Daniel Bean
Daniel Bean is a freelance writer with years of experience whose articles have appeared in Tom's Guide. He has previously worked for LinkedIn, Yahoo News, and the Observer, as well as TripleByte, Circa, Inverse, CBS, and ABC. Currently, he is full-time content lead for Mixpanel's blog, The Signal, writing about innovators and analytics.
Latest articles by Daniel Bean
Apple TV Channels vs. Amazon Prime Channels: What's a better deal?
By Daniel Bean last updated
Apple TV Channels is here. Will the new à la carte streaming TV and movie service be a better choice than Amazon's?
Tile Mate vs Tile Pro vs Tile Slim: Which One Should You Buy?
By Daniel Bean published
With three models of the popular Tile Bluetooth tracker available, you might need help finding which one is best for you. Here are the key differences.
Google I/0 2019 Dates Set: Android Q, Pixel Watch and More
By Daniel Bean published
Google’s annual developers conference will kick off on May 7. Expect to hear a lot about the next version of Android, Google Assistant improvements and more.
Where the Heck Is the New iPod Touch?
By Daniel Bean published
Apple reportedly is working on the first iPod touch since 2015, but it hasn’t arrived yet. Is this updated iOS device still in the works?
Galaxy S10 vs. OnePlus 6T: The Flagship Killer Takes on the Android King
By Daniel Bean published
The Galaxy S10 may aspire to be the head of the Android phone class, but it features some unexpected competition from the OnePlus 6T. Here’s how these phones compare.
First Alleged Huawei P30 Camera Shots Should Make the Galaxy S10 Nervous
By Daniel Bean published
Huawei’s next phone is slated to come out next week, but a photographer is already showing off images reportedly shot by the P30 Pro.
Here's What Google's Budget Pixel Phones Will Be Called
By Daniel Bean published
The budget devices Google is planning may not be called the Pixel 3 Lite and 3 Lite XL. But other rumors about the upcoming phones appear to be panning out.
Huawei P30 Specs Leak Reveals All About Cameras
By Daniel Bean published
A new leak reveals that both the P30 and P30 Pro will have triple lens setups when the phones debut this month, with the Pro version featuring a time-of-flight sensor.
Android Q Beta Ready for Pixel Phones: How to Get It
By Daniel Bean published
The first Android Q developer beta gives us a glimpse at some of the features Google has planned. It will work with any Pixel phone, and you can download it right now.
Harry Potter Wizards Unite: Everything You Need to Know
By Daniel Bean published
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is a new augmented reality game from the people who brought you Pokemon Go. Here’s all the details we know so far.
Galaxy S10 Review Roundup: The Undisputed Android King
By Daniel Bean published
The reviews are in for Samsung’s new Galaxy S10. Here’s what people are saying about the new lineup of flagship phones.
Galaxy S10 Teardown Reveals Bad News
By Daniel Bean published
A teardown of the Galaxy S10 by iFixit revealed Samsung's new phone has a soldered-in power port, a hard-to-repair fingerprint reader and a screen that’s definitely not shatterproof.
Corning Says It Can Fix a Big Flaw With Foldable Phones
By Daniel Bean published
Smartphone glass supplier Corning says it's working on a thin, flexible glass for foldable phones that could find its way to future devices.
Galaxy S10 Will Come With a Free Screen Protector
By Daniel Bean published
Some screen protectors don't work with the in-display fingerprint sensor on Samsung's new phones, so the company will include one with the Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus.
MWC 2019 Preview: All the New Phones, 5G and More
By Daniel Bean published
Mobile World Congress gets underway Feb. 25 in Barcelona. Here's a look at all the new smartphones coming from LG, Huawei, OnePlus, Nokia and others.
Verizon Declares 5G War on AT&T, Promises 30-Plus Cities This Year
By Daniel Bean published
A day after becoming the first wireless carrier to offer the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, Verizon said more than 30 cities will have the faster networking standard by the end of 2019.
LG's New Budget Phones Offer G8 Looks For Less
By Daniel Bean published
If big, splashy and expensive phone releases aren’t your thing, LG just released a few new options for you.The Korean smartphone maker just took the lid off of the LG Q60, LG K50 and LG K40, three mid-level and budget phones that will debut at next week
Here's One Reason to Get the iPhone XS Over the iPhone XR
By Daniel Bean published
OpenSignal released network test data for iPhones dating back to 2013 that revealed the iPhone XR's modem isn't as speedy as what you get from the iPhone XS.
Galaxy S10+ Video Hints at a Screen Protector Problem
By Daniel Bean published
A video from a smartphone accessory company may show that the Samsung Galaxy S10’s in-screen fingerprint reader can’t work through screen protectors.
iPhone Color Options Compared: What Should You Get?
By Daniel Bean published
There are a lot of colors to choose from among the iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, 8, 8 Plus, 7 and 7 Plus. Here’s some info that can help you choose the best color for your iPhone.
What Is Simple Mobile, and Is It Worth It?
By Daniel Bean published
Simple Mobile offers discounted data plans for customers looking to save on their monthly cell phone bill. But what can you expect from the carrier?
Apple Takes a Big Step Toward Making Its Own iPhone Modems
By Daniel Bean published
A report claims Apple just moved modem design efforts in-house, another sign that future iPhones will features key parts designed by the company.
Apple May Bring Touch ID to iPhone Screens, Patent Shows
By Daniel Bean published
A patent filing by Apple indicates the company is working on a fingerprint sensing technology that would put the fingerprint reader under the iPhone's display.
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