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Pixel 9 Pro in Rose Quartz.

The Pixel 9 completely changed my mind about Google Pixel phones

I've never been a Google Pixel fan, but that's no longer the case. The Pixel 9 has completely changed my mind about Google Pixel phones.
Front page of a book on Onyx BOOX Go 10.3 tablet.

The Onyx Boox Go is one of the coolest tablets I’ve ever used

There are note-taking tablets. Then there's the Boox Go 10.3 by Onyx. This sunlit slate runs Android, rocks an enviable design, and offers a ton of tricks.
The phone app on an iPhone.

It’s 2024, and smartphones are still very dumb about one simple thing

If our smartphones are like supercomputers in our pockets, why do we still end up paying for things by accident?
Pixel 9 Pro in Rose Quartz.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is the phone I’ve always wanted

I finally have the Pro phone of my dreams, and it didn't come from Apple.
A person holding the Google Pixel 9 and Google Pixel 8.

I took over 100 pictures with the Pixel 9 and the Pixel 8, and the results surprised me

Planning to upgrade from the Google Pixel 8 to the Pixel 9? Then you need to see this camera test, as it's much closer than you'd expect.
Safari website homepage in iOS 18.

The updated Safari app is Apple’s best-kept secret in iOS 18

iOS 18 is a hot mess of AI wizardry, poorly themed icons, and misfiring writing tools. But it does get a few things right, especially in Safari browser.
A widget of the Vitals app in watchOS 11 on the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

Vitals is one of the best Apple Watch apps I’ve used in years

Apple's watchOS 11 update has a few big changes, including a new Vitals app. I've been using it for a few weeks, and it's everything I hoped it would be.
The iPad Air 2024 in a Zagg Crystal Palace folio case with the Keychron B1 Pro keyboard.

How I turned my iPad Air into a great work machine for just $90

Can't justify the cost of the Magic Keyboard but still want to work on your iPad Air? I've found a winning combo that's yours for a third of its price.
The back of the Google Pixel 9.

The first 6 things you need to do with your Google Pixel 9

Did you just pick up a new Pixel 9 device? Here are some things you need to do first!
A person wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra showing the Ultra Analogue watch face.

Samsung did the impossible with the Galaxy Watch Ultra

After repeatedly failing to create a truly inspiring watch face for its smartwatches, Samsung has finally got it right with the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
Someone holding a Pixel 9 taking a photo.

Does the Google Pixel 9 have a good camera? Here are the first photos I took with it

I had a chance to try out the cameras on the new Google Pixel 9. Here are some of the best pictures I've taken so far.
A close-up photo of the Pixel Studio app on the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.

I tried Google’s new Pixel Studio app, and it’s a mess

Google's Pixel 9 phones come with a new image generator app called Pixel Studio. And it's a mess.
The Apple Watch Series 9's case back and sensors.

The one Pixel Watch 3 feature I want the Apple Watch to copy ASAP

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is going to be packed with a ton of cool new features. But this particular one is a life-saver that Apple needs to copy.
The Google Pixel 9 in green, pink, white, and black colors, all laying on a white table.

Thinking about buying the Google Pixel 9? Here are 5 reasons to wait for the Pixel 10

The Google Pixel 9 lineup is definitely impressive so far, but here are a few reasons why you might want to wait for the Pixel 10.
The Google Pixel Watch 3 with its display turned on.

Two things that might stop me from buying the Google Pixel Watch 3

The Google Pixel Watch 3 looks like a big upgrade on paper. However, two things may stop me from buying it.
A person holding the Motorola Razr 2024 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.

Can Motorola’s cheap folding phone beat the Galaxy Z Flip 6 in a camera test? I found out

The Motorola Razr 2024 is much cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, so is the camera a lot worse? We found out when we tested them.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera and logo.

This is the worst iPhone color I’ve ever seen

Colors for the iPhone 16 Pro lineup recently leaked, revealing a new brown color. And, to put things nicely, it's absolutely hideous.
A boarding pass on an Apple Watch Ultra 2.

I never travel without my Apple Watch because of this one feature

The Apple Watch has a simple (but very useful) tool for flying/traveling, and I can't live without it.
The main image for Digital Trends' OuttaFocus column.

The Pixel 9’s top camera feature makes me very uncomfortable

Google is leaning heavily on the new AI-driven Add Me mode to sell the Pixel 9's camera, but this reliance makes me uncomfortable for several reasons.
Someone holding the Peony Pixel 9.

The pink Google Pixel 9 is the phone of my dreams

The Google Pixel 9 is an impressive-looking phone with powerful specs and features. But the best thing about it may be its pink color.
The apps page on the Google Pixel Watch 3.

Google finally fixed the one thing I hated about the Pixel Watch

Forget new processors, screens, or bands — the biggest and best change to the Pixel Watch 3 is the addition of a second case size. Here's why.
Someone wearing a Google Pixel Watch 3 and an Apple Watch Ultra 2.

These 4 features might make me ditch my Apple Watch for the Google Pixel Watch 3

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is an impressive-looking smartwatch. But is it enough to get me to replace my Apple Watch? It very well might be.
Someone holding a Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL solves my biggest issue with Pixel phones

The Google Pixel 9 series is here, bringing with it two Pro models: the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Here's why the new XL version is such a big deal.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL next to the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

I’m so disappointed with the Google Pixel 9 phones

Google's Pixel 9 range is the widest yet, but is it the most varied? I don't think so, and I can see where Google went wrong.
Boxes for the new Google Pixel 9 phones and Pixel Watch 3.

The biggest mistake Google made with the Pixel 9 and Pixel Watch 3

The Google Pixel 9 and Pixel Watch 3 are here, and so far, I'm really impressed with what I've seen. Unfortunately, there's just one looming issue with them.
An image showing Google Gemini running on a Pixel phone.

Google just held the worst product launch event of 2024

Apparently, Google's August 2024 Made by Google event launched some phones and watches, but all it could talk about was AI. It was bad.
The 45mm and 41mm Google Pixel Watch 3 models next to each other.

The Google Pixel Watch 3 looks like the Pixel Watch I’ve been waiting for

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is official. It has thinner bezels, comes in a new size, and I got to go hands-on with it. Here are my first impressions.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold with its inner display open and turned on.

I used the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Here’s why it may be 2024’s best foldable

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold may be one of the biggest generational improvements in a foldable I've seen. Here's what I learned during my hands-on preview.
Someone holding the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9.

I spent two hours with Google’s new Pixel 9 phones. Here are 5 things I love

Google's Pixel 9 phones are official, and I recently got to spend two hours with them. Here are a few things I already love about the phones.
A person closing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.

I own a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5. Here’s why I don’t want the Z Flip 6

I'm using the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and wondering if I should upgrade my own Galaxy Z Flip 5 to it. Here's why I'm deciding not to.
A person wearing the RingConn Gen 2 and holding a phone.

I can’t wait to wear this new smart ring (but it’s not the Galaxy Ring)

I'm about to review the RingConn Gen 2 smart ring, and when I opened the box, I knew it was something special. Here's why I'm excited to wear it.
OnePlus Nord 4 Midnight black with metal back held in hand.

The OnePlus Nord 4 does one thing better than any other Android phone

The OnePlus Nord 4's metal back not only makes it aesthetically unique but adds a special advantage to its performance that no other Android phone offers.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, showing the back of the phone.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 is definitely impressive, but it's also quite expensive. Here are some other alternatives to consider instead.
Purple iPhone 14 (left) and a green iPhone 15 in hand.

If this is the iPhone 16 color lineup, I couldn’t be happier

Recent leaks have provided a good idea of what the iPhone 16's colors will look like. And you know what? They actually look pretty darn great.