Latest articles by John Velasco
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 unlocked phones in 2024
The best unlocked phones give you the freedom to choose your carrier without being bogged down by payment plans.
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.
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.
Apple iPhone 16 hands-on review: More Pro than ever
Not yet ratedThis could make you forget that the Pros exist
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.
Samsung Galaxy S25: All the rumors so far
Rumors and news about the Samsung Galaxy S25 are starting to ramp up, so we detail everything we know about the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra.
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.
Best cheap phones 2024 tested — September top picks
These are the best cheap phones you can buy based on our testing and reviews.
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.
The best power banks and portable chargers in 2024 — September top picks
Need to keep your devices going while you're on the go? The best portable chargers to keep them juiced up.
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.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: A dramatically improved foldable
There's no smarter foldable phone than this
iOS 18 — all the new AI features coming to your iPhone
You should save a whole lot of time with AI
I drove a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N for a week — and it’s a beast of an EV
It satisfies my need for speed
I shot over 200 photos with the Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Galaxy S24 Ultra — here's the winner
I shot over 200 photos between the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to see which is the better phone for photography. Here's what I found out.
iPhone 16 cameras — all the rumors and leaks that have me excited
There's been a lot of leaks around the iPhone 16 cameras that have us excited for all the big upgrades that all of Apple's new devices are expected to gain. Here's what we know.
I put the Pixel 8a and iPhone SE through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
The two year spread makes a difference
