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 tested the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s display to see if it’s defective — here’s what I found
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You might want to check yours out too
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus review: You might forget that the S24 Ultra exists
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Same set of Galaxy AI features in a $999 phone
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: The AI phone that saves you time
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There's much more to the Galaxy S24 Ultra than just the hardware
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra cameras are great — but it’s missing this one simple feature
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It could make things look more cinematic
This exercise bike generates power while I pedal — and I used it to see how fast it charges the OnePlus 12
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Charging my phone doesn't take much effort, either
7 ways Galaxy S24 Ultra beats Pixel 8 Pro
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There's more to it than just AI
Forget moon shots — I used the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to try photographing galaxies
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Taking the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for a spin to see how it handles astrophotography, I also used the opportunity to try and photograph galaxies as well.
Apple is reportedly working on a very different kind of foldable iPhone
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But it good be a while before we get an iPhone Flip
I put the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 11 through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
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It's not even close
iPhone 15 Pro's unique camera feature is also its most overlooked — here's why
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The iPhone 15 Pro's switch to USB-C gives it a leg up over other phones with its ability record video via USB-C to an external device.
Forget Galaxy S24 Ultra — OnePlus 12 beats Samsung’s flagship in one big way
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After it went through Tom's Guide's battery benchmark tests, the OnePlus 12 sets records for having the best battery life and recharging speeds in a flagship model.
I edited these photos with the Galaxy S24's Generative Edit — and they made me a believer in AI
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You'll never even know it's been edited with help from AI
OnePlus 12 review: The affordable flagship phone
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In this OnePlus 12 review, you’ll find out if this affordable flagship has the performance, hardware, and experience to prove it’s a contender to the throne of best phones.
I put the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs S23 Ultra through a 7-round face-off — is it worth the upgrade?
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To see what changes Samsung made to its premium phone, we ran a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra comparison. Find out if the new model is worth getting.
This foldable 3-in-1 MagSafe wireless charger is my new favorite travel gadget — and it’s 33% off
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It's a lot more affordable than other chargers
9 ways the iPhone 15 Pro Max beats the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
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It may not be the newer smartphone any more, but the iPhone 15 Pro Max can still point to several ways it beats the all-new Galaxy S24 Ultra.\
7 ways Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra beats iPhone 15 Pro Max
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If you're trying to convince yourself on which to buy, we break down all the ways the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra beats the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Samsung Galaxy S24’s AI lets you do something no iPhone can — here's how
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How to add slow motion to any videos you record on the Samsung Galaxy S24
I just tested Samsung’s AI-powered Instant Slow-mo video on the Galaxy S24 and it actually looks legit
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Now you can turn any video into slow motion
Galaxy S24 Ultra’s most boring feature is what makes it unique among phones — and that’s a problem
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The S Pen deserves better than this
5 Galaxy S24 rumored features that weren’t announced at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked showed off the company's new Galaxy S24 lineup, along with a tease for the Galaxy Ring, but there were several rumored things that didn't end up coming to the Galaxy S24.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Galaxy S23 Ultra zoom test — this looks like a downgrade
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Was Samsung wrong to go with a 5x zoom?
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Galaxy S24 lineup, new Galaxy AI features, and a Galaxy Ring surprise
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 delivered a new lineup of Galaxy S24 flagship phones, with each model capable of delivering AI-powered features.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Galaxy S22 Ultra: Biggest expected upgrades
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In this Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra versus Galaxy S22 Ultra comparison, we look at all the rumors surrounding the S24 Ultra and see how much better it could be against the two year old S22 Ultra.