Latest articles by John Velasco
I put the iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 vs iPhone SE through a 10-round photo shoot-out — and I'm shocked by the results
There's been a lot of controversy around the iPhone 16e having just a single camera, so I put it to the test against the iPhone 16 and iPhone SE 2022.
Best unlocked phones in 2025
The best unlocked phones give you the freedom to choose your carrier without being bogged down by payment plans.
I shot over 200 photos with the Galaxy S25 Ultra vs OnePlus 13 — here’s the winner
In this 200 photo shootout between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and OnePlus 13, I pit these two flagship phones to see how their cameras compare to one another in different scenarios.
I drove the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid for a week — here's my pros and cons
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited is a feature rich compact SUV, but can it still deliver good fuel economy? I drove it for a week to find out.
iPhone 16e camera — can a single camera still work in 2025?
It's tough when many offer dual cameras
iPhone 16e launch updates — everything you need to know
Apple just announced the iPhone 16E. Here's everything we know about the new budget iPhone.
This rumored iPhone SE 4 spec has me seriously worried — here’s why
A leaked listing indicates that the iPhone SE 4 could come with 64GB of storage, which might be a bad thing for the upcoming phone. Here's why.
I tried this hidden desktop mode on my Pixel 9 Pro XL — Google needs to bring this to all Android phones
I stumbled on desktop mode on my Pixel 9 Pro XL and it's a handy alternative for those times I don't have my laptop because of its desktop PC-like experience.
I've used every iPhone SE but I don't see myself upgrading to the new iPhone SE 4
I've been using all of the iPhone SE models, but the upcoming iPhone SE 4 has me worried about Apple's budget phones. Here's why.
I shot over 200 photos with the Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Pixel 9 Pro XL — here’s the winner
The Galaxy S25 Ultra and Pixel 9 Pro XL are two of the best Android phones around, but I captured over 200 photos between them to see which is the better camera phone.
I drove the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid for a week — here's my pros and cons
I tested out the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited for a week to see how efficient it is, along with what features come in this sub-$30,000 compact sedan.
Galaxy S25 Ultra camera glitch is real — here's what Samsung has to say
After a week of the first initial reports about the Galaxy S25 Ultra camera glitch, Samsung admits to the problem and says a fix is coming soon.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus review: No man's land
The Galaxy S25 Plus has all the Galaxy AI features found on the standard S25. So unless you want a bigger screen, why not just opt for the cheaper model?
Google I/O 2025 date is set — what’s happening and what to expect
Google I/O 2025 dates are now official, as the annual developers conference will be held in Mountain View from May 20-21.
Best free Android apps in 2025
These are the best free Android apps across multiple categories, from productivity to utilities.
I drove the Toyota Camry hybrid for a week — here’s my pros and cons
The 2025 Toyota Camry XSE AWD is a hybrid car with a combined fuel economy of 44 MPG. I drove it for a week to see if I could get that.
I shot over 200 photos with the Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max — here’s the winner
I captured over 200 photos to compare how the Galaxy S25 Ultra compares against the iPhone 16 Pro Max to see which is the better camera phone.
I tried the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's Audio Eraser — and it beats both Apple and Google
I was skeptical about the Galaxy S25 Ultra's ability to remove background noise with its new Audio Eraser feature, so I shot a bunch of videos to put that capability to the test.
Best Metro by T-Mobile phones 2025
Here are the best Metro by T-Mobile phones, including inexpensive models that won't bust your budget.
I shot these videos in LOG format on the Galaxy S25 Ultra — here’s the results
I tried LOG video recording on the Galaxy S25 Ultra to see what advantages it offers.
I drove the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV for a week — here’s my pros and cons
The Alfa Romeo Tonale Speciale is a PHEV with an all-electric range of 33 miles. I tried it out to see if it's worth its luxury sticker price.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra has a bad night mode camera glitch — here's what I found
I've been testing out the Galaxy S25 Ultra and found a glitch that causes white bands to appear in photos captured in night mode.
I shot over 200 photos with the Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra — here’s the winner
In order to see the year-over-year difference between Samsung's premium phones, I shot over 200 photos with the Galaxy S25 Ultra and S24 Ultra. Let's find out which Ultra takes the better photos.
