Matthew Miller

Contributing Writer

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Matthew Miller started using mobile devices in 1997 and has been writing news, reviews, and opinion pieces ever since. He was a co-host, with Kevin Tofel, of the MobileTechRoundup podcast for 13 years and authored three Wiley Companion seri…es books. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes a Galaxy Z Fold 3, COROS Vertix 2, Garmin Fenix 945 LTE, Microsoft Surface Pro 6, and many more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of "palmsolo."

Matthew is a professional naval architect by day and a mobile gadgeteer at all other times. He purchases his own devices and then sells them on Swappa to buy more. Many other devices are sent for review on a typical 30-day or long-term loan basis and then returned to the carrier or manufacturer.

Latest from Matthew Miller

Why this $160 Fitbit is the best fitness tracker for Google Pixel users

Fitbit continues to perfect its trackers, and its latest Charge 6 model adds some key features that blur the lines with smartwatches.

13 hours ago by Matthew Miller in Wearables

Samsung's universal gestures for Galaxy Watch offer more functionality than Apple's double-tap

Apple rolled out the double-tap gesture feature and it provides a quick way to interact with your Apple Watch with your finger and thumb. Samsung's accessibility feature may be even more compelling.

3 days ago by Matthew Miller in Wearables

This is the perfect smartwatch for anyone who loves the water

Garmin's latest Quatix 7 Pro may be the most attractive and stylish model that I've tested.

December 4, 2023 by Matthew Miller in Wearables

My all-time favorite Garmin sports watch is $300 off right now

The Garmin Enduro 2 remains one of the best for outdoor adventurists, and you can save $300 with the current discount.

December 4, 2023 by Matthew Miller in Wearables

I found the most comprehensive GPS sports watch for fitness tracking, and it's not made by Garmin

Key hardware improvements give the new Polar Vantage V3 smartwatch some much-needed flare, but the performance tracking will be the most appealing to enthusiasts.

November 30, 2023 by Matthew Miller in Wearables

This $150 GPS sports watch is almost too easy to recommend, even if it's not for me

The Amazfit Active is perfect for those looking for an affordable smartwatch with a battery life that lasts up to two weeks.

November 29, 2023 by Matthew Miller in Wearables

The Oura smart ring's brilliant new features outshine even its titanium finish

Lovely and comfortable, the Oura Ring Gen3 Horizon works with your smartphone to provide a distraction-free way of improving your health and wellness.

November 27, 2023 by Matthew Miller in Wearables

Garmin's new dive watches help you explore safely and responsibly

Divers care about the waters they spend time in and also want to stay safe. Garmin's new wearable dive computers incorporate recycled materials and offer advanced features.

November 16, 2023 by Matthew Miller in Wearables

Garmin just added ECG support to more of its smartwatches

The Garmin Venu 2 Plus received ECG capability in January and now more watches can help you record an ECG.

October 19, 2023 by Matthew Miller in Wearables

The best Android smartwatches you can buy (including the Pixel Watch 2)

From the newest Galaxy Watch 6 and Google Pixel Watch 2 models to theTag Heuer luxury smartwatch, here are the best smartwatches running Google's Wear OS.

October 17, 2023 by Matthew Miller in Wearables

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