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The back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: the best Ultra ever, and a must buy

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.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in Titanium Gray in hand.

5 things that made me fall in love with the Galaxy S24 Ultra

A person holding the open Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, showing the screen.

If the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra is real, it needs these 7 features

Activating the Chat Assist feature on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

How to try Samsung’s Galaxy AI on any iPhone or Android phone

The T Phone running a demo of Brain.ai.

I’ve seen the future of smartphones, and it’s astonishing

iPhone 15 Pro in Natural Titanium held in hand in front of a wooden gate.

5 phones you should buy instead of the iPhone 15 Pro

The Nomad Magnetic Leather Back Case on an iPhone 15 Pro.

2024’s coolest iPhone accessory is a throwback to old Android phones

The 1Password Android app, side-by-side, showing the light and dark mode.

The 1Password Android app just got a huge upgrade

Renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, showing the front and back of the phone.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: news, rumored price, release date, and more

A person holding the Nothing Phone 2a, showing the Glyph Lights.

The Nothing Phone 2a is the best cheap phone I’ve reviewed in ages

Person holding green OnePlus 12 phone in hands while playing games.

I performed an intense gaming test with the OnePlus 12. Here’s what happened

Someone holding an iPhone 15 Pro Max with the Whoop app open on it.

How to fix an unresponsive iPhone touchscreen

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The screens on the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy S23 Ultra.

How to fix screen burn on your iPhone or Android phone

Image retention or screen burn on OLED smartphone screens can diminish your experience and cause damage. Here's how to restore your pixels to their proper hue.
External Devices with iOS

How to use external storage with an iPhone or iPad

Learn how to access files on external storage devices, such as thumb drives, hard drives, or card readers, with your iPad or iPhone.
A person using WhatsApp Messenger on his Android smartphone.

How to remove an account from Google Smart Lock

Google Smart Lock makes logging into your Google products easy, but sometimes things change. Here's how to remove an account from Google Smart Lock safely.
Apple Journal app on an iPhone 15 Pro.

No, the Journal app on your iPhone isn’t spying on you

Don't listen to what you've seen on social media — the Journaling Suggestions feature on your iPhone isn't spying on you. Here's what it really is.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

Have a Google Pixel phone? You’re about to get these new features

Google has some new goodies for Pixel phone, watch, and even tablet owners in its latest March Feature Drop. Here's everything that's new.
The Nothing Phone 2a's design shown off in-person at MWC 2024.

I’m a little worried about the Nothing Phone 2a

Nothing's latest budget-friendly phone, the Nothing Phone 2a, is almost here. But there's something about that design that bugs me.
Garmin Venu 2 Plus smartwatch with new ECG App

Best Buy just knocked $120 off the Garmin Venu 2 Plus smartwatch

The Garmin Venu 2 Plus, a premium smartwatch with comprehensive fitness-focused features, is on sale from Best Buy at $120 off, which lowers its price to $330.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Vivo X100 Pro phones, seen from the back.

A phone you haven’t heard of just beat the Galaxy S24 Ultra in a camera test

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has met its match in telephoto photography, but you may not have heard of the phone that beats it. Our comparison reveals all.
Someone wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6.

Save up to $80 on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 today

Various models of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic are available with discounts of up to $80 from Best Buy, but you need to hurry if you want the savings.
Motorola's concept folding phone.

MWC 2024 was weird, and I couldn’t be happier about it

MWC 2024 was full of weird and wonderful concepts and production-ready products, showing the trends for mobile this year are going to be anything but boring.
Two people using the Anker 622 Magnetic Battery.

iPhone owner? You need this MagSafe accessory, and it’s 50% off

The Anker 622 Magnetic Battery, which uses Apple's MagSafe technology to attach to the back of your iPhone for wireless charging, is down to $35 from Amazon.
A person wearing the Apple Watch Series 8.

Two of Apple’s most expensive Apple Watch straps are up to 63% off

Tw of the most expensive Apple Watch Bands -- the Milanese Loop and the Leather Link, both originally $99 -- are on sale from Amazon's Woot with big discounts.
An Apple smart ring concept by Jonas Daehnert

One feature will make the Apple smart ring worth waiting for

It may still be a while before we see an Apple smart ring. However, one critical feature could make it well worth the wait.
Directional buttons on the Apple TV Remote app on an iPhone.

How to get a D-pad on your Apple TV Remote app

The Apple TV Remote app works really well on an iPhone and iPad, but it's not perfect. Here's how to switch from a trackpad to directional buttons.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

Your Google Pixel phone may soon get a lifesaving feature

Google Pixel phones are great, but what if they were a little safer? Thanks to a new feature that's coming soon, they will soon will be.
Motorola's concept folding phone.

These are the best smartphones from MWC 2024

Mobile World Congress 2024 gave us plenty of smartphone announcements. But which ones stood out the most? Here are the best phones we saw at MWC 2024.
The Apollo Neuro being worn on an ankle.

This $350 wearable is one of the strangest gadgets I’ve ever used

The world is an anxious place, but can a wearable help you to manage that? I took one for a spin, and I'm still none the wiser.
Honor Magic 6 Pro eye-tracking screen with a car in the background.

I moved a car with my eyes, and it blew me away

Here's something I never thought I'd say: I controlled a car just by looking at it with my eyes — and it truly blew me away.
iPhone 14 Pro Max in hand.

iPhone error 4013: What it is and how to fix it

It may seem scary at first, but iPhone error 4013 is a fairly simple problem to fix. Here's what you need to do when it strikes your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.
Transferring an eSIM from an old iPhone to an iPhone 14.

How to transfer your SIM from an Android phone to an iPhone 15

Apple's move to eSIM on the iPhone 15 isn't as complicated as it sounds. Here's how to get your SIM transferred over if you're coming from an Android phone.
Three sizes of the Samsung Galaxy Ring, sitting on top of a white display case.

I saw the Samsung Galaxy Ring. Here’s what I love (and what I’m worried about)

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is coming soon, and I got a chance to see it in-person. There are a few things I quite like, plus some things I'm a bit worried about.
Metavision camera sensor tech.

This smartphone camera sensor could make blurry photos a thing of the past

There's no worse feeling than taking a great picture with your phone, only to realize it's a blurry mess. This company has big plans to stop that for good.

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Section Editor, Mobile

Joe Maring is the Section Editor for Digital Trends’ Mobile team, leading the site’s coverage for all things smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Since joining the industry in 2012, Joe has reported on the latest mobile tech news, reviewed countless devices, and worked with other writers to help them find the angles that matter.

Need to get in touch? You can reach Joe at jmaring@digitaltrends.com, or find him on Twitter as @JoeMaring1.