Latest articles by John Velasco
Most of my favorite apps are ditching one-time payments for subscriptions — this is a problem
Many of the photo and video editing apps I use on my smartphones have been moving to subscription models instead of the one-time payments I was used to. This annoys me so much. Here's why.
Sorry, EVs — I test drove my first PHEV and it’s the perfect blend of electric and gas power
You might not have to pay for gas again, either
Forget pricey flagships — this could be the year of sub-$500 foldable phones
Foldable phones are shedding their reputation for being expensive, but based on what we've seen in the last year, we could very well see a sub-$500 foldable phone in 2024.
I took over 200 photos with the iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max — here's the winner
In this iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max camera shootout, I took over 200 photos to see how Apple has improved the cameras on its latest model.
I don’t miss gas powered lawn mowers after using my Greenworks electric mower for a year — and it’s 34% off right now
I've used my Greenworks electric lawn mower for the last year and it's saved me a lot on money, especially when gas prices are rising. Best of all, Walmart has a 34% off discount on it right now.
Sorry CarPlay — this $12 MagSafe Charger gives me the perfect infotainment system in my car
StandBy Mode in iOS 17 upgrades your infotainment
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs. Google Pixel Fold 2: Which foldable phone could win?
These next-gen foldables will be very different
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.
Comcast's new mobile service just matched Visible’s $25 unlimited plan — here’s why I’m not switching
Comcast's NOW Mobile service is an unlimited cell phone plan that costs $25/month, matching what Visible offers. However, it's not enough to convince me to make the switch.
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
Not a typo! Samsung Galaxy S23 with Galaxy AI features is down to $250 without a trade-in
Best Buy is having an incredible deal on the Galaxy S23. This is made better by the fact that it has all the same Galaxy AI features as the newer S24.
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.
