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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.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Fossil Gen 5 Wear OS

How one company made CES the best place for Wear OS watches

Here's why Fossil helped make CES one of the best shows for smartwatches, and how it will be missed at CES 2024 should it not bring as many styles as before.
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CES 2018 Show Floor

CES is a missed opportunity for Android phones

The CES show in Las Vegas traditionally isn't all about smartphones, but that should change. One company is pushing ahead and trying something new.
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Hey Siri

How Siri helped me out in an almost impossible situation

Siri, Apple's voice assistant, doesn't always get much attention. But I recently found its help invaluable in a really difficult situation.
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The Galaxy S23 Ultra's camera lenses.

I’m worried about the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

A specific rumor about the Galaxy S24 Ultra is making me worry that 2023 may be the last year we see one of the best smartphone camera features.
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Man wearing a Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review: buy with your heart, not your head

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is big, powerful, and has a long-lasting battery. But is it worth the steep price tag? We find out in our review.
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro against some leaves.

This old Samsung smartwatch still tugs at my heartstrings

I put the old Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro back on, and was instantly reminded why I liked it — but also why you probably shouldn't buy it today.
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A person holding the Nothing Phone 2, with the lights active.

Nothing Phone 2 review: the new phone to beat in 2023

Never heard of Nothing? That's about to change, because the excellent Nothing Phone 2 deserves everyone's attention. It really is that good.
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A person holding the Nothing Phone 2, showing the back panel.

This quirky phone is still one of 2023’s best smartphone buys

Going back to the Nothing Phone 2 reminded me what a fun phone it is, and why it's still worth buying — despite Nothing's recent PR disaster.
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A person holding the iPhone 5.

How bad is a 2012 iPhone camera in 2023? Take a look for yourself

After finding an old Apple iPhone 5, I used the camera alongside the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Galaxy S23 Ultra, and OnePlus 11. Here's how things have changed.
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