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.
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While Samsung's prepping the Galaxy Z Flip 8, there's already rumors that it's canceling the Galaxy Z Flip 9.

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Samsung DeX has long been the gold standard for smartphone productivity, but the Motorola Razr Fold steals the crown with its Smart Connect feature.

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I’m often asked when is it the right time to upgrade your phone and my advice is always the same — you really shouldn't upgrade yearly. Here's why.

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Motorola has come up short for years now, but after taking photos with the Razr Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 7, I'm surprised by Moto's big camera performance leap.

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We break down the best MagSafe chargers that lets you use Apple's StandBy mode, along with charging other gadgets you might have.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Motorola Razr Fold sets the benchmark for what it takes to be a notebook-style foldable phone. In fact, that it's the closest thing to replacing a laptop!

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The next generation of Android Auto and cars with Google built-in is introducing a massive refresh featuring Material 3 design, 3D immersive navigation, and more.

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The 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe sheds the old luxury stigma by pairing a stunning design with a high-tech, supercharged powertrain that delivers a youthful feel.

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We put five of the most popular power banks on Amazon under $20 to the test to see which budget-friendly charger actually delivers the best value.

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I've tested several off-brand phones and realize what kind of value they truly offer over conventional slates.

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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide represents a sudden shift from the norm for notebook-style foldable phones and seemingly addresses my biggest concern using them.

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RecommendedThe Moto G Stylus (2026) justifies its new $499 price tag by pairing a premium, rugged design with a much-needed active stylus upgrade and extra accessories.

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Apple Intelligence should be a big focus with WWDC 2026, but Apple really needs to introduce the iPhone desktop mode. Here's why.

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Editor's ChoiceNot only does the 2026 Volvo EX30 deliver an impressive all-around performance, but it's also cheaper with a single motor powertrain option.

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After spending the past 8 months making the Galaxy Z Flip 7 as my daily driver, these are the upgrades I'm hoping to see with the Galaxy Z Flip 8.

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Editor's ChoiceI put the 2026 Buick Enclave Avenir to the test and came away impressed by its luxury styling, tech-forward features, and the utility of seating up to seven passengers.

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While most legacy carmakers struggle with antiquated software, the Volvo S60 Recharge proves that that an older model can still feel brand new.

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The Unihertz Titan 2 Elite is the best keyboard phone I've tested in the last decade, primarily due to its significantly smaller size, long battery life, and tactile keyboard.

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While hardware design often gets more of the spotlight, the iPhone Fold’s success depends entirely on Apple’s ability to evolve multitasking in iOS 27.

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Ditch the bulky suction mounts for a sleek digital rearview mirror with the Rexing M2 Max, which easily installs over your existing rearview mirror.

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WWDC 2026 is nearing and there's a lot of buzz surrounding what Apple will do with iOS 27, macOS, iPadOS 27, and the rest of its platforms — including a new Siri.

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A report suggests that Samsung could be finally killing off the 3x optical zoom camera with the Galaxy S27 Ultra and it makes total sense. Here's why.

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The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is garnering unwanted attention due to the controversy surrounding its hardware.

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The Motorola Razr 2026 lineup is official, with a total of four different foldables consisting of the Razr 2026, Razr Plus 2026, Razr Ultra 2026, and Razr Fold.

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I ditched my Galaxy S26 Ultra for the Galaxy A17 to see what exactly I'm missing out on by choosing to go use a $199 budget phone for a week.
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