Latest articles by Jordan Palmer
Google Pixel 7a prototype just leaked — with a 90Hz display
Photos of an alleged Pixel 7a prototype have leaked, giving us a potential first look at Google's upcoming budget phone.
2022 was the year of the mini PC
In 2022, we got a slew of powerful mini PCs that were more than just thin clients. If you wanted an ultra small form factor computer, this was the year to grab one.
Google Pixel 7 Pro is my favorite phone of the year — here’s why
Google did a great job with the Pixel 7 Pro, offering excellent performance and top-tier photography. While not without its drawbacks, the Pixel 7 Pro is our phone editor’s favorite phone of 2022.
OnePlus 11 first press photos revealed — here's your first look
OnePlus has officially published images of the OnePlus 11, confirming the design and two of the colors — black and green — for this upcoming flagship phone.
Forget Galaxy S23 — Google Pixel 7a could be the best Android phone in 2023
Don’t snooze on Google’s upcoming budget device
I've been using the iPhone 14 Pro for 3 months — what I love and hate
Our phones editor has used the iPhone 14 Pro for three months as a daily driver. How well has the phone held up in that time?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra just tipped for big front camera change
The Galaxy S22 Ultra's 40MP front camera might get a big downgrade
Android betas don't have the same impact as iOS — but they should
Post-launch Android betas don't seem to generate the fervor that iOS ones do. But our phone editor wishes it were otherwise, because new betas can be a lot of fun, introducing exciting new features.
The Google Pixel 6a has ruined my excitement for Galaxy S23
With the Galaxy S23 looming, the hype has started to build. But looking at the Pixel 6a, one of the best phones of 2022, I'm not excited for Samsung's latest.
Apple reportedly opening iPhone to other app stores — this is big
After the EU passed the Digital Markets Act, Apple is reportedly working to allow third-party app stores on the iPhone and iPad, which would be a monumental change for iOS device owners.
We’ve been looking at the Google Pixel’s Tensor chip all wrong — here’s why
When talking about Google's Tensor chips, a lot of people, including us, look at them wrong. Raw performance doesn't tell the whole story. The strength lies in the AI features.
I'm worried about Galaxy S23 — will Samsung repeat Apple's biggest mistake?
Will the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus get any attention?
Google Pixel 6 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro Max: Which one wins?
In this Pixel 6 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro Max face-off, we’ll take a look at how these phones compare. Both offer top-notch photography experiences, but they stand out in other ways.
Google Pixel phones need to catch up to Samsung and OnePlus
Google is now behind both Samsung and OnePlus when it comes to the Pixel update schedules. While they have an equivalent five years of security patches, they get one less year of Android upgrades.
Sunbird promises iMessage on Android for everyone — here's how
The new Sunbird unified messaging app promises iMessage on Android. The tech demo certainly impressed our phones editor, who will be watching the team’s progress with a close eye.
Android phones just got 5 new features to make your life easier — plus fun new holiday emoji
Google just announced five new Android features, plus some fun new holiday emoji in Photos and Gboard, plus some Wear OS stuff.
OnePlus' new update policy doesn't go far enough
OnePlus just announced that it'll offer four years of platform updates and five years of security patches for select phones released in 2023 or later. This isn't good enough.
Good news: iPhone 15 could fix the worst thing about Apple's cameras
A new rumor claims that Apple will go with Sony's new image sensor for the iPhone 15. It supposedly will vastly improve exposure compensation.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE just crashed to $399 — cheapest price ever for Cyber Monday
We've never seen a better price on the Galaxy S21 FE. While it didn't quite live up to expectations, $300 off is nothing to sneeze at. Don't miss out on this one.
Samsung Galaxy S22 FE probably isn't coming — and that's a good thing
The Galaxy S20 FE was popular at the time because it undercut the overpriced Galaxy S20 series. But after Samsung dropped prices starting with the Galaxy S21 lineup, the FE models became unneeded.
I got iMessage working on my Android phone — here's how I did it
Thanks to BlueBubbles and a macOS virtual machine, I have a functioning iMessage system on Android and PC. It took a long time to get working, but it’s worth it.
Should you buy Samsung Galaxy S22 now or wait for Galaxy S23?
With the Galaxy S23 approaching, we weigh up the pros and cons for buying a Galaxy S22 now and waiting for the new device.
