenna with 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity that's designed for use in clothes.
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