
John Velasco
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

Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which flagship could win?
By John Velasco published
Taking everything we know about them, we look at the Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max to see how these flagship models compare when they square off later this summer.

Best MagSafe chargers for your iPhone in 2025
By John Velasco last updated
We break down the best MagSafe chargers that lets you use Apple's StandBy mode, along with charging other gadgets you might have.

Google Photos just tipped to launch most powerful AI photo editing tool ever — here’s what we know
By John Velasco published
Google could be working on a new AI-assisted feature called "Help Me Edit" that could make editing easier in Google Photos.

This foldable 3-in-1 MagSafe charger helped me ditch pesky wires — and it’s just $12 right now
By John Velasco published
I brought the Iniu WI-222 3-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Charger on a recent trip to charge my iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. It's on sale now for under $13.

I gave the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid a second chance — and it smashed my expectations
By John Velasco published
After a disappointing turnout earlier this year, I gave the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid a second chance to prove its excellent fuel economy.

I tested Call Screening on iOS 26 vs Android 16 — and there's a clear winner
By John Velasco published
With the release of the iOS 26 public beta, I put the Call Screen feature on iPhone to the test against the Call Screen with Android 16.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Review: The new king of flip foldables
By John Velasco last updated
Samsung has trailed Motorola the last couple of years when it comes to flip phones, but our Galaxy Z Flip 7 review shows how it's taken back the crown.

Best cheap phones 2025 tested — Our top budget phone picks
By John Velasco last updated
These are the best cheap phones you can buy based on our testing and reviews.

Got Lightning still? This case adds USB-C to older iPhones
By John Velasco published
The iPh0n3 USB-C Protection Case from OBSOLESS is an ultra-thin case that adds a USB-C port to your older iPhone with a Lightning port.

iOS 26 public beta is here — 5 settings you need to change first
By John Velasco published
There's a lot of new additions and changes with the iOS 26 public beta, but here are 5 settings you need to change to make it better.

Yahoo Mail and AOL were down for thousands — live updates on the outage
By John Velasco last updated
Yahoo Mail is experiencing technical difficulties that are causing users to experience an error message preventing them from accessing the service.

I’ve been using the iOS 26 beta for more than a month and it made me rediscover these helpful gestures
By John Velasco published
Testing out iOS 26 helped me rediscover a few helpful gestures that I have forgotten about. Here's what they are.

EVs are notoriously expensive, so I’m leasing one instead — here’s why it’s the smarter way to go
By John Velasco published
EVs are considerably more expensive than all-gas powered cars. But leasing one makes them a lot more attainable because of their lower monthly costs.

I put the Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 6 through a 10-round photo shootout — here’s the winner
By John Velasco published
In this Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Galaxy Z Flip 6 photo shootout, we take the same set of photos and compare them to see how much of an improvement Samsung makes with its new foldable phone.

Forget T-Mobile and Verizon — Visible’s unlimited cell phone plan hits an all-time low cost of $19/month
By John Velasco published
For a limited time, Visible's lowering the cost of its unlimited cell phone plan to $19/month, which is its all-time lowest cost to date.

I put the Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Galaxy Z Flip 6 through a 7-round face-off — here's the winner
By John Velasco published
It's a battle between the old and the new, as I put the Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Galaxy Z Flip 6 through testing to find out how they compare against each other.

Best foldable phones of 2025
By John Velasco last updated
More phone makers than ever are coming out with devices you can fold into more compact designs. These are the best foldable phones we’ve tested.

Not a typo! Galaxy S24 Ultra is $500 off right now at Best Buy completely unlocked
By John Velasco last updated
Best Buy's selling the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with a $500 off discount for a limited time. Here's why it's a deal you can't pass up on.

Google gives up and officially teases Pixel 10 amidst avalanche of leaks
By John Velasco last updated
Google just released its first Pixel 10 teaser showing the back of the phone, while other leaked renders show it in other bolder colors.

I completely upgraded my car videos with the help of this magnetic phone mount — and it's under $20
By John Velasco published
The Lisen Suction Cup Phone Mount makes recording car videos easier because of how quickly I can install it, while keeping my phone firmly in place.

I drove the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 EV for a week — and it’s the epitome of luxury driving
By John Velasco published
I used to think I knew what it takes to be luxury, but the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Sedan redefines my perception after driving one for a week.

I put the Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Razr Ultra (2025) through a 10-round photo shootout — here’s the winner
By John Velasco published
Two new foldable phones demand your attention, but in a Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Razr Ultra (2025) photo shootout, only one can come out on top.

I just tried the new Samsung DeX on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 to replace my laptop — here's the good and the bad
By John Velasco published
I've waited a long time for it, but the Galaxy Z Flip 7 finally adds Samsung DeX support and adds even more depth to the phone.
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