
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

Samsung Unpacked July 2025 — Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Galaxy Watch 8 and everything to expect
By John Velasco published
Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event for its new foldable phones could be happening in July, which could also introduce a new Galaxy Watch 8 and more Project Moohan news.

Forget Dyson — I tried this smart fan and it proves you don’t need to spend a fortune
By John Velasco published
I've been using the Dreo TurboPoly Fan 508S smart fan for a month and it's my new favorite Dyson alternative because of its unique features and excellent cooling.

Why did it take so long for this to happen? A simple change makes this my new favorite MagSafe wallet
By John Velasco published
The ESR Aura MagSafe Wallet has one feature that sets it apart from other MagSafe wallets I've tested, making it feel and look more like a conventional one.

I got fed up wasting time using a weed whacker to remove weeds, so I tried an electric pressure washer instead — here’s what happened
By John Velasco published
After trying to remove weeds from my pavers with a weed whacker for the past two years, I finally switched and tried the Stihl REA 100 Plus electric pressure washer.

I drove the 2025 Dodge Charger EV for a week — and it’s proof that muscle cars can embrace all-electric power
By John Velasco published
The 2025 Dodge Charger EV adopts a classic design that's instantly recognizable, but it's also accompanied by rich features that prove how a muscle car can embrace all-electric power.

CMF Phone 2 Pro Review: The bar for cheap phones just got higher
By John Velasco published
Amazing value for $279

I just installed the iOS 26 beta — and here’s the first thing I did to make Liquid Glass better
By John Velasco published
Liquid Glass brings a new, refreshed look to iOS 26, but it inadvertently changes the way Control Center looks. Here's the first thing I did to change that.

Are rugged phones worth it? I tried one for a month to find out — here’s what happened
By John Velasco published
There are fewer rugged phones nowadays, but I tried the Sonim XP Pro for a month to see if they're still worth buying. Here's what I found out.

A year ago I was shocked when I tried charging an EV at home for the first time — now I know better
By John Velasco published
I've been charging EVs at home for the past year and learned a lot around Level 1 and Level 2 charging, as well as what to anticipate about the experience.

I've used the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) for a month and it solves my biggest issue with the Galaxy S25 Edge
By John Velasco published
I've been using the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) for over a month now and proves how flip-style phone are still largely underrated. Here's why.

I’m stoked about iOS 26 Call Screening, but it proves Apple is still playing catch up — here’s why
By John Velasco published
iOS 26 will introduce a new feature in Call Screening, which will automatically take spam calls for you. However, it will have a hard time topping Google's version of that feature.

iOS 26 announced — here's all the new features for your iPhone
By John Velasco last updated
Apple officially took the wraps off iOS 26, which features the new Liquid Glass design language. Here's all the new features and changes.

I put Apple vs Google vs Samsung AI photo editing to the test — and there's a clear winner
By John Velasco published
I put Apple's Photo Clean Up, Google's Magic Editor, and Samsung's Galaxy AI Generative Edit to the test to see which does photo removal the best.

I drove the Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV for a week — and now I know how it feels to be a celebrity
By John Velasco published
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 takes luxury to a whole new level while trying to assert itself as an offroad vehicle for weekend adventures.

5 features iOS 26 needs to steal from Google to catch up on AI
By John Velasco published
WWDC 2025 will bring off the wraps around iOS 26, but it's Apple's opportunity to catch up to Google with more Apple Intelligence features.

Samsung says the Galaxy Fold Ultra is a multitasking powerhouse, but it needs to upgrade this feature first
By John Velasco published
The Galaxy Fold Ultra is tipped to be a multitasking powerhouse according to Samsung, but it needs to bring back this features in order to achieve it.

The best electric cars in 2025
By John Velasco last updated
These are the best electric cars and trucks you can buy now, including Kia, Lucid, Chevrolet and more.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 leaks just tipped launch date, specs and colors
By John Velasco published
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 is tipped to launch in July according to the latest leaks, which also shed light on their colors and storage options.

I drove the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer SS for a week — and I didn’t think electric SUVs could be this good
By John Velasco last updated
The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer SS has a powerful dual motor that delivers an outstanding 615 hp performance that not only delivers plenty of power, but it's also surprisingly efficient.

I didn’t just stop scooping poop with the Litter Robot 4, it kept my cats healthy — here’s how
By John Velasco published
I've had the Whisker Litter Robot 4 for nearly 2.5 years now and it's not only saved me time, but it has a helpful health tracking feature that weighs them.

I put the Galaxy S25 Edge and Galaxy S25 Ultra through a 10-round photo face-off — here’s the winner
By John Velasco published
Despite packing only dual cameras, I put the Galaxy S25 Edge and Galaxy S25 Ultra through a photo face-off to determine which is the better camera phone.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review: It’s impressively thin, with some major compromises
By John Velasco last updated
Impressively, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is just 5.6mm thin, making it the most slender Galaxy S model ever. However, that thinness comes with some sacrifices.

Galaxy S25 Edge battery life tested — here's the results
By John Velasco last updated
With its ultra thin construction, Samsung's only able to cram a 3,900 mAh battery inside of the Galaxy S25 Edge. We put it to the test to see how long it lasts.
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