Latest articles by John Velasco
I told myself I wouldn’t buy a Corolla again, but the Corolla Cross Hybrid changes my mind — here’s why
The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is a subcompact SUV that gets outstanding fuel economy, making it an excellent alternative to buying an EV.
iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro — why the regular iPhone is the one to buy this year
Thanks to all of its upgrades, the iPhone 17 feels like the better buy over the iPhone 17 Pro. Here's why.
Too good to be true! This early Prime Day deal shaves $600 off the Galaxy Z Flip 6
Woot has the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 for under $600 for a limited time, letting you grab an unlocked model that comes with 512GB of storage.
I shot over 200 photos with the iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra — here's the winner
In this 200 photo shootout with the iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra, we test out all of their camera performances to see which is the better one for photography.
I put Waze vs. Apple Maps to the test by driving over 800 miles — and there's a clear winner
I put Waze and Apple Maps to the test for a month to see which provides the better driving directions and features.
I've spent 2 weeks with the iPhone 17 Pro — here’s my pros and cons (so far)
After spending two weeks with the iPhone 17 Pro, I have a better appreciation for what offers. Here's my pros and cons.
OnePlus 15 isn’t waiting until next year to launch — it could be happening sooner than you think
The OnePlus 15 is on track for a November release and will be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, potentially making it the most powerful phone available.
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.
Best unlocked phones in 2025
The best unlocked phones give you the freedom to choose your carrier without being bogged down by payment plans.
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.
This AI phone gimbal transforms my iPhone 17 Pro into a better DJI Pocket 3 — and it’s 37% off
I tried the Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra to see how much I can improve my video with the iPhone 17 Pro using its different modes and AI features.
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 test and review the best camera phones — these are my favorites right now
We've tested all the best camera phones, and these are the ones that rise to the top.
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.
