Latest articles by John Velasco
I put the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
Since they're arguably the two most popular phones around, this iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra face-off will determine for sure what's the better phone.
Google Pixel 8a review: a phone I’d buy with my own money
You won't find anything else with more value
Apple iPhone 16 Plus review: Not as big as the Max, not as pricey either
In our Apple iPhone 16 Plus review, we dial into how this big size phone carries even more features that were once tied to the Pro models — and how Apple Intelligence amplifies the experience.
I drove a Genesis GV80 for a week — here’s my pros and cons
The 2025 Genesis GV80 3.5T AWD Prestige is packed with luxury features that you won't find in other vehicles. Here's everything I like and don't like after driving it for a week.
I took over 200 photos with the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra — here's the winner
We took over 200 photos between the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra to see which comes out on top in being the best camera phone.
Best cheap phones under $300 in 2024
We've gathered the best cheap phones for those who are on a tight budget. You have to make serious compromises with these devices, but at least they're inexpensive.
Apple iPhone 16 review: No more Pro envy
It's really a Pro in disguise given its similar features
iPhone 16 Plus vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which new iPhone should you buy?
There are two big iPhone to choose just as before, but there's a lot more in common between the iPhone 16 Plus and 16 Pro Max.
iOS 18 — all the new AI features coming to your iPhone
You should save a whole lot of time with AI
The iPhone 16 is falling behind the competition in one major area
With Apple's announcement of the iPhone 16, it seems like there's no improvement made to any of the new models when it comes to their display brightness. And that's big problem.
I drove Subaru's first EV for a week — here’s my pros and cons
The 2024 Subaru Solterra features a 72.8 kWh battery with an EPA-estimated range of 222 miles. After test driving it for a week, it's quite clear it has a lot in common with the Toyota bZ4X.
Best Metro by T-Mobile phones 2024
Here are the best Metro by T-Mobile phones, including inexpensive models that won't bust your budget.
Best cell phone signal boosters 2024
The best cell phone signal boosters fix poor service at home or on the road. Some even support all carriers.
Best Android apps in 2024
There are plenty of apps in the Google Play store, but we tracked down the best Android apps that deserve a place on your smartphone.
The iPhone 16 has a feature we thought was iPhone 16 Pro-only — this is good news
Audio Mixing is a feature Apple demoed during its Glowtime event for the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, but it turns out that the standard iPhone 16 models are getting this feature as well.
Forget Pixel 9 — Get a free Pixel Watch when you buy a Pixel 8 from Amazon
Amazon's giving Prime members an exclusive deal where they can get a free Pixel Watch (Gen 1) when they buy the Pixel 8.
iPhone 16 colors revealed before Apple event — here’s all the new options
Just ahead of Apple's Glowtime event, a new report details all the iPhone 16 colors we'll see for the entire lineup, including the new Gold Titanium colorway for the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Apple 'It’s Glowtime' event — 7 biggest announcements we’re excited to see
With just a few days to go until the Apple September event, TG staffers answer the question of what they're looking forward to seeing announced on stage in Cupertino.
I drove a Honda Prologue EV for a week — and it's the most underrated electric vehicle I’ve tested this year
It might not look as cool or premium as some other EVs, but the 2024 Honda Prologue EV serves up a delightful experience that makes it the most underrated EVs I've tested out this year.
iPhone 16 Pro cameras — 7 features Apple desperately needs to add
I've been shooting on iPhone for a long time, but these are all the features I'd like to see happen with the iPhone 16 Pro cameras.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Which flagship phone wins?
In this Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra face-off, we put the two flagship Android phones through a 7-round battle to see which is the better Android phone.
Forget iPhone 16 Pro Max — here’s why I'd buy the iPhone 16 Pro instead
Leaks suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro could be gaining a telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, which would be more than enough to convince me to buy it over the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
I used the GoPro Hero 13 Black to do the most GoPro thing ever — jet skiing around NYC
The new GoPro Hero 13 Black packs upgrades, so naturally, I tested it out by doing the most GoPro thing ever by strapping it on while jet skiing around Manhattan.
