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
Samsung Galaxy S21 may get this serious downgrade
By Adam Ismail published
Displays are often one of the best aspects of any Samsung phone, but it seems the company may outsource panels for some Galaxy S21 models to keep those prices down.
Google Pixel 5 is ditching this key feature — and it's a huge loss
By Adam Ismail published
As Motion Sense goes, so too does the Pixel 5's one shot at being different.
The cheapest Samsung Galaxy S20 just hit Verizon — and you can save big right now
By Adam Ismail published
The 6.2-inch Galaxy S20 was notably absent from Verizon's lineup at launch, but it's finally arriving on Big Red in June.
Xfinity Mobile just launched 5G — and it's half the price of Verizon
By Adam Ismail published
Xfinity Mobile is adding Verizon's 5G millimeter-wave service to all its plans, for no added price. It's now the cheapest way to access Verizon 5G.
New iPad mini could get a huge upgrade for a low price
By Adam Ismail published
The 2021 iPad Mini could bring a bigger display, slimmer bezels and A12 power, according to a note from Ming-Chi Kuo.
How to force restart an iPhone 7, iPhone 8 or iPhone SE
By Adam Ismail published
If your iPhone freezes up and is unresponsive, restarting it will get it up and running again. Here's how.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is back: Here's what you need to know
By Adam Ismail published
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 remasters the first two games in the series, with a focus on authenticity. Here's everything we know about it.
Galaxy A51 is tragic proof that Samsung can't beat the iPhone SE
By Adam Ismail published
The Samsung Galaxy A51 may look good on paper, but it misses what sets the iPhone SE and Pixel 3a apart.
Samsung Galaxy A51 vs. iPhone SE 2020: Which sub-$400 phone is best?
By Adam Ismail published
The Galaxy A51 and new iPhone SE feature premium features for reasonable prices. Here's how they compare.
Samsung Galaxy A51 review
By Adam Ismail published
The Samsung Galaxy A51 is a good midrange phone in an era of good ones, and doesn't quite match up to the iPhone SE and Pixel 3a.
Google Pixel 4a camera samples are amazing — and that’s bad for iPhone SE
By Adam Ismail published
The Pixel 4a's first camera images have leaked, and they're everything we hoped they'd be.
OnePlus 8 for Verizon has a ridiculous flaw
By Adam Ismail published
Turns out the OnePlus 8 needs a special case for its special 5G version, if you choose to buy the phone from Verizon.
Stunning iPhone 12 design is the flagship we've been waiting for
By Adam Ismail published
New renders provide a stunning, accurate-looking peek at the iPhone 12 before you're supposed to see it.
Motorola Edge Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus: Which Android phone should you buy?
By Adam Ismail published
Here’s how the Motorola Edge Plus stacks up against the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus in an Android flagship battle.
OnePlus 8 deal takes 50% off at T-Mobile: How to get it
By Adam Ismail published
Eyeing the new OnePlus 8? T-Mobile offers the best OnePlus 8 deal we've seen.
These Sprint phones will lose 5G: What you need to know
By Adam Ismail published
Did you buy a 5G phone from Sprint last year? Get ready for some bad news
iPhone 12 leak reveals price details on every model
By Adam Ismail published
The iPhone 12 could be less expensive than you think, if these rumored prices are any indication.
The Pixel 4a is going to beat the new iPhone SE: Here's why
By Adam Ismail published
While the Pixel 4a might not have an answer to the iPhone SE's fast CPU, it'll likely be better in lots of other ways that matter.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is on sale today for $650 — and we wouldn't buy it
By Adam Ismail published
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite seemed like a compelling midrange handset when it was announced in January, but now it looks like the wrong phone at the wrong time.
Sony Xperia 5 review
By Adam Ismail published
Sony's compact flagship is a looker, but hard to live with
OnePlus 8 vs OnePlus 8 Pro: Which should you buy?
By Adam Ismail published
Our OnePlus 8 vs. OnePlus 8 Pro comparison spells out all the differences between these two highly-anticipated Android flagships.
PS5 and Xbox Series X backwards compatibility is going to let us all down
By Adam Ismail published
Backwards compatibility means something very different to Sony and Microsoft than it does to you.
Does iPhone Face ID work with masks? What you need to know
By Adam Ismail published
Using Face ID with a face mask is tricky — but that hasn't stopped people from trying.
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