Latest articles by John Velasco
After years of making Nokia phones, HMD releases its own Android phones — and one of them is under $150
Best known for making Nokia phones, Finnish company HMD Global is launching its first ever branded phones with the HMD Vibe, HMD Pulse, HMD Pulse Plus, and HMD Pulse Pro.
I’ve used the iPhone 15 Pro for 6 months — 6 camera upgrades that the iPhone 16 Pro needs
After using the iPhone 15 Pro for 6 months, our phones editor has some ideas on how Apple could easily improve the camera in the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro.
Google Pixel 8a — 5 biggest rumored upgrades
Ahead of its potential announcement at Google I/O, we break down all of the biggest rumored upgrades coming to the Google Pixel 8a.
3 things everyone should know before buying an EV
Don't overlook these things if you want to save money
iPhone 16 Pro: 5 biggest rumored camera upgrades
There's been a number of leaks and rumors that hint at big upgrades coming to the cameras on the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max. Here are the biggest ones we've heard about so far.
I took 200 photos with the Galaxy S24 Ultra vs OnePlus 12 — here's the winner
Here's what happened after the latest software updates
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G hands-on review: The Pixel 7a has a lot to be worried about
Not yet rated$399 on paper looks mighty tempting
iPhone 16 — 7 biggest rumored upgrades
There's plenty to be excited about with these improvements
I tested Video Boost on the Pixel 8 Pro — here’s the results
Pixel phones have long offered Night Sight mode to brighten up photos captured under low light, but Video Boost brings the same improvements for video clips with the Pixel 8 Pro. Here's the results.
Moto G Power 5G (2024) review: Great battery life under $300, yikes cameras
You get a lot of endurance for less money with the new Moto G Power, but its dim display and lackluster cameras hold it back
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is the weirdest EV I’ve seen yet — here’s why I might buy one
You might think differently about minivans
I photographed the solar eclipse with iPhone 15 Pro vs Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus 12 — here's the winner
I took the iPhone 15 Pro, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Pixel 8 Pro, OnePlus 12, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra for a solar eclipse shootout to see which flagship phone takes the best photos of the sun.
I gave my Galaxy S23 Ultra new life by installing a turbocharged software update — here’s why
Samsung's One UI 6.1 update just arrived on my Galaxy S23 Ultra, injecting new life by adding the same Galaxy AI features first available with the Galaxy S24 series.
Thinking of buying an EV? Here’s the one question you need to answer first
After I drove my first EV, I found out the biggest thing that could draw buyers away from buying one. You need to answer this question first to find out if an EV is right for you.
This is how I plan to successfully photograph the April 2024 solar eclipse with my phone
I learned a few new tricks to take better solar eclipse photos
AI Eraser is OnePlus’ version of Magic Eraser — and it’s coming to new and older phones
OnePlus is diving into the world of AI with its first one, AI Eraser, which lets users easily remove unwanted stuff in photos with the help of generative AI.
Forget iPhone 16 Pro — what if DJI made a smartphone?
The drone maker could be a serious contender
iPhone SE 4 leak just revealed the biggest design changes
Leaked images of an iPhone SE 4 dummy unit reveals big design changes that include ditching Touch ID in favor of Face ID, a single camera cutout on the back, and much more.
New York Auto Show 2024: here’s the one vehicle I'd buy over all EVs
Plug-in hybrids will help bridge the gap for many
I took over 200 photos with the Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Pixel 8 Pro — here's the winner
In this latest face off, we captured over 200 photos with in this Galaxy S24 Ultra versus Pixel 8 Pro shoot out to see which has the better camera. Here's what we found out.
Ford F150 Lightning vs Tesla: 5 ways I think Ford's EV wins
After driving a Ford F150 Lightning, I've come to realize that it offers more value as an electric vehicle than most Teslas I've checked out and seen. Here are 5 ways Ford F150 Lightning beats Tesla.
Forget iPhone Flip — Apple needs to prioritize releasing this new iPhone first
With the iPhone Flip foldable phone reportedly delayed, Apple will need to release the iPhone SE 4 if it doesn't want to lose ground in the budget phone space. Here's why.
I drove a Ford F150 Lightning for a weekend — here's my pros and cons
I'm wiser now after test driving the Ford F150 Lightning over a weekend, which got me used to all the ins and outs of using an electric vehicle. Here's what I love and hate about it.
