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Tushar Mehta

Tushar Mehta

Tushar has a passion for consumer tech and likes to tinker with smartphones, laptops, wearables, smart home devices, and STEM. He's a devout Android user but prefers to keep an open heart for all OSes. He loves installing custom ROMs on his phones and finding new apps as a way to justify his procrastination. In his spare time, he spaces out on Pink Floyd or yells at cloud.

In addition to Digital Trends, Tushar contributes to Forbes Vetted. His previous work can be found at XDA.

For tips and pitches, email him at hi@tusharmehta.co

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Android 15: everything you need to know

Android 15 is Google's next major update and is already available for Pixel phones. As it advances to other phones, here are the most interesting features.
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: Go big or go home?

Apple's newest Pro series is here, and we help you choose the better option between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max: Should you upgrade?

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The best Google Pixel 9 Pro cases for 2024

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The USB-C port on the Google Pixel 9 Pro.

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Ever wondered why you can't attach USB sticks and other accessories to your phone? Turns out you can. Here's some of our favorite ways to use USB OTG adapters.
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Google Pixel Watch 3 next to Pixel Watch 2.

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The Palette watch face on the Apple Watch Series 9.

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Apple Watch Ultra 2 in Satin Black.

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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs. Pixel 7 Pro.

Google Pixel 9 Pro vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Should you upgrade?

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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL in Rose Quartz Pink and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in Titanium Yellow.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Which big phone wins?

The Galaxy S24 Ultra and the new Pixel 9 Pro XL are among the best Android phones. Which one emerges as the better option? Here's what you should know.
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OnePlus Nord 4 Midnight black with metal back held in hand.

The OnePlus Nord 4 does one thing better than any other Android phone

The OnePlus Nord 4's metal back not only makes it aesthetically unique but adds a special advantage to its performance that no other Android phone offers.
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Gaming phones are distressingly expensive. This cheap Android phone proves why that shouldn't be the case.
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Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 blue foldable phone.

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Xiaomi Mix Flip clamshell phone.

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The OnePlus Watch 2R is a cheaper and slimmed-down version of the OnePlus Watch 2 from earlier this year. But is it any good?
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The inner display on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.

Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 come with a screen protector?

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a tender inner display featuring Ultra Thin Glass. Does its $1,100 pricing warrant a free screen protector?
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra's heart rate sensor.

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The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is an extremely capable smartphone. But here's an important question: Does it come with a free pen or stylus?
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Realme GT 6 Android phone in silver color held in hand in front of a wooden door.

The Realme GT 6 shows how AI on smartphones should be done

Instead of flashy AI gimmicks, this new Android flagship killer takes a meaningful route with useful features.
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Apps page on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6.

Samsung has revealed a major Galaxy Watch 7 spec

Samsung just officially confirmed a key component of the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
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Someone wearing the OnePlus Watch 2.

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