Joe Maring
When Joe isn't acting as the News Editor for Android Central, he can be found helping out with articles here and there at iMore. He was last spotted at Starbucks surrounded by peppermint mochas. Have a tip? Send an email to joe.maring@mobilenations.com!
Latest articles by Joe Maring
Best Smart Home Gift Ideas 2022
By Joe Maring, Christopher Close published
This selection of smart home gifts is perfect for beginners looking to ease into the world of the internet of things.
Fitbit Charge 4 vs. Fitbit Inspire HR: Which should you buy?
By Joe Maring published
The Fitbit Inspire HR is a fine fitness tracker, but for just $20 more, the Charge 4 brings a lot more to the table.
5 things iPhone users love about Tello
By Joe Maring published
In search of a new wireless plan for your iPhone? Here are 5 reasons why Tell could be a perfect fit.
Sonos S2 launches this June with better audio quality and new features
By Joe Maring published
Sonos fans, get ready for an exciting summer. This June, Sonos S2 will be released with improved sound quality and new features (assuming your speaker supports it).
Fitbit Charge 3 review: Fitbit's best (and smartest) fitness band yet
By Joe Maring last updated
The Fitbit Charge 3 is the latest fitness band from Fitbit, and it offers a combination of health tracking and smartwatch-like features that's hard to say no to.
Are all iPhones compatible with Tello?
By Joe Maring published
Tello is a very appealing option for low-cost wireless service, but does it work with iPhones? Here's what you need to know!
Tello has the most flexible, inexpensive iPhone plans
By Joe Maring published
There are virtually endless choices out there for wireless phone plans, but if you have an iPhone, you owe it to yourself to check out Tello.
iMessage vs. RCS: Which is better?
By Joe Maring last updated
We all know and love iMessage, but how does it stack up against RCS messaging that's being pioneered by Google Messages? Here's a quick breakdown of the two messaging platforms and how they compare.
Fitbit Charge 3 vs. Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro: Which should you buy?
By Joe Maring published
The Fitbit Charge 3 and Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro are both excellent fitness bands, but which one is truly worth your money?
The T-Mobile and Sprint merger has been approved by the FCC
By Joe Maring published
On October 16, the FCC officially voted to approve the merger between T-Mobile and Sprint.
The Fitbit Versa 2 is its most refined smartwatch yet, but $10/month Fitbit Premium service is more interesting
By Joe Maring last updated
At its fall hardware event in New York City, Fitbit unveiled its new Versa 2 smartwatch, $10/month Premium fitness/coaching subscription, and a more affordable version of its Aria smart scale.
Sony's trying to cash in on Pokémon Go's success with Ghostbusters World
By Joe Maring last updated
Following the wild success of Pokémon Go, Sony's now taking a jab at the AR mobile game market with Ghostbusters World.
Amazon's Alexa team can apparently find your home address in seconds
By Joe Maring last updated
Amazon Alexa is a great tool, but that convenience comes at a cost. A new report claims that some Amazon employees can use Alexa data to access your home address in under a minute.
Fitbit Versa vs. Fitbit Ionic: Which should you buy?
By Joe Maring published
With the release of the Versa, Fitbit is now selling two full-fledged smartwatches. Which one is best for you? Let's find out!
Should you buy a Fitbit Ace 2 for your kids?
By Joe Maring published
Want your kids to be enthusiastic about fitness? The Fitbit Ace may be solution!
Fitbit's new Versa Lite and Inspire fitness trackers are better and cheaper than you'd expect
By Joe Maring last updated
New year, new Fitbits! Fitbit recently announced four new trackers, including the Versa Lite Edition, Inspire/Inspire HR, and Ace 2. Here’s everything you need to know.
Ring employees may have been spying on your security cameras and doorbells
By Joe Maring last updated
According to a new report, Ring has been giving some of its Ukraine employees unfiltered access to its customers' smart cameras and doorbells.
SoMo is a new ride planning/sharing app designed to take on Uber and Lyft
By Joe Maring published
In an effort to offer a unique alternative to the likes of Uber and Lyft, HERE is launching a new app called SoMo to help you share rides with people you know.
Qualcomm bans the sale of iPhones in another country, this time Germany
By Joe Maring published
Following a ban of some iPhone models in China earlier this month, a similar ban's been granted in Germany.
Apple ordered to stop selling iPhones in China due to patent infringements [Update]
By Joe Maring published
As the Qualcomm v. Apple dispute keeps on going, a court in China has ruled in Qualcomm's favor — requiring Apple to stop selling some iPhones in the country.
Byte is the name of Vine's successor and is launching in Spring 2019
By Joe Maring published
It's been almost two years since Vine was ripped away from our video-looping hands, but in Spring 2019, its successor "Byte" will officially launch.
Does the Fitbit Charge 3 have Fitbit Pay?
By Joe Maring published
If you want Fitbit Pay on the Fitbit Charge 3, you'll need to splurge for the slightly more expensive Special Edition model.
Fitbit Charge 3 Special Edition: What do you get for the extra money?
By Joe Maring published
The Fitbit Charge 3 is a fantastic fitness tracker, and for $20 more, you can step up to the Special Edition for an even better package.
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