Latest articles by John Velasco
iPhone 16e camera — can a single camera still work in 2025?
It's tough when many offer dual cameras
iPhone 16e launch updates — everything you need to know
Apple just announced the iPhone 16E. Here's everything we know about the new budget iPhone.
This rumored iPhone SE 4 spec has me seriously worried — here’s why
A leaked listing indicates that the iPhone SE 4 could come with 64GB of storage, which might be a bad thing for the upcoming phone. Here's why.
I tried this hidden desktop mode on my Pixel 9 Pro XL — Google needs to bring this to all Android phones
I stumbled on desktop mode on my Pixel 9 Pro XL and it's a handy alternative for those times I don't have my laptop because of its desktop PC-like experience.
I've used every iPhone SE but I don't see myself upgrading to the new iPhone SE 4
I've been using all of the iPhone SE models, but the upcoming iPhone SE 4 has me worried about Apple's budget phones. Here's why.
I shot over 200 photos with the Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Pixel 9 Pro XL — here’s the winner
The Galaxy S25 Ultra and Pixel 9 Pro XL are two of the best Android phones around, but I captured over 200 photos between them to see which is the better camera phone.
I drove the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid for a week — here's my pros and cons
I tested out the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited for a week to see how efficient it is, along with what features come in this sub-$30,000 compact sedan.
Galaxy S25 Ultra camera glitch is real — here's what Samsung has to say
After a week of the first initial reports about the Galaxy S25 Ultra camera glitch, Samsung admits to the problem and says a fix is coming soon.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus review: No man's land
The Galaxy S25 Plus has all the Galaxy AI features found on the standard S25. So unless you want a bigger screen, why not just opt for the cheaper model?
Google I/O 2025 date is set — what’s happening and what to expect
Google I/O 2025 dates are now official, as the annual developers conference will be held in Mountain View from May 20-21.
Best free Android apps in 2025
These are the best free Android apps across multiple categories, from productivity to utilities.
I drove the Toyota Camry hybrid for a week — here’s my pros and cons
The 2025 Toyota Camry XSE AWD is a hybrid car with a combined fuel economy of 44 MPG. I drove it for a week to see if I could get that.
I shot over 200 photos with the Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max — here’s the winner
I captured over 200 photos to compare how the Galaxy S25 Ultra compares against the iPhone 16 Pro Max to see which is the better camera phone.
I tried the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's Audio Eraser — and it beats both Apple and Google
I was skeptical about the Galaxy S25 Ultra's ability to remove background noise with its new Audio Eraser feature, so I shot a bunch of videos to put that capability to the test.
Best Metro by T-Mobile phones 2025
Here are the best Metro by T-Mobile phones, including inexpensive models that won't bust your budget.
I shot these videos in LOG format on the Galaxy S25 Ultra — here’s the results
I tried LOG video recording on the Galaxy S25 Ultra to see what advantages it offers.
I drove the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV for a week — here’s my pros and cons
The Alfa Romeo Tonale Speciale is a PHEV with an all-electric range of 33 miles. I tried it out to see if it's worth its luxury sticker price.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra has a bad night mode camera glitch — here's what I found
I've been testing out the Galaxy S25 Ultra and found a glitch that causes white bands to appear in photos captured in night mode.
I shot over 200 photos with the Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra — here’s the winner
In order to see the year-over-year difference between Samsung's premium phones, I shot over 200 photos with the Galaxy S25 Ultra and S24 Ultra. Let's find out which Ultra takes the better photos.
I shot professional headshots with the Galaxy S25 Ultra — here’s how it compares to the iPhone 16 Pro Max
I put the Galaxy S25 Ultra's portrait mode to the test by taking professional headshots against the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Here's the winner.
Best cheap phones in Australia 2025: Top budget-friendly handsets you can buy
These are the best affordable phones based on our testing and reviews.
I tried this thermal camera to make my nighttime driving safer — and it's a game changer
I've been testing out the Thermal Master NV300 Max to see how well it can make nighttime driving safer and easier for me.
I tried Samsung DeX on the Galaxy S25 Ultra — and it's a wasted opportunity
I've been using Samsung DeX on the Galaxy S25 Ultra to see what's new about it. Unfortunately it's a wasted opportunity.
