About Charlotte Maracina
Charlotte Maracina is a New York native now residing in London in pursuit of her master's of journalism at the University of the Arts. After graduating from Belmont University in 2022 with a degree in Public Relations and Sociology, she began working for CNET as an Associate Writer. Upon moving to London this September Charlotte left CNET and now works as a freelance writer for Pocket Lint. She loves covering all things related to lifestyle technology and has over two years monitoring technological trends among 18-30 year olds. When not covering the latest products on the market she's binging reality television, following Harry Styles on tour or traveling the world.
What was your first phone?
My first phone was an LG Cosmos 3. I remember I just started 7th grade and my parents gave me one of their old phones after they were due for an upgrade. Luckily they didn't get me an iPhone like I begged them for because I lost the flip phone only six months after getting it.
When did your interested in technology begin?
I truly didn't know much about tech before I started working for CNET in 2022. Since then I've learned so much and now have become the person my family turns to when it comes to the latest tech releases.
What tech products or categories are you most passionate about?
I love covering tech that helps make daily life a little bit easier along with covering all things related to streaming and social media. I don't consider myself to be the most tech savvy person so when I find gadgets that are easy to use or add value to my life I always make sure to include them in my latest articles.
Latest Articles
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Best travel organizers: Storage for tangle-free cables and tidy tech
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What is Hinge, is it free, and how does it work?
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CapCut for beginners: What is it and how does it work?
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What is Snapchat and how does it work?
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How to set up Find My Friends and track an iPhone
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3 ways to make the best end-of-year recap video
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How to turn any video into a live wallpaper for your iPhone lock screen
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What is Spotify and how does it work?
Our full guide to Spotify - what it is, how much it costs and how it works. Everything you need to know about the audio streaming service, explained.
How to customize your iPhone home screen with shortcuts and widgets
Make your iPhone feel like yours not just with a stylish case, but with the interface by creating a custom home screen.
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Instagram's latest update can help you achieve the perfect grid aesthetic
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3 Apple Music features I miss now that I switched to Spotify (and 3 I don't)
I love Spotify but sometimes it's hard not to miss everything Apple Music had to offer. Here are the standout features I miss, and those I don't.
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How to add alt text on Instagram (and why you may want to)
Make your Instagram posts more accessible by adding alt text to your photos. Here's how.
Best tech gifts for $10 or less
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