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Andy Boxall

Andy Boxall

Senior Mobile Writer
Author/Co-Author of 4892 articles

Andy is a Senior Writer at Digital Trends, where he concentrates on mobile technology, a subject he has written about for more than 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), spent years wearing smart rings, and experienced daily life with smartglasses. He has visited many manufacturers and events all over the world, and is a multi-year veteran of Mobile World Congress, CES, IFA, and Baselworld trade shows. Andy always has a strong opinion on the mobile industry, writes the bi-weekly OuttaFocus column on mobile photography, and enjoys the opportunity to also write about smart home, audio, and entertainment for Digital Trends when he gets the chance.

Pay close attention to his work and you'll spot references to some of his interests outside of technology, whether it's cars, mechanical watches, or even K-pop. You can connect with him on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky. He also can't remember a time when he wasn't carrying around at least two smartphones.

The Noise Luna Ring on a leaf.

Noise Luna Ring review: A comprehensive health tracker, with one big catch

Can the Luna Ring challenge the excellent Oura Ring 4 or RingConn Gen 2? We find out in our extensive review.
Mobile Reviews
The side of the RingConn Gen 2 Air.

RingConn Gen 2 Air review: The easy smart ring to buy

The RingConn Gen 2 Air takes the smart ring and makes it simpler, keeping costs low at the same time. Is it worth wearing? We found out in our in-depth review.
Mobile Reviews
The OnePlus 12R lying on a book with its screen turned on.

The best budget phones in 2025: our 7 favorites for tight budgets

Here are the best inexpensive phones for those on a tight budget. Find out what you can get for around $500 or less as we highlight the best budget smartphones.
Mobile Best-ofs
Screenshots from Google's Family Link update.

Google makes it easier to manage kids’ phones and online lives

Google has introduced new features into its redesigned Family Link app, allowing parents to manage their kids' phones and wearables more easily.
Mobile News
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Inside AI on the Galaxy S25, and why Samsung thinks it’ll make life better

Samsung is certain Galaxy AI on the Galaxy S25 has what it takes to make your life better, and sat down with Digital Trends to explain how it works.
Mobile Features
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra has given me hope about AI, but only for now

After spending a short time with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, and hearing about all the new Galaxy AI smarts, it may be the first AI phone for everyone.
Mobile Features
The Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses, Apple Watch Series 10, and Oura Ring 4 on a table.

These 3 gadgets prove wearable tech reached its peak in 2024

There are three standout wearables that have made 2024 a fantastic year for smartwatches, smart rings, and smart glasses.
Mobile Features
Promotional image for OuttaFocus. Photo of a collection of smartphone cameras.

This is the worst smartphone camera I used in 2024, and it’s not even close

Choosing the best camera phone of 2024 was easy, but what about the worst camera phone of the year? There are some strong contenders, but only one winner.
Mobile Features
The side of the Oura Ring 4.

I wore an Oura Ring for all of 2024. Here’s why I love it and why I’m concerned

I've worn an Oura Ring all year, and this is how it holds my attention but also why I'm a little concerned about how it'll look through 2025.
Mobile Features
A promotional image for the launch of the Netflix app in the Samsung Galaxy Store.

Samsung brings a Squid Game season 2 surprise to the Galaxy Store

In an effort to bring more people to the Galaxy Store, Samsung has teamed up with Netflix to offer the app and an exclusive look at Squid Game season 2.
Mobile News
An Amazon Echo Show 5 on a shelf.

I replaced Google Assistant with Amazon Alexa and haven’t looked back

A year ago, I decided to switch from Google Assistant to Amazon Alexa for my smart home duties. Now, 12 months later, I reflect on whether it was a good move.
Mobile Features
A promotional image showing the back of the Realme 14 Pro.

This mad phone does something unexpected when it gets cold

Leave it to Realme to come up with an unusual design feature for the Realme 14 Pro, which has a crazy color-changing rear panel that reacts when it gets cold.
Mobile News
A person holding the Motorola Edge 50 Neo.

We need to talk about this fantastic, industry-leading Motorola collab

Motorola's partnership with Pantone is far more impactful than I realized, and it took a gray phone to make me understand why it matters.
Mobile Features
A teaser image for the OnePlus 13 launch event in January 2025.

OnePlus has another phone to show us on January 7, 2025

OnePlus will announce the OnePlus 13R on January 7, 2025, and it has shared new details about the phone ahead of the big day.
Mobile News
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

The Galaxy S25’s lock screen will have its own AI assistant

The Galaxy S25's lock screen will have a feature called the Now Bar, and what it can do will challenge Siri and Gemini.
Mobile News
The front of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.

I’m really worried about the future of smart glasses

The Ray-Ban Meta have put smart glasses in a great place, but I'm worried about the situation going into 2025 and fear history may be about to repeat itself.
Mobile Features
The OnePlus logo on the back of the OnePlus Open Apex Edition.

The OnePlus 13 is coming on January 7 — along with a surprise

OnePlus has officially confirmed the OnePlus 13's launch date, and with it news of a surprise at the event too.
Mobile News
Apple Fitness Plus on an Apple TV, with an iPhone 16 Pro Max.

I tried Apple Fitness Plus as a beginner and loved what I found

After three months using Apple Fitness Plus, I've learned a lot about the devices you need, the workouts, the trainers, and if it's worth a subscription or not.
Mobile Features
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL in Hazel.

Google may change a small, but crucial chip with the Pixel 10

For the Pixel 10 series, Google may make a small but important internal change, with a switch from Samsung modems to ones made by MediaTek.
Mobile News
Chiplet render of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite.

People are already talking about the next big Snapdragon chip

There are only a few phones out with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, but there's already talk of a new version of the chip coming early in 2025.
Mobile News
The Vivo X200's camera module.

This Vivo phone has the most exquisite camera design I’ve seen

The Vivo X200 may not be the flagship, but Vivo has outdone itself with the camera module's design. Here's all the news about it and the Vivo X200 Pro.
Mobile Features
The Huawei 13 Nova's camera.

Huawei has a new foldable, but its other new phone is more interesting

Huawei's Mate X6 foldable is very cool, but the Nova 13 Pro is the more interesting new release from the brand, even if it doesn't fold up.
Mobile News
The OnePlus Nord 4 and OnePlus Buds Pro 3, Google Pixel 9 Pro and Google Pixel Buds 3, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max with Airpods Pro 2, and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro.

I tried 4 of the best earbud and phone combos. Here’s which one you should use

I tried the top wireless earbuds with matching phones to find out if brand loyalty matters, or if you can mix and match without concern.
Mobile Features
A person wearing the Looktech AI Glasses.

These smart glasses have a digital crown just like an Apple Watch

A new pair of smart glasses have an unusual control method that has more in common with the Apple Watch than it does with high-tech eyewear.
Mobile News
google teases smart glasses with amazing project astra update smartglasses

Google teases smart glasses with amazing Project Astra update

Google's exciting Project Astra computer vision-aided AI assistant has been updated, and the company has teased it's working on smart glasses to go with it.
Mobile News
A person holding an iPhone 16 Pro Max in a Casetify Ultra Bounce case.

This is the wildest rugged iPhone case I’ve used, and I love it

The Casetify Ultra Bounce case has one of the wildest designs I've seen on a rugged case, and it has the toughness to back the looks up too.
Mobile Features
The Solos AirGo Vision's Krypton 1 design.

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses just got an interesting new competitor

Solos AirGo Vision smart glasses have a clever modular design so you can remove the camera when you don't want to wear one on your face.
Mobile News
The Ozlo Sleepbuds on top of the closed case.

Ozlo Sleepbuds review: the most comfortable sleep earbuds I’ve ever used

I've slept peacefully wearing the Ozlo Sleepbuds because they're so comfortable, but there's plenty more you need to know before buying them.
Mobile Reviews
Promotional image for OuttaFocus. Image of two smartphones.

How the iPhone 16 won the battle of the camera button

Two new smartphones approach secondary camera controls in very different ways, forcing me to choose between a futuristic option or the luxury of a button.
Mobile Features
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Oppo Find X8 Pro's cameras.

This new Android phone almost beat my favorite smartphone camera of 2024

Can the Oppo Find X8 Pro's impressive camera beat my favorite camera phone of 2024 in a major test? I found out, and was surprised at how close it was.
Mobile Features
A person holding the Oura Ring 4.

This powerful Oura Ring feature knows if you’re getting sick

Previously part of its beta program, the Symptom Radar feature is now part of the Oura Ring's main app and recognizes early signs of illness.
Mobile News
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Samsung’s One UI 7 beta is out today. Here are all the new features

Samsung has released One UI 7 beta for Galaxy S24 smartphones and you can try it out now. Here's what's new inside.
Mobile News
Three Galaxy S24 Plus models laying on a table, including the white, gray, and yellow ones.

Some big Galaxy S25 news has left us disappointed

Three phones likely to be the Galaxy S25 series have been spotted on the FCC's database, but we're a little disappointed it's not four new Samsung S25 phones.
Mobile News
The back of the HMD Skyline.

I love this easily repairable phone at a decent Cyber Week price

The HMD Skyline is very simple to repair in the event of an accident, and the low Cyber Week deal price makes it great value.
Mobile Deals
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