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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 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.

A person holding the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro.

Mystery upcoming phone may see Asus copy Samsung’s playbook

A benchmarking test has revealed a possible new Asus smartphone, which happens to take part of its name from a familiar Samsung phone.
Mobile News
A person using the XPan mode on the OnePlus 13.

I hated this OnePlus camera mode, but now I see how wrong I was about it

After dismissing the Hasselblad XPan mode on OnePlus phones for years, I gave it another try on the OnePlus 13 and realized the error of my ways.
Mobile Features
The Huawei Nova 13 Pro's selfie cameras in action.

This phone is a selfie superstar, but I can’t recommend it

The selfie cameras on the Huawei Nova 13 Pro are brilliant, and its rear camera's great too, so why can't I fully commit to it?
Mobile Features
The titanium frame on the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Samsung’s most mysterious Galaxy S25 model is still being spotted

We're days away from Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, and there's a mysterious Galaxy S25 model that's still being spotted ahead of the show.
Mobile News
Apple Intelligence on the Apple iPhone 16 Plus.

Apple’s 2024 ended well, but AI trouble is on the horizon

Apple closed 2024 as the top brand in smartphone shipments, but it wasn't all good news, as it faces serious problems in another key market.
Mobile News
A person holding the Realme 14 Pro Plus in cold temperatures.

The back of this phone changes color, but something else makes it excellent

The back of the Realme 14 Pro Plus changes color with the temperature. It's a fun feature, but I found something else that makes it worth buying.
Mobile Features
The Pison app and wearable showing fatigue data.

Timex is making a wearable with a sensor to track brains, not hearts

Timex is working with technology company Pison to make a wearable with a neural-sensing platform to track physiological electricity from your brain.
Mobile News
OnePlus Open Apex Edition Crimson Shadow red one held in one hand.

An unusual image has revealed a world-beating OnePlus Open 2 spec

A teaser image for the OnePlus Open 2's equivalent in China, the Oppo Find N5, has revealed that it's all set to beat a world record.
Mobile News
Someone holding a Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus.

Samsung will buy your old phone, no strings attached

Samsung has launched a new program where it will purchase your used, old Galaxy phone without the requirement of buying a new device at the same time.
Mobile News
Yukai Engineering's Nekojita FuFu on the edge of a mug.

All the cool gadgets that made me sad I didn’t go to CES 2025

I wrote about CES 2025 from the comfort of my home, but a selection of really cool gadgets made me sad I didn't attend the show in person.
Mobile Features
The Spectricity S1-A sensor.

Phone makers are scared to innovate, and this tiny sensor proves it

There's a tiny sensor that can improve the colors and white balance in smartphone cameras, but we're still waiting for its wide adoption.
Mobile Features
The back of the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus is both good and bad, but it’s not ugly

There are good and bad things about the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, but at least it's not ugly. Here's our in-depth hands-on.
Mobile Features
Samsung's transparent micro-LED display.

MicroLED displays for mobile are coming, and this company is making it possible

Big microLED displays are very expensive, but one company is making the technology cheaper to create a rollable, transparent, tablet-sized microLED screen.
Mobile Features
The back of the Poco X7 Pro - Iron Man Edition.

Poco has announced the coolest, geekiest phone of CES 2025

For its new X7 Pro smartphone, Poco has collaborated with Marvel to make a special Iron Man Edition, and it's fantastic. We've had a close look at it.
Mobile Features
The Nomad Glow in the Dark Icy Blue Apple Watch band.

Nomad’s sold-out Apple Watch band is back and cooler than ever

Nomad is back with another limited-edition glow in the dark Apple Watch band, and this time it's in a cool Icy Blue color. Get one before it sells out.
Mobile News
The wireless charging insert that comes with the OnePlus 13's case.

Your OnePlus 13 case comes with something odd you shouldn’t throw away

Inside an official OnePlus 13 case box is a piece of plastic that could be accidentally thrown away, but actually serves a purpose. Here's what it does.
Mobile Features
A person taking the OnePlus 13 out of a pocket.

OnePlus 13 review: it’s brilliant, no luck needed

Superstitious about the number 13? The wonderful OnePlus 13 will put your mind at rest, as it'll make you feel very lucky to own it.
Mobile Reviews
Tecno's Starry Optical Fiber teaser image.

Tecno’s unique shimmering phone is pure Las Vegas glitz

Tecno has weaved hundreds of optical fibers and mini-LEDs into a phone's battery cover, and the result is exactly what we love to see at CES.
Mobile News
A render showing the Ultrahuman Rare smart ring on a finger.

The Ultrahuman Rare may be the most luxurious smart ring yet

Ultrahuman's new smart ring comes in 18L gold or platinum, and a host of special ownership benefits, making it the most luxurious smart ring you can buy.
Mobile News
A person using the Withings BPM VIsion.

Withings’ blood pressure monitor comes with your own cardiologist inside

Withings' BPM Vision blood pressure monitor has a color screen, different cuff sizes, and the option to have a cardiologist analyze your results.
Mobile News
A person holding the Anker 165W Power Bank.

Anker announced a power bank at CES 2025 unlike any I’ve seen before

Anker's crazy new Power Bank uses one of its built-in cables for something other than charging, and we've not seen anything like it before.
Mobile Features
A model wearing the Halliday AI Glasses and smart ring.

Halliday’s fact-checking smart glasses have a screen and a crazy control system

A newcomer has made a pair of smart glasses that are controlled using a smart ring, and have an AI that will fact check your conversations.
Mobile Features
The Withings Omnia smart mirror concept.

This crazy smart mirror will tell you who’s the healthiest of them all

Withings has arrived at CES 2025 with a massive connected smart mirror aimed at providing in-depth analysis of your body and health.
Mobile News
These two terrible old camera trends need to die in 2025

These two terrible old camera trends need to die in 2025

We've put up with them for long enough now, so it's time to make it clear: We've had enough of 8-megapixel wide-angle cameras and 2MP macro/depth cameras.
Mobile Features
The Apple Fitness Plus icon on an Apple TV.

Get ready for 2025 with Apple’s massive New Year Fitness+ update

Apple has revealed its biggest New Year update to Fitness+, including new workout programs, guest trainers, and sessions to help master difficult techniques.
Mobile News
The Honor Magic7 Lite's colors.

A special battery makes this new phone different from others

Honor's new Magic7 Lite has a special silicon-carbon battery that allows it to have a larger than usual capacity.
Mobile News
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 comes in Obsidian or Glacier

Microsoft patent hints at future return of the Surface Duo

A patent shows Microsoft is working on a new hinge design that could end up being used on a folding smartphone, and mark the return of the Surface Duo line.
Mobile News
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
The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2024 on a table with a pair of glasses.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2024 review: This is the Kindle you should buy

The Paperwhite has long been the best pick of Amazon's Kindle range, so does the new 12th-generation 2024 model keep its edge? We've found out.
Mobile Reviews
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.
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