Andy Boxall

Former Senior Mobile Writer

Andy 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.

Why you shouldn’t care what number Apple puts on your iPhone’s software

Apple may decide to use the name iOS 26 instead of iOS 19 for its next mobile software release. Here's why it doesn't really matter.

Mobile         June 2

Whoop 5.0 vs Oura Ring 4: which no-distraction wearable is best?

I've worn the Oura Ring 4 and Whoop 5.0 to find out which no-distraction health tracker is best.

Mobile         May 30

4 Whoop 5.0 features the Apple Watch Series 11 needs to steal

After wearing the Whoop 5.0 for several weeks, there are some great features Apple needs to look at for the Apple Watch Series 11 and WatchOS 12.

Mobile         May 29

Whoop 5.0 Review: Distraction-free health tracking

We've worn the Whoop 5.0 fitness band for several weeks to see if it can take on established winners like the Apple Watch and Oura Ring. Here's our review.

Mobile         May 28

5 things the iPhone 17 needs to make it a compelling upgrade

Looking ahead to the iPhone 17's announcement, here are 5 things we think it needs to make it worthy of our money.

Mobile         May 27

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Review: A trendsetter you won’t want to put down

The Galaxy S25 Edge is just a thin smartphone, right? Yes, but as we found out using it for a while, it's a lot more than that. Here's our in-depth review.

Mobile         May 26

I can’t choose between Google and Apple, and it just got much harder

Google's compelling I/O 2025 keynote sparked an internal struggle: do I prefer Google's approach to new products, or Apple's?

Mobile         May 25

I underestimated the Galaxy S25 Edge’s camera. Here’s why you shouldn’t

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge doesn't have a telephoto camera, but I've discovered it may not matter.

Mobile         May 24

Why the Galaxy S25 Edge is more far experimental than you think

We speak to Samsung about who it expects to want the Galaxy S25 Edge, and what the device means to them.

Mobile         May 22

Google has its sights set on your next pair of luxury sunglasses

At Google I/O 2025, Google made its intention to dominate luxury smart eyewear very clear. Here's what it means for you.

Mobile         May 21

Samsung’s One UI 7 is good, but changing this one setting makes it better

There's a crucial settings change I make to the way notifications are shown in One UI 7, and it makes the software even better.

Mobile         May 20

Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro review: It’s great, provided you can get past one thing

The Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro undoubtably looks familiar, but there's a lot going on inside that makes it worth investigating. Here's our in-depth review.

Mobile         May 16

Huawei goes wearable mad, reveals four new smartwatches

Huawei has announced four new smartwatches, and we've got all the details you need to know.

Mobile         May 15

CMF Phone 2 Pro review: A quirky, fun, and great value smartphone

I've used the bright orange CMF Phone 2 Pro for a while, and this is why I think it deserves a place on your phone shopping list.

Mobile         May 14

The 5 biggest takeaways from Google’s Android 16 reveal

Android 16 is shaping up to be a big update, and here's what you need to know from its announcement.

Mobile         May 13

Nothing and Kef are making premium audio products together

Technology brand Nothing has announced a partnership with Kef, and work is already underway on a new series of products.

News         May 13

iOS 18.5 arrives as Apple edges closer to big iOS 19 reveal

Apple has released iOS and iPadOS 18.5. Here's what's new inside it.

Mobile         May 13

I’ve held the Galaxy S25 Edge, and I’m completely smitten

I've held and used the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and its incredible thinness has won me over.

Mobile         May 12

The Galaxy S25 Edge ushers in the era of the thin flagship phone

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has been fully revealed, and here's everything you need to know about it.

Mobile         May 12

One brand has a golden opportunity to make the best camera phone of 2025

Sony is about to announce a new Xperia flagship phone, and I've got high expectations for it.

Mobile         May 11

The Whoop 5.0 is here to make fitness bands cool again

The Whoop 5.0 health tracker isn't a smartwatch or a smart ring, and instead returns with a traditional fitness band look.

Mobile         May 8

Honor’s Pixel 9a challengers will arrive on May 22

Honor will announce its latest 400 Series phones on May 22.

Mobile         May 8

I’ve changed my mind about the Core 2 Duo smartwatch and Pebble’s return

I wasn't very nice about the Core 2 Duo when it first arrived, but now I've pre-ordered one. Here's what changed.

Mobile         May 6

Latest Oura Ring features focus on metabolic health improvement

Oura has launched a meal tracking feature, and integration with the Dexcom Stelo glucose monitor.

Mobile         May 6

Intriguing feature shows Google’s serious about security in Android 16

A security feature may help identify serious hacking and intrusion events on your phone in Android 16.

Mobile         May 5

My adventure with the Galaxy S25 Ultra only confirmed how I feel about it

I took the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra away for a long weekend to capture my adventure. Here's how it performed.

Mobile         May 2

See the new Core 2 Duo smartwatch in action for the first time

The Core 2 Duo smartwatch has been demonstrated by Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky, and it looks great.

Mobile         May 2

My long weekend with Ray-Ban Meta reminded me why I love them

I spent a long weekend using the Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses, and it reminded my why they're such a great buy.

Mobile         May 1

The Oura Ring gets the red carpet treatment, and it looks incredible

A jewelry designer has taken the Oura Ring and turned it into a ring you'll be proud to wear on the red carpet.

Mobile         May 1

The glorious CMF Phone 2 Pro is the smartphone rebel we need

I've got my hands on Nothing's CMF Phone 2 Pro, and it rebels against smartphone norms.

Mobile         April 28

Nothing wows with budget CMF Phone 2 Pro and earbud range

Nothing has announced the CMF Phone 2 Pro and a range of new earbuds, all available at reasonable prices.

Audio / Video         April 28

I swapped my camera for a game controller, and became a better photographer 

In my efforts to become a better photographer, a video game turned out to be a surprisingly effective tool.

Gaming         April 26