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Joe Maring
Joe Maring
Section Editor, Mobile
An iPhone 16 Pro showing RCS messaging.

I finally have RCS on my iPhone, and it’s one of my favorite iOS 18 features

I've had iOS 18 on my iPhone for a few months now, and one of my favorite new features is RCS messaging. Here's why.
Mobile
Christine Romero-Chan
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
Andy Boxall
Mobile
Andy Boxall
Someone holding a phone showing the Android 16 logo on its screen.

How to use Android 16’s new Notification Cooldown setting

Mobile
Nadeem Sarwar
Mobile
Nadeem Sarwar
The Apple Watch Series 10.

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

Mobile
Christine Romero-Chan
Mobile
Christine Romero-Chan
The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2024 on a table with a pair of glasses.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2024 review: This is the Kindle you should buy

Mobile
Andy Boxall
Mobile
Andy Boxall
A person holding the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Here’s every carrier that lets your iPhone send RCS messages to Android phones

Mobile
Patrick Hearn
Mobile
Patrick Hearn
App Store screenshot on iPhone.

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

Mobile
Bryan M. Wolfe
Mobile
Bryan M. Wolfe
The back of the yellow Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

It sure looks like the Samsung Galaxy S25 is getting a price increase

Mobile
Patrick Hearn
Mobile
Patrick Hearn
MediaTek Dimensity 8400 SoC visualized on a phone.

MediaTek’s Dimensity 8400 is going to make 2025 phones faster and more efficient

Mobile
Nadeem Sarwar
Mobile
Nadeem Sarwar
Someone holding the iPad (2022) with the display turned on.

An Apple insider says a new iPad is coming in spring 2025. Here’s what we know

Mobile
Bryan M. Wolfe
Mobile
Bryan M. Wolfe
The Mocha Mousse Motorola Razr Plus in someone's pocket.

I have the new Mocha Mousse color for the Motorola Razr Plus, and it’s stunning

Mobile
Joe Maring
Mobile
Joe Maring
Three Galaxy S24 Plus models laying on a table, including the white, gray, and yellow ones.

Samsung has a smartphone design problem

Mobile
Nadeem Sarwar
Mobile
Nadeem Sarwar
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An iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS 18, showing its home screen.

If your iPhone can handle iOS 18.2, it can probably handle iOS 19

If you're using iOS 18, then you'll be able to install iOS 19, according to a new leak — although some features might be restricted on older devices.
Patrick Hearn
The iPhone 16 sitting on top of orange mums.

The next iOS 18 update is on its way. Here’s what we know

Your iPhone might have another update just around the corner that could help straighten out any bugs introduced by iOS 18.2.
Patrick Hearn
Front page of a book on Onyx BOOX Go 10.3 tablet.

How to transfer your books from Goodreads to StoryGraph

Goodreads isn't the best book-tracking app, but it was the only one. Until now. Here's how to move all your books from Goodreads to StoryGraph.
Mark Jansen
The Oura Ring app on an iPhone 16 Pro Max, showing the Sleep screen.

I tracked my sleep with a smart display, ring, and watch. This is my favorite

If you are serious about tracking your sleep, should you use a smart ring, a smartwatch, or even a smart display on your nightstand? Let's find out.
Nirave Gondhia
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OnePlus 13 vs. iPhone 16 Pro: Can the flagship killer take another head?

The OnePlus 13 arrives to pit the Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite against Apple's flagship iPhone 16 Pro. How does it fare? We found out.
Jesse Hollington
step of Gemini processing a PDF in Files by Google app.

Gemini brings a fantastic PDF superpower to Files by Google app

While reading a PDF document in the Files by Google app, users can now seamlessly pull Gemini and ask it to make sense of the contents with a single tap.
Nadeem Sarwar
Google Chrome on an Android phone.

Google proposes big changes for the future of Search and Android apps

Google says it will offer less restrictive Search licensing terms and won't pressure Android partners into exclusive or conditional preloading clauses.
Nadeem Sarwar
Third part watch face on OnePlus Watch 2r.

Upcoming OnePlus Watch 3 might have a rotating crown

The OnePlus Watch 3 is expected to have a rotating crown as well as several significant (and much-requested) hardware upgrades.
Patrick Hearn
Promotional image for OuttaFocus. Photo of a collection of smartphone cameras.

This is the worst smartphone camera I used in 2024, and it’s not even close

Choosing the best camera phone of 2024 was easy, but what about the worst camera phone of the year? There are some strong contenders, but only one winner.
Andy Boxall
Using Visual Intelligence on an iPhone 16 Pro showing ChatGPT answer.

How to use Visual Intelligence on your iPhone with iOS 18.2

If you have an iPhone 16 device, then you should now be able to use Visual Intelligence. Here's how it works.
Christine Romero-Chan
Santa Claus delivering presents.

Best apps for tracking Santa on your phone

Are your kids anxious for Santa's arrival? Then check out these great apps that track Jolly Old St. Nick's progress on Christmas Eve.
Paula Beaton
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

Google Photos is one of the best photo apps, and it's always getting better. The latest improvement makes it easier to see what's in your albums.
Joe Maring
Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 with the display turned on.

The base model Galaxy S25 will get a RAM upgrade we’ve waited years for

The Samsung Galaxy S25 will come with a minimum of 12GB of RAM in its base model, according to a new leak.
Patrick Hearn
Google Photos' year in review feature for 2024.

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

Google Photos for Android is picking up another one-click editing tool. "Quick Edit" should be arriving soon on supported devices.
Bryan M. Wolfe
Side profile of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE.

A new leak teases how thin the Galaxy S25 Slim will be — and it’s impressive

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim isn't due to release until sometime next year, but this latest tip puts it at less than 7mm thick.
Patrick Hearn
An iPhone 6S in gold held against a red pipe.

Have an old iPhone or iPad? You can no longer use this iCloud feature

The minimum requirements to use iCloud backups has changed, which affects older iPhones and iPads.
Bryan M. Wolfe
Safety check on iPhone

Tips to keep your smartphone just as safe as a government official’s

A top U. S. government cybersecurity agency has released a set of smartphone safety protocols for top officials and politicians. You should follow them, too.
Nadeem Sarwar
The side of the Oura Ring 4.

I wore an Oura Ring for all of 2024. Here’s why I love it and why I’m concerned

I've worn an Oura Ring all year, and this is how it holds my attention but also why I'm a little concerned about how it'll look through 2025.
Andy Boxall
Smartphones released in 2024.

MKBHD just revealed his smartphone of the year

Popular tech YouTuber MKBHD said his winning selection for phone of the year might be the most boring choice, but he absolutely loves it.
Trevor Mogg
Someone wearing the Pixel Watch 3, Galaxy Watch 7, and Apple Watch Series 10.

New research finds that your smartwatch band is laced with toxic forever chemicals

A study has revealed the presence of dangerous forever chemicals in bands sold by top brands. Interestingly, the more expensive they are, the higher the risk.
Nadeem Sarwar
ipad mini 2024 and ipad air 2024 product shots on a light maroon background

Apple iPad mini (2024) vs. iPad Air (2024): Which one to buy?

The iPad mini (2024) and the iPad Air (2024) are both more powerful and versatile than before. But which one should you go for?
Prakhar Khanna
Pixel Studio app running on the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.

We loved the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, and it’s on sale today

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is one of the best smartphones Google has ever produced, and today, you can get the 256GB unlocked version of the device for only $950.
Michael Bizzaco
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A person holding the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Here’s every carrier that lets your iPhone send RCS messages to Android phones

Mobile
App Store screenshot on iPhone.

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

Mobile
The back of the yellow Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

It sure looks like the Samsung Galaxy S25 is getting a price increase

Mobile
MediaTek Dimensity 8400 SoC visualized on a phone.

MediaTek’s Dimensity 8400 is going to make 2025 phones faster and more efficient

Mobile
Someone holding the iPad (2022) with the display turned on.

An Apple insider says a new iPad is coming in spring 2025. Here’s what we know

Mobile
An iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS 18, showing its home screen.

If your iPhone can handle iOS 18.2, it can probably handle iOS 19

Mobile
The iPhone 16 sitting on top of orange mums.

The next iOS 18 update is on its way. Here’s what we know

Mobile
step of Gemini processing a PDF in Files by Google app.

Gemini brings a fantastic PDF superpower to Files by Google app

Mobile
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Android

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

How to use Android 16’s new Notification Cooldown setting

Mobile
Google Chrome on an Android phone.

Google proposes big changes for the future of Search and Android apps

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
Safety check on iPhone

Tips to keep your smartphone just as safe as a government official’s

Mobile
Pixel Studio app running on the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.

We loved the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, and it’s on sale today

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Niagara Launcher on a Samsung device.

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

Mobile
Pixel 9 Pro in Rose Quartz.

Android 16 adds a new way to use the Google Pixel 9’s fingerprint sensor

Mobile
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Wearables

A person wearing the Oura Ring 3rd generation Horizon model.

The Oura Ring 4 is out, so the Oura Ring 3 is on sale

Mobile
The Oura Ring 4 alongside the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Your Oura Ring’s 2024 Year in Review is now live. Here’s how to find it

Mobile
A Huawei smartwatch on a person's wrist.

A company you wouldn’t expect just beat Apple as the No. 1 smartwatch brand

Mobile
Someone wearing a Fitbit Charge 6.

We gave 4 out of 5 stars to the Fitbit Charge 6, and it’s on sale!

Mobile
Running a Health Snapshot on the Garmin Vivoactive 5.

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is down to $200. It’s one of my favorites

Mobile
Someone wearing the Google Pixel Watch 3 showing the running UI.

Save $50 on the Google Pixel Watch 2 and 3 at Best Buy

Mobile
Apple Fitness Plus on an Apple TV, with an iPhone 16 Pro Max.

I tried Apple Fitness Plus as a beginner and loved what I found

Mobile
The Garmin Fenix 7X Pro on a white background.

Save $250 on the active-focused Garmin Fenix 7X Pro today

Mobile
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Phone Apps

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
iHeartRadio's redesigned mobile app.

iHeartRadio’s new app adds lyrics and might make your car radio obsolete

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Someone holding the Google Pixel 9 with the screen on.

Here’s how your Android phone could help stop your motion sickness

Mobile
Screenshot of the new teal color in the Google Maps app.

Your Google Maps app is about to look different. Here’s what’s changing

Mobile
Home screen layout of the 2024 iPad mini.

You can now use an external webcam with Microsoft Teams on your iPad. Here’s how

Mobile
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 playing a YouTube video.

The YouTube mobile app is getting a small redesign. Here’s what’s changing

Mobile
The My Classic app on an iPhone 16 showing the iPod interface.

I’m obsessed with this app that turned my iPhone into a retro iPod

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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