Michael Allison
Mobile News Writer
A UK-based tech journalist for Digital Trends, helping keep track and make sense of the fast-paced world of tech with a primary focus on mobile phones, tablets, and wearables.
When not writing on Digital Trends, I can often be found reading fiction, writing for fun, or working out.
How to hide photos on your iPhone with iOS 16
Most of us take a multitude of photos on our smartphones, but you may want to hide some of the more personal ones from prying eyes. Here's how on an iPhone.
The one thing the iPhone 14, Galaxy S23, and Pixel 7 all get wrong
The latest phones from Apple, Samsung, and Google are excellent for so many reasons. But there's one crucial thing they all suffer from, too.
Our 5 favorite iPhone and Android apps by Black developers
As Black History Month comes to a close, here are five of some of the most thought-provoking apps made by Black developers in the U.S.
The EU is preparing an App Store change that Apple won’t like
The European Union's investigation into Apple's App Store is now said to focus on the company's restrictions against rivals like Spotify and Netflix.
The iPhone 15’s USB-C port might come with a big catch
Apple's next iPhones could come with USB-C, but you'll still need to pay the company money to make the most of it.
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. Google Pixel 7: there’s a clear winner
Samsung's Galaxy S23 faces off against the Google Pixel 7. Which Android phone is the better small flagship for your wallet and pocket? Let's find out.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 may get a feature the iPad has never had
Samsung is supposedly working on a new Galaxy Tab S9, and when it launches, it may offer a feature rarely seen on any other tablets — even Apple's iPad.
First iPhone 15 renders reveal a surprising display upgrade
The first concrete iPhone 15 renders have dropped. They reveal that the Dynamic Island is coming, as is an unexpected display upgrade.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE could miss out on a major S23 Ultra feature
The Galaxy S23 FE is looking more and more likely — but it may miss out on one of the S23 Ultra's best features.
The Galaxy S23 just got a crazy AI feature that clones your voice
Samsung's Bixby rides the AI wave with powerful new features for the company's latest flagships and foldables.
When is my phone getting Android 13? Google, Samsung, OnePlus, and more
Android 13 is here! But which phones are getting it, and when? Here's what you should know.
The OnePlus 11 Concept steals the Nothing Phone’s best trick
OnePlus has teased a new concept phone that lights up at the rear. It's a striking design that more than recalls the Nothing Phone 1.
Tile’s new feature stops thieves from finding its trackers
A new Anti-Theft Mode is rolling out to Tile Trackers, and the company is proactively adding anti-stalking tools as well.
Why now is the perfect time for the OnePlus Pad
OnePlus's first tablets come after tablets are officially old news — but the timing might be better than it appears to be at first sight.
Samsung brings the Galaxy S23’s new software to older phones
Samsung is rolling out One UI 5.1 to older flagships, bringing enhanced camera features and closer integration.
Is your Pixel 7 camera rattling? Here’s what it means
The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro have incredible cameras. But have you ever noticed that their cameras make a rattling sound? Here's what it means.
This may be the strangest iPhone mod we’ve ever seen
Watch this engineer build an iPhone 12 Mini with both a lightning and a USB-C port ahead of Apple's iPhone 15 launch.
AI is about to make Google Translate a whole lot smarter
AI fever is everywhere as Google upgrades its Translate app on the iPhone and Android with new AI-powered tools.
Apple hints at cunning plan to make you spend even more on an iPhone
Wallets at the ready? Apple's Tim Cook may have just signaled that an upcoming, even more expensive iPhone model will launch in the future.
Everything Samsung announced at Unpacked: Galaxy S23, Galaxy Book 3, and more
Samsung finally unleashed the Galaxy S23 at its Unpacked event this February. Alongside the iconic smartphone line, here's what else Samsung announced.
A foldable iPad in 2024? This Apple insider is ‘positive’ it’s happening
Apple's first foldable seems set for 2024, according to a notable Apple analyst. It won't be an iPhone though, with all signs pointing toward an iPad.
The Nothing Phone 2 is real, and it’s coming to the U.S. this year
The Nothing Phone 2 is officially launching this year. And unlike the original Nothing Phone, it's coming to the U.S.
This is the OnePlus Pad — the OnePlus tablet we’ve waited years for
After years and years of rumors, it looks like OnePlus is finally ready to launch its first tablet. Here's your first look at the OnePlus Pad!
This Apple leaker just revealed tons of changes for iOS 17 and iPhone 15
iOS 17 and the iPhone 15 will be here before you know. Now, an Apple leaker has confirmed a few key details about them both.
How to get Apple’s Black History Month 2023 wallpapers for your iPhone and Apple Watch
Apple's iOS 16.3 and watch OS 9.3 are here with new wallpapers to celebrate Black History Month. Here's how to get them!
Google’s AirTag copycat could be incredible — and that scares me
Google is reportedly working on an Apple AirTag tracker rival, but can the company overcome pervasive privacy and stalking concerns?
Google’s failing Pixel ecosystem is the key to beating Apple
Google and other Android phone makers keep trying to imitate Apple's ecosystem -- but the Android ecosystem itself may have an advantage Apple can't match.
The Pixel 7’s latest problem? Randomly shattering cameras
Users of Google's Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro report the rear camera glass shattering seemingly spontaneously. Some think the cold is to blame.
CES 2023: The Lenovo Smart Paper looks like a great Kindle Scribe killer
Hoping to compete with the likes of the Kindle Scribe and reMarkable 2, Lenovo used CES 2023 to unveil the Smart Paper. Here's what makes it tick.
The Lenovo Tab Extreme comes to CES 2023 to take on the iPad Pro
Like the design and power of the iPad Pro, but wish it ran Android? That's what Lenovo's trying to deliver with the Tab Extreme — its newest tablet at CES 2023.
CES 2023: Samsung’s new Galaxy A14 looks like a killer $200 Android deal
One of Samsung's best-selling phones gets a new model the week of CES 2023 -- and it'll cost just $200.
Pixel 7a hands-on photos show us an unwelcome display change
The upcoming Pixel 7a has leaked months ahead of launch. It's sure to be a solid budget phone — so long as you don't mind bezels.
The EU is building your next iPhone, and it’s going to be fine
The EU's regulations mean that the next iPhone is going to look a little more like what the body wants than what Apple intends.
How the iPhone 14 Plus became one of 2022’s biggest tech flops
With the iPhone 14 Plus, Apple was set to deliver a market coup. Instead, stiff competition and poor pricing contributed to an underwhelming performance.