Latest articles by John Velasco
I took the Boost Mobile 30-day challenge — and it beats Visible and Mint Mobile because of this
I put Boost Mobile Unlimited to the test for 30 days to see how this MVNO compares to other cheap cell phone plan carriers like Mint Mobile and Visible.
iPhone vs. Android: Which is better for you?
Our iPhone vs. Android face-off will help you figure out which kind of phone is right for you.
I drove the Chevrolet Silverado EV for a week — here’s my pros and cons
With its massive size, the Chevrolet Silverado EV comes packed with premium features that pickup trucks don't usually. Here's my pros and cons after driving it for a week.
I shot over 200 photos with the Nothing Phone 3a Pro vs Pixel 8a — here’s the winner
With their sub-$500 prices, I pit the Nothing Phone 3a Pro and Pixel 8a in a 10-round photo shootout to see which is the better camera phone on a budget.
I just tried astrophotography on the Nothing Phone 3a Pro — and I'm shocked by the results
Despite is affordable cost, the Nothing Phoner 3a Pro has a camera performance that rivals some of the best phones, so I tried astrophotography on it.
I’ve tried dozens of wallet cases, but this MagSafe wallet does one thing I haven’t seen before
The Snap Grip Wallet from OhSnap is my new favorite MagSafe wallet because of its ability to carry up to 8 cards.
I tried astrophotography on my Galaxy S25 Ultra and I’m not impressed — here’s why
After installing a software update that supposedly fixes a camera glitch, I tried astrophotography on my Galaxy S25 Ultra again to see if it's improved. Here's what I discovered.
Nothing Phone 3a Pro review: Apple and Google should be worried
There's a lot of budget phones that claim to offer value, but the Nothing Phone 3a Pro sets a benchmark. Find out why other phone makers will struggle to live up to Nothing's new Pro model.
I drove the Hyundai Santa Cruz for a week — here’s my pros and cons
After driving the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz for a week, it makes me realize that the market is in desperate need for compact electric pickup trucks. Here's why.
What Tom’s Guide tested this week: Everything our expert reviewers loved and didn't
From the iPhone 16e to mirrorless and screen-free cameras, here's everything our expert reviewers liked or didn't from this week's testing.
I shot over 200 photos with the iPhone 16e vs Pixel 8a — here’s the winner
The Pixel 8a demolished the iPhone SE 2022 in my camera shootout last year, but it's a different story in the latest photo face-off between the iPhone 16e vs. Pixel 8a.
Apple iPhone 16e review: The right trade-offs?
The most affordable iPhone is very good but comes with compromises
I put the iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 vs iPhone SE through a 10-round photo shoot-out — and I'm shocked by the results
There's been a lot of controversy around the iPhone 16e having just a single camera, so I put it to the test against the iPhone 16 and iPhone SE 2022.
Best unlocked phones in 2025
The best unlocked phones give you the freedom to choose your carrier without being bogged down by payment plans.
I shot over 200 photos with the Galaxy S25 Ultra vs OnePlus 13 — here’s the winner
In this 200 photo shootout between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and OnePlus 13, I pit these two flagship phones to see how their cameras compare to one another in different scenarios.
I drove the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid for a week — here's my pros and cons
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited is a feature rich compact SUV, but can it still deliver good fuel economy? I drove it for a week to find out.
iPhone 16e camera — can a single camera still work in 2025?
It's tough when many offer dual cameras
iPhone 16e launch updates — everything you need to know
Apple just announced the iPhone 16E. Here's everything we know about the new budget iPhone.
This rumored iPhone SE 4 spec has me seriously worried — here’s why
A leaked listing indicates that the iPhone SE 4 could come with 64GB of storage, which might be a bad thing for the upcoming phone. Here's why.
I tried this hidden desktop mode on my Pixel 9 Pro XL — Google needs to bring this to all Android phones
I stumbled on desktop mode on my Pixel 9 Pro XL and it's a handy alternative for those times I don't have my laptop because of its desktop PC-like experience.
I've used every iPhone SE but I don't see myself upgrading to the new iPhone SE 4
I've been using all of the iPhone SE models, but the upcoming iPhone SE 4 has me worried about Apple's budget phones. Here's why.
I shot over 200 photos with the Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Pixel 9 Pro XL — here’s the winner
The Galaxy S25 Ultra and Pixel 9 Pro XL are two of the best Android phones around, but I captured over 200 photos between them to see which is the better camera phone.
I drove the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid for a week — here's my pros and cons
I tested out the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited for a week to see how efficient it is, along with what features come in this sub-$30,000 compact sedan.
