Adam Ismail
Adam Ismail is a staff writer at Jalopnik and previously worked on Tom's Guide covering smartphones, car tech and gaming. His love for all things mobile began with the original Motorola Droid; since then he’s owned a variety of Android and iOS-powered handsets, refusing to stay loyal to one platform. His work has also appeared on Digital Trends and GTPlanet. When he’s not fiddling with the latest devices, he’s at an indie pop show, recording a podcast or playing Sega Dreamcast.
Latest articles by Adam Ismail
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Review
By Adam Ismail, Mark Spoonauer published
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is a delightfully compact big-screen phone with new S Pen powers, but is that enough?
iPhone SE 3 just leaked — but there's some bad news
By Adam Ismail published
Apple's follow-up to the just-released second-gen iPhone SE has already leaked, but it won't arrive until 2022.
iOS 14: How to get YouTube picture-in-picture for free
By Adam Ismail published
Watch YouTube video picture-in-picture on iPhone for free with this trick.
Google Pixel 5 vs. Pixel 4a: How Google's 2020 phones stand apart
By Adam Ismail published
Google has shaken things up with the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a. Here’s how these two phones differ.
Forget the OnePlus 8T: OnePlus 7T price just crashed to $399
By Adam Ismail published
At 33% off, this OnePlus 7T deal shouldn't be missed.
The Google Pixel 5 is pointless — here's why
By Adam Ismail published
The Pixel 4a 5G gives the Pixel 5 little reason to exist, and the Pixel 5 itself presents no reason to upgrade.
Google Pixel 5 vs. Pixel 4a 5G: What's different?
By Adam Ismail published
The Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G are two very similar phones on paper, with a few differences to be wary of. Here we explain what you gain and lose with each model.
Samsung Galaxy S21 could steal the OnePlus 8T's best feature
By Adam Ismail published
The Galaxy S21 will gain 65W charging just like the OnePlus 8T, according to a new leak.
LG Wing release date, price, specs and what the dual screens do
By Adam Ismail published
The LG Wing doesn’t flip or fold, but it is unlike any phone you’ve ever used before.
The best iOS 14 widgets you can download right now
By Adam Ismail published
We've hand picked a slew of iPhone apps with widgets that take advantage of iOS 14. Here are some of our favorites.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G review
By Adam Ismail published
The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G is a compelling alternative to the Galaxy S20. However, its limited availability and incompatibility with some U.S. networks make it a risky import.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs. OnePlus 8T: Which budget flagship will win?
By Adam Ismail published
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE offers a lot of value, but the OnePlus 8T looks to be gunning for its spot. Here's how they compare.
Google Pixel 5 price just leaked — and it's bad news
By Adam Ismail published
The Pixel 5 is going to be buried by the Galaxy S20 FE and iPhone 12 if it launches at this rumored price.
Motorola Edge Plus review
By Adam Ismail published
The Motorola Edge Plus marks Moto’s welcome return to flagship phones, but it doesn’t stand out.
Pixel 4a 5G images just leaked right before launch — here's your best look yet
By Adam Ismail published
This is the clearest look yet we've gotten of the Pixel 4a 5G, Google's budget 5G handset.
Hurry! Galaxy Z Flip deal knocks $500 off Samsung’s foldable phone
By Adam Ismail published
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip remains one of the best foldables out there and it's on sale at a price you can actually afford.
Google Pixel 5 leak reveals three color options — including a big surprise
By Adam Ismail published
The Pixel 5 and 4a 5G are already surfacing at retailers a week before Google's big reveal
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE pre-order page is live — how to reserve yours
By Adam Ismail published
The Galaxy S20 FE hasn't even been announced yet, but you can put your name down for one now, as Samsung has just launched the reservation page for its new entry-level flagship phone.
This monitor is the best thing I bought during lockdown
By Adam Ismail published
The HP Omen 27i doesn’t sacrifice gorgeous color for high refresh rates, making it my ideal monitor for work and play.
Why I’m glad I built a gaming PC — and why you should, too
By Adam Ismail published
If you’ve been on the fence about building your own PC, the benefits go well beyond gaming.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE leak just revealed full specs to battle iPhone 12
By Adam Ismail published
A bunch of specs have leaked once more surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, the company's answer to the cheapest iPhone 12.
iOS 14 is here — How to download it to your iPhone right now
By Adam Ismail published
iOS 14 is the biggest update to drop for iPhones in years. Here's how to get it right now.
Samsung Galaxy S21's revolutionary camera leaked — and iPhone 12 should be worried
By Adam Ismail published
The Galaxy S21 Ultra could be amazing on paper with a 180-megapixel main camera and two telephoto lenses.
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