The future of iPhone gaming is in trouble
Apple is pushing console games like Resident Evil 4 on its smartphones. The ambitious bet is off to a bad start despite all the firepower at its disposal.
7 smartphones coming out in 2024 I can’t wait for
A new year is finally here, and that means a lot of new phones to look forward to in the coming months. These are the 2024 phones I'm most excited about.
How Siri helped me out in an almost impossible situation
Siri, Apple's voice assistant, doesn't always get much attention. But I recently found its help invaluable in a really difficult situation.
I need to change how I use Apple tech in 2024. Here’s how I’m going to do it
Despite using Apple devices every day, I want to change the way I interact with the company’s products. Here’s my 2024 New Year’s resolution for all my tech.
The iPhone’s new Journal app is worse than I thought
Apple finally launched its own Journal app with iOS 17.2. But compared to third-party options, it's severely lacking.
I tried the future of mobile gaming. Here’s the good, bad, and scary
Bringing AAA titles like Resident Evil Village to the iPad and iPhone is an impressive feat. But as exciting as it looks, the experience isn't for everyone.
The iPhone 15 Pro has a killer camera feature you’ll never use
For creatives, the ability to record Log videos is the best iPhone camera trick the iPhone 15 Pro has to offer. For an average user, it's just too much hassle.
I’m worried about the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
A specific rumor about the Galaxy S24 Ultra is making me worry that 2023 may be the last year we see one of the best smartphone camera features.
The 10 best apps for your 2024 New Year’s resolutions
2024 is just around the corner, and that means New Year's resolutions! Here are some apps to help you stay on top of them.
The best Mint alternatives: 10 great budgeting apps for 2024
Mint is going away soon, which means you'll need a new budgeting app. Lucky for you, we've found 10 excellent Mint alternatives we think you'll love.
Why Motorola could be the smartphone company to beat in 2024
Motorola had a shockingly great year in 2023 — and it's poised to be even more impressive in 2024.
This is Pi — one of the most amazing Android apps I used in 2023
AI chatbots are nothing new in late 2023. But the Pi app for Android takes a radically different approach to it — and it's nothing short of amazing.
There’s one thing I want tablets to change in 2024
Tablets are in need of a design revolution, and I need Android tablets to adopt this one feature in 2024.
The 6 best Apple Watch alternatives, now that it’s banned
If you're in the market for a new smartwatch and have your heart set on an Apple Watch, you might be out of luck. Thankfully, we found some great alternatives.
This $130 iPhone charger is better than Apple’s official one
Twelve South's new ButterFly 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger is what Apple's own MagSafe Duo should have been.
Should you buy the Galaxy S23 now or wait for the Galaxy S24?
Samsung's new Galaxy S24 flagships are just around the corner, but are they worth waiting for over picking up a Galaxy S23 today?
Why 2023 was such a special year for Android phones
Flagship Android phones have been good for many years, but in 2023, they did something truly special.
I added a ridiculous $300 camera to my smartphone, and loved it
I did something ridiculous to my smartphone: I added a $300 thermal camera to it. And you know what? It's kind of amazing.
This old Samsung smartwatch still tugs at my heartstrings
I put the old Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro back on, and was instantly reminded why I liked it — but also why you probably shouldn't buy it today.
Have a lot of Apple devices? I found the perfect charger for you
If you're like most Apple fans, you probably have multiple devices to keep juiced up. ESR's new 6-in-1 stand take care of that and keep your iPhone cool, too.
The Nomad Stand One Max is my new favorite iPhone charger
The Nomad Stand One Max is a big, heavy, and expensive iPhone charger — and it's also my new favorite.
I’m glad I never bought the Apple Watch Ultra 2
Sure, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the hot new thing, but I'm still pretty happy with my original Apple Watch Ultra. Here's why.
The Pixel Tablet is still Google’s biggest mistake of 2023
Earlier this year, I reviewed the Google Pixel Tablet and said it was the worst Pixel I'd ever used. Does that still hold true in December 2023?
This quirky phone is still one of 2023’s best smartphone buys
Going back to the Nothing Phone 2 reminded me what a fun phone it is, and why it's still worth buying — despite Nothing's recent PR disaster.
I’m worried about the future of the Apple Watch Ultra
Rumors are circulating that future Apple Watch Ultra models will be bigger and more expensive — and I don't like the sound of any of that.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S23 still worth it 10 months later?
With Samsung expected to launch the Galaxy S24 soon, how does the Galaxy S23 hold up 10 months after release? Let's find out.
I thought the Oura Ring would be the perfect fitness tracker. I was wrong
The Oura Ring is one of best fitness trackers available in 2023. I finally tried one for myself ... and it didn't go as planned. Here's what happened.
3 months later, this is still my favorite iPhone 15 Pro feature
The iPhone 15 Pro has been out for nearly three months. There's a lot I love about it, but one feature still stands out as something special.
How bad is a 2012 iPhone camera in 2023? Take a look for yourself
After finding an old Apple iPhone 5, I used the camera alongside the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Galaxy S23 Ultra, and OnePlus 11. Here's how things have changed.
The OnePlus Pad is a lovely Android tablet with a surprising flaw
The OnePlus Pad gets a lot right in terms of the Android tablet experience — except for one small, but vital thing.
Apple’s 2024 iPad plans leaked — and they sound bad
New details about Apple's 2024 iPad lineup recently leaked. There's some good news, but also an update I really don't like.
Google Pixel devices could do something incredible in 2024
2023 was a big year for Google Pixel devices. How can Google make sure that 2024 is even better? I have a few ideas.
17 iPhone apps I couldn’t live without in 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, let's look back and talk about the iPhone apps that I simply couldn't do without this year.
A very strange thing happened to smartphones this year
The choice of smartphone to buy has never been so great, but over the past year an interesting trend has emerged that has made choosing the right one easier.