Latest articles by John Velasco
I put the iPhone 17 vs Pixel 10 through a 6-round zoom camera shoot-out — and it's not even close
In this iPhone 17 vs Pixel 10 telephoto camera zoom test, I capture the same set of photos at 1x, 2x, and 10x to see which phone delivers the better zoom performance.
iPhone 17 'scratchgate' — I’ve had my iPhone 17 Pro for over a week and it's already scuffed
Reports are coming in showing iPhone 17 models heavily scuffed with scratches, so I checked my iPhone 17 Pro to see if 'scratchgate' is for real.
I’ve been using the iPhone 17 for a week — here’s my pros and cons (so far)
After spending more than a week with the iPhone 17, there are things I really love and don't like about it Apple's latest flagship phone.
I tested the Mazda CX-50 for a week and it'll make you forget about buying an EV — here's why
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid balances performance and value by delivering impressive fuel economy during my week's worth of testing.
I put the iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
Two of the best phones out there are now available to buy, so I'm putting the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Galaxy S25 Ultra to the test against one another to determine which is better.
Amazon has Galaxy S25 Edge down to its all-time lowest price — and I think it’s way better than the iPhone Air
Amazon has the Galaxy S25 Edge down to its all-time lowest price, making it a way better offer than the iPhone Air. Here's why.
I just tested the iPhone 17 Pro's new zoom camera vs Galaxy S25 Ultra and Pixel 10 Pro XL — and the results surprise me
Apple upgraded the telephoto camera with the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. I put it to the test against some of Apple's main rivals to see how good zoom shots look on the new iPhones.
Apple iPhone 17 review: Better upgrades than the Pros
The iPhone 17 gets some of the biggest upgrades in years for Apple's entry-level flagship, all without costing any more than previous models.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro review: Biggest upgrades in years
The iPhone 17 Pro has a lot of upgrades, like a new 48MP telephoto camera, double the storage, 18MP Center Stage camera, iOS 26, and a refreshing new design. But it now costs $100 more.
I tried out iPhone 17 Dual Capture — here's what it can and can't do
Apple introduced a new feature with the iPhone 17 lineup called Dual Capture, which lets you record video from two cameras simultaneously. Here's what we found out.
I drove the Audi Q6 e-tron for a week — here’s my pros and cons
Luxury cars can be obnoxiously priced, but the Audi Q6 e-tron manages to balance things out with its premium features, good efficiency, and sharp looks.
Did Apple ‘downgrade’ the telephoto camera with the iPhone 17 Pro? Here’s what you need to know
The iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max now features a 48MP telephoto camera with 4x optical zoom, but is that a downgrade over the 5x one with the iPhone 16 Pros?
I went hands-on with all the new iPhone 17 devices — and this is the one I'd actually buy
I got to spend time checking out all the new iPhone 17 models, including the iPhone Air. The most expensive one is the one I'd recommend to buy. Here's why.
I reviewed the iPhone 16 — 5 last-minute rumored iPhone 17 upgrades I’m excited for
With Apple poised to unveil its new phones, here's all the rumored iPhone 17 features I'm excited for.
I shot over 1,000 photos with the iPhone 16 Pro Max — and the iPhone 17 Pro Max has its work cut out for itself
After shooting over a thousand photos with the iPhone 16 Pro Max, Apple still has work ahead itself to make improvements with the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Apple iPhone 17 event — here's the 7 new products expected to launch on 'Awe Dropping' day
Apple's 'Awe Dropping' event is nearing and we take a look at all the devices that could be announced.
I tried the Pixel 10 Pro's 100x Pro Res Zoom — and I'm shocked by the results
I tested out Pro Res Zoom to capture zoom photos with the Pixel 10 Pro XL to see how much better they can turn out.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE hands-on: A promising flagship-grade phone for less
Not yet ratedThe Galaxy S25 FE proves how much Samsung needs to retired the 'Plus' because of how similar it is, but undercuts it in price
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?
I put the Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Galaxy S25 Ultra through a 10-round camera shoot-out— and there's a clear winner
The Galaxy S25 Ultra has held the top spot among camera phones for most of the year, but the Pixel 10 Pro XL gives it heated competition with its robust image capture skills.
Leaked iPhone 17 Pro Max diagram reveals a massive vapor chamber inside — here’s what we know
A new leak reveals the size of the vapor chamber that's rumored to be coming to the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
I just tried the Pixel 10’s secret weapon — and the iPhone 17 could be in big trouble
I recently came upon the Pixel 10's hidden Android 16 desktop mode, and Apple could be in danger of falling behind with the iPhone 17 without one.
I drove the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric for a week — and it sets a new record
The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric is an all-electric sub-compact SUV that achieves one of the best efficiencies in any EV.
