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 almost 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), and visited many manufacturers and events all over the world. A multi-year veteran of Mobile World Congress, CES, IFA, and Baselworld trade shows, Andy always has a strong opinion on the mobile industry, and is excited about its future. Follow him on Twitter, @AndyBoxall, where the talk goes way beyond mobile tech.
The real reason Samsung wants you to buy a folding phone this year
Have you looked at the new Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 and wondered if they're worth buying? Us too, so we asked Samsung what makes them special.
The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic proves Samsung made a huge mistake in 2022
The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is a truly exciting smartwatch, and its announcement shows Samsung made a big mistake last year with the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.
Galaxy Watch 6 Classic vs. Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: which Samsung watch is best?
You want to buy Samsung's top 2023 smartwatch, but which is it? The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic or the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro? We've got the answer right here.
I love the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic because of one important feature
The minute I put the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic on, I knew it was the new Samsung smartwatch for me, and a big reason is the return of the rotating bezel.
I used the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 — and I found a big problem
I've spent some time with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, and although there are some impressive hardware updates, the rest faces serious competition from within.
Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 (45mm) review: big, bold, and brilliant
Luxurious, big, and expensive — is the 45mm Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 for you?
I wore a $2,750 smartwatch and I didn’t want to take it off
The smartwatch I've been wearing costs $2,750, and I've done everything in my power to justify it. It turns out, it wasn't that hard to do.
This tiny Android phone almost ruined the Galaxy S23 Ultra for me
After using the tiny Asus Zenfone 10 for a few weeks, I had second thoughts about using the Galaxy S23 Ultra again. But I'm so glad I made the change.
I’m glad the Samsung Galaxy Note died when it did
Samsung killed off the Galaxy Note range in early 2022, and now in mid-2023, I'm finally glad it did because of what we've got instead.
It took me 20 minutes to make Amazon’s new Android tablet perfect
The Amazon Fire Max 11 is very close to being a fantastic all-round laptop alternative, but it needed just one thing to make it perfect: Google Play.
Something amazing happened to U.S. smartphones on July 11
On July 11, a new brand launched a new phone in the U.S., and it's a very big deal. This is why you should be greeting the Nothing Phone 2 with open arms.
Nothing Phone 2 review: the new phone to beat in 2023
Never heard of Nothing? That's about to change, because the excellent Nothing Phone 2 deserves everyone's attention. It really is that good.
Don’t buy the Apple Watch Series 8 on Prime Day, buy this smartwatch instead
Want a smartwatch for your iPhone this Prime Day? Don't automatically choose the Apple Watch Series 8 -- we think the Apple Watch SE 2 is the better deal.
Amazon made a brilliant Android tablet you should actually buy
Amazon's Fire Max 11 takes the Fire tablet range in a brave new direction, and our extensive review examines if the strategy has worked.
I reviewed a G-Shock watch for people who hate G-Shocks, and I loved it
The DW-H5600 is the fitness G-Shock watch for people who have previously been put off by the size of most G-Shock watches. We've reviewed it.
Honor’s new Android phone has a feature we’ve never seen before
The new Honor 90 has a big 6.7-inch screen, but what makes it special is the industry-first anti-flicker technology to save your eyes.
I agonized over EVs but bought a gas car instead. Here’s why I couldn’t be happier
When I went shopping for a new (to me) car, the tech fan and early adopter in me wanted to look at an EV. I looked, but found I'm not catered for at all.
I tried to replace my GoPro with this new phone and its clever camera
The Asus Zenfone 10's camera has a gimbal for steady, shake-free video. But can it come close to matching a GoPro? I found out.
I’ll be so angry if the Galaxy Z Flip 5 doesn’t have this feature
Samsung leads the compact folding phone race, but with the Galaxy Z Flip 5, it faces its toughest challenge yet. It needs one feature to succeed.
Asus Zenfone 10 review: meet the anti-Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Asus Zenfone 10 has all the power of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, but without the massive size. Can it really take on the smaller Galaxy S23?
Google Pixel Fold vs. Galaxy Z Fold 4: which one is worth $1,800?
How does the new Google Pixel Fold stack up against the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4? As you'll see, there is a lot to consider before making any decision to buy.
Nokia’s newest Android phone has an unbelievably cool feature
The Nokia G42 is HMD Global's first 5G phone that can be easily repaired at home, even if it needs a new screen or battery.
I love the Google Pixel Tablet — but there’s a catch
The Pixel Tablet is a two-in-one product, but like so many of its type, it only manages to nail one half of the brief. The other half just can't keep up.
These AR glasses answer a big question about the Apple Vision Pro headest
The way TCL's NXTWEAR S smartglasses deal with corrective lenses for spectacle wearers helps answer one of the big questions about the Apple Vision Pro.
How we test smartwatches and wearables
Wondering about what goes into our smartwatch and wearable review process? Here's how Digital Trends approaches its reviews of these exciting products.
Best cheap phones in 2023: our 7 favorite ones for tight budgets
Here are the best cheap 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.
This isn’t an AirPod — it’s a wearable unlike any I’ve seen before
This wearable may go in your ear, but unlike an AirPod, it's designed to help people suffering from debilitating dizziness rehabilitate and live normal lives.
I’m looking forward to the Pixel Fold, but I probably shouldn’t be
The Pixel Fold should be one of the device highlights of the year, but concerns about this important product are threatening to ruin my excitement.
I’ve used smartwatches for 10 years, but this one overwhelmed me
The Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) is a massive, expensive, but comprehensive smartwatch that has way more sporting ability than I have, as I quickly found out.
This Android phone is (almost) a great Google Pixel 7a alternative
The latest mid-range phone to capture attention is the Realme 11 Pro+, and at times it comes close to beating the Pixel 7a, as we find out in our review.
This foldable phone has something I’ve never seen before
The Vivo X Fold 2 has a feature no other big-screen foldable we can buy has, but it's not strictly new tech, and it's probably on the phone in your pocket too.
The one big mistake Apple made with its Vision Pro headset
Apple made a big mistake in not showing regular people wearing its Vision Pro headset — something Samsung proved nearly a decade ago with its own VR gadget.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review: so good, it should be your next phone
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 may be coming up to a year old, but after revisiting it in our ongoing, in-depth review, we explain why it's still a great buy.
I know how Samsung can make the Galaxy Z Fold 5 perfect
I've been using the Galaxy Z Fold 4 again, and my time with it and a few of its competitors has shown me all Samsung needs to do to make the Z Fold 5 perfect.