Ajay Kumar

Former Freelance Writer, Mobile

Ajay has worked in tech journalism for more than a decade as a reporter, analyst, and editor. He's currently a contributor to Digital Trends, PCMag, Reviews.org, Bob Vila, and other publications. He got his start in consumer tech, reviewing hundreds of smartphones and tablets at PCMag as a Mobile Analyst and breaking the hottest Android news at Newsweek as a tech reporter. Previously, he was Section Editor, Mobile at Digital Trends, where he spearheaded his team's coverage of breaking news, features, reviews, roundups, deals, and more. He also worked at Lifewire as a Tech Commerce Editor, putting together tested best-of lists and assigning product reviews. In his most recent roles, he’s worked in content marketing for a B2B SaaS company and as a PR at an AI startup. As an avid tech enthusiast and traveler, Ajay loves tinkering with the gaming PC he built, adding new smart home devices to his apartment, and scoping out ancient ruins in new countries.  

Will my iPhone get iOS 18? Here’s every supported model

With iOS 18 now available you might be wondering if your iPhone will get it. Check the list to find out if it's compatible.

Mobile         September 16, 2024

Another big tech company is working on a smart ring

The smart ring market could be heating up. In addition to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Ring, another major tech company is working on its own smart ring.

Mobile         August 29, 2024

The Galaxy Watch Ultra may have one of the best smartwatch displays ever

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra's screen may be the best smartwatch display ever if the latest rumor is to be believed.

Mobile         August 29, 2024

We finally know when Apple may release a second-gen AirTag

We've finally gotten some concrete information about the second-generation Apple AirTag. Here's what might be new.

Mobile         August 29, 2024

Everything you need to know about the Google Pixel 9

The Google Pixel 9 is finally out. Here's everything you need to know about it in terms of specs, features, and software.

News         August 13, 2024

Apple’s first OLED iPad Air will reportedly launch in 2026

Apple may give the iPad Air a big upgrade in 2026 if a recent report from The Elec is to be believed. Here's what might be coming.

Mobile         August 8, 2024

Apple’s AI features may cost as much as $20 per month

Apple Intelligence may not be free according to reports from two analysts, who suggest that Apple may charge as much as $20 a month for advanced features.

Mobile         August 8, 2024

Searching through your Google Photos library may get a lot easier soon

Google is working on making the process of searching your photos a lot easier by introducing two new filters to the Google Photos app.

Mobile         August 7, 2024

Samsung may have indefinitely delayed its Android 15 update

Samsung's Android 15 update is indefinitely delayed, according to several noted leakers. Here's what may be happening.

Mobile         August 7, 2024

Sideloading Android apps is about to get a little more tedious

Google is making the process for installing third-party Android apps a little bit more tedious. Here's what you need to do now.

Mobile         August 5, 2024

Samsung’s days of copying Apple might be coming to an end

Samsung's faced a lot of criticism for its Apple-inspired design with the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Buds 3 — including backlash from a Samsung chairman.

Mobile         August 2, 2024

The iPhone 16 Pro may have a larger battery than we expected

The iPhone 16 Pro may not have as small a battery capacity as we were fearing. A new leak has revealed details about both the 16 Pro and Pro Max.

Mobile         August 2, 2024

Google Gemini is about to get a lot more useful on your Android phone

Google Gemini is getting a ton of useful new extensions that will make it more capable on your Android phone. Here's what's new.

Mobile         August 1, 2024

Samsung just confirmed big upgrades for the Galaxy S25

We're still far from the launch of the Galaxy S25, but Samsung just tipped its hand in an earnings call, confirming the existence of the device and some specs.

Mobile         August 1, 2024

Verizon racks up more than $1M in fines over 911 outage

Verizon is facing a fine and other consequences from the FCC for a 911 outage in 2022. Here are all of the details.

Mobile         July 31, 2024

T-Mobile is getting rid of its misleading ‘Price Lock’ policy

T-Mobile's price lock for home internet turned out not to be very much of a price lock at all, landing the company into hot water with the BBB.

Mobile         July 31, 2024

Google Maps is getting 2 helpful new features. Here’s how they work

Google Maps and Waze are both getting a slew of new features to make navigation and getting around road closures easier. Here's what's new.

Mobile         July 31, 2024

Did Tecno just announce one of 2024’s most promising budget phones?

Tecno, a little-known company, may have just unveiled one of the best new budget phones coming to the market. Here's what you need to know.

Mobile         July 31, 2024

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 has a serious battery life problem

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is newly released, but it may be suffering from a major bug that's causing excessive battery drain. Here's what's going on.

Mobile         July 30, 2024

Nothing’s newest smartphone looks like a case of déjà vu

Nothing just gave us a first look at the design of the Nothing Phone 2a Plus. And, uh, it sure is familiar-looking.

Mobile         July 30, 2024

A new Samsung phone just leaked, and it’s a lot different from the Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy A06 has leaked in detail, revealing a capable budget phone. Here's what we know.

Mobile         July 29, 2024

A new Oura Ring feature may help you eat better

The Oura Ring may come with some great new features that can help you track meals and count calories. Here's what might be coming.

Mobile         July 29, 2024

A Deadpool phone is coming soon, and it looks ridiculous

Poco is releasing one of the coolest-looking phones we've seen in a long time with the Poco F6 Deadpool & Wolverine Edition. Take a look.

Mobile         July 26, 2024

Here’s what every Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro color looks like

The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 color options have leaked in full. Here's what you can get along with the key design changes.

Mobile         July 26, 2024

Your Samsung phone could get a huge update on July 29

Samsung users are set to get the Android 15 and One UI 7 beta before the end of the month. Here's what we know about the release date.

Mobile         July 25, 2024

A massive leak just revealed everything about Google’s Pixel 9 phones

A massive Pixel 9 leak has blown the lid off key details about the upcoming models. Here's what we've learned about the design, specs, and features.

Mobile         July 25, 2024

The Google Play app on your Android phone is getting a huge update

Google has announced a huge set of changes to the Google Play app experience. Here's everything that's new.

Mobile         July 24, 2024

This year’s big AT&T outage was worse than we thought

The massive AT&T outage in February was much more serious than previously thought, according to an FCC report laying out everything that went wrong.

Mobile         July 24, 2024

One of this year’s most promising smartphones may have been delayed

The promising Huawei Mate 70 has been delayed to late this year. Here's what's going on.

Mobile         July 23, 2024

A new Android phone just gave the Galaxy S24 Ultra some tough competition

ZTE's sub-brand Nubia is taking a shot across the bow at Samsung with its new Z60 Ultra Leading Version, which offers flagship specs at a reasonable price.

Mobile         July 23, 2024