Mark Jansen
Former Mobile Evergreen Editor
Author/Co-Author of 1092 articles
Mark Jansen is an avid follower of everything that beeps, bloops, or makes pretty lights. He has a degree in Ancient & Medieval History, which obviously makes him a shoo-in to write about technology for a living. He currently contributes to the Mobile section on Digital Trends, with a particular emphasis and expertise on exploring the weirder side of smartphones, from tiny rugged phones to massive gaming phones. You'll most often find him seeking out leaks and rumors on upcoming devices, and playing with a variety of new apps for both Android and iOS.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Slim or XL?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is Samsung's new and slimline smartphone. But is that sleek build a problem? We compared to the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL to find out.
I’ll buy the Pixel Watch 4 if Google changes this one feature
Personally, the Google Pixel Watch 3 was the success story of 2024. In just three generations, Google debuted the Pixel Watch, a pretty terrible smartwatch, improved it massively for the Pixel Watch 2, and then perfected it with the Pixel Watch 3. And I’ll admit, it’s a comeback story I wasn’t expecting to see. Sure, […]
Google Pixel Watch 4: what we want to see
Has there ever been such a quickly improved product as the Pixel Watch? Google’s first attempt wasn’t great, but the Pixel Watch 2 was much better, and the Google Pixel Watch 3 was, frankly, excellent. So it’s safe to say there’s a lot of expectation riding on the Pixel Watch 4. Will it be a […]
These bold LG phones once broke the mold, and we seriously miss them
We’ve already said our goodbyes to LG after it shuttered its Mobile divison in 2021. But while time may heal all wounds, for me, there still exists a dull ache in my heart where LG’s smartphones used to sit. And that ache has only become more acute with the final peal of the bell for […]
Can this smartwatch get me back into running?
I’ll admit it, I’m not a born runner. Far from a graceful antelope on the plains, my natural gait is more akin to a tube man in a gale, limbs flying awkwardly, while also sweating heavily and gasping for air. But even the worst runner wants to see their stats, and for me, that’s meant […]
Apple iPhone 16e vs. iPhone 15: A surprising outcome
The Apple iPhone 16e is the new kid on the block, but does it have the strength to throw down with the oldest iPhone in Apple's current roster, the iPhone 15?
Apple iPhone 16e vs. OnePlus 13R: In the Flagship Killer’s sights
Aopple has announced a new iPhone, the iPhone 16e. But is it good enough to escape the Flagship Killer's sights? We pitted it against the OnePlus 13R to find out.