Adam Ismail
Adam Ismail is a staff writer at Jalopnik and previously worked on Tom's Guide covering smartphones, car tech and gaming. His love for all things mobile began with the original Motorola Droid; since then he’s owned a variety of Android and iOS-powered handsets, refusing to stay loyal to one platform. His work has also appeared on Digital Trends and GTPlanet. When he’s not fiddling with the latest devices, he’s at an indie pop show, recording a podcast or playing Sega Dreamcast.
Latest articles by Adam Ismail
OnePlus Nord vs OnePlus 8: What's different?
By Adam Ismail published
Eyeing a new OnePlus phone? Read our OnePlus Nord vs OnePlus 8 face-off for a better idea of how these two reasonably-priced handsets differ.
OnePlus Buds review: A (pretty) good cheap AirPods alternative
By Adam Ismail published
OnePlus’ first truly-wireless earbuds last forever and won’t burn a hole in your wallet — but they only sound as good as they cost.
iPhone 12 leak reveals A14 Bionic chip — here's what to expect
By Adam Ismail published
The silicon that will power Apple's next flagships is the subject of the latest iPhone 12 leak.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G could launch before Unpacked event
By Adam Ismail published
Samsung's 5G-ready clamshell foldable is coming into focus — and it's right around the corner.
Google Pixel 4 XL glass backs are prying off — and it gets worse
By Adam Ismail published
An alarming number of users across multiple channels are complaining that the glass backs on their Pixel 4 XL phones are lifting off. Worse yet, a faulty battery design could be the culprit.
Vivo X50 Pro gimbal camera tested — and Galaxy Note 20 should be worried
By Adam Ismail published
Vivo's X50 Pro is the first-ever phone released with a built-in gimbal, and it just put the iPhone 12, Galaxy Note 20 and Pixel 5 on notice.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 leak reveals screen size, specs, cameras and more
By Adam Ismail published
The Samsung's Galaxy Fold 2 specs have leaked, and there are a lot of upgrades.
Hot Pepper Ghost review
By Adam Ismail published
Even for $200, you can do oh so much better than the Hot Pepper Ghost
Whoops! Pixel 4a just leaked by Google's own store
By Adam Ismail published
The Pixel 4a has just surfaced on the Google Store, meaning we're closer than ever to an official reveal.
I ditched Android for the iPhone — what I love and what I miss
By Adam Ismail published
The pros and cons of going back to Apple
F1 2020’s My Team mode makes one of the best racing games even better
By Adam Ismail published
F1 2020 adds sports management gameplay to an already thrilling racing sim, and the result is an even better game.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 price leak is surprisingly good news
By Adam Ismail published
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 might actually be a little more affordable than its predecessor, if this leak is true.
Save $20 on Google's clever Pixel Stand wireless charger
By Adam Ismail published
If you have a Pixel phone, you owe it to yourself to get Google's clever Pixel Stand wireless charger, which is on sale at Amazon.
OnePlus Nord leaked cameras show promise — but we have questions
By Adam Ismail published
OnePlus says it's putting a "flagship-level camera" in the OnePlus Nord, but that's easier said than done.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra caught on video — now this is a beast
By Adam Ismail published
A new video shows the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra from every angle, including a very big camera bump.
OnePlus Nord in trouble? Samsung Galaxy A71 delivers 5G for cheapest price yet
By Adam Ismail published
The affordable 5G revolution is finally starting with the $599 Samsung Galaxy A71 5G.
Save up to $300 on a new MacBook Pro at Amazon
By Adam Ismail published
Great savings on both 13-inch and 16-inch models of Apple's workhorse MacBook Pro.
This Google Chrome upgrade will give you a huge battery life boost
By Adam Ismail published
A Chrome fix might be on the way that could seriously help your laptop last much longer while using the browser.
Google Pixel 5 images reveal a radical new direction
By Adam Ismail published
Google's next flagship may lose big features but gain an all-new design, if these renders based on leaked schematics are accurate.
BMW wants to bring microtransactions to cars — and that's a problem
By Adam Ismail published
The automaker that invented subscribing to CarPlay is back with another brilliant idea.
PS5 and Xbox Series X games could get a major price bump — and it gets worse
By Adam Ismail published
NBA 2K21's pricing reveals a premium for next-gen owners, but it gets even worse if you want to play the game across generations.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra looks so good that Samsung leaked it
By Adam Ismail published
Photos of the Galaxy Note 20 have leaked from none other than Samsung itself.
iPhone 12 confirmed to ship without charger — but at least the box will be nice
By Adam Ismail published
The iPhone 12 has once again been rumored to leave out headphones and a charging brick, but hey — at least the box will be tiny.
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