Latest articles by Mark Spoonauer
Is the new MacBook Pro M3 a good value?
The 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 packs a lot of power for $1,599, but is it worth $300 more than the 13-inch MacBook Pro it replaces?
Apple exclusive: This is how Apple Watch 9 redefines the smartwatch with S9 chip
The S9 chip is the biggest upgrade inside the Apple Watch 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, and we interviewed Apple's Eric Jue and Eugene Kim about how this chip changes what smartwatches can do.
Apple October event — here’s how ‘scary fast' MacBook Pro M3 could be
The new M3 chip that's tipped for the next MacBook Pros could break speed records. Here's what the leaked specs tell us.
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max — biggest upgrades
Our iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max comparison looks at the biggest upgrades for Apple's flagship, including the designs, cameras and performance of the new phone.
Google Pixel 8 review: The best Android phone for most people
The Google Pixel 8 wows with its AI-powered camera features and delivers a brighter display in a more compact design. It's $100 more than the Pixel 7 but still cheaper than other flagships.
Google Pixel 8 Pro temperature sensor — here's what it can do
The Pixel 8 Pro comes with a built-in temperature sensor. Here's how you you can use it.
iPhone 15 Pro Max — 5 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
If you're on the fence about getting the new iPhone 15 Pro Max, we have several reason why you should, along with a few to skip it and potentially wait for the next iPhone.
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Pixel 7 Pro — zoom camera shootout
We compare the iPhone 15 Pro Max against the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Google Pixel 7 Pro to see which camera phone offers the best zoom performance.
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max — here's why I'm finally upgrading
After sitting out multiple new iPhones, I'm trading in my iPhone 12 Pro Max for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Here's why.
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Which flagship phone wins?
We put the iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Galaxy S23 Ultra to the test side by side to see which is the best phone overall.
How to set up iPhone 15 Pro's Action button — and what you can do with it
The Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max lets you perform all sorts of shortcuts. Here's how to set up and customize the Action button.
iPhone 15 battery life tested — here's how long all four models last
We tested the battery life of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, comparing the results versus previous iPhones and other flagships.
3 big reasons to get iPhone 15 Pro Max over iPhone 15 Pro
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is better than the iPhone 15 Pro in three key ways.
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Plus: Which new iPhone should you buy?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Plus both offer big and bright displays, great cameras and long battery life. But there's some key differences.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review
The Galaxy S23 Ultra delivers a big camera leap with its 200MP sensor, along with faster performance and stellar battery life. Here's the pros and cons based on our testing.
iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro: Here's the biggest upgrades
The iPhone 15 Pro offers several big upgrades over the iPhone 14 Pro, including a titanium design, Action button and more powerful A17 Pro chip.
I just tried the iPhone 15 Pro — and this is the most underrated upgrade
The iPhone 15 Pro uses space age titanium 5 to achieve a stronger yet lighter design. And it feels amazing.
The iPhone 15 Pro Action button is ingenious — there's just one problem
The new iPhone 15 Pro Action button lets you launch pretty much anything you want, but you can only do one thing at a time.
Apple September event: All the latest iPhone 15 and Apple Watch 9 news
From the iPhone 15 lineup to the latest Apple Watch models, we covered every announcement as it happened during the Apple Event 2023.
iPhone 15 release date — should you buy iPhone 14 or upgrade?
The iPhone 14 might seem tempting now, but the iPhone 15 is official and our editorial director suggests it's the better bet. Here's why.
Apple Event 2023 — this will be the biggest moment by far
The Apple September event is bound to have plenty of highlights, but the reaction to the iPhone 15 Pro Max price could be the biggest moment of all.
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro just revealed in official video teaser
Google has just previewed the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro in a clear attempt to steal some thunder away from the Apple event.
iPhone 15 looks like the ultimate hand-me-down phone — here's why
The iPhone 15 rumors point to a phone that has a lot in common with the iPhone 14 Pro, which is why it's shaping out to be the perfect hand-me-down phone. Like a lot.
