John Velasco
John’s a senior editor covering phones for Tom’s Guide. He’s no stranger in this area having covered mobile phones and gadgets since 2008 when he started his career. On top of his editor duties, he’s a seasoned videographer being in front and behind the camera producing YouTube videos. Previously, he held editor roles with PhoneArena, Android Authority, Digital Trends, and SPY. Outside of tech, he enjoys producing mini documentaries and fun social clips for small businesses, enjoying the beach life at the Jersey Shore, and recently becoming a first time homeowner.
Latest articles by John Velasco
I took over 200 photos with the iPhone 15 Plus vs Galaxy S24 Plus — here's the winner
By John Velasco published
In this Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus photo shootout, I captured over 200 photos to see which is the better phone for photography under different conditions.
I drove a Hyundai Elantra Hybrid for a week — and I’ll never buy a gas-only car again
By John Velasco published
EVs too much? Here's a great alternative
5 ways Motorola Razr (2024) beats Razr Plus (2024)
By John Velasco published
The Motorola Razr (2024) might be the smaller sibling to the Razr Plus (2024), but you can't discount the standard model this year because it's packing features that you won't get in the Plus.
I went a week without using a case on my phone — here’s what I learned
By John Velasco published
I tried going without a phone case for a week and learned some things from the experience. While there are benefits, going naked with a phone did introduce another problem for me.
I’ve been using smart appliances for years now — but do I really need them?
By John Velasco published
It's more than just turning them on remotely
I charged a Kia EV9 for the first time and it was more expensive than filling up my gas-powered car
By John Velasco last updated
First time EV owners could be in for a shock when they charge their vehicles at a charging station for the first time. It might cost more than filling up gas-powered vehicles.
Robot lawn mowers — the next big frontier for smart homes
By John Velasco published
You'll save yourself a lot more time for other things
The Kia EV3 could be the one car to convince me to buy an EV — here’s why
By John Velasco published
The Kia EV3 sports a stylish, futuristic design similar to the larger Kia EV9, but could come in at a much more affordable cost. Here's why it could be the one to convince me to finally buy an EV.
Sorry, Apple — iOS 18 locked apps feature is great, but Android’s is still better
By John Velasco published
Apple needs to roll out multiple users support
Android 15 beta 3 rolling out now — here’s what’s new
By John Velasco published
Google announced the availability of Android 15 beta 3, which refines the sign-into apps process with a new single-step UI experience. Here's what else is new in the latest beta.
Samsung Galaxy Ring charging case — leaked image gives us our first look
By John Velasco published
Will there just be one?
The EV revolution has stalled — and this new poll reveals why
By John Velasco last updated
Less than half of Americans plan to buy one
I took over 200 photos with the iPhone 15 Pro vs. Galaxy S24 Plus — here's the winner
By John Velasco published
To find out which camera phone is better I took over 200 photos with the iPhone 15 Pro vs. Galaxy S24 Plus. Here's the results.
The new Siri with Apple Intelligence looks like a huge leap forward — but it's missing one thing
By John Velasco last updated
Siri's getting new features with the help of Apple Intelligence, but it's still lacking the perception and self-awareness to really take AI to the next level. Here's why.
I gave my Galaxy S22 Ultra new life with Galaxy AI features, but it exposes a conundrum — here’s why
By John Velasco published
It's great, but does expose one issue around AI
I drove a Kia EV9 for a week — here's my pros and cons
By John Velasco published
After test driving a Kia EV9 for a week, I was beyond spoiled by what the mid-size SUV has to offer. Its all-electric power wasn't even the star attraction. Here's my Kia EV9 pros and cons.
Punkt MC02 Phone review: I haven’t been this annoyed by a phone in a long time
By John Velasco published
Privacy still comes at the cost of convenience
I took over 200 photos with the Google Pixel 8a vs Nothing Phone 2a — here’s the winner
By John Velasco published
In this Google Pixel 8a vs. Nothing Phone 2a camera shootout, I captured over 200 photos to determine which has the better camera. Here's what I found out.
I got into astrophotography with phones, but fell in love with the hobby thanks to smart telescopes — here’s how
By John Velasco published
You'll never look at the night sky the same way again
I tried adaptive cruise control on these EVs — and it changed the way I drive
By John Velasco published
Drivers may be surprised trying it out for the first time
7 biggest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 rumored upgrades
By John Velasco last updated
This could help Samsung recapture the foldable crown
I tried Nomad's new Apple Find My Tracking Card, and it finally adds this one feature I've been asking for
By John Velasco published
The Nomad Tracking Card offers all the same Apple Find My features I've come to expect on other wallet trackers, but it's different for its convenient MagSafe charging.
Forget Magic Editor — here are the AI camera features the iPhone 16 Pro desperately needs
By John Velasco published
AI camera features should be intuitive and practical
I tried charging an EV at home and it was a shock I wasn't expecting
By John Velasco published
I finally got to charge my first EV at home, but I was shocked by how it turned out. Here's what every new and first time EV driver needs to know about charging at home.
I took over 200 photos with the Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8 — here’s the winner
By John Velasco published
In this Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 8 photo shootout, I take both phones to capture over 200 photos and judge them in 10 different categories to find out which is the better camera phone for photography.
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