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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 render of the Up Mobile smartphone.

An absurd new phone is coming to crush the iPhone and Android

A new smartphone with Web3, blockchain, and AI technology is coming to take on the might of Apple and Android later this year.
Mobile News
A person holding the OnePlus Nord 4.

The OnePlus Nord 4 has something I haven’t seen on a phone in ages

The OnePlus 4 brings back the metal unibody back, a design trend that once dominated phones, but has largely been forgotten until now.
Mobile Features
The Oura Ring resting on a rock.

The Oura Ring’s latest feature helps it battle the Galaxy Ring

On the eve of when we expect Samsung to launch the Galaxy Ring, the Oura Ring gets an in-app AI assistant to help you meet your personal health goals.
Mobile News
A person wearing the CMF Watch Pro 2.

This is the cheapest smartwatch I’ve worn in ages, and I’m really impressed

The CMF Watch Pro 2 is the cheapest smartwatch I've worn in a while. And you know what? It's actually pretty darn good.
Mobile Features
A person holding the CMF Phone 1.

I used the CMF Phone 1, and it’s 2024’s best smartphone bargain

Looking for a new bargain Android phone? The CMF Phone 1 is what you want. Best of all, it's so much more than just another cheap phone.
Mobile Features
The Oura Ring on a flower's petals.

I’ve worn an Oura Ring for 3 years. Can the Galaxy Ring beat it?

I've worn an Oura Ring for three years. As we get closer to the Samsung Galaxy Ring's launch, I'm not sure if Samsung's ring will be able to compete with it.
Mobile Features
Outtafocus column lead image with the Nokia 3210.

I tried using a phone with a 2MP camera. These were the 5 worst things about it

I set myself a task: use a 2MP phone camera in 2024. I quickly discovered just how bad things were with phone cameras 20 years ago.
Mobile Features
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera and logo.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is my favorite smartphone. Here’s why.

I've used the iPhone 15 Pro Max since release, and although it's not perfect, it has become my favorite phone released since late 2023. Here's why.
Mobile Features
The Amazon Fire Max 11 and Poco Pad in their keyboard cases.

I put two cheap Android tablets head-to-head. This is the one to buy

The Amazon Fire Max 11 is almost a year old but still a great buy. Can it take on a new reasonably priced Android tablet with a keyboard?
Mobile Features
A cropped version of the OnePlus X Lordi teaser poster

We have no idea what to make of OnePlus’ next collaboration

OnePlus is teasing its next collaboration, and we doubt anyone expected its partner: Finnish metal band Lordi. Here's what we know so far.
Mobile News
A person holding the Amazon Kindle Fire Max 11

Amazon made a brilliant Android tablet you should actually buy

Amazon's Fire Max 11 takes the Fire tablet range in a brave new direction, and our extensive review examines if the strategy has worked.
Mobile Reviews
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
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