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Tushar Mehta

Tushar Mehta

Tushar has a passion for consumer tech and likes to tinker with smartphones, laptops, wearables, smart home devices, and STEM. He's a devout Android user but prefers to keep an open heart for all OSes. He loves installing custom ROMs on his phones and finding new apps as a way to justify his procrastination. Before joining Digital Trends, Tushar was a Senior Editor at XDA Developers, where he spent most of his time reviewing new gadgets and writing deep dives on various topics for geeks. In his spare time, he spaces out on Pink Floyd or yells at cloud.

For tips and pitches, email him at [email protected]

Digital render of a silver Realme GT Neo 6 SE held in bionic hand.

A surprise phone just beat the Galaxy S24 Ultra in a big way

This scrappy Android phone brand just launched a new phone that defeats the Galaxy S24 Ultra's display in terms of brightness by a long margin.
Mobile News
The iPad Pro (2022) sitting in the Magic Keyboard.

Apple accidentally revealed a big iPad Pro display upgrade

Apple has inadvertantly confirmed major changes coming to the 2024 iPad Pro models, which are expected to launch in May this year.
Mobile News
Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus with MagSafe green-colored compatible vegan leather case kept on a table.

An Android phone you haven’t heard of just won the charging game

The $300 Infinix Note 40 Pro+ has a premium persona and does something with charging that no other Android phone does.
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Person wearing OnePlus Watch 2 with a green strap on their left wrist.

The OnePlus Watch 2 is the Wear OS smartwatch I’ve been waiting for

Despite lacking crucial features like wireless charging and ECG, the OnePlus Watch 2 is the right step toward a flourishing Wear OS segment.
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Google messages versus samsung messages app icons side by side on Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Google Messages vs. Samsung Messages: Which app should you use?

If you have a Samsung phone, you can do your texting in either Samsung Messages or Google Messages. But which should you choose? We have the answer.
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Baseus Blade 2 65W power bank for laptops kept on a green couch.

I needed to buy a new MacBook. Here’s why I bought a power bank instead

My MacBook Pro's battery is dying, but this 65W power bank is helping me from shelling out $250 to Apple.
Computing Features
Person holding green OnePlus 12 phone in hands while playing games.

I performed an intense gaming test with the OnePlus 12. Here’s what happened

The OnePlus 12 is a fantastic overall Android phone. But is it a good gaming phone? I ran a series of intense tests to find out.
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YouTube on Blackview N6000 tiny rugged Android phone held in person's hand.

There’s something special about this tiny Android phone

2024 has already given us some excellent smartphones. But this cheap, tiny Android phone stands out as something special. Here's why.
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Person holding the POCO X6 Pro in hand in front of a bunch of flowers.

This $375 Android phone surprised the heck out of me

It's hard to be surprised by Android phones in 2024. But this new mid-range option from Poco does exactly that.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs OnePlus 12.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. OnePlus 12: not an easy choice

Want to choose between the Samung Galaxy S24 Ultra and OnePlus 12 as your next phone? Here are the points to note before taking the plunge.
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Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. S23 Ultra: Do you need to upgrade?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra raises the bar for flagship phones with superior hardware and AI features. Here's how it compares to the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Mobile Products
Vivo X100 Glacier Blue phone with Zeiss Cameras.

This Android phone has a camera unlike any I’ve used before

Most phone cameras have a decent portrait mode, but the Vivo X100 with Zeiss lenses takes exceptional night portraits unlike any phone you might have used
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The back of the yellow Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Does the Samsung Galaxy S24 have a headphone jack?

The Galaxy S24 is Samsung's finest flagship lineup in 2024, but does it feature a 3.5mm headphone jack? You can find out here!
Mobile Guides
All four colors of the Samsung Galaxy S24 laying face-down on a table.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 waterproof?

The Galaxy S24 is the newest and the most powerful smartphone series from Samsung. But how well can it resist water? Find out here.
Mobile Guides
Someone holding the OnePlus 11.

Why I still love the OnePlus 11 one year later

While the OnePlus 12 launches globally very soon, I still really love the OnePlus 11. Here's why.
Mobile Features
Lofree Flow low profile mechanical keyboard with Kailh switches and white retro styles dye-sub pbt keycaps on a desk.

This low-profile mechanical keyboard surprised me in every way

The Lofree Flow completely changed how I feel about low-profile mechanical keyboards.
Computing Reviews
Infiniray p2pro thermal camera attached to a Google Pixel 6a held in hand.

I added a ridiculous $300 camera to my smartphone, and loved it

I did something ridiculous to my smartphone: I added a $300 thermal camera to it. And you know what? It's kind of amazing.
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Renders of the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the OnePlus 12 next to each other.

OnePlus 12 vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro: did OnePlus beat Google?

Is the newly unveiled OnePlus 12 good enough to make you want to skip the Google Pixel 8 Pro? We explore in this comparison.
Mobile Products
Man holds Blackview Active 8 Pro rugged Android tablet in black color with a leather strap.

I found the perfect Android tablet to buy this year

This $360 tablet stands out in a market crowded by other cheap Android tablets with a humongous battery, an armored design, and features unseen at this price.
Mobile Features
Man using OnePlus Open black color with one hand while sitting on a couch.

How one of my favorite Android phones actually changed my life

The OnePlus Open is the newest and most exciting foldable in town. Here's how it's design, software, and other features have legitimately changed my life.
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Samsung One UI 6 Quick Settings on Galaxy A34 kept on a table with retan surface and purple flowers in foreground.

I used Samsung’s next big smartphone update. Here’s why I love it

One UI 6 is its biggest software update for Samsung phones in many years. I recently got to use it — and I think I love it.
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Google Pixel Watch 2 with several different band styles.

Google Pixel Watch 2 vs. Google Pixel Watch: should you upgrade?

The Google Pixel Watch 2 brings substantial under-the-hood changes. But should you ditch your first-generation Pixel Watch for it? Let's find out!
Mobile Products
WhatsApp logo on a phone held in hand.

WhatsApp used to be one of my favorite apps. Now, I can’t stand it

After starting out as a hub of meaningful conversations, WhatsApp has now devolved into a digital billboard filled with spam messages and unnecessary features.
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Mint Green color along with abowl of lemons.

I reviewed Samsung’s new $600 Android phone. Here’s what I love (and hate)

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has flagship features mixed with frustrating cutbacks. Do its positives override the negatives? Find out in our review!
Mobile Reviews
The Google Pixel 8 Pro sitting upright on a park bench.

Is the Google Pixel 8’s Tensor G3 chip any good? We found out

Google's latest Tensor G3 chip on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro is said to bring performance and AI improvements. But does it live up to the promise?
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Ugreen 300W GaN fast charger with four USB-C and one USB-A port in hand held against pink and yellow flowers.

This is the fastest phone and laptop charger I’ve ever used. Here’s why you need it

I've been using a 300W charger from Ugreen. It's wickedly fast, incredibly well-built, and an accessory you absolutely need.
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OxygenOS with Android 14 beta on OnePlus 11.

I tried Android 14 on my OnePlus 11 — and I’m not impressed

OxygenOS 14 (based on Android 14) is the next big update for OnePlus phones. I tried it on my OnePlus 11, and I'm not impressed.
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Someone opening the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.

How a few small changes made me love the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

I was never the biggest fan of the Galaxy Z Fold 4, but I don't want to stop using the Z Fold 5. Here's what changed.
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A promotional image showing the USB C port on the iPhone 15.

Does the iPhone 15 have USB-C? It’s complicated

The Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro have arrived with some highly anticipated changes. Is USB-C port one of them? Read on to find out!
Mobile Guides
Infinix Zero 30 5G Android phone in gold color with ChatGPT virtual assistant.

I used an Android phone with ChatGPT built-in — and I loved it

ChatGPT is everywhere these days, but what happens when you add it to an Android phone as a virtual assistant? As it turns out, it's pretty amazing.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 cover screen dog wallpaper on a flat surface with purple Galaxy Buds 2 Pro on the side.

Have a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5? Here are 10 things you need to do

Buying the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5? Excited to use its massive cover screen? These are 10 things you must try with the brilliant flip phone.
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TCL 40 NXTPAPER LTE only and 5G budget smartphones with ePaper-like color display.

We’ve never seen a phone with a screen like this before

What happens when you combine an e-ink display with an Android phone? You get the new TCL 40 NXTPAPER smartphone, which is unlike anything we've seen before.
Mobile News
The top of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 have a headphone jack?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the newest and the most feature-rich foldable launched at Unpacked 2023. But does it offer a headphone jack?
Mobile Guides
Weather widget on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 cover screen.

Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 waterproof?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the newest clamshell phone in town. But how good is it as a poolside aide? Find out more about its water resistance here.
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