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Joe Maring

Joe Maring

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.

Someone wearing a Google Pixel Watch 3 and an Apple Watch Ultra 2.

These 4 features might make me ditch my Apple Watch for the Google Pixel Watch 3

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is an impressive-looking smartwatch. But is it enough to get me to replace my Apple Watch? It very well might be.
Mobile Features
Boxes for the new Google Pixel 9 phones and Pixel Watch 3.

The biggest mistake Google made with the Pixel 9 and Pixel Watch 3

The Google Pixel 9 and Pixel Watch 3 are here, and so far, I'm really impressed with what I've seen. Unfortunately, there's just one looming issue with them.
Mobile Features
The 45mm and 41mm Google Pixel Watch 3 models next to each other.

The Google Pixel Watch 3 looks like the Pixel Watch I’ve been waiting for

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is official. It has thinner bezels, comes in a new size, and I got to go hands-on with it. Here are my first impressions.
Mobile Features
Someone holding the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9.

I spent two hours with Google’s new Pixel 9 phones. Here are 5 things I love

Google's Pixel 9 phones are official, and I recently got to spend two hours with them. Here are a few things I already love about the phones.
Mobile Features
The Google Home logo on a Pixel phone.

Google showed me its AI future for Google Home, and it blew me away

Google has big plans to rejuvenate Google Home. I recently saw how the company wants to overhaul Google Home with Gemini and AI, and it blew me away.
Mobile News
A Motorola phone next to an iPhone.

I found a hidden way to turn your Motorola phone into an iPhone

If you bought a Motorola phone recently, did you know there's a secret way you can make it look like an iPhone? Well, you can, and I'm going to show you how.
Mobile Features
Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy Ring.

I spent two weeks with the Samsung Galaxy Ring, and I don’t think you should buy it

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is one of the most important smart rings ever. But is it one you should buy? I wore it for two weeks to find out.
Mobile Reviews
Someone wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Ultra 2 on the same wrist.

I went running with the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Ultra 2, and the results shocked me

The Galaxy Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are among the best smartwatches in 2024. But which one is the best for running? I used them both to find out.
Mobile Features
Apple Wallet on iPhone showing Apple Cash and other payment cards.

Another U.S. state now supports Apple Wallet driver’s licenses

Have you been waiting to add your driver's license/ID to Apple Wallet? If you live in this Midwest state, now you can.
Mobile News
A person demonstrating the new Siri revamped with Apple Intelligence at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

Apple’s most impressive AI feature isn’t in the iOS 18.1 beta

iOS 18.1 is here, and so are Apple Intelligence features. Unfortunately, Apple's most impressive AI feature is still nowhere to be found.
Mobile News
An official render of the Motorola Edge 50 smartphone.

The new Motorola Edge 50 just set a smartphone world record

Surprise! There's a new Motorola phone. It's called the Motorola Edge 50, and it apparently sets a new record for smartphone design.
Mobile News
Someone wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.

I reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. It’s not what I expected

Don't dismiss the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra as a meaningless Apple Watch Ultra clone. I reviewed the new watch, and it surprised the heck out of me.
Mobile Reviews
Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, showing the cover screen turned on.

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is Samsung’s laziest folding phone ever

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 has all of the makings of a great flip phone. But with a higher price and many similarities to the Flip 5, is it worth it?
Mobile Reviews
Official teaser of the Google Pixel 9 Pro.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is official, and this is your first look at it

Forget about leaks — Google just gave us an official Pixel 9 Pro teaser. Here's what it looks like.
Mobile News
The Apple Watch Series 9 with the Snoopy watch face.

WatchOS 11 will change your Apple Watch more than you realize

WatchOS 11 is coming soon. When it arrives, it will include a lot of smaller, lesser-known features that could change your Apple Watch in big ways.
Mobile Features
The OnePlus 12R lying on a book with its screen turned on.

If you buy any Android phone during Prime Day, make sure it’s this one

You'll find lots of Android phones on sale for Prime Day 2024. However, there's only one you should really consider buying — and it's incredibly cheap.
Mobile Deals
The Pixel Watch on a person's wrist.

The Google Pixel Watch 3 price leaked, and it’s bad

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is coming soon, and thanks to a new leak, we now know how much it will cost. Unfortunately, it doesn't look good.
Mobile News
Someone holding the Amazon Kindle Scribe with its screen turned on.

My all-time favorite Kindle just got a huge Prime Day discount. Here’s why you should buy it

If you want a good e-reader, you can't go wrong with a Kindle. My favorite Kindle has received a huge discount during Prime Day 2024 and you should buy one.
Mobile Deals
Two Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 smartwatches laying next to each other on a table.

The new Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 looks great. But there’s a catch

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is Samsung's newest smartwatch, and I got to use it ahead of its release. Here are my first impressions.
Mobile Features
Two Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 smartphones next to each other.

I spent two hours with the Galaxy Z Flip 6. These are the 5 things that stood out to me

I recently spent a couple of hours using the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. Some of it's good, some of it's not. Here are the five biggest takeaways.
Mobile Features
The Motorola Razr Plus 2024, sitting outside with its cover screen on.

I reviewed the Motorola Razr Plus 2024. It’s one of the best folding phones I’ve ever used

The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 is one of the newest folding phones on the market. I’ve had it for a while, and it’s one of the best foldables I’ve used.
Mobile Reviews
A top view of someone wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Two big upgrades were just confirmed for the Google Pixel Watch 3

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is coming soon. And thanks to a recent FCC listing, we've just learned about two new features coming to the smartwatch.
Mobile News
A close-up of the Motorola "M" logo on the Motorola Edge (2024).

2024 has been a bad year for Motorola. Can it turn things around?

2024 has been a rocky year for Motorola. Does it have a chance to turn things around? I think so.
Mobile Features
A person holding the half-open Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.

July 10 is going to be a huge day for Samsung

Do you like Samsung phones? Do you like Samsung smartwatches? Do you like smart rings? If you said yes to any of those, you'll want to be ready for July 10.
Mobile News
Made by Google logo at an event venue.

If you like Google Pixel phones, you need to be ready for August 13

Have you been waiting for new Google Pixel phones? Good news! We're probably getting a lot of them in August. Here's what you need to know.
Mobile News
The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 and Razr 2024 next to each other.

I used Motorola’s new Razr 2024 phones, and I couldn’t be happier

Do you like folding phones? Do you like the Motorola Razr? Good news! Motorola’s new Razr 2024 and Razr Plus 2024 are official — and they’re impressive.
Mobile Features
Someone holding the Motorola Edge (2024) outside, showing its leather back.

I thought Motorola’s new $550 Android phone would be great. I was wrong

The new Motorola Edge (2024) promises to deliver flagship-level specs and features at a reasonable $550 price. But is it any good? I reviewed it and found out.
Mobile Reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 showing off its new cover screen.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: Still worth it in 2024?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a large cover screen, a new hinge, and finally folds flat when you close it. But is it worth $1,000? We found out in our review.
Mobile Reviews
Android 15 logo on a Google Pixel 8.

Android 15 just hit a critical milestone

Excited to get your hands on Android 15? Good news! Google's next big Android update just reached a huge milestone. Here are all the details.
Mobile News
Someone holding an iPhone 15 Pro Max with the screen on and showing the home screen.

The iPhone will never be the same after this

iOS 18 is a big and exciting update for the iPhone. But it also marks a big shift for how Apple handles iPhone updates, and it worries me.
Mobile Features
A white Belkin charger laying on a colorful desk mat.

This tiny Belkin charger is one of the best you can buy in 2024

I've been looking for a good charger for my home office — one that's small, fast, and easy to live with. This Belkin one fit the bill perfectly.
Mobile Features
Multiple Apple Watches running watchOS 11.

I’ve never been more excited to wear an Apple Watch

I love wearing an Apple Watch, and I have for years. But thanks to watchOS 11, it's about to get better than ever.
Mobile Features
A photo of many Android figurines on a white wall.

It’s the end of an era for Android

The Android world is changing. Dave Burke, one of the most prominent leaders on the Android team, is leaving.
Mobile News
A render of the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is official, and it has an incredible price

Samsung just announced a new smartwatch. It's called the Galaxy Watch FE, and if you're shopping for a wearable on a budget, it looks like a darn good option.
Mobile News
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