Articles by: Valentina Palladino

Valentina Palladino

Valentina is Commerce Editor at Engadget and has covered consumer electronics for a number of publications including Tom's Guide, Wired, Laptop Mag and Ars Technica, with a particular focus on wearables, PCs and other mobile tech.

Articles by: Valentina Palladino

Bose SoundSport in-ear headphones review

By Valentina Palladino published 24 March 21

Bose's SoundSport in-ear headphones provide balanced audio in a compact, sporty package, but the price is pretty steep.

How to Make Voice Calls on WhatsApp

By Valentina Palladino published 13 June 19

WhatsApp extended its VoIP calling feature to iOS. Here's how you can make a voice call using the chat app.

Cell Phone Insurance Plans Compared: What's Worth It?

By Don Reisinger, Valentina Palladino published 10 October 17

Sometimes a case isn't enough. We break down phone insurance options from manufacturers, carriers and third-party services to help you make the best choice.

Fitbit User Guide: Essential Tips and Tricks

By Althea Chang, Valentina Palladino published 3 May 17

Whether you just bought a Fitbit activity tracker or have had one for years, here's how to get the most out of your device.

HTC Desire 626 Review

By Valentina Palladino published 11 September 15

The HTC Desire 626 offers a bright display, a sharp 8-MP camera and boldly colored designs, but its short battery life is a deal breaker.

Apple watchOS 2.0: Everything You Need to Know

By Valentina Palladino published 9 September 15

After a sneak peak earlier this year, watchOS 2.0 will come out soon featuring new watch faces, a Facebook Messenger app, complications and more.

The Huawei Watch is Beautiful - But Is It Better?

By Valentina Palladino published 2 September 15

The Android-powered Huawei Watch is almost here, a premium timepiece that challenges other smartwatches to up their style game.

Focal Sphear In-Ear Headphones Review

By Valentina Palladino published 31 August 15

The $179 Focal Sphear In-Ear Headphones are solid, unique earbuds that provide top-notch sound that's well worth the premium price.

Android Wear Comes to iPhones: What Works, What Doesn't

By Valentina Palladino published 31 August 15

It's coming: the Android Wear app for iOS devices will let you use a Google smartwatch with an iPhone. Here are the features that made the cut.

What is Facebook M?

By Valentina Palladino published 27 August 15

Facebook's long-awaited personal assistant uses a mix of artificial intelligence and human trainers to help you get things done.

Brainwavz Jive Earphones Review

By Valentina Palladino published 25 August 15

The $25 Brainwavz Jive are affordable headphones that sacrifice nothing, and have good sound, a comfortable design and an easy-to-use inline remote.

Mira Fitness Tracker Review

By Valentina Palladino published 25 August 15

A stylish design and engaging app make the Mira fitness tracker worth the premium.

Pebble Time Steel Review

By Valentina Palladino published 21 August 15

Buy the Pebble Time Steel if you want an Android- and iOS-compatible smartwatch with a sleek all-metal design, notification delivery and long battery life.

Sennheiser OCX 686G Sport Earbuds Review

By Valentina Palladino published 13 August 15

The $109 Sennheiser OCX 686G Sports earbuds have great sound quality and a sweat-resistant design, but you'll have to deal with an awkward over-ear structure and limited inline remote.

Samsung Edge Plus and Note 5: Which Carrier is Best?

By Valentina Palladino published 13 August 15

Before picking up the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus or Note 5, see which wireless carriers have the best prices and plans for each handset.

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Review

By Valentina Palladino published 11 August 15

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The $249 Microsoft Lumia 640 XL is a solid Windows phone with a lovely 5.7-inch display and a good rear camera, but we wish the battery lasted longer.

Pebble Time Steel vs Pebble Time: Worth the Premium?

By Valentina Palladino published 7 August 15

The Pebble Time Steel is now available for preorder, but you'll have to spend close to Apple Watch money to get the best-looking design.

Moto G Review (2015): Phone Value of the Year

By Valentina Palladino, Mark Spoonauer published 31 July 15

The Moto G is an excellent budget Android phone, sporting a chic design, a bold 5-inch display and all-day battery life.

Blu Life One Review

By Valentina Palladino published 29 July 15

The Blu Life One is an affordable unlocked smartphone with a very light and sleek design, a 13-megapixel camera and dual-SIM support, but it's a bit sluggish.

Moto X Style: Top New Features

By Valentina Palladino published 28 July 15

Motorola just launched its newest flagship smartphone, the Moto X Style. Here are the top features of the latest Android handset.

Skullcandy Strum Earbuds Review

By Valentina Palladino published 22 July 15

The Skullcandy Strum earbuds offer good sound quality and an intuitive volume rocker, but they could use more ear-insert options.

Jabra Sport Coach Review

By Valentina Palladino published 22 July 15

The $149 Jabra Sport Coach wireless earbuds provide great sound quality, a comfortable design and easy-to-follow workout guides to help shake up your exercise routine.

I Regret My iPhone 6, Now I Want Android

By Valentina Palladino published 20 July 15

I bought an iPhone 6 mostly because everyone else was. Here's why I'm making the switch to Android.

Audiofly AF120 Hybrid Dual-Driver In-Ear Monitors Review

By Valentina Palladino published 1 July 15

With great sound quality and a reinforced design, the Audiofly AF120 monitors are ideal for musicians and audio buffs who want only the best — but that comes at a steep, $249 price.

Soul Run Free Pro Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds Review

By Valentina Palladino published 22 June 15

The $129 Soul Run Free Pro wireless earphones offer good audio quality, a sweat-proof design and long battery life, but they could use more bass.