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watchOS 10 running on an Apple Watch Ultra.

Apple Watch X: The 9 biggest things I want to see

Rumors suggest the Apple Watch X is coming in late 2024 or 2025 — and it should be a huge upgrade. Whenever it gets here, these are a few things we hope to see.
hidden iMessage features.

7 hidden iMessage features you need to be using

Over the years, Apple has introduced many new features to the Messages app — and some of them are easy to overlook. Here are 7 hidden features you need to use.
The yellow iPad (2022) lying face-down on a green bush.

Apple may announce new iPads next month. Here’s everything we expect

All signs are pointing to Apple announcing new iPads this March. But what can you expect from those new iPads? Let us fill you in.
Various smart rings together on a table.

I’ve worn a smart ring for years. You need to know these things before buying one

The choice of smart rings is growing, and these cool, stylish health trackers are very tempting. Here are the things you need to know before buying one.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro in hand.

Why I ditched my iPhone 15 Pro for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The iPhone 15 Pro is a great device. But I recently replaced it with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — and I couldn't be happier.
YouTube on Blackview N6000 tiny rugged Android phone held in person's hand.

There’s something special about this tiny Android phone

2024 has already given us some excellent smartphones. But this cheap, tiny Android phone stands out as something special. Here's why.
Image showing the internal structure of the Nothing Phone 2a, provided by Nothing to Digital Trends

Nothing told us some big secrets about the Nothing Phone 2a

In an exclusive Q&A with Digital Trends, Nothing CEO Carl Pei reveals some exciting secrets about the forthcoming Nothing Phone 2a to whet your appetite.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Google Pixel 8 Pro.

I did a Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Pixel 8 Pro camera test. It’s not even close

Find out what happened when we put the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra against the Google Pixel 8 Pro in this big camera comparison.
Someone wearing a black Whoop 4.0 tracker.

I wore the Whoop 4.0 fitness tracker for a month. Here’s why I’m getting rid of it

I spent a month and a half wearing the Whoop 4.0 fitness tracker. There's a lot I really, really like about it ... but I also can't keep wearing it.
Christine wearing the Apple Vision Pro demo unit.

I tried the Apple Vision Pro. Here’s why it won’t replace my iPhone

Thanks to a demo at the Apple Store, I tried out the Apple Vision Pro. Will it replace my iPhone? No ... at least not yet.
An Instagram profile on an iPhone.

I paid Meta to ‘verify’ me — here’s what actually happened

Meta — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — charges $15 to verify your account. I wanted to see if it was worth it.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

I love the Google Pixel 8 Pro — except for one thing

I really like the Google Pixel 8 Pro. It's a splendid phone with great cameras, clean software, and more. But something about it is really bothering me.
best iPhone and Android apps for Black History Month.

The best iPhone and Android apps for Black History Month 2024

Here are the best iPhone and Android apps for Black History Month. These apps have been developed by Black-owned businesses and cover various topics.
Someone wearing an Apple Watch Series 5 on their wrist.

I love my Apple Watch, but it pisses me off every single day

I've been wearing (and loving) an Apple Watch every day since 2020. But one little problem is driving me crazy.
Tinder dating app on a phone.

Experts told us their best tips for online dating apps in 2024

Online dating in 2024 is a challenge — from knowing how to create a good profile to staying safe from scams. Here's what experts think about all of it.
A person using the Generative AI wallpapers on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

The secret cost of adding AI to your smartphone

Smarptphone silicon is getting loaded with on-device AI. Google is offering AI to both Android and iOS users. Which model sticks, and can we escape the AI fee?
A person wearing the Oura Ring.

The Oura Ring showed me how months of stress destroyed my sleep

The Oura Ring showed me how stress ruined my sleep, and prompted me to take action. It also made me realize too much data isn't always a good thing.
The Z Fold 5 being half folded.

I just ordered my first folding phone, and I’m worried

I've just ordered a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, and far from being excited, I'm very worried. Here's why.
A Zagg Glass XTR3 screen protector on an iPhone 15 Pro Max.

I used to hate screen protectors, but this one changed my mind

Are screen protectors really necessary on our smartphones? I used to not think so. However, one screen protector changed my mind.
Person holding the POCO X6 Pro in hand in front of a bunch of flowers.

This $375 Android phone surprised the heck out of me

It's hard to be surprised by Android phones in 2024. But this new mid-range option from Poco does exactly that.
OtterBox Lumen Series Year of the Dragon for iPhone 15 Pro with mophie Powerstation Plus 10K CNY Dragon.

I’m in love with these Lunar New Year iPhone accessories

February 10, 2024, is the start of the Lunar New Year, with the dragon taking the spotlight this year. Celebrate with these fun iPhone accessories.
Gray Samsung Galaxy S24 (left), Rose Gold Google Pixel 8, Flowy Emerald OnePlus 12, Green iPhone 15, Titanium Gray iPhone 15 Pro on a pink and red heart blanket.

The OnePlus 12 has one big advantage over Samsung and Apple

The OnePlus 12 has a great display, battery life, and more. But there's one thing, in particular, that gives it an edge over phones from Samsung and Apple.
Casey Neistat wearing an Apple Vision Pro in a store in New York City.

Please stop wearing your Apple Vision Pro outside

If these early days of the Apple Vision Pro headset have shown us anything, it's that this is a device made for the inside, not the outside.
Using Browse for Me feature in Arc Search browser.

Arc Search is one of the best iPhone apps I’ve ever used

Arc Search tones down the clutter your average browser, but serves a breathtaking formula for looking up information on the web that will easily win you over.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Mint Green color along with a Samsung notebook and a cermaic bowl with lemons.

Don’t buy a Galaxy S24 Ultra or iPhone 15 Pro Max. Do this instead

Expensive phones like the Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max have a lot to offer. But chances are, you're much better off with other options instead.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max with the Chord Mojo 2.

I finally found a reason to love USB-C on the iPhone 15

The combination of USB-C on the iPhone 15, and a risky headphone purchase, reminded me why I loved an accessory I'd largely forgotten about.
Activating the Chat Assist feature on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

This awful Galaxy S24 feature is everything that’s bad about AI

This AI feature on the Galaxy S24 is supposed to make your messages sound more casual or professional, but it makes sound ridiculous instead.
Vivo X100 Glacier Blue phone with Zeiss Cameras.

This Android phone has a camera unlike any I’ve used before

Most phone cameras have a decent portrait mode, but the Vivo X100 with Zeiss lenses takes exceptional night portraits unlike any phone you might have used
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and S Pen stylus on its screen.

I’m a lifelong iPhone user. Here’s what I think about the Samsung Galaxy S24

I'm a lifelong iPhone user and prefer Apple smartphones over other options. But I have a lot of thoughts on Samsung's Galaxy S24 series.
Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus with its screen turned on.

This is the first thing you need to do when you get your Galaxy S24

If you're getting a Samsung Galaxy S24, congrats! But before you start using your new phone too much, there's one thing you absolutely need to do.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, resting against a post.

You won’t believe how I improved my phone’s battery life

No, really, you aren't going to believe how I improved my phone's battery life because it's so obvious. Except, what I did is not the whole story at all.
iPhone 15 Pro display with iPhone 15 Pro Max in background.

iOS 18 may be a giant iPhone update. Here are 6 things it needs

We're hearing that iOS 18 could be one of the biggest updates in iPhone history. Here's what we're hoping to see in this year's iOS update.
Samsung Galaxy S24 in gray.

I have the Samsung Galaxy S24. Here are 3 things I already like

I've been testing out the Samsung Galaxy S24 for the past few days, and I'm already impressed with this lightweight powerhouse.
The iPhone 5 and iPhone 15 Pro Max screens.

Every iPhone release in chronological order: 2007-2024

The first iPhone launched way back in 2007. Let's take a stroll down memory lane and round up every iPhone that has ever been released.