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
New York Auto Show 2024: here’s the one vehicle I'd buy over all EVs
By John Velasco published
Plug-in hybrids will help bridge the gap for many
I took over 200 photos with the Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Pixel 8 Pro — here's the winner
By John Velasco published
In this latest face off, we captured over 200 photos with in this Galaxy S24 Ultra versus Pixel 8 Pro shoot out to see which has the better camera. Here's what we found out.
Ford F150 Lightning vs Tesla: 5 ways I think Ford's EV wins
By John Velasco last updated
After driving a Ford F150 Lightning, I've come to realize that it offers more value as an electric vehicle than most Teslas I've checked out and seen. Here are 5 ways Ford F150 Lightning beats Tesla.
Forget iPhone Flip — Apple needs to prioritize releasing this new iPhone first
By John Velasco published
With the iPhone Flip foldable phone reportedly delayed, Apple will need to release the iPhone SE 4 if it doesn't want to lose ground in the budget phone space. Here's why.
Moto G Power (2024) has the best battery life in phones under $300 — here’s why
By John Velasco published
We put the new Moto G Power (2024) through our battery benchmark test and it delivers the best battery life in a phone that costs less than $300.
I drove a Ford F150 Lightning for a weekend — here's my pros and cons
By John Velasco last updated
I'm wiser now after test driving the Ford F150 Lightning over a weekend, which got me used to all the ins and outs of using an electric vehicle. Here's what I love and hate about it.
Google Pixel 8 Pro review: A big leap for AI
By John Velasco last updated
From photos to everyday tasks, AI makes everything better on the Pixel 8 Pro
Not a typo! Get iPhone 15 Pro Max for 1 cent now in Amazon Big Spring Sale
By John Velasco last updated
Amazon's Big Spring Sale event brings back the free iPhone 15 Pro Max deal. This deal doesn't require a trade in of any kind, making it even better.
Who says the iPhone 16 can't be an action cam? These are the GoPro features I want Apple to copy
By John Velasco published
After using the GoPro Hero 12 Black to capture video inside of a car, there are features Apple couple copy to make the iPhone 16 a better camera phone. Here's what they are.
I tried charging a Ford F150 Lightning at a Tesla supercharger station — and it didn't go as planned
By John Velasco published
This should be easier
Samsung Galaxy S24 Exynos benchmarked — is it better than Snapdragon 8 Gen 3?
By John Velasco published
The Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus are available in two different versions: one powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and the other with an Exynos 2400 chip. We test both out to see which one is better.
Amazon Big Spring Sale — unlocked Motorola phones starting at $99, Razr phones under $499, and more
By John Velasco published
During Amazon's Big Spring Sale, you can snag incredible deals on unlocked Android phones from Motorola, including foldable phones as low as $499 and unlocked models starting at $99.
I’ve been using the Pixel 8 Pro for nearly 6 months — what I love and hate
By John Velasco published
Our long-term Google Pixel 8 Pro review explores what our phone editor loves most about the flagship phone, along with a couple of things that still irritate him.
I love my Greenworks electric lawn mower and yard tools — and they’re up to 44% off at Amazon right now
By John Velasco published
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is happening now and many of my favorite Greeenwoks electric powered yard tools and lawn mower are on sale up to 44% off.
I bought this MagSafe accessory during Amazon's Big Spring Sale to turn my iPhone into a dash cam — and it's under $7
By John Velasco published
It also works with Android phones
This Xiaomi 14 Ultra feature needs to be copied by iPhone 16 Pro, Galaxy S25 Ultra and more
By John Velasco last updated
Here's how your photos and videos can look better
Nothing teases 'industry first' announcement for March 20 — here’s what it could be
By John Velasco published
It needs to be something big
We used this automated bartender machine to mix cocktails for a happy hour — and it didn’t disappoint
By John Velasco published
We recently had the Barsys 360 home bar create cocktails during happy hour and it didn't disappoint. Not only was it speedy, but you also get to use ingredients you have lying around.
We took over 200 photos with the Nothing Phone 2a and Pixel 7a — here's the winner
By John Velasco published
It's a landslide win
Google Messages just stole one of the best iMessage features
By John Velasco published
Google Messages users can now send emoji reaction animations, similar to how iMessage does it. The updated app offers 10 different emoji reaction animations to choose from.
5 ways Motorola Edge Plus (2024) could beat all other flagship phones this year
By John Velasco published
The Motorola Edge Plus (2024) is expected to be the company's flagship model, but it seriously will need a lot to beat all other flagship phones this year. Here's how it could do it.
Forget Galaxy S24 — you can get the Galaxy S23 with the same Galaxy AI features at 50% off
By John Velasco published
Enjoy the same features powered by artificial intelligence
Forget $1,000 smartphones — why you shouldn't be reluctant at paying that much for a mattress
By John Velasco published
You'll never again be reluctant to buy a mattress
7 ways Samsung Galaxy A55 beats Google Pixel 7a
By John Velasco published
With the announcement of the Galaxy A55, upgrades could help Samsung keep its budget phone ahead of Google's Pixel 7a. Here are all the ways the Galaxy A55 beats the Pixel 7a.
Motorola Razr Plus (2024) — 5 ways it could beat all other flip foldables this year
By John Velasco published
Last year's model was a surprise hit, but the Motorola Razr Plus (2024) could be a force that beats al other flip phone-style foldables this year. Here's how it could do that.