Latest articles by John Velasco
Galaxy Z Flip 7 could finally fix the one thing that has prevented me from using Samsung’s flip phones
Samsung DeX has been excluded from all of Samsung's flip-style phones, but I'm hoping that changes with the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Here's why.
iOS 18.4 beta brings 8 new emoji to your iPhone — here's all the new options
Among the changes in iOS 18.4 are eight new emojis that first were revealed as part of the Unicode 16 Standard back last fall.
I drove the Mini Cooper Countryman EV for a week — here’s my pros and cons
2025 Mini Cooper Countryman SE All4 is not one to overlook because this compact crossover SUV is packed with surprises from its premium features to its utility.
I shot over 100 videos with the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra — here's the winner
In order to find out which is the better video camera, I recorded over 100 videos with the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S25 Ultra to dissect their differences.
Google Pixel 9a vs iPhone 16e — 7 ways Google totally beats Apple
With the announcement of the Pixel 9a, it makes Apple's iPhone 16e less significant due to the differences they pack. Here's all the reasons why the Pixel 9a beats the iPhone 16e.
Google Pixel 9a vs. Pixel 7a: Biggest differences explained
In this Pixel 9a vs. Pixel 7a face-off, we look at how Google's budget phones compare to one another and whether it's worth upgrading to the newer model.
Google Pixel 9a hands-on: This cheap phone just surpassed the iPhone 16e
In my Google Pixel 9a hands-on, you'll learn about all the new upgrades and improvements this budget phone has, along with its release date, colors, features, and more.
Best phones under $300 in 2025
We've gathered the best cheap phones for those who are on a tight budget. You have to make serious compromises with these devices, but at least they're inexpensive.
I ditched all my phone chargers for this amazing MagSafe power bank — and it also charges my laptop
With its 10,000 mAh battery and up to 65W charging speed, the InfinaCore P3 Pro is the one charger I bring with me all the time. Plus, it can charge my MagSafe supported iPhone and some laptops.
I drove the Nissan Ariya EV for a week — and it's nearly the perfect crossover
The 2025 Nissan Ariya Platinum+ AWD is a crossover SUV with a range of 267. I drove it for a week to see how well it performs and if it can beat similar EVs I've tested.
Galaxy S25 Edge is overhyped — I want Samsung to make this phone thinner instead
All eyes are on the Galaxy S25 Edge and its thin design, but I think Samsung should focus more on making the Galaxy Z Flip 7 thinner.
I've driven over 30 electric cars in the last year — and these are the coolest features that really stand out for me
After testing more than 30 different EVs, PHEVs, and hybrids the last year, these are the coolest features that stood out to me.
I took the Boost Mobile 30-day challenge — and it beats Visible and Mint Mobile because of this
I put Boost Mobile Unlimited to the test for 30 days to see how this MVNO compares to other cheap cell phone plan carriers like Mint Mobile and Visible.
iPhone vs. Android: Which is better for you?
Our iPhone vs. Android face-off will help you figure out which kind of phone is right for you.
I drove the Chevrolet Silverado EV for a week — here’s my pros and cons
With its massive size, the Chevrolet Silverado EV comes packed with premium features that pickup trucks don't usually. Here's my pros and cons after driving it for a week.
I shot over 200 photos with the Nothing Phone 3a Pro vs Pixel 8a — here’s the winner
With their sub-$500 prices, I pit the Nothing Phone 3a Pro and Pixel 8a in a 10-round photo shootout to see which is the better camera phone on a budget.
I just tried astrophotography on the Nothing Phone 3a Pro — and I'm shocked by the results
Despite is affordable cost, the Nothing Phoner 3a Pro has a camera performance that rivals some of the best phones, so I tried astrophotography on it.
Best foldable phones of 2025
More phone makers than ever are coming out with devices you can fold into more compact designs. These are the best foldable phones we’ve tested.
I’ve tried dozens of wallet cases, but this MagSafe wallet does one thing I haven’t seen before
The Snap Grip Wallet from OhSnap is my new favorite MagSafe wallet because of its ability to carry up to 8 cards.
I tried astrophotography on my Galaxy S25 Ultra and I’m not impressed — here’s why
After installing a software update that supposedly fixes a camera glitch, I tried astrophotography on my Galaxy S25 Ultra again to see if it's improved. Here's what I discovered.
Nothing Phone 3a Pro review: Apple and Google should be worried
There's a lot of budget phones that claim to offer value, but the Nothing Phone 3a Pro sets a benchmark. Find out why other phone makers will struggle to live up to Nothing's new Pro model.
I drove the Hyundai Santa Cruz for a week — here’s my pros and cons
After driving the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz for a week, it makes me realize that the market is in desperate need for compact electric pickup trucks. Here's why.
What Tom’s Guide tested this week: Everything our expert reviewers loved and didn't
From the iPhone 16e to mirrorless and screen-free cameras, here's everything our expert reviewers liked or didn't from this week's testing.
