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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 holding the Motorola Edge 50 Pro.

This cool new phone shows what’s wrong with Motorola in 2024

I've been using the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, a phone I really like. Unfortunately, I'm tired of Motorola not fixing the same old problems that plague its phones.
Mobile Features
A person holding the Nokia 3210, showing the screen.

The Nokia 3210 is the worst phone I’ve used in 2024

The Nokia 3210 is supposed to help you avoid the stress of modern smartphones and social media, but introduces a different type of pain when you try to use it.
Mobile Features
A promotional image of the Solos AirGo Vision smart glasses.

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are about to get new competition

Soon, the Ray-Ban Meta won't be the only pair of smart glasses with a camera you can buy, as later this year Solos will release the AirGo Vision smart glasses.
Mobile News
The front of the Amazon Kindle Fire Max 11 with its keyboard case.

One year later, Amazon still makes one of the best Android tablets you can get

The Amazon Fire Max 11 is still one of the best Android tablets, even with its little foibles, as I found out revisiting it a year into its life.
Mobile Features
The Motorola Razr Plus (2024) and Razr (2024) next to each other.

Razr 50, Razr 50 Ultra, Razr 2024, and Razr Plus 2024: What’s different?

Motorola is up to its old tricks again, just to confuse us. Here's what's different between the Razr 50 and Razr 50 Ultra, and the Razr 2024 and Razr Plus 2024.
Mobile Guides
A promotional image of the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro in Slate Grey.

This great Wear OS smartwatch is suddenly a lot more attractive

Mobvoi has released a new Slate version of the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro smartwatch, where it joins the original Obsidian Black version.
Mobile News
A person holding the Realme GT 6.

A much-missed Android phone maker is back with a real winner

Two years ago, Realme disappeared from the global market. Now it's back with the Realme GT 6, and it's exactly the return I wanted.
Mobile Features
A person wearing the Based Hardware Friend AI necklace.

This AI necklace is one of the weirdest wearables I’ve ever seen

The world of wearables has more than its fair share of unusual products, but the Friend AI necklace may be one of the strangest yet.
Mobile News
A promotional image showing the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite.

OnePlus’ new cheap phone has a worrying surprise inside

The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite is a lovely new phone from the popular brand, and while we like most of what we see, one important component is worryingly old.
Mobile News
A promotional image showing the Blackmagic Camera app for Android.

Long-awaited pro-level video app arrives on Android, with a catch

Blackmagic, one of the top makers of cinema-grade cameras and editing software, has launched an app for Android phones, but it comes with a catch.
Mobile News
Outtafocus column main image showing the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra.

I used a phone you should only buy for the incredible camera

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra isn't a phone for the unprepared, but as a camera, it's spectacular. See why it should be your next camera, but not your next phone.
Mobile Features
iPhone 15 Pro Max laying outside in a park.

I have a mysterious problem with my iPhone 15 Pro Max

I've had enough of the iPhone 15 Pro Max's unpredictable battery life, but I have no idea what needs to change for it to be fixed.
Mobile Features
The Google Pixel 8a, Nothing Phone 2, Samsung Galaxy A35, and the Samsung Galaxy A55's camera.

I compared the cameras on 4 cheap Android phones, and the winner surprised me

Which cheap Android phone has the best camera: the Google Pixel 8a, the Nothing Phone 2, or Samsung's Galaxy A55 or Galaxy A35? I put them all to the test.
Mobile Features
A promotional image showing someone wearing the Circular Ring Slim.

Circular just updated its smart ring to take on the Galaxy Ring

Circular has launched an updated version of the Circular Ring Slim as it readies itself for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Ring. Here's what's new.
Mobile News
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 opened up.

Samsung would hate the way I use my Galaxy Z Flip 5

I've been using the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 again, and although it folds and unfolds, I've been ignoring that feature. I don't think Samsung would approve.
Mobile Features
A promotional image showing two people using the Solos AirGo3 smart glasses.

These smart glasses are adding AI search right to your face

Solos has updated the AirGo 3 smart glasses with new software enabling a contextual, AI-powered live search feature.
Mobile News
A person holding the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra.

The Pura 70 Ultra is a frustrating phone with one amazing feature

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is a frustrating phone with a lot of baggage. But there's one incredible feature that makes it worth using.
Mobile Features
The Apple logo on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

You’ve never seen an iPhone like this before

Have you ever seen an iPhone without a camera on the back? If not, here's your chance, and a lesson on why someone may perform this unexpected modification.
Mobile News
Examples of how iOS 18's home screen can be customized.

There’s a big problem with iOS 18’s amazing customization features

With iOS 18, you'll see massive changes to the way you customize your iPhone's home screen. The new features look good, but did Apple go a step too far?
Mobile Features
A promotional photo of the Montblanc Summit 3 in Glacier Blue.

Montblanc’s luxury smartwatch is now even more beautiful

Montbanc has added a new finish to the Summit 3 smartwatch range, and it's possibly the brand's best yet. Take a look at it here.
Mobile News
Screenshots of new iMessage features in iOS 18.

iOS 18’s new iMessage features make me wish everyone I know had an iPhone

When Apple shows off new iMessage features, as it did at WWDC 2024, it always makes me want to use it more than I do. But I'm wise to the reason why.
Mobile Features
A promotional image of the HTC U24 Pro.

Here’s the latest phone from a brand you’ve forgotten about

HTC, a phone maker you probably haven't thought about for a while, is back with a new phone. Here's everything you need to know about the HTC U24 Pro.
Mobile News
A promotional image showing someone wearing the ExerRing smart ring.

This new smart ring has your own AI health coach inside

The ExerRing is the latest smart ring to hit Kickstarter, and it has an AI-powered health coach inside to help you meet your goals. Here are all the details.
Mobile News
The Apple Watch Series 9 showing the sleep tracking data.

The Vitals app could make the Apple Watch an Oura Ring killer

The Vitals app is a new feature for the Apple Watch, and it's coming with watchOS 11. Here's why it's a big deal for the device and for tracking your sleep.
Mobile Features
A person holding the iPad Air (2024) and taking a photo.

I used an iPad as my main camera, and what happened amazed me

I used the iPad Air (2024) as my main camera, but little did I know it would make me question how good the iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera is.
Mobile Features
A teaser image of the CMF Phone 1

We can’t wait to see this bright orange mystery phone in real life

A new bright orange phone with an unusual feature has been teased online, and we can't wait to see it for real. Here's why.
Mobile News
A thin battery inside a contact lens.

A battery charged by your tears may make smart contact lenses a reality

A wafer-thin battery is in development that may be ideal to power smart contact lenses in the future. And it has an unusual way of being recharged.
Mobile News
The 1More Z30 Sleeping Earbuds next to their case.

These cheap sleep earbuds do one thing better than almost all the others

Sleep routines are incredibly personal, but will your preferences match the 1More Z30 Sleeping Earbuds' strengths? We find out in our in-depth review.
Audio / Video Reviews
Google Gemini app on Android.

Google’s Gemini AI app gets a wider release. Is your phone on the list?

Google has expanded the list of regions where the Google Gemini AI app for Android phones is available, and also provided an update on when it will come to iOS.
Mobile News
Opening the folded Oppo Find N2 Flip.

Oppo pledges to bring AI to all its phones, even cheap ones

Oppo aims to introduce AI features across its range of phones, regardless of price.
Mobile News
The Owl Labs Meeting Owl 4+ webcam, with glowing rings around the speakers.

You’ve never seen a webcam as cute as the Owl 4+

The webcam on a conference table doesn't have to look dull. It can look cute, as Owl Labs' Meeting Owl 4+ proves. It also has some very clever tech inside.
Mobile News
The back of the Apple iPad Air (2024).

iPad Air (2024) review: the iPad most people should buy this year

If you're shopping for an iPad this year, you've probably been drawn to the iPad Air (2024). It looks like the sweet spot in the range, but is it? We found out.
Mobile Reviews
A person folding up the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5.

World’s top folding phone maker revealed — and it’s not Samsung

Samsung is well-known for its foldable smartphones, but new research shows it has recently lost the title as the world's top maker of folding devices.
Mobile News
The OnePlus 12R lying on a book with its screen turned on.

The best cheap phones in 2024: our 9 favorites for tight budgets

Here are the best cheap phones for those on a tight budget. Find out what you can get for around $500 or less as we highlight the best budget smartphones.
Mobile Products
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