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
Microsoft Surface Duo could beat Galaxy Fold 2 to launch
By Adam Ismail published
Microsoft may be accelerating the Surface Duo's release in a bid to beat the Galaxy Fold 2 to the punch.
5G won't matter until carriers and phone makers address these issues
By Adam Ismail published
The road to 5G has been anything but smooth. These are the problems that are holding 5G back.
PS5 design revealed — and it's wonderfully weird
By Adam Ismail published
The PS5 is the most ambitious-looking console Sony's ever made. It'll also come in two variants at launch.
Every new iPhone 12 model just leaked in regulatory filing
By Adam Ismail published
A swath of iPhone 12 model numbers have been posted to a certification database, teasing every variant of Apple's next flagship handsets.
Moto G Fast review
By Adam Ismail published
The Moto G Fast doesn’t have the epic battery life of the Moto G Power, but it’s a solid $200 phone.
New Moto G Fast, Moto E make the iPhone SE look expensive
By Adam Ismail published
Motorola is making its best cheap phones even cheaper with the $199 Moto G Fast and $149 Moto E.
LG's leaked Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 rival rolls and folds
By Adam Ismail published
Not impressed by the Samsung Galaxy Fold, LG evidently thinks it can do one better. The company has patented a handset design that is both rollable and foldable.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 leak reveals surprise Ultra model
By Adam Ismail published
A Bluetooth certification listing has just revived hopes we might actually get a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. But it's hardly conclusive.
OnePlus Z benchmarks just leaked — here's how fast it is
By Adam Ismail published
A Geekbench 5 listing for the OnePlus Z has clued us into precisely how powerful the phone will be with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 765 chip.
Waiting for Google Pixel 5? Older Pixels just got these killer upgrades
By Adam Ismail published
Existing Pixel devices — dating all the way back to the Pixel 2 — are getting a comprehensive update.
Huge Samsung Galaxy Note 20 leak reveals cameras for both phones
By Adam Ismail published
The Galaxy Note 20 Plus could take the Galaxy S20 Ultra's best camera and make it even better, according to the latest rumors.
Evercade review
By Adam Ismail published
The Evercade isn’t the flashiest way to relive gaming’s golden years, but it gets the job done
How to screen record on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android
By Adam Ismail published
No matter what platform you're on, there's a way to capture on-screen content. Here's how to record your screen on your phone, tablet or computer.
How to remove Android bloatware
By Adam Ismail published
Is bloatware bogging your Android phone down, cluttering up your menus and consuming valuable system resources? Here's how to fix that, step-by-step.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 design revealed in new renders — here's your first look
By Adam Ismail published
A new render of the Galaxy Note 20 reportedly based on CAD drawings suggests Samsung is going to push the size of its next phablet even further than anyone anticipated.
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.
Fortnite mobile controller support: Here's what you can use
By Adam Ismail published
Mobile Fortnite players can now use a wide selection of Bluetooth gamepads to scrap and fight on the go.
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.
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