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Joe Maring
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5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

In the market for a new phone and thinking about the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL? Before you buy it, here are five alternatives you should consider instead.
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Christine Romero-Chan
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Early Black Friday Google Pixel deals: Pixel 9, Pixel Watch 2, and more

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Andrew Morrisey
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Andrew Morrisey
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Early Black Friday Garmin Watch Deals 2024: Up to $100 off

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Albert Bassili
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Albert Bassili
Digital Trends Best Black Friday Apple Deals

Best early Black Friday Apple deals 2024: Save on MacBooks, AirPods, iPads, and more

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Jennifer Allen
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30 early Black Friday deals for 2024: TVs, laptops, headphones

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Albert Bassili
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Albert Bassili
Google Pixel 9 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro.

Google Pixel 9 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro: Which should you buy?

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Christine Romero-Chan
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Christine Romero-Chan
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The best Samsung Galaxy S23 deals from every carrier

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Andrew Morrisey
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Andrew Morrisey
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Best Google Pixel 8 deals: Get the latest Pixel for free

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Andrew Morrisey
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Andrew Morrisey
A Pixel 9 Pro XL in a case.

The best Google Pixel 9 Pro XL cases for 2024

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Bryan M. Wolfe
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Bryan M. Wolfe
iPhone SE (2022) held in a mans hand.

A new iPhone may arrive sooner than you think

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Bryan M. Wolfe
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Bryan M. Wolfe
A person opening the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

You really need to be careful with your Pixel 9 Pro Fold

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Patrick Hearn
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Patrick Hearn
A close-up of the iPhone 14 Pro's camera module.

This iPhone prototype has a feature Apple hasn’t released yet

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Patrick Hearn
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Patrick Hearn
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I reviewed Garmin’s $1,000 Apple Watch Ultra competitor. It’s an odd one

The Garmin Fenix 8 is a $1,000 smartwatch trying to go toe-to-toe with the Apple Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch Ultra. But is it any good?
Nirave Gondhia
The Motorola Razr 2024 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6's hinges.

An even more tempting Galaxy flip phone may be coming next year

A less expensive Galaxy Z Flip phone could arrive in the new year. Here's the latest information on what this phone could include.
Bryan M. Wolfe
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max's screen.

I compared Apple’s and Samsung’s AI photo editing tools. There’s a clear winner

Apple is the last one to show up to the AI party, but how does its Clean Up tool compare to Samsung's Object Eraser? I used them both and found out.
Christine Romero-Chan
A promotional image for the Alphabeats app and Muse headband.

Give your brain a workout using music and this EEG wearable

Alphabeats, which uses music to help increase brain performance, has partnered with Muse and will use its EEG headbands to track and monitor improvements.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: the best Ultra ever

Samsung may not have changed the look of the Galaxy S24 Ultra much, but everything else has been given a massive upgrade. Prepare for a very positive review.
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Apple’s latest Find My feature taps airlines to rescue lost luggage

Apple has released a new feature that will let users generate Find My links of missing items and share them with airline service providers to recover them.
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Early Black Friday tablet deals 2024: 46% off iPads, Samsung, more

These are the best deals available today on iPads, Samsung Tabs, Android tablets and more.
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How to use iOS 18 FaceTime gestures (and what they look like)

FaceTime gestures are now standard in iPhones, since the advent of iOS 17. These let you trigger fun 3D animations with a move of your hand. Here's how to use it.
Jesse Hollington
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Running out of storage on your iPhone? I found an accessory you need to buy

Paying for iPhone models with more storage gets really expensive really fast. I found a MagSafe accessory that lets you add more storage for a lot less money.
Nadeem Sarwar
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Google Gemini is about to get a big upgrade for iPhone users

A standalone Google Gemini app should soon launch for iPhone and iPad. When it does, there's a least one new tool that should be available to these users.
Bryan M. Wolfe
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Boost Mobile’s 5G network is becoming a real threat to other carriers

Boost Mobile just announced a significant milestone for its 5G network — and plans to continue to make it even better.
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I took four of the best phones to NYC for a wild camera test. Here are the results

The iPhone 16 Pro, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Pixel 9 Pro, and OnePlus 12. Which one has the best camera setup? I did a test in NYC to find out.
Nirave Gondhia
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See Motorola’s latest updates to its rollable phone concept

Motorola has shown off concept hardware for its Rizr rollable phone, and now a patent shows how it's working to make it a usable, everyday phone.
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Amazon's new 2024 Kindle lineup is here, but there's one crucial thing to know if you're upgrading from an older model and want to go beyond reading.
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I tested the Oura Ring 4. Here’s why it’s still the best smart ring you can buy

Is the Oura Ring 4 the best smart ring you can buy? I've been wearing it for weeks to find out, and our in-depth review answers the question.
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I hate the new Photos app in iOS 18

After many years, Apple decided to revamp the Photos app in iOS 18. And I can't stand it.
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OnePlus 13 vs. OnePlus 12: worth waiting for?

The OnePlus 13 is going to launch soon around the world. If you have a OnePlus 12, you might be wondering whether an upgrade is necessary. It depends.
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A person holding the Apple iPhone 16 Plus.

A hidden iOS 18.1 upgrade made it harder to extract data from iPhones

According to security experts, Apple added a new feature in iOS 18.1 that puts an iPhone in a special secure mode after a period of inactivity to protect data.
Nadeem Sarwar
Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy Ring and the Oura Ring.

Oura Ring 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Ring: Which should you buy?

The Oura Ring 4 and Samsung Galaxy Ring offer powerful tracking functionality and a stylish look to boot, but which one is the better pick? We break it down.
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Instagram finally ends the most vexing side of its content feed

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The iPhone 16 Pro standing upright.

iPhone 16 Pro review: I love it, but I wouldn’t buy it

The iPhone 16 Pro is a powerful and capable iPhone. But is it the one you should buy this year? I used it to find out.
Joe Maring
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These SUPCASE and i-Blason custom phone case deals are for all, and heroes get more

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iPhone SE (2022) held in a mans hand.

A new iPhone may arrive sooner than you think

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This iPhone prototype has a feature Apple hasn’t released yet

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The Motorola Razr 2024 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6's hinges.

An even more tempting Galaxy flip phone may be coming next year

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A promotional image for the Alphabeats app and Muse headband.

Give your brain a workout using music and this EEG wearable

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Apple’s latest Find My feature taps airlines to rescue lost luggage

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Boost Mobile store.

Boost Mobile’s 5G network is becoming a real threat to other carriers

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See Motorola’s latest updates to its rollable phone concept

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Google Pixel 9 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro.

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The Google Pixel 8 on a table showing the screen.

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The best Google Pixel 9 Pro XL cases for 2024

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You really need to be careful with your Pixel 9 Pro Fold

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Person holding a phone with Google Gemini Live being shown.

Google Gemini is about to get a big upgrade for iPhone users

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Save up to 40% on a Fitbit device when you order on Amazon

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The Nike Globe watch face on the Apple Watch Series 9.

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The Apple Watch Series 10 has ruined smartwatches for me

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Sending photos via RCS is about to get better in Google Messages

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AI may soon make it easier to find the right Android app

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Apple is going to make it easier to read App Store reviews

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This beloved Mac-only app has finally come to Windows

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If you aren’t already using the Apple Sports app, you need to

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Apple’s new app could be the next big thing in mobile gaming

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Joe Maring
Joe Maring
Mobile Editor

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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