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Ajay Kumar

Ajay Kumar

Freelance Writer, Mobile

Ajay has worked in tech journalism for more than a decade as a reporter, analyst, and editor. He's currently a contributor to Digital Trends, PCMag, Reviews.org, Bob Vila, and other publications. He got his start in consumer tech, reviewing hundreds of smartphones and tablets at PCMag as a Mobile Analyst and breaking the hottest Android news at Newsweek as a tech reporter. Previously, he was Section Editor, Mobile at Digital Trends, where he spearheaded his team's coverage of breaking news, features, reviews, roundups, deals, and more. He also worked at Lifewire as a Tech Commerce Editor, putting together tested best-of lists and assigning product reviews.

In his most recent roles, he’s worked in content marketing for a B2B SaaS company and as a PR at an AI startup. As an avid tech enthusiast and traveler, Ajay loves tinkering with the gaming PC he built, adding new smart home devices to his apartment, and scoping out ancient ruins in new countries.

 

Someone wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5.

Is this our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE?

The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE has gotten its first visuals. Here's what we know about it so far.
Mobile News
A person holding the Apple iPad Air (2024), showing the screen.

Apple just fixed a mistake with the new iPad Air

Apple has finally fixed a mistake that showed the wrong GPU core count on the iPad Air M2.
Mobile News
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro in hand.

Google is making it easier to ditch your iPhone for an Android phone

Switching from iPhone to Android isn't a smooth process, especially with photos. But Google's Data Transfer Tool update may make it easier.
Mobile News
Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (left) and the Galaxy Watch 3 (right)

It’s the end of an era for Samsung smartwatches

Samsung is sunsetting support for Tizen smartwatches. Here's what that means for you.
Mobile News
Google messages versus samsung messages app icons side by side on Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Is the messages app on your Samsung phone crashing? Here’s how to fix it

If you're a Samsung user and your messaging app keeps crashing, the good news is this is a known issue and there's a fix.
Mobile News
Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus.

This new Android feature isn’t coming to your Samsung phone after all

The new Android Feature Drop comes with a slew of useful features, but there's a major one that Samsung phones won't get.
Mobile News
The Google Photos app running on a Google Pixel 8 Pro.

Your Google Photos app may soon get a big overhaul. Here’s what it looks like

An APK teardown has revealed new sharing features for Google Photos, along with some other changes. Here's what's new.
Mobile News
Hey Siri

iOS 18 may give Siri the upgrade we’ve been waiting for

Both iOS 18 and macOS 15 are set to get a slew of new AI features. Here are some of the coolest new capabilities to expect on the iPhone.
Mobile News
Leaked render of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is getting a much-needed battery upgrade

Samsung may finally be trying to address one of the biggest problems with the Galaxy Z Flip 6 by putting a bigger dual cell battery into the foldable.
Mobile News
MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC inside Android phone.

MediaTek’s new smartphone chip looks like a beast

The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 is set to be a beast according to the latest leaks. Better yet, it may come to the U.S. market.
Mobile News
Cell phone tower shooting off pink beams with a 5G logo next to it.

T-Mobile is buying one of the largest carriers in the U.S.

T-Mobile has just announced a $4.4 billion deal to acquire one of the biggest carriers in the U.S. Here's what that might mean for customers.
Mobile News
A person holding the Google Pixel 8a.

The Google Pixel 9 could be in trouble

A recent survey shows that Google phones are struggling to retain customer loyalty and market share in the U.S. market. Here's what's happening.
Mobile News
The Daylight DC1 tablet propped up on a stand.

The Daylight DC1 is one of the coolest tablets I’ve seen in years

If you think that tablets have been stale and boring for the last few years, you aren't alone. The new Daylight DC1 wants to put an end to that.
Mobile News
A photo of the Sony Xperia 1 II smartphone.

Sony’s new Android phone just leaked, and it sounds mighty interesting

The Sony Xperia Pro C is set to be a potent flagship phone with some interesting camera capabilities. Here's some of what you can expect.
Mobile News
Multiple Samsung Galaxy Rings being shown off at MWC.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring price just leaked, and it’s not good

The Samsung Galaxy Ring's price may have just leaked, and it's higher than many expected.
Mobile News
A person wearing the Humane AI Pin.

The Humane AI Pin is in trouble

The Humane AI Pin may not be sticking around on the market for much longer as the company explores a sale. Here's what happened.
Mobile News
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These smartphone sunglasses are one of the most ridiculous things I’ve ever seen

Smart glasses aren't a new idea, but what if your sunglasses were smartphone-shaped instead? HMD decided to find out.
Mobile News
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera module.

Apple is planning something big for the iPhone 16 Pro Max camera

The iPhone 16 Pro Max may get a sizable camera upgrade, along with some other tweaks. Here's what we've learned about what's new.
Mobile News
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Google Pixel 8 Pro, and Google Pixel 7 Pro.

Android phones may be a lot more expensive in 2025. Here’s why

Smartphones could get a lot more expensive in 2025, and the fault might be with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. Here's what's going on.
Mobile News
Person holding an Apple AirTag.

We finally know when Apple may release a second-gen AirTag

We've finally gotten some concrete information about the second-generation Apple AirTag. Here's what might be new.
Mobile News
iPhone 15 Pro Max laying outside in a park.

Apple may release a completely new type of iPhone in 2025

Apple may release a new type of iPhone model in 2025. Here's what we know about it so far.
Mobile News
An iPhone 15 Pro Max laying face-down outside, showing the Natural Titanium color.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max may get a very important battery upgrade

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is set to get a pretty significant battery upgrade that may roll out to future iPhone models. Here's what's new.
Mobile News
Redesigned Google maps.

This is what Google Maps’ big redesign looks like

A redesigned Google Maps interface has several quality-of-life changes that have us excited. Here's what's new.
Mobile News
Holding the Google Pixel 8 Pro, showing its Home Screen.

Google has a magical new way for you to control your Android phone

Google's Project GameFace brings incredible new accessibility features to Android phones. Here's what it can do.
Mobile News
OnePlus Open in Emerald Dusk open showing inner display flat.

Have one of these OnePlus phones? You can now download Android 15

If you have certain OnePlus phones, you can now download the Android 15 Beta 1 update to find out what's new.
Mobile News
A person wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Wear OS 5 is the future of Android smartwatches. Here’s what’s new

Google's Wear OS 5 has just been announced as the next big edition of Google's smartwatch platform. Here are all the new features.
Mobile News
Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 XL leaks.

This is our best look yet at the Google Pixel 9 series

The Google Pixel 9 models have just gotten one of their most comprehensive leaks yet. Here's what we've learned about their design and specs.
Mobile News
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The Vivo X100 Ultra might be 2024’s new smartphone camera champion

The Vivo X100 Ultra might be one of the best camera smartphones of the year already. Take a look at what it offers.
Mobile News
An official photo of the 2024 iPad Air.

Does the iPad Air (2024) have a 120Hz display?

The iPad Air (2024) was announced at Apple's Let Loose event and comes with many upgrades. But does it have a 120Hz screen?
Mobile Guides
A photo of someone drawing with the Apple Pencil Pro.

Which iPads does the Apple Pencil Pro work with? Here’s the full list

With three new iPad models announced during Apple’s “Let Loose” event, there was plenty for Apple fans to like.
Mobile Guides
Pixel 7a back.

The Google Pixel 8a’s 6 biggest upgrades over the Pixel 7a

We know the Google Pixel 8a is better than the Pixel 7a, but how so? Here are the six biggest upgrades you get with Google's newest Pixel.
Mobile Features
A render of the front and back of the Moto G Stylus 5G (2024).

Motorola just launched a new Android phone to take on the Google Pixel 8a

Hot on the heels of the Google Pixel 8a announcement, Motorola just revealed the Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) — and it looks mighty promising.
Mobile News
A render of the Google Pixel 8a in its porcelain color, showing the front and back of the phone.

Does the Google Pixel 8a have a headphone jack?

The Google Pixel 8a offers great specs at a compelling $499 price, but does it have a headphone jack? That's what we're here to figure out.
Mobile Guides
The Google Pixel Tablet sitting outside with its screen on.

Google just launched a new Pixel Tablet … kind of

Google has launched a new Pixel Tablet, but it turns out that it may not actually be new. What's going on?
Mobile News
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