John’s a senior editor covering phones for Tom’s Guide. He’s no stranger in this area having covered mobile phones and gadgets since 2008 when he started his career. On top of his editor duties, he’s a seasoned videographer being in front and behind the camera producing YouTube videos. Previously, he held editor roles with PhoneArena, Android Authority, Digital Trends, and SPY. Outside of tech, he enjoys producing mini documentaries and fun social clips for small businesses, enjoying the beach life at the Jersey Shore, and recently becoming a first time homeowner.
Latest articles by John Velasco

Apple Rumored to Increase Prices for iPhone 17 — Here’s How Much They Might Cost
By John Velasco published
With Apple's event coming next month, iPhone 17 price rumors hint at costs increasing for all the new models.

Samsung Unpacked Is Set to Steal iPhone 17 Thunder on September 4 — Here’s What We Know
By John Velasco published
The next Galaxy Event is set for September 4, which could see the reveal of its Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra.

Google Pixel 10 Review: The Biggest Upgrade In Years
By John Velasco last updated
Google finally adds a telephoto camera to the Pixel 10, while also injecting it with more AI features that make it a strong flagship contender.

I Tested This Unbelievably Compact Power Bank With A Massive Battery — And It’s Under $33
By John Velasco published
The Iniu Pocket Rocket P50 is one of the tiniest 10,000 mAh power banks around, accompanied by 45W wired charging.

I’ve Tested Every iPhone — Here’s Why I’m Really Excited for the iPhone 17 Air
By John Velasco published
The iPhone 17 Air is tipped for a reveal at Apple's upcoming 'Awe Dropping' event next month. Here's why I'm excited for it.

Apple Event Confirmed for September 9 — iPhone 17, Apple Watch 11, AirPods Pro 3 and more
By John Velasco published
Apple's next event is coming on September 9, where hopefully the iPhone 17 and other devices will prove to be "awe dropping" like the event's name.

Time’s Ticking! This Will Make or Break the iPhone 17
By John Velasco published
The iPhone 17 reveal could be nearing, but Apple Intelligence will need to take a critical part in its reveal or it risks losing the AI wars.

Best cheap phones in Australia 2025: Top budget-friendly handsets you can buy
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
These are the best affordable phones based on our testing and reviews.

I drove the Hyundai Ioniq 9 for a week — and this 3-row electric SUV has a lot of surprises
By John Velasco published
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a 3-row all-electric SUV that surprisingly offers outstanding efficiency and tons of features.

I checked out the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL — here’s the one I recommend
By John Velasco published
Google announced the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL and I got the chance to check them all out to tell you exactly how they're different.

I tried the Pixel 10 Pro XL — 5 ways iPhone 17 Pro Max could beat it
By John Velasco published
The Pixel 10 Pro XL has finally been announced, but the iPhone 17 Pro Max could be getting several key upgrades that could make it come out on top.

I tried Ask Photos on the Pixel 10 Pro — and it's the AI-assisted photo editing tool I’ve always wanted
By John Velasco published
I got to try out the new Ask Photos feature with the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL to transform my selfie.

I just tested the Pixel 10 Pro XL's 100x zoom — and the results blew me away
By John Velasco last updated
Pro Res Zoom is a Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL exclusive feature that uses generative AI to enhance photos taken with the telephoto camera. Here's how it works.

Google Pixel 10 could revolutionize AI on phones with these 3 rumored features
By John Velasco published
The Pixel 10 lineup is slated for big hardware upgrades, but these rumored AI features could revolutionize them in a bigger way.

These AI-edited videos I generated with the Oakley Meta HSTN glasses are the stuff of my dreams
By John Velasco published
I recorded video with the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses and then transformed them with Meta's AI restyling editing tools.

I've been testing this Bluetooth tracker for a month — and it's the perfect way to keep track of my phone and wallet
By John Velasco published
The Rolling Square AirCard Pro is a credit card sized Bluetooth wallet tracker that can also by used to track your phone. Plus, it has a battery life rated for 12 months.

I tested the 2026 Genesis GV70 for a week — what it's like to drive a $70,000 SUV
By John Velasco last updated
The 2026 Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD packs a ton of premium features, but comes at a price for a gas power vehicle. Is it worth the money over the all-electric version?

iPhone 17 Air vs Galaxy S25 Edge — How Apple Can Blow Away Samsung
By John Velasco last updated
The Galaxy S25 Edge showed us compromises to designing a thin phone, but Apple could dispel them with the iPhone 17 Air. Here's how.

I just gave my iPhone night vision with this USB-C thermal camera — and now I can see in the dark
By John Velasco published
The Thermal Master P3 thermal camera finally offers support for iPhone, giving it night vision to see in the dark. Here's how I used this mighty tool for all sorts of things.

I started wearing my Pixel Buds 2 Pro to concerts and shows — and my weird experiment is already paying off
By John Velasco published
I was hired to be a videographer for a concert and didn't realize how the screeching sounds made it a miserable experience. That's until I wore my Google Pixel Buds Pro 2.

iOS 26 Image Playground vs Android 16 Pixel Studio: I found the best AI image generator, and it's not even close
By John Velasco published
I put the new iOS 26 Image Playground to the test against Android 16 Pixel Studio to see which one generates images accurately and better.

I tested this smart telescope that pairs with my phone to capture galaxies and nebulas — and it’s under $550
By John Velasco published
Not only does the Dwarf 3 smart telescope capture amazing astrophotography, but it's also just as good at nature photography,

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra: which will be the new flagship king?
By John Velasco published
There's still time before we can crown a winner in this iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra debate, but all the rumors hint that Apple could come out on top.
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