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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.

 

A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could get a surprisingly big redesign

Early rumors from a reliable tipster suggest a major design change upcoming for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Here's what could be new.
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Android logo on a smartphone.

Android updates are about to get a lot easier

Android updates may get easier as soon as this year as Qualcomm prepares to announce code optimization to help reduce software fragmentation.
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A close-up photo of the rear cameras on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus.

Samsung may have just revealed a key Galaxy S25 detail

Samsung may have already tipped its hand with the camera capabilities of the Galaxy S25. Here's what we know.
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Fold 6 grip and kickstand official case

Here’s another great look at the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6

The Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 have gotten yet another leak, showing a clear look at the upcoming devices and their official cases.
Mobile News
Someone holding the Honor 200 Pro.

This smartphone company is doing something incredible to stop deepfakes

Honor is rolling out two new AI features to its smartphones, letting you detect deepfakes more easily and helping protect you from myopia.
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Verizon banner splashed across iPhone screen.

Verizon has gotten into some legal trouble

Verizon is facing a fine and other consequences from the FCC for a 911 outage in 2022. Here are all of the details.
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Someone holding the Rabbit R1 outside.

You may want to stop using the Rabbit R1

As if its sales weren't bad enough, the Rabbit R1 has now faced a data security issue that has exposed API keys for critical services.
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Two iPhones showing a comparison between Google Maps and Apple Maps.

iOS 18 is about to make Apple Maps better than ever

Apple Maps is finally getting a vital "Search Here" button that should be a huge quality-of-life improvement to users. Here's what it does.
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Snapchat 2022 year in review recap.

Snapchat is getting critical new security features. Here’s what’s new

Snapchat is finally adding some critical new security features that should help enhance safety for teens and general users. Here's what new.
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Windows phone mockup 2024

Here’s what the Windows Phone would look like in 2024 if Microsoft had never killed it

There's no Window Phone in 2024, but what if there was? A fascinating set of mock-ups show what these Microsoft devices might have looked like.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra with a square dial leaked render.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra may have one of the best smartwatch displays ever

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra's screen may be the best smartwatch display ever if the latest rumor is to be believed.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in Titanium Gray in hand.

The Galaxy S25 will fix a big mistake Samsung made with the Galaxy S24

The Samsung Galaxy S25 is still many months away from a potential release, but early rumors suggest that it may fix one big mistake of the S24.
Mobile News
T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert standing in front of a banner that reads Internet Freedom.

T-Mobile just got in big trouble

T-Mobile's price lock for home internet turned out not to be very much of a price lock at all, landing the company into hot water with the BBB.
Mobile News
A person holding the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

Should we be worried about the Google Pixel 9?

The Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL have had benchmarks leak on Geekbench. Simply put, the results are slightly disappointing.
Mobile News
TikTok logo on an iPhone.

TikTok is about to change forever

TikTok is introducing AI-generated digital avatars for creators and brands to use. Here's how it's going to change things.
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Home Screen of the M4 iPad Pro.

Apple just announced iPadOS 18. Here are the most exciting features

Have an iPad? Good news! Apple just announced iPadOS 18 — its latest software update for the iPad. Here's a first look at the biggest new features.
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Apple iPhone 6S

iOS 18 may have a fun surprise for longtime iPhone fans

Apple is expected to showcase iOS 18 at WWDC 2024 and we could get a blast from the past in terms of wallpapers.
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A person holding the Ultrahuman Air ring.

Another big tech company is working on a smart ring

The smart ring market could be heating up. In addition to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Ring, another major tech company is working on its own smart ring.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra with a square dial leaked render.

Samsung is going all out with the Galaxy Watch Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra are the subjects of a comprehensive set of leaks in advance of Samsung's Unpacked event. Here's what we've learned.
Mobile News
HTC U12 Plus Review

An unexpected company is about to announce a new smartphone

A new smartphone is being announced this month, and it's coming from a company you probably didn't expect to launch a new phone in 2024.
Mobile News
Someone wearing an Apple Watch Ultra 2, showing the Modular Ultra watch face.

Is the Apple Watch in trouble?

Apple is still No. 1, but its wearables are facing significant declines in global shipments. Here's what's happening.
Mobile News
Leaked promo image of Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.

This is our best look yet at the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6

The first official promo image for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 has leaked. Here's what it confirms about the design.
Mobile News
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.
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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.
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