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
I reviewed my first smartphone 15 years ago — here's what the Galaxy S24 Ultra could learn from it
By John Velasco published
Samsung's flagship can learn a lot from the Samsung Epix
iPhone 16 rumored to get exclusive on-device AI features with iOS 18
By John Velasco published
Other iPhones reportedly will have to settle for cloud-based AI
Galaxy S24 AI will reportedly be called Samsung Gauss — here’s what it will do
By John Velasco published
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S24 phones could be a lot smarter
AirPods hit lowest price ever — just $69 in Walmart’s Black Friday sale
By John Velasco last updated
This prices beats the previous record low of $79
OnePlus 12 needs one upgrade more than any other if it wants to be taken seriously
By John Velasco published
Wireless charging desperately needs to return
It's back! Snag a 1TB iPhone 15 Pro Max for free with this early Black Friday deal
By John Velasco last updated
Amazon's offering the 1TB version of the iPhone 15 Pro Max without trade-in for free with a 36-month agreement to Boost Infinite's $60/month unlimited plan.
This hidden Samsung feature could get even better with the Galaxy S24 Ultra
By John Velasco published
You might even forget that the Pixel 8's Audio Magic Eraser exists
I saved thousands from hiring an electrician thanks to this security camera light bulb — and it's 54% off right now
By John Velasco published
You can install it anywhere in your home too
I moved into a new home and used this inspection camera to find hidden dangers
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This home inspection camera helped me find potential issues in my new house.
I’ve been using Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra for nearly a year — 5 camera upgrades the Galaxy S24 Ultra needs
By John Velasco published
Samsung could learn from what its rivals have achieved
Google Pixel Tablet just crashed to its lowest price ever thanks to this early Black Friday Amazon deal
By John Velasco published
Amazon's early Black Friday deal has the Google Pixel Tablet down to its lowest price ever with a 30% off savings, which also includes a case and the charging speaker dock.
I put the OnePlus Open vs Google Pixel Fold through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
By John Velasco published
These foldable phones take multitasking to the next level
This Pixel 8 feature makes sure your group shots turn out perfectly — how Best Take works
By John Velasco published
Never worry about taking family photos again
5 things I like about the DJI Mini 4 Pro — and 2 things I hate
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DJI's small drone gains some new tricks
I paired this smart telescope with my phone — and it makes astrophotography light years better
By John Velasco published
I became more invested in space and the night sky after using Dwarflab's Dwarf II smart telescope paired with my smartphone to see all the heavenly bodies that the naked eye cannot simply see.
I just tried Android 14's AI wallpaper generator — and it looks like the future
By John Velasco published
You'll have an endless amount of combinations
iOS 17.2 developer beta is live — here’s the new features for your iPhone
By John Velasco published
Apple just released the iOS 17.2 developer beta and it's accompanied by new features, including the long awaited Journal app that was first introduced at WWDC 2023.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE review
By Philip Michaels last updated
Wedged between powerful flagships and low-cost midrange models, the Galaxy S23 FE struggles to stand out
I compared the OnePlus Open vs Pixel Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold 5 in a zoom camera shootout — here’s the winner
By John Velasco published
In this OnePlus Open vs. Google Pixel Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 zoom camera shootout, I capture the same scenes to uncover which telephoto camera delivers the best results.
iOS 17.1 just went live — here’s all the new features and fixes for your iPhone
By Philip Michaels published
Apple just released iOS 17.1, which is filled with new features and bug fixes to make the latest iPhone software experience even smoother. We break down everything included with this latest release.
One of the best ways to get StandBy Mode on your iPhone just crashed to $33
By John Velasco published
Instantly access iOS 17's StandBy Mode anywhere with the ESR Kickstand Wireless Power Bank, which is an early Black Friday that's hard to pass up on because it's nearly 50% off.
I compared the OnePlus Open vs Pixel Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold 5 in a low-light camera shootout — here's the winner
By John Velasco published
There's still room for improvement
This iOS 17 feature lets you send callers to voicemail with a single tap
By John Velasco published
You can go back to whatever you were doing