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Lenovo Tab Extreme showing Chrome.

I made myself try a 14.5-inch tablet — and it didn’t go very well

I spent the past few weeks using one of the largest tablets ever, and I've come to the conclusion that no one really needs tablets this big.
The screen of the Apple Watch SE showing its apps.

This deal gets you an Apple Watch for under $150 — no strings attached

The Apple Watch SE 1st Gen remains a good smartwatch and it's even more tempting when it's down to $149 for a limited time at Walmart.
Google Pixel 8 leaked render.

Google Pixel 8: all the latest rumors and what we want to see

The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will be here before you know it. Here are all the latest rumors, plus a few things we're hoping to see.
A person holding the Oura Ring 3rd generation Horizon model.

Forget the Oura Ring — Samsung might be making a new smart ring

Samsung may be dipping its toes into the world of smart rings for health and wellness tracking — setting its sights directly on the Oura Ring.
The back of the Nothing Phone 2.

4 reasons you should absolutely buy this $599 Android phone

I've been using the Nothing Phone 2 for a couple of weeks. It's fun, high-quality, and should absolutely be your next smartphone. Here's why.
White Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus versus white iPhone 14 Pro in camera face-off.

Research reveals the one place you should never buy a new phone

Researchers at the University of Maryland analyzed phones sold in police auctions and found that they contained extremely sensitive and disturbing data.
The Fitbit Sense 2 in moss.

Fitbit Sense 2 fitness tracker smartwatch is $70 off right now

The Fitbit Sense 2, a smartwatch that can collect workout data, monitor your heart, and track your stress levels, is currently on sale from Amazon for $230.
samsung galaxy note 20 ultra review rear

I’m glad the Samsung Galaxy Note died when it did

Samsung killed off the Galaxy Note range in early 2022, and now in mid-2023, I'm finally glad it did because of what we've got instead.
eSIM page on the iPhone 14.

What is an eSIM? Here’s everything you need to know

The humble SIM card is finally on its way out in favor of a new, more advanced technology -- the eSIM. But what is an eSIM? Here's everything you need to know.
Instagram Threads app.

Threads adds a bunch of new features in first notable update

Threads had released its first significant update since bursting onto the scene at the start of this month as a rival to Twitter.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4.

Samsung just gave us 3 big Galaxy Unpacked teasers

We're just days away from Galaxy Unpacked, and leading up to it, Samsung has given us a few interesting teasers to get us properly excited.
Leaked OnePlus 12 render

The OnePlus 12 just leaked again, and it sounds incredible

The OnePlus 12 just leaked again, this time giving us a look at many of its biggest specs. And it's looking like a pretty nice setup.
Moo on Motorola Razr Plus

5 awesome things you can do on the Motorola Razr Plus cover screen

The Motorola Razr Plus cover screen is the best you can get on a flip phone foldable. Here are five things that you must try on it.
The Apple iPhone SE (2022) being held in a mans hand.

Best back-to-school phone deals: Get a new iPhone for under $150

Ahead of the new school year, you may want to take advantage of the phone deals that are now available, including the Apple iPhone SE 2022 for less than $200.
The Google Play Store, YouTube, and Google Docs installed on an Amazon Fire Max 11.

It took me 20 minutes to make Amazon’s new Android tablet perfect

The Amazon Fire Max 11 is very close to being a fantastic all-round laptop alternative, but it needed just one thing to make it perfect: Google Play.
Someone using Final Cut Pro on an iPad.

Best back-to-school iPad deals: Get an Apple tablet for $220

With school returning soon, we've got all the best back-to-school iPad deals for helping you save money on a sweet tablet.
Nothing Phone 2 next to the Google Pixel 7.

Nothing Phone 2 vs. Google Pixel 7: which $599 phone is best?

The new Nothing Phone 2 could be the hottest smartphone of the year, but does it have what it takes to compete with Google's Pixel 7? We found out.
Leaked render of the Pixel 8 Pro.

Excited for the Google Pixel 8 Pro? This leak just spoiled everything

A new leak regarding the Google Pixel 8 Pro has dropped, and it leaves very little to the imagination.
OnePlus Nord N300 5G speed test.

T-Mobile’s huge lead in 5G speeds isn’t going anywhere

T-Mobile still enjoys a healthy lead over its rivals, but it also looks like we may be reaching peak 5G.
Stage Manager on iPad Pro with M1

iPadOS 17 just made my favorite iPad feature even better

iPadOS 17’s first public beta finally offers a multitasking experience that won’t make you pull out your hair out of functional restrictions. Thanks, Apple!
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 sitting on a bench.

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 doesn’t even exist yet, but there’s already a deal

While we have yet to see what the new Galaxy Z Flip 5 will look like, you can save yourself $50 by pre-purchasing.
Pixel 7a lying on leaves.

Get a Google Pixel 7 for the same price as a Google Pixel 7a today

If you've ever wanted a Pixel 7 but have been slightly put off by the price, then this discount brings it down to the same price as the 7a.
OnePlus Keyboard 81 on a pink background.

I can’t believe my favorite new keyboard came from a phone company

It's hard for me to get excited about a keyboard these days, but the OnePlus Keyboard 81 won me over.
The back of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, focusing on its rear cameras.

I’m still using the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra for one important reason

The Galaxy S23 Ultra isn't the newest Android phone on the block these days. However, there's one critical reason why I keep coming back to it.
An original, unsealed iPhone.

An iPhone just sold for a crazy amount at auction

An original, still-boxed iPhone sold at auction in February for what was then a record $63,000. But on Sunday another one sold for way, way more.
Back of a Lenovo Tab Extreme with Precision Pen 3.

I used a giant $950 Android tablet for a month. Should you buy it?

Are you in the market for a behemoth of a tablet? Then you'll want to consider Lenovo's Tab Extreme, which goes extreme on the size with a 14.5-inch display.
The back of the Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet.

How to install the Google Play Store on your Amazon Fire tablet

Want to get the Google Play Store on your Amazon Fire tablet so you can download more apps and games? Here's a guide on how to do it!
Tinder Dating App

The best dating apps in 2023: our 23 favorite ones

Online dating can be stressful, time-consuming, and downright awful. Thankfully, the top dating apps allow you to streamline the process. Here are the best.
The Nothing Phone 2's camera module with the lights lit up.

Something amazing happened to U.S. smartphones on July 11

On July 11, a new brand launched a new phone in the U.S., and it's a very big deal. This is why you should be greeting the Nothing Phone 2 with open arms.
Man holding green OnePlus Pad Android tablet over space gray 11-inch M1 iPad Pro 2021.

I ditched my iPad Pro for an Android tablet — here’s why

The iPad Pro is a blessing, especially for remote workers. But it lacks one key feature that makes me want to ditch it for a recent Android tablet.
A black iPhone 14 Pro lying on a table.

I’ll be furious if the iPhone 15 Pro doesn’t get this one feature

We're just a few months away from Apple's iPhone event. But this one rumor will make me furious if a certain feature doesn't come to the iPhone 15 Pro.
The Nothing Phone 2 and Nothing Phone 1's Glyph lights.

Nothing Phone 2 vs. Nothing Phone 1: should you upgrade?

The Nothing Phone 2 is Nothing's second phone and first in the U.S. market. But is it worth upgrading from the Nothing Phone 1? We found out.
A lot of white Twitter logos against a blue background.

Twitter is now giving money to some of its creators

Twitter has officially launched its revenue-sharing program for creators and has already notified some users of their first payments.
An Apple Watch showing the watchOS 10 Developer Beta update.

How to download the watchOS 10 beta on your Apple Watch

Apple has released the first beta of watchOS 10, reimagining the Apple Watch experience. Here's how to get it onto your wrist now.
Section Editor, Mobile

Joe Maring is the Section Editor for Digital Trends’ Mobile team, leading the site’s coverage for all things smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Since joining the industry in 2012, Joe has reported on the latest mobile tech news, reviewed countless devices, and worked with other writers to help them find the angles that matter.

Need to get in touch? You can reach Joe at jmaring@digitaltrends.com, or find him on Twitter as @JoeMaring1.