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Andy Boxall

Andy Boxall

Senior Mobile Writer

Andy is a Senior Writer at Digital Trends, where he concentrates on mobile technology, a subject he has written about for almost a decade. During that time he has seen the evolution from 2G to 5G, reviewed dozens of smartphones, worn dozens of smartwatches (not at the same time), and visited many manufacturers and events all over the world. A multi-year veteran of Mobile World Congress, CES, IFA, and Baselworld trade shows, Andy always has a strong opinion on the mobile industry, and is excited about its future.

A person using the Samsung Galaxy A55.

The Galaxy A56 may get one of the S24 Ultra’s top features

Official certification related to the unreleased Galaxy A56 shows it may get Samsung's 45W Super Fast Charging feature.
Mobile News
The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro's AniMe Vision.

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro review: 2024’s best gaming phone

The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro follows on from the last model very closely, so can it keep its top gaming smartphone crown? I found out.
Mobile Reviews
A person holding the Oura Ring 4, showing the size.

Oura to integrate glucose data into its smart ring app

Oura and glucose monitoring company Dexcom have reached an agreement to share data between apps, but the partnership goes even further than this.
Mobile News
The back of the HMD Fusion in its Casual Outfit.

I used the HMD Fusion, 2024’s bravest smartphone

This is the bravest smartphone I've used this year, solely because it's attempting something many others have failed at: nailing modular phones.
Mobile Features
A person wearing the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 7.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 changed my mind about small smartwatches

I've been wearing the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, and my fear that it would be too small has been unfounded. Here's why it may be the better choice for you.
Mobile Features
Apple Intelligence on the Apple iPhone 16 Plus.

Apple’s AI is causing the company big problems, data shows

Apple's current inability to launch Apple Intelligence in China is causing it to lose crucial market share, data shows.
Mobile News
The Cupra Born VZ seen from the front.

I spent a week with an EV and it completely changed my mind about them

I thought I had a good idea about what an electric car would be like to own, but spending a week with one showed I was mistaken.
Cars Features
The front of the Cupra Born VZ.

I reviewed an electric car like it was a phone, and I came to a shocking conclusion

When I spent time with a brand new electric car, the amount of similarities it shared with my phone were obvious, so I decided to review it like one.
Mobile Features
A person using the Apple iPhone 16 Plus.

Consumer group sues Apple for $3.8 billion over alleged iCloud monopoly

A consumer rights group in the U.K. has filed a lawsuit against Apple, claiming it locks its customers into the iCloud cloud storage service.
Mobile News
A person holding the Oura Ring 4 and the RingConn Gen 2.

I wore two of 2024’s best smart rings. This is the one you should buy

I've been wearing the Oura Ring 4 and the RingConn Gen 2 for weeks now. They're both excellent smart rings, but which one should you buy? I'm here to tell you.
Mobile Features
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.
Mobile News
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

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.
Mobile Reviews
Motorola Rizr bottom.

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.
Mobile News
A person wearing the Oura Ring 4.

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.
Mobile Reviews
The header image for the OuttaFocus column.

I love this new iPhone camera feature. Here’s why I’ll never use it

The chance to change Photographic Styles on the iPhone after taking a photo is fun, but it comes with an annoying downside that's a deal breaker for me.
Mobile Features
The Realme GT 7 Pro's screen.

I used the first Snapdragon 8 Elite phone, and it’s hot stuff

I've tried out the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor in the Realme GT 7 Pro phone, and it was a much hotter experience than I expected.
Mobile Features
A person wearing the aluminum Apple Watch Series 10.

The Apple Watch Series 10 has ruined smartwatches for me

I've got to take my Apple Watch Series 10 off to review a different smartwatch, and I don't want to, simply because the latest Apple Watch is superb.
Mobile Features
A person holding the RingConn Smart Ring and Oura Ring.

The hidden benefit of wearing smart rings

If you want to avoid the annual temptation to upgrade your tech, then the smart ring may be the wisest buy you'll ever make.
Mobile Features
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

I did an iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra camera test. The results shocked me

The iPhone 16 Pro Max takes on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in a camera test, and the result is a serious upset given the age difference between them.
Mobile Features
A promotional image of the Rollme R5 Gemstones smart ring.

Outrageous $80 smart ring out-blings the Oura Ring

Is the Oura Ring too plain, and the Galaxy Ring too subtle? How about a smart ring with gems embedded into it? That's what this mad $80 smart ring offers.
Mobile News
The Apple Watch Series 8 and Galaxy Watch 5.

The best smartwatches in 2024: our 12 favorites

Smartwatches offer notifications, fitness tracking, and more. Choosing one is the hard part, so to help, here is our list of the best smartwatches in 2024.
Mobile Best-ofs
The back of the Realme GT 7 Pro.

A new update fixes the Snapdragon 8 Elite’s overheating issues — or does it?

Smartphone maker Realme has issued a software fix for the GT 7 Pro and its overheating Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Has it solved the problem?
Mobile News
Samsung Galaxy S24 in Marble Gray showing the Play Store.

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

Code discovered in a build of the Google Play Store app suggests a new AI search feature is coming to make it easier to find the right app.
Mobile News
Google Maps on the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Gemini in Google Maps may be the best use of mobile AI yet

Google has started to integrate its Gemini AI into Google Maps, and the interesting new features should prove quickly useful.
Mobile News
The Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition's glow in the dark elements

This amazing phone glows in the dark and was created with the help of fans

Made with the help of its fan base, the limited edition Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition has a cool glow-in-the-dark rear panel.
Mobile News
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is suffering

After using the Galaxy S24 Ultra again, a few of its downsides have really been highlighted, which has in turn shown what it needs to fix with the sequel.
Mobile Features
The HMD Skyline's camera.

A fresh Windows Phone design homage may be coming from HMD

HMD, makers of the Skyline phone, may have another Windows Phone-inspired device waiting in the wings if this leak is accurate.
Mobile News
The OxygenOS 15 screen on the OnePlus 12.

I tried OnePlus’ OxygenOS 15, and it’s much better than I expected

OnePlus has announced OxygenOS 15, based on Android 15, and I gave it a try on a OnePlus 12. It turned out to be better than expected.
Mobile Features
The Mobvoi TicWatch Atlas hanging from a branch.

I should hate the TicWatch Atlas smartwatch, but I just can’t

The TicWatch Atlas isn't all that different from Mobvoi's last few smartwatches, but I'm not mad about it. Instead, I'm very glad it's here.
Mobile Features
A person wearing the titanium Apple Watch Series 10.

I wore the titanium and aluminum Apple Watch Series 10. This is the one I would buy

Confused over whether to buy the titanium or aluminum Apple Watch Series 10? I've got both, and can happily tell you I prefer one over the other.
Mobile Features
The Oura Ring 4 and the Oura app.

I used the brand new Oura Ring app. Here’s why you’ll want it

I've been using the redesigned Oura Ring app with the Oura Ring 3 and Oura Ring 4, and now understand if it's worth the monthly subscription or not.
Mobile Features
A person holding the OnePlus Nord 4.

October 24 is going to be a big day for OnePlus fans

OnePlus will hold an event on October 24 where it will reveal everything about its next major software update, OxygenOS 15.
Mobile News
Various smart rings together on a table.

Patent shows a mad smart ring with a design like no other

Oppo has filed a patent for a modular smart ring, and it's unlike any other high-tech ring we've seen so far.
Mobile News
A dog wearing the Personifi AI Shazam Band.

I watched an AI collar make a dog talk, and it was unreal

We all talk to our pets, but if they wear this crazy AI-driven collar, they will now be able to talk back. We've seen it working, and it's as mad as it sounds.
Mobile Features
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