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

Why buy from Apple? You can get the iPhone 17 Pro with an unlimited plan for under $1,000 with this early Black Friday deal
By John Velasco last updated
Total Wireless is giving a $300 off discount on the iPhone 17 Pro with its early Black Friday deal, while the service you add on also comes with a few perks.

I’ve driven over 42 electric cars this year — and these are the 13 coolest features I’ve checked out
By John Velasco published
I've tested more than 42 electric cars this year and these are the coolest features that impressed me the most.

From driving directions to staying alert — 7 CarPlay settings and features you should absolutely use for a safer drive
By John Velasco last updated
There are new CarPlay features with iOS 26, but these tips will help you on your commute to stay safe while driving.

I’ve tested over a dozen MagSafe and wireless chargers this year — here’s my favorite early Black Friday deals from $9
By John Velasco last updated
Right now you can find the best early Black Friday MagSafe and wireless charging deals for as low as $9, with savings up to 69% off.

OnePlus 15 beats the iPhone in one major way — and Apple needs to catch up
By John Velasco published
The OnePlus 15 offers the best multitasking experience on any slate phone courtesy of its Smart Sidebar feature and dynamic resizing of apps.

Best early Black Friday phone deals: free iPhone 17, 54% off Galaxy Z Flip 6, $300 off and more
By John Velasco last updated
Black Friday is less than two weeks away, but you can already get steep discounts with the best early Black Friday phone deals happening right now.

I drove the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron for a week — and it’s my new favorite luxury EV sedan
By John Velasco published
The 2025 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is an all-electric sedan that boasts premium features, better-than-average efficiency, and slick modern design that puts other luxury EVs to shame.

I shot over 200 photos with the iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro XL — here’s the winner
By John Velasco published
This 200 photo shootout between the iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro XL covers different situations to test out the performance of both phones' cameras.

OnePlus 15 battery life tested — we can't believe it
By John Velasco published
The OnePlus 15 features a 7,300 mAh carbon silicone dual cell battery that sets a new record for endurance from a single charge. Here's how long it lasts.

I tried this new MagSafe Wallet that actually makes me look cool when I take out my card — and now I can't stop using it
By John Velasco published
The Ekster Cardholder Pro for MagSafe uses a clever mechanism that deals out the card stored inside of the wallet, making it incredibly convenient to access what you need.

I test and review the best camera phones — these are my favorites right now
By John Velasco last updated
We've tested all the best camera phones, and these are the ones that rise to the top.

OnePlus 15 review: The flagship with 2-day battery life changes everything
By John Velasco published
The OnePlus 15 has a big makeover that redefines what a flagship phone should be like with its new AI features, 165Hz refresh rate, and outstanding 2+ days of battery life.

I tried this new MagSafe charger that plugs into an outlet — and I can't believe no one has invented it before
By John Velasco published
You won't need to bring a cable to charge your iPhone with the Twelve South PowerBug because it features MagSafe charging and plugs in directly to an outlet.

Forget iPhone 17 Pro Max — 9 ways Galaxy S26 Ultra could come out on top
By John Velasco last updated
Galaxy S26 Ultra rumors paint a formidable flagship that comes with bigger upgrades that could make it a much better phone than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Mint Mobile just slashed the Pixel 10 Pro by 65% off — and it outdoes itself with a year's of service and accidental damage protection
By John Velasco last updated
Mint Mobile is offering the Pixel 10 Pro XL for a total cost of $479, which comes with a full year's worth of cell phone service and accidental protection with Allstate.

I drove the Jeep Wagoneer S for a week — and it’s just the right mix of luxury and sporty
By John Velasco published
The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S is the car maker's first foray into EVs, commanding a starting cost of $65,200 and delivering resounding performance.

I just discovered the best Google Maps feature you (probably) haven't tried yet
By John Velasco last updated
I discovered Google Maps Immersive View by accident looking for directions to a new place in the city and now I can't stop using it with all my route planning.

I put the iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16 through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
By John Velasco published
Apple's showing us now much improved its latest model is with our iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16 face-off, where we pit both phones in a number of categories to determine a winner.

Apple iPhone 17 review: Better upgrades than the Pros
By John Velasco last updated
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.

I ditched my laptop charger for this power bank with 140W charging speed — and it's down to its all-time lowest price
By John Velasco published
I also don't need to bring my phone chargers as well

9 things that still annoy me with Apple's phones after using an iPhone for 18 years
By John Velasco last updated
Apple does a lot of things right with its devices, but there are annoying things on iPhone that continue to frustrate me. Here's what they are.

I just put a privacy screen protector on the iPhone 17 Pro — here's my verdict
By John Velasco last updated
After seeing a bunch of people using them, I finally gave it and tried one of those privacy screen protectors on my iPhone 17 Pro. Here's what I found.

I'm not anxious that it's getting darker earlier with this thermal camera for my car — here's why
By John Velasco published
I've been testing out the Thermal Master NV300 Max for most of the year to see how well it can make nighttime driving safer and easier for me.
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