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Ajay Kumar

Ajay Kumar

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.

 

Someone holding a pink Google Pixel 9.

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.
Mobile News
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold with its inner display open and turned on.

I used the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Here’s why it may be 2024’s best foldable

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold may be one of the biggest generational improvements in a foldable I've seen. Here's what I learned during my hands-on preview.
Mobile Features
Two iPad Air models showing the screens.

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 News
Apple Intelligence update on iPhone 15 Pro Max.

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 News
OnePlus Open showing Google Photos on cover display.

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 News
Android 15 logo on a Google Pixel 8.

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 News
Someone adjusting the temperature on the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen).

Google’s new Nest Learning Thermostat looks like a work of art

Google's new Nest Thermostat comes with a slew of smart, new AI-powered features that should help keep your home more comfortable. Here's what's new.
Mobile News
How to sideload an APK

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 News
A render of the iPhone Air.

Apple will reportedly launch an iPhone Air in 2025. Here’s what we know

Apple may be making a huge change to the lineup for the iPhone 17. Here's what we know about the rumored iPhone Air so far.
Mobile News
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Ultra 2 sitting next to each other.

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 News
The side of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

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 News
Google Gemini app on the Motorola Razr Plus 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 News
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in Titanium Orange.

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 News
Google Maps running on a Pixel 8 Pro, showing the new colors as of November 2023.

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 News
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier's screen.

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 News
Someone wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7.

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 News
Nothing Phone 2a Plus top rear.

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 News
Samsung Galaxy A06 render.

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 News
The Oura Ring resting on a rock.

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 News
Wade Wilson in Deadpool.

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 News
Pixel 9 color options.

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 News
The Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra's screens.

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 News
Pixel 9 Pro render.

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 News
Google Play on the Oppo Find N2.

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 News
An at&t office building.

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 News
A person holding the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra.

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 News
Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading Version models.

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 News
The back of a Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max.

We just learned a lot about the iPhone 17. Here’s what you need to know

The iPhone 17 won't be out until next year, but it may have just gotten a substantial leak. Here's what we've learned.
Mobile News
Google messages versus samsung messages app icons side by side on Galaxy Z Fold 5.

A popular Samsung app is missing from the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6

If you've gotten your hands on the Fold 6 or Flip 6, you may have noticed a popular app missing. Here's why.
Mobile News
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 partially open, showing the Cover Screen.

Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 waterproof?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is officially out after the Unpacked event in Paris. Find out if it's waterproof or not.
Mobile Guides
Z Fold 6 from the back

Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 have a headphone jack?

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is officially out, but before pulling the trigger, you might be wondering if it has a headphone jack. Here's the scoop.
Mobile Guides
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra in black with an orange strap.

Does the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra work with the iPhone?

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is official, and it may be the best new smartwatch for Android users. But what about if you own an iPhone?
Mobile Guides
Apps on the Motorola Razr Plus.

Two of 2023’s best Motorola phones are finally getting Android 14

Motorola is pretty slow at rolling out software updates. Thankfully, two of the company's best phones from 2023 are now finally receiving Android 14.
Mobile News
The Nike Globe watch face on the Apple Watch Series 9.

The Apple Watch Series 10 might be in trouble

The Apple Watch Series 10 is rumored to get some decent upgrades, but it might also be missing out on some big features. Here's what's going on.
Mobile News
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