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 Galaxy Tab S9 FE hands-on: An affordable iPad Air alternative
By John Velasco published
Not yet ratedAnd yes, the S Pen comes included with the purchase
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE hands-on: A sub-$100 contender with noise cancellation
By John Velasco published
Not yet ratedThe Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are priced much lower than other ANC wireless earbuds at under $100. There's even more value thanks to its IPX2 rating, long battery life, and 1-way speaker design.
iPhone 15 Pro owners reporting overheating — what we know so far
By John Velasco last updated
Following the iPhone 15 launch, reports are coming in about overheating issues with the phones. Both the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models are reportedly impacted.
GoPro Hero12 Black review: Minor upgrades that go a long way
By John Velasco last updated
Using AirPods to record audio is game changing
I used a thermal camera to see if the iPhone 15 overheats or not — here's what I found
By John Velasco published
There have been quite a few reports about the iPhone 15 overheating, so we tested it for ourselves with the help of an infrared camera to determine hotspots.
7 ways Google Pixel 8 Pro could beat iPhone 15 Pro Max
By John Velasco last updated
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has proven to be a champ, which means that the Google Pixel 8 Pro needs to knock it out of the park if it has any chance at ousting Apple's flagship.
iPhone 15 camera tested — portrait mode, night photos and the new 2x zoom
By John Velasco published
The iPhone's new 2x zoom feature stands out in particular
The iPhone 15 has one major letdown that’s not okay for a 2023 flagship
By John Velasco published
Yet again, Apple has decided to give the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus a 60Hz display refresh rate, which is a far cry when you look at other phones in the same price range.
Apple iPhone 15 Plus review: Big screen, very big battery life
By John Velasco published
This phone’s battery lasts longer than any iPhone we’ve ever tested
iPhone 14 price drop — what happens now that the iPhone 15 is here?
By John Velasco last updated
Now that the iPhone 15 is upon us, Apple does what it always does to last year's phone — cut the price.
iPhone 15 vs. Pixel 7 face-off: Which flagship phone could win?
By John Velasco last updated
Apple's looking to extend the gap against one of its biggest rivals in this iPhone 15 vs. Pixel 7 comparison. We take all the iPhone 15 rumors and see how it stacks up against the Pixel 7.
iPhone 15 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 face-off: Which flagship phone could win?
By John Velasco last updated
In this iPhone 15 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 face-off, we'll explore how Apple's upcoming flagship compares against Samsung's foldable to uncover which could earn your $999.
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Which flagship could win?
By John Velasco last updated
This Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max versus Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra face-off details how these two flagships phones stack up against one another.
iPhone 15 Pro Max release — why it could be the best iPhone ever
By John Velasco last updated
With the iPhone 15 Pro Max, it could potentially be hailed as the best iPhone of all time because of its rumored upgrades. However, it needs to live up to what these past iPhones have done.
iPhone 15 Pro Max — this is how Apple can beat Samsung
By John Velasco published
In order to make a compelling case against Samsung, the iPhone 15 Pro Max desperately needs a periscope telephoto camera to get closer to subjects than ever before.
I'm attending my first-ever Apple event — here's what I'm excited to see
By John Velasco published
Not only am I excited about all the new gadgets that Apple's expected to unveil at its upcoming iPhone 15 event, but it will also be my very first in person Apple event.
Google Pixel 8 Pro fully leaked in 360-degree preview — see it from every angle
By John Velasco published
In yet another case of was it an accident or not, the Pixel 8 Pro was again leaked by Google through its 360-degree simulator that showed off every inch of the upcoming flagship phone.
GoPro Hero12 Black boasts double the battery life and AirPods support for audio
By John Velasco published
The GoPro Hero12 Black is an action camera built with today's content creators in mind with its upgrades and new features such as AirPods support for wireless audio recording.
Google just announced Android feature drop with 5 big changes — and a new logo
By John Velasco published
The latest Android features drop includes the ability to digitize barcodes, along with a long overdue makeover to the Android logo and mascot.
iPhone 15 Pro 'major price hike' now looks like a lock — here's why
By John Velasco last updated
Another new rumor indicates that we could see significantly higher iPhone 15 Pro prices when the premium phones arrive on Setptember 12.
How to create a contact poster on iPhone
By John Velasco last updated
Contact Posters in iOS 17 is a more personalized way of sharing your contact profile with other iPhone users. Here's how you can create them.
iPhone 15 Pro could be Apple’s greatest life saving device ever — here’s why
By John Velasco published
The iPhone 15 Pro series is expected to ditch the mute button in favor of an Action button that could be programmed to get help in the event of an emergency.