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
How to use Google Duo: Everything you need to know
By Adam Ismail published
Google Duo allows you to video chat with friends on Android, iPhone and through your PC's web browser. Here's how.
This Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 design is the one we want
By Adam Ismail published
Will the third time be the charm for Samsung's foldables? If the Galaxy Fold 2 looks like these proposed renders, it very well could be.
iOS 14 will let you use your iPhone as a car key, starting with BMWs
By Adam Ismail published
With iOS 14, Apple will introduce digital car key support built right into iPhones, starting with BMW models
iOS 13.4 may fix super annoying iPhone bug starting today
By Adam Ismail published
Apple is aware of the hotspot headaches with the iPhone, and a fix could be coming in iOS 13.4.
Samsung releases fix for the Galaxy S20 Ultra's worst camera bug
By Adam Ismail published
Samsung's innovative new quad-lens camera inside the Galaxy S20 Ultra wasn't quite all it was cracked up to be at launch. However, a new update looks to fix that.
The Nokia 8.3 is the first cheap 5G phone worth watching
By Adam Ismail published
The Nokia 8.3 is a different kind of 5G flagship, based around connectivity rather than winning the specs war. And it's one the industry could use.
Nasty iPhone bug chewing through data plans: What you need to know
By Adam Ismail published
A strange bug in Apple's iOS 13.3 software seems to be causing iPhones to use massive amounts of data in the background. But a fix might not come anytime soon.
LG V60 ThinQ 5G arrives this week for $200 less than Samsung Galaxy S20
By Adam Ismail published
The LG V60 ThinQ 5G arrives on March 20 and will offer an optional dual screen — all for $100 less than the Samsung Galaxy S20.
LG V60 ThinQ 5G takes aim at Samsung Galaxy S20 with dual screens, lower price
By Adam Ismail published
The LG V60 looks to shake things up among Android phones. Here's everything we know so far.
T-Mobile and Sprint providing unlimited data to all customers for coronavirus relief
By Adam Ismail published
For the next two months, T-Mobile, Sprint and Metro are lifting caps on existing data plans in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
iPhone 12 news: Here's how iOS 14 could reinvent Apple's interface
By Adam Ismail published
Wonder how iOS 14's new home screen will look? This mockup gives us a good idea.
Want real 5G speeds? Get on Sprint or Verizon, report says
By Adam Ismail published
A study from Root Metrics conducted across various states demonstrates that some carriers' 5G is actually no faster than their 4G LTE at the present.
LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen review
By Adam Ismail published
The LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen offers dual screens for maximum productivity and great battery life for a very reasonable price.
Moto G7 Power review
By Adam Ismail published
The Moto G7 Power delivers amazing battery life and solid performance for a very affordable price.
Google Pixel 4a video reveals all the specs: Here's what you'll get
By Adam Ismail published
A Pixel 4a prototype has leaked in full in a lengthy video, showing everything from the design of Google's next mid-range handset to its most critical specs.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Galaxy S20 Plus camera test: Is the Ultra $200 better?
By Adam Ismail published
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra may have a cutting-edge camera, but the Galaxy S20 Plus' quad lenses are better than you think.
Motorola Razr (2019) review
By Adam Ismail published
The Motorola Razr offers a large display in a futuristic foldable design, but its many shortcomings mean it's not worth the $1,500 splurge.
New AirPods Pro rival steals Apple's features for nearly half price
By Adam Ismail published
Honor's Magic Earbuds look a lot like the AirPods Pro and sport active noise cancellation for a lot less money.
2020 Nissan Sentra review: A superb affordable sedan
By Adam Ismail published
The 2020 Nissan Sentra isn't the best compact sedan out there, but it is a superb value and a sharp dresser.
Microsoft Edge users blindsided by Google promos for 'more secure' Chrome
By Adam Ismail published
The browser wars are back on, as Google is apparently attempting to scare Edge users into switching to Chrome for more secure extensions.
Nokia 7.2 Review: Beauty runs skin deep
By Adam Ismail published
HMD offers a well-built midrange smartphone in the Nokia 7.2, but middling cameras, subpar battery life and ho-hum performance have us running back to the Pixel 3a and Galaxy A50.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip costs $1,380 but still pushes ads
By Adam Ismail published
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip buyers are being served ads in the phone's dialer, and they're not happy about it.
iPhone 9 launch: Bad news if you were planning to buy one in March
By Adam Ismail published
The setbacks just keep coming for the iPhone 9, as a new report claims Apple will miss its production schedule due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Samsung Galaxy S20 getting last-minute upgrade that owners will love
By Adam Ismail published
A leak suggests Samsung will give the Galaxy S20 line the option of displaying 120Hz animations at quad-HD resolution in a future update, righting one of our concerns about its forthcoming flagships.
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