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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.

Concept images of HMD Fusion Smart Outfits.

This company has big plans to change smartphone design forever

A new name in mobile has an ambitious plan to make modular phones work, from repairability to add-on modules. We spoke to HMD at MWC 2024 to learn more.
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The Nokia G11's camera module.

Ignore the rumors — this iconic phone brand isn’t going away

Rumors suggested the Nokia name was set to disappear. HMD Global has clarified the situation, and it's good news.
Mobile News
A promotional image for the Barbie x HMD Global phone.

A Barbie phone really is coming this summer, but it’s not what you expect

A partnership between HMD Global, maker of Nokia phones, and Mattel will see a Barbie Flip Phone launch this year. And we spoke to the company about it.
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A person holding the Tecno Pova 6 Pro.

I used one of the most ridiculous Android phones of 2024

This is the Tecno Pova 6 Pro, and I spent the weekend using it. From the crazy battery life to some flashing lights, it's one of 2024's wildest Android phones.
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A close up of the Xiaomi Watch S3's face and bezel.

Xiaomi’s newest smartwatch has a super-unusual feature

Xiaomi just announced a new smartwatch at MWC 2024 — and it has a very unusual (and equally cool) feature you have to see.
Mobile News
A person wearing the Oura Ring and the RingConn Smart Ring.

There’s a big problem with smart rings

Smart rings are really exciting new products, but the boring, predictable names being used for them are not. Here's what needs to be done.
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Leaked renders of the Nothing Phone 2a's design.

This is the Nothing Phone 2a

A series of renders apparently showing the Nothing Phone 2a have been leaked, and Digital Trends has confirmed they are genuine.
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The Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 x Malbon Golf watch surrounded by golf balls.

This $2,350 smartwatch has one of the funkiest designs I’ve ever seen

Tag Heuer has teamed up with golf brand Malbon Golf to create a funky smartwatch that's sure to attract some attention out on the golf course.
Mobile News
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Apple Watch Series 8 and Galaxy Watch 5.

The best smartwatches in 2024: our 13 favorites

Smartwatches offer notifications, fitness tracking, and more. Choosing one is the hard part, so to help, here is our list of the best smartwatches in 2024.
Mobile Products
The Oura Ring and the RingConn Smart Ring.

I wore two of the best smart rings, and there’s a clear winner

The Oura Ring and RingConn Smart Ring are two of the biggest smart rings on the market. Which one should you buy? I wore both to find out.
Mobile Products
A person wearing the Casio G-Shock GPR-H1000 Rangeman.

I tested G-Shock’s new Apple Watch Ultra killer — and it’s great

The new G-Shock Rangeman takes on smartwatches like the Apple Watch Ultra 2 by excelling at being a smartwatch you don't always have to wear. Let me explain.
Mobile Reviews
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.
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A person wearing the RingConn Smart Ring.

Is this cheaper Oura Ring alternative any good? I reviewed it to find out

Want to make sure you aren't conned by the RingConn Smart Ring? Our in-depth review tells you all there is to know about the Oura Ring alternative.
Mobile Reviews
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.
Mobile Reviews
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.
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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.
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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.
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S23 Ultra's camera modules.

I tested the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s new camera, and it shocked me

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a different telephoto camera setup from the Galaxy S23 Ultra, but which is superior? You'll be surprised by the answer.
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The back of the OnePlus 12 and Google Pixel 8.

The Pixel 8 has an amazing camera. Can this new Android phone beat it?

Can the OnePlus 12 beat the excellent Google Pixel 8 in a camera test? We put them together to find out.
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A person holding the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

I’ve had the Galaxy S24 Ultra for 3 days, and I’m already impressed

I've spent the weekend with the new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and although it may not look all that different from the S23 Ultra, it has really impressed.
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Diesel On Full Guard 2.5 Hands-on Review

An unknown company has a plan to change smartwatches forever

You won't know this company's name, but you need to know about its plan to enter the smartwatch market — because it could change it forever.
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A photo of the Samsung Galaxy Ring teased at Unpacked 2024.

I’ve worn an Oura Ring for years. Here’s what I want from the Galaxy Ring

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is real and coming soon, and as someone who has worn and loved the Oura Ring for years, I know what I want to see from it.
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A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, showing the bottom.

My biggest fear about the Galaxy S24 Ultra has come true

Samsung has decided not to bring the 10x optical zoom camera back for the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and it's my worst fear about the phone come true.
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in its launch colors.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra beats the iPhone in the worst way possible

Still think Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max is the most expensive non-folding phone out there? Not anymore, as Samsung has taken the title with the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
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The back of the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro.

I reviewed a new Android phone that could kill the Galaxy S24 Ultra

Is the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro the best phone you can buy if you want to play games? Yes, but there's a lot more to it than that.
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The back of the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate.

The gaming smartphone is dead

The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has arrived at CES 2024, but it seems to have put the final nail in the coffin of the gaming smartphone as we knew it. Here's why.
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A person making a gesture using Doublepoint's gesture control system.

How one company is giving your Wear OS smartwatch superpowers

A company is showing off a complex gesture control system for Wear OS smartwatches at CES 2024, and we found out how it's improving on Apple's Double Tap.
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Someone holding the Withings BeamO up to their head.

These are the weirdest mobile gadgets we’ve seen at CES 2024

CES 2024 isn't only about big, mainstream products. There are many fun, quirky products hidden away throughout the halls and hotel suites in Las Vegas.
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A person holding the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro, showing the back.

One of the first Android phones of 2024 isn’t what you expect

The first major Android phone release of 2024 has come at CES, and it's the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro. But this gaming phone isn't quite what we expected.
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