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Joe Maring
Joe Maring
Section Editor, Mobile
A person holding the Anker 165W Power Bank.

Anker announced a power bank at CES 2025 unlike any I’ve seen before

Anker's crazy new Power Bank uses one of its built-in cables for something other than charging, and we've not seen anything like it before.
Mobile
Andy Boxall
Someone wearing the Amazfit Active 2.

I used the Amazfit Active 2, a $100 Apple Watch competitor, and I’m impressed

Mobile
Joe Maring
Mobile
Joe Maring
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Google Pixel 8 Pro.

MagSafe-like charging will come to Google and Samsung phones this year

Mobile
Cristina Alexander
Mobile
Cristina Alexander
Google Assistant listening on the Google Pixel Watch.

Google Assistant may not be on Wear OS smartwatches much longer

Mobile
Patrick Hearn
Mobile
Patrick Hearn
never mind the vision pro these were 6 best apple products of year iphone 16 review

The iPhone 17 may get one of the biggest design changes in five years

Mobile
Patrick Hearn
Mobile
Patrick Hearn
A photo of Samsung's invite for Galaxy Unpacked January 2025.

We finally know when Samsung will announce the Galaxy S25

Mobile
Joe Maring
Mobile
Joe Maring
Front view of the SolidddVision smartglasses.

These unique smart glasses skirt hype and solve a real medical problem

Emerging Tech
Nadeem Sarwar
Emerging Tech
Nadeem Sarwar
TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus lifestyle.

TCL just announced a new Android tablet at CES that your eyes will love

Mobile
Christine Romero-Chan
Mobile
Christine Romero-Chan
TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G display

TCL is finally launching a phone in the U.S. with its unique Nxtpaper display

Mobile
Christine Romero-Chan
Mobile
Christine Romero-Chan
iPhone 16 Pro homescreen with an Apple Intelligence Notification Summary

Apple’s AI notification feature is making up news

Mobile
Bryan M. Wolfe
Mobile
Bryan M. Wolfe
A video playing on the Apple iPad Air (2024).

Low iPad Pro demand could push an OLED iPad Air to 2027

Mobile
Bryan M. Wolfe
Mobile
Bryan M. Wolfe
A render of the HMD OffGrid sitting in front of a night sky filled with stars.

HMD is bringing back one of 2023’s best lifesaving gadgets

Mobile
Joe Maring
Mobile
Joe Maring
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A person holding the Samsung Galaxy Ring.

What I want to see from the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2

Samsung launched the Galaxy Ring in 2024, but it isn't the best smart ring. Here are a few simple ways that Samsung can improve the Galaxy Ring 2.
Nirave Gondhia
Wow Mouse app for Mac click and gesture control.

This app turns your Apple Watch into a Mac and smart home gesture hub

The WowMouse app puts cursor and click controls on your Apple Watch. But thanks to Bosch, it will soon let you control smart home devices as well.
Nadeem Sarwar
A model wearing the Halliday AI Glasses and smart ring.

Halliday’s fact-checking smart glasses have a screen and a crazy control system

A newcomer has made a pair of smart glasses that are controlled using a smart ring, and have an AI that will fact check your conversations.
Andy Boxall
The Withings Omnia smart mirror concept.

This crazy smart mirror will tell you who’s the healthiest of them all

Withings has arrived at CES 2025 with a massive connected smart mirror aimed at providing in-depth analysis of your body and health.
Andy Boxall
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Circular Ring 2 in Gold.

One of the worst smart rings we reviewed in 2024 is getting a successor

The Circular Ring Slim didn't live up to our expectations, but the next generation could fix all of its flaws. Here's what we know about the Circular Ring 2.
Christine Romero-Chan
The Belkin Stage PowerGrip attached to an iPhone.

This new Belkin accessory transforms your iPhone into a digital camera

Belkin has announced a lineup of accessories at CES 2025, including a grip that adds a camera button and a 10,000mAh battery to your iPhone.
Patrick Hearn
View of a United Airlines commercial plane.

United speeds up plans to offer free Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi service

The first commercial United flight with Starlink satellite connectivity will take off this spring. The carrier will eventually offer free access to all flyers.
Nadeem Sarwar
Captain Tobias, the skipper aboard Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas in December 2024 (captured on the iPhone 16 Pro)

Behind the scenes of a Royal Caribbean cruise as captured by the iPhone 16 Pro

What does it look like behind the scenes of one of the world's biggest cruise ships? I found out and captured it all on my iPhone 16 Pro.
Nirave Gondhia
Holding an iQoo 13 in the hand.

The iQoo 13 is a perfect teaser of what 2025 smartphones will be like

The year 2025 looks set for a meaningful leap in smartphone innovation across the board. The iQoo 13 is a fantastic primer of what's to come, at a crazy price.
Nadeem Sarwar
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Leaked photos of the Galaxy S25 Ultra confirm razor-thin bezels

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will have more rounded corners and thinner bezels than its predecessor, according to a new picture.
Patrick Hearn
Samsung Galaxy S24 and iPhone 16 Pro side by side.

Samsung and Apple’s race to slim phones might skirt the sticker shock

The two tech titans are apparently eying slim phones as their next big splash. Thankfully, the race might not slap enthusiasts with an exorbitant bill.
Nadeem Sarwar
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition.

Don’t hold your breath for big upgrades on Samsung’s next foldables

Samsung is reportedly saving a big chunk of foldable upgrades for 2026, leaving the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 to hawk a subpar package at a sky-high price tag.
Nadeem Sarwar
These two terrible old camera trends need to die in 2025

These two terrible old camera trends need to die in 2025

We've put up with them for long enough now, so it's time to make it clear: We've had enough of 8-megapixel wide-angle cameras and 2MP macro/depth cameras.
Andy Boxall
OnePlus Pad 2 and keyboard propped open

It’s 2025 and the OnePlus Pad 2 is still my favorite Android tablet

Android tablets often lack compared to the iPad, but there's one Android tablet that I like to use. Here's why the OnePlus Pad 2 is my favorite Android tablet.
Nirave Gondhia
A render of the HMD Key smartphone.

You won’t believe how affordable HMD’s newest Android phone is

The HMD Key is an extremely affordable phone that costs roughly $75, but it isn't available for purchase in the U.S. yet.
Patrick Hearn
The Huawei Mate XT.

One of 2024’s most unique folding phones may be getting a successor

The Huawei Mate XT was one of 2024's most unique folding phones. Now, it looks like a successor is already in the works.
Bryan M. Wolfe
Redmagic 9S Pro Android gaming phone held in hands.

One of the craziest phones I’ve tested also turns into a gaming console

This is the most obnoxious (in a good way) gaming phone I have used, and I was surprised to learn I could use it as a portable gaming console as well.
Tushar Mehta
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 5's weather apps.

5 things Samsung needs to do with its folding phones in 2025

Samsung faces huge challenges to the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip lineups in 2025, but the answer is simple. Here are five things Samsung should do.
Nirave Gondhia
The Apple Fitness Plus icon on an Apple TV.

Get ready for 2025 with Apple’s massive New Year Fitness+ update

Apple has revealed its biggest New Year update to Fitness+, including new workout programs, guest trainers, and sessions to help master difficult techniques.
Andy Boxall
Samsung Galaxy S24 in Marble Gray standing on park bench.

Samsung is going all-in on Snapdragon chips for the Galaxy S25

It looks like Samsung will use all Snapdragon chips for its Galaxy S25 lineup regardless of sales region or location, according to a new leak.
Patrick Hearn
iPhone SE (2022) held in a mans hand.

The next iPhone SE may get a surprising name change

The iPhone SE 4 might deviate from the established pattern, according to a new leak. Instead, it might be called the iPhone 16E.
Patrick Hearn
OnePlus Nord 4 Midnight black with metal back held in hand.

A new OnePlus phone just leaked with a ridiculous battery spec

A new phone from OnePlus could come with massive battery capacity. Finding the phone might prove difficult, however.
Bryan M. Wolfe
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A robot standing a wall with an AT&T branding.

AT&T is ringing in the New Year with a price increase for some subscribers

Mobile
Design render of the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3.

Samsung’s $60 Fitbit killer is now available in the U.S.

Mobile
The Honor Magic7 Lite's colors.

A special battery makes this new phone different from others

Mobile
Zack Nelson of the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel.

This handset was just named the least durable smartphone of 2024

Mobile
Someone wearing the OnePlus Watch 2 with a digital watch face.

New leaks just made the OnePlus Watch 3 a lot more exciting

Mobile
Galaxy S22 Plus in green seen from the back.

Does your Samsung Galaxy S22 have a bootlooping problem? You aren’t alone

Mobile
heres our best look at oneplus 13r sequel to 2024 budget smartphone 2 leak

Here’s our best look at the sequel to one of 2024’s best budget smartphones

Mobile
Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, showing the inner display.

Samsung’s budget Galaxy Z Flip FE will keep this spec from the Galaxy Z Flip 6

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Android

The Apple TV 4K (2022) and Siri remote on a table.

Best streaming devices for 2025: Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and more

Audio / Video
A close-up of the Motorola logo on the Moto G Power 5G (2024).

Motorola phones have 3 serious problems that need to go away in 2025

Mobile
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with the Google Pixel 9 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

5 things that could change smartphones forever in 2025

Mobile
Pixel 9 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro.

I’m a longtime iPhone user. This was my favorite Android phone of 2024

Mobile
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL lying by a plant.

4 ways that Google Pixel phones can defeat Samsung in 2025

Mobile
iPhone 16 Pro and Pixell 9 Pro on top of it.

2024 was the year of small flagship phones

Mobile
Hero photo of the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra connected to the Book Cover Keyboard Slim

Google needs to solve this Android tablet problem in 2025

Mobile
Someone holding a phone showing the Android 16 logo on its screen.

How to use Android 16’s new Notification Cooldown setting

Mobile
More Android

Wearables

Someone wearing the Amazfit Active 2.

I used the Amazfit Active 2, a $100 Apple Watch competitor, and I’m impressed

Mobile
Front view of the SolidddVision smartglasses.

These unique smart glasses skirt hype and solve a real medical problem

Emerging Tech
Wow Mouse app for Mac click and gesture control.

This app turns your Apple Watch into a Mac and smart home gesture hub

Mobile
The Withings Omnia smart mirror concept.

This crazy smart mirror will tell you who’s the healthiest of them all

Mobile
Design render of the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3.

Samsung’s $60 Fitbit killer is now available in the U.S.

Mobile
Someone wearing the OnePlus Watch 2 with a digital watch face.

New leaks just made the OnePlus Watch 3 a lot more exciting

Mobile
The Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses, Apple Watch Series 10, and Oura Ring 4 on a table.

These 3 gadgets prove wearable tech reached its peak in 2024

Mobile
The Apple Watch Series 10.

5 things I want to see from the Apple Watch in 2025

Mobile
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Phone Apps

The Apple Photos logo on an iPhone.

I’m giving up on Apple Photos

Mobile
Gemini and Gmail apps on the home screen of an Android phone.

How I’m using Google’s Gemini AI app to make me more human

Mobile
App Store screenshot on iPhone.

Is your child safe from inappropriate apps on Apple App Store? A report says no

Mobile
Front page of a book on Onyx BOOX Go 10.3 tablet.

How to transfer your books from Goodreads to StoryGraph

Mobile
New Albums section in file details in Google Photos.

It just got a lot easier to see what pictures are in your Google Photos albums

Mobile
Google Photos' year in review feature for 2024.

Google Photos is getting a cool new feature to speed up your photo edits

Mobile
Niagara Launcher on a Samsung device.

Niagara Launcher, one of the best Android launchers, finally has backups

Mobile
Pixel Studio tools on a Pixel.

I tested Google Gemini and Apple Intelligence. Here’s which one you should use

Mobile
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Joe Maring
Joe Maring
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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