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Joe Maring
Joe Maring
Section Editor, Mobile
Livall PikaBoost 2

The Livall PikaBoost 2 turns any old bicycle into a powerful e-bike

E-bikes can get pricey, but what if you could turn your existing bicycle into a powerful e-bike? That's the idea behind the PikaBoost 2.
Mobile
Christian de Looper
A person running while wearing the Amazfit Active Smartwatch.

The Amazfit Active 2 was just announced, so the first model is on sale

Mobile
Michael Bizzaco
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Michael Bizzaco
A person holding the OnePlus 13 showing the screen.

Does the OnePlus 13 have a 120Hz refresh rate?

Mobile
Paula Beaton
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Paula Beaton
The Oukitel WP100 Titan at CES 2025.

I found two of the most ridiculous Android phones I’ve ever seen at CES 2025

Mobile
Joe Maring
Mobile
Joe Maring
Possible Apple Invites app.

Apple could be prepping a brand new app

Mobile
Bryan M. Wolfe
Mobile
Bryan M. Wolfe
Grok app on an iPhone.

You no longer need the Twitter/X app to use Grok

Mobile
Bryan M. Wolfe
Mobile
Bryan M. Wolfe
A person holding the Google Pixel 8a, showing the back.

Samsung is gearing up to take on the Google Pixel 8a

Mobile
Bryan M. Wolfe
Mobile
Bryan M. Wolfe
Samsung's transparent micro-LED display.

MicroLED displays for mobile are coming, and this company is making it possible

Mobile
Andy Boxall
Mobile
Andy Boxall
The back of the Poco X7 Pro - Iron Man Edition.

Poco has announced the coolest, geekiest phone of CES 2025

Mobile
Andy Boxall
Mobile
Andy Boxall
OnePlus 13 vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max.

OnePlus 13 vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which comes out on top?

Mobile
Bryan M. Wolfe
Mobile
Bryan M. Wolfe
Internal view of the Viv Ring.

This new smart ring generates custom sound to fix your sleep quality

Mobile
Nadeem Sarwar
Mobile
Nadeem Sarwar
A person taking the OnePlus 13 out of a pocket.

The best OnePlus 13 cases to keep your new phone safe

Mobile
Cristina Alexander
Mobile
Cristina Alexander
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Person using the ESR Geo Digital Pencil.

ESR has announced the budget Apple Pencil Pro alternative I’ve been waiting for

The ESR Geo Digital Pencil, priced at $30, adds support for Find My tracking, a feature exclusive to Apple's Pencil Pro carrying a $129 sticker price.
Nadeem Sarwar
A person holding the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Samsung will soon let you rent its phones instead of buying them

Samsung may allow you to rent out the Samsung Galaxy S25 and other phone models through its smartphone subscription service.
Cristina Alexander
The Amazfit V1tal sitting on a table with its screen on.

Amazfit showed me the future of health gadgets at CES 2025

What's the future of mobile health gadgets look like? The Amazfit V1tal could be it, and I saw it behind closed doors at CES 2025.
Joe Maring
A video playing on the OnePlus 13.

Does the OnePlus 13 have an IR blaster?

Can you control your TV and other devices with your new OnePlus 13 or OnePlus 13R? Let's take a look.
Bryan M. Wolfe
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Garmin Instinct 3 on a wrist

I tried the Garmin Instinct 3 at CES 2025, a new smartwatch with a 24-day battery

Garmin is well known for rugged smartwatches that also offer excellent battery life, and the new Instinct 3 offers an AMOLED display with 24-day battery life.
Nirave Gondhia
The luxury finishes on the Ultrahuman Rare smart ring

I wore the world’s first luxury smart ring. It’s better than I expected

Meet the first luxury smart ring. The Ultrahuman Rare costs upwards of $1,800 but comes with a gorgeous luxury finish. Here's why I like it more than I expected.
Nirave Gondhia
Top Tech of CES

Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2025 Awards

CES 2025 has taken over Las Vegas, with billboards buzzing about AI and tech everywhere. Digital Trends editors have explored the best innovations from 4,500 exhibitors, uncovering standout products across TVs, EVs, gadgets, and more. From smart devices to a Steam Deck rival, our Top Tech of CES 2025 awards showcase the highlights you won’t want to miss!
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Close up of girl playing a game on the Pinwheel watch

Pinwheel has a $160 Apple Watch Ultra clone made just for kids

What if there were a smartwatch designed for kids that looked like the Apple Watch Ultra? And what if it had AI? That's the new Pinwheel smartwatch.
Cristina Alexander
top tech gifts for the holidays 2023 apple pencil

The Apple Pencil (1st Gen) is 30% off at Walmart right now

With the Apple Pencil (1st Gen), you’ll get to use your iPad like a composition notebook! Plus, the O.G. model is on sale for only $70 today.
Michael Bizzaco
Baseus EnerGeek power bank.

This CES 2025 power bank doubles as a Wi-Fi hotspot, and I love it

You probably have a power bank for your phone. But what about one that also doubles as a Wi-Fi hotspot? Enter the Baseus EnerGeek.
Prakhar Khanna
The back of the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3.

The new Lenovo Legion Tab is the Nexus 7 replacement I’ve waited years for

Google's Nexus 7 tablets were some of the best in the tablet world for years. At CES 2025, I used a new Lenovo tablet that could be their spiritual successor.
Joe Maring
An iPhone perched atop a Satechi OntheGo wireless power bank.

Satechi brought new Qi2 chargers to CES 2025, and they look great

Satechi is bringing Qi2-ready wireless power banks and foldable multi-device chargers to the CES 2025 show floor. These start at $70 and go sale later in 2025.
Nadeem Sarwar
The Nomad Glow in the Dark Icy Blue Apple Watch band.

Nomad’s sold-out Apple Watch band is back and cooler than ever

Nomad is back with another limited-edition glow in the dark Apple Watch band, and this time it's in a cool Icy Blue color. Get one before it sells out.
Andy Boxall
The wireless charging insert that comes with the OnePlus 13's case.

Your OnePlus 13 case comes with something odd you shouldn’t throw away

Inside an official OnePlus 13 case box is a piece of plastic that could be accidentally thrown away, but actually serves a purpose. Here's what it does.
Andy Boxall
A person taking the OnePlus 13 out of a pocket.

OnePlus 13 review: it’s brilliant, no luck needed

Superstitious about the number 13? The wonderful OnePlus 13 will put your mind at rest, as it'll make you feel very lucky to own it.
Andy Boxall
Lenovo 2025 tablets announced at CES.

Lenovo’s new Android tablet looks like a great iPad Air alternative

Lenovo has announced three new Android tablets at CES 2025, and one of them looks like it could be a prime iPad Air competitor.
Bryan M. Wolfe
Lenovo Legion Tab

Forget the iPad mini. Lenovo brought an Android version to CES that looks great

Lenovo brought a lot of tablets to CES 2025, including the Legion Tab Gen 3. It's a compact tablet with a focus on gaming, and it sounds impressive.
Bryan M. Wolfe
Tecno's Starry Optical Fiber teaser image.

Tecno’s unique shimmering phone is pure Las Vegas glitz

Tecno has weaved hundreds of optical fibers and mini-LEDs into a phone's battery cover, and the result is exactly what we love to see at CES.
Andy Boxall
Close up of Apple Intelligence Notification Summary on iPhone 16 Pro

Apple addresses false AI summaries, but does it go far enough?

That was fast! Apple has addressed a growing problem many people are facing with Apple Intelligence.
Bryan M. Wolfe
Checking blood pressure levels using the Novosound ultrasound sensor.

The future of real-time blood pressure sensing on smartwatches is here

Novosund has created an ultrasound sensor that allows real-time blood pressure sensing without any cuff hassles. It is ready for smartwatches, and even rings.
Nadeem Sarwar
A person holding the OnePlus 12.

There may be yet another new OnePlus phone coming — and it’s small(ish)

There might be another OnePlus phone on the way. It's smaller than the other phones OnePlus has released recently, but it's still not really small.
Bryan M. Wolfe
A render showing the Ultrahuman Rare smart ring on a finger.

The Ultrahuman Rare may be the most luxurious smart ring yet

Ultrahuman's new smart ring comes in 18L gold or platinum, and a host of special ownership benefits, making it the most luxurious smart ring you can buy.
Andy Boxall
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Mobile News

Livall PikaBoost 2

The Livall PikaBoost 2 turns any old bicycle into a powerful e-bike

Mobile
Possible Apple Invites app.

Apple could be prepping a brand new app

Mobile
Grok app on an iPhone.

You no longer need the Twitter/X app to use Grok

Mobile
A person holding the Google Pixel 8a, showing the back.

Samsung is gearing up to take on the Google Pixel 8a

Mobile
Internal view of the Viv Ring.

This new smart ring generates custom sound to fix your sleep quality

Mobile
Person using the ESR Geo Digital Pencil.

ESR has announced the budget Apple Pencil Pro alternative I’ve been waiting for

Mobile
A person holding the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Samsung will soon let you rent its phones instead of buying them

Mobile
Close up of girl playing a game on the Pinwheel watch

Pinwheel has a $160 Apple Watch Ultra clone made just for kids

Mobile
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Android

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
TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus lifestyle.

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

Mobile
Holding an iQoo 13 in the hand.

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

Mobile
OnePlus Pad 2 and keyboard propped open

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

Mobile
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
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Wearables

A person using the Withings BPM VIsion.

Withings’ blood pressure monitor comes with your own cardiologist inside

Mobile
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
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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
More Phone Apps
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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