Scott Younker
Scott Younker is the West Coast Reporter at Tom’s Guide. He covers all the latest tech news, including phones, computing and more. He’s been involved in tech since 2011 covering everything from cameras and swimming pool equipment to the latest gaming consoles and smart TVs. He is on a seemingly never ending hunt to build the easiest to use home media system.
Before Tom’s Guide, Scott worked for publications like Digital Trends, Outdoor Photographer, Dead Beats Panel, and in a brief detour, America’s Funniest Home Videos. Yes, he has seen more pratfalls, silly pets and ridiculous home movie fails than is reasonably healthy.
When not writing about the latest devices or advances in chipsets, be sure to ask about Scott about disc golf and sustainability, or just if you’re being cheeky, ask about his noodle arm. If you truly want to get nerdy, bring up board games and his ongoing losing streak.
Scott joined Tom's Guide in 2024 as the West Coast Reporter. He graduated from the School of Journalism at the University of Oregon with a degree in magazine journalism and a minor in communications. While there he blogged or wrote for several magazines including the Fluxx, Ethos and the Oregon Commentator. He briefly wrote and managed a moderately successful blog focused on web comics.
Latest articles by Scott Younker
Nasty iOS 18 bug causes Messages app to repeatedly crash — here's how to fix it
By Scott Younker published
A new bug introduced in iOS 18 causes the Messages app to repeatedly crash. Here's how to fix the bug until Apple patches it.
Google Search has a new trick up its sleeve — and it might save you from fake AI images
By Scott Younker published
Google is working with a new standard that determines the origins of images in Search results.
Bose's new Smart Soundbar features AI Dialogue Mode and Personal Surround Sound
By Scott Younker published
iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: All the biggest differences
By Scott Younker published
Apple's new iPhone 16 Pro got a few updates, but should you upgrade from the iPhone 15 Pro?
Can you get RCS messaging on your iPhone? Here's how to find out and enable it in iOS 18
By Scott Younker published
RCS messaging is finally coming to iPhones via iOS 18. But not every carrier currently supports it. Here's how to find out if yours does.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, September 18 (#465)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #465? Here are some hints and the answers.
Logitech's G Astro A50 gaming headsets get major update — here's what's new
By Scott Younker published
Logitech is updating the G Astro A50 gaming headsets with the ability to swap between platforms using USB-C.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, September 17 (#464)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #464? Here are some hints and the answers.
The copycats cometh — 3 Android phone makers announce iPhone 16-esque camera control buttons
By Scott Younker published
At least three different Android phone manufacturers announced plans for an iPhone 16-esque camera control button on upcoming devices.
Meta Quest 3S photos leak ahead of Meta Connect event — here’s what it looks like
By Scott Younker published
New photos of the Meta Quest 3S have leaked with Meta's connect event just around the corner.
Apple Wallet re-enables adding cards via NFC — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
The briefly disabled Tap to Provision feature is back just in time for iOS 18 to launch and it'll make your Apple Wallet life easier.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE might see a price hike — what we know
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE might launch with a higher price.
iOS 18 release — here's when it will launch
By Scott Younker last updated
Apple's next iPhone operating system update, iOS 18, is coming soon. When will it officially be released. We now know.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Saturday, September 14 (#461)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #461? Here are some hints and the answers.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Watch SE 3 just tipped for 2025 launch in new report
By Scott Younker published
After no-showing at Apple's Glowtime event, a new report claims the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Watch SE 3 will debut in 2025.
Android notifications could change in a big way — here's how
By Scott Younker published
Google is playing with what types of icons show up as notifications in the status bar.
Sony defends PS5 Pro $700 price — 'no other AMD GPUs' have this tech
By Scott Younker published
Sony's Mark Cerny claims the PS5 Pro will have tech in the AMD GPU that isn't available anywhere else
Is Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program worth it for iPhone 16?
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Apple's iPhone Upgrade program lets you get a new iPhone every year and includes Apple Care. Here's how it stacks up to the carriers' offerings.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could get SOS satellite support — what you need to know
By Scott Younker published
A new leak claims that Samsung is going to bring satellite connectivity to the S25 Ultra, similar to Google's Pixel 9 phones.
NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, September 13 (#460)
By Scott Younker published
Need help with Connections #460? Here are some hints and the answers.
Forget iPhone 16 — first Samsung Galaxy S25 renders just leaked
By Scott Younker published
New leaked renders of the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 flagship phone. Here's a first look.
iPhone 16 — here are all the features that will be missing at launch
By Scott Younker published
When the iPhone 16 comes, there will be a number of features that won't be available right away and they'll be sorely missed
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 tablets rumored to come this month — what we know
By Scott Younker published
A new report claims that Samsung will launch the Galaxy Tab S10 tablet at the end of September. Here's what we know.
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