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White Titanium iPhone 16 Pro sitting on blankets with heart pillows behind.

I’ve had the iPhone 16 Pro for over a month. Here’s why I still love it

I was having some second thoughts about the iPhone 16 Pro, but after using it for over a month, I mostly love it.
Focus modes page in the Control Center on an iPhone 16.

Why this 3-year-old iOS feature is one of my favorite things about the iPhone

Apple has released numerous iPhone and iOS features over the last few years. Here's why Focus modes, launched in 2021, remains one of my favorites.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

I did an iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra camera test. The results shocked me

The iPhone 16 Pro Max takes on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in a camera test, and the result is a serious upset given the age difference between them.
Close up of the iPhone 16 Pro Max camera

The iPhone 16 Pro Max has an identity crisis

I love most of the iPhone 16 series, but there's one model I just don't understand: the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
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I already damaged my Apple Watch Series 10

I don't think I'm clumsy, and I've never managed to damage an Apple Watch -- until now. Here's the story of the crack on my Apple Watch Series 10 screen.
Natural Titanium iPhone 16 Pro Max (left) and a Blue Titanium iPhone 15 Pro.

I did an iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro camera test. It’s a close one

The iPhone 16 Pro has some nice camera upgrades this year, but is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 15 Pro? I did a camera test and found out.
The white OnePlus 13.

The OnePlus 13 may have already killed the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The OnePlus 13 was recently announced. It looks great, has incredible specs, and just washed away any interest I had in the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Someone holding the iPhone 16.

5 phones you should buy instead of the iPhone 16

Thinking about picking up a new iPhone 16? Before you do, consider these alternatives too.
Rear shell view of the 2024 iPad mini.

My first week with the iPad mini (2024) was fantastic and frustrating

With the 2024 iPad mini, Apple is selling the promise of a pocketable powerhouse juiced up on AI. Yet, it still can't shed its inherent existential crises.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is suffering

After using the Galaxy S24 Ultra again, a few of its downsides have really been highlighted, which has in turn shown what it needs to fix with the sequel.
An iPhone 16 laying on a shelf with its screen on.

I was wrong about the iPhone 16

One of the main drawbacks of the iPhone 16 is its 60Hz display. I complained and ranted about it, too. But now, I have to take some of that back.
apple health not the iphone will be biggest impact on our lives

Why Apple Health, not the iPhone, will be Apple’s biggest impact on our lives

Imagine 20 years from now: Looking back, what has Apple's biggest impact been? You might think the iPhone, but here's why it's actually Apple Health.
WaterField Designs CitySlicker Pouch for iPhone in white leather.

This iPhone 16 Pro accessory proves less is more

This little pouch from Waterfield Designs is perfect when I just need my iPhone and other essentials.
The Apple Sports app running on an iPhone 16.

If you aren’t already using the Apple Sports app, you need to

Chances are you have an app on your phone for following sports scores. If that app isn't Apple Sports, this is your chance to fix that.
The OxygenOS 15 screen on the OnePlus 12.

I tried OnePlus’ OxygenOS 15, and it’s much better than I expected

OnePlus has announced OxygenOS 15, based on Android 15, and I gave it a try on a OnePlus 12. It turned out to be better than expected.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Qualcomm just made the future of smartphone cameras a lot more exciting

What does the future of smartphone cameras look like? Thanks to Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, it looks brighter than ever.
Perplexity on Nothing Phone 2a.

‘Massive copyright violation’ threatens one of the world’s hottest AI apps

News Corp announced Monday that it is suing AI startup Perplexity over allegations of copyright infringement on a massive scale.
Chiplet render of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite’s new name is a big deal. But does it really matter?

Qualcomm has revealed its new flagship smartphone chip, along with a new name. But in the end, does anyone care what it's called?
The Mobvoi TicWatch Atlas hanging from a branch.

I should hate the TicWatch Atlas smartwatch, but I just can’t

The TicWatch Atlas isn't all that different from Mobvoi's last few smartwatches, but I'm not mad about it. Instead, I'm very glad it's here.
Someone wearing the Pixel Watch 3, Galaxy Watch 7, and Apple Watch Series 10.

I tested the battery life of 3 popular smartwatches, and the results surprised me

The Apple Watch Series 10, Pixel Watch 3, and Galaxy Watch 7 are three of the year's biggest smartwatches. Which has the best battery life and charge speeds?
A person wearing the titanium Apple Watch Series 10.

I wore the titanium and aluminum Apple Watch Series 10. This is the one I would buy

Confused over whether to buy the titanium or aluminum Apple Watch Series 10? I've got both, and can happily tell you I prefer one over the other.
Nomad Leather Case, Magnetic Back Folio Box cases on a table

These are my favorite leather iPhone 16 cases

If you've bought an iPhone 16 and want an Apple leather case, you're out of luck. But fear not, as this California-based company makes the best replacement.
Waterfield Designs Essential iPhone Pouch in red.

Need a better way to carry your phone? I found a great accessory

Need a better way to carry your iPhone (or Android phone) and other essentials? This pouch does the job and then some.
Pixel 9 Pro in Rose Quartz.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 9 Pro

Thinking about picking up a new Google Pixel 9 Pro? Take a look at these alternatives instead.
iPhone 16 Pro homescreen with an Apple Intelligence Notification Summary

Notification Summaries are my favorite Apple Intelligence feature

Apple Intelligence is loaded with features. After trying it for months, here's why Notification Summaries is my favorite one.
The Oura Ring 4 and the Oura app.

I used the brand new Oura Ring app. Here’s why you’ll want it

I've been using the redesigned Oura Ring app with the Oura Ring 3 and Oura Ring 4, and now understand if it's worth the monthly subscription or not.
Using Photographic Styles control pad on iPhone 16 Pro.

Photographic Styles is the best iPhone feature I’ve used in years

The iPhone 16 series is not all about souped-up camera kit. Thanks to the silicon advancements, it gets a feature that turns even bland frames into art pieces.
Someone holding the Motorola Razr Plus 2024, showing the back of the phone.

Motorola had a rough 2024. Here’s what it needs to do in 2025

2024 was a rocky year for Motorola. As we get closer to 2025, here are five things the company needs to do in the new year.
2024 iPad mini in the hands of a person.

The problem with the new iPad mini

The 2024 iPad mini is arguably the most powerful small tablet in the world. It's just not solving any of the practical problems that plagued its predecessor.
A dog wearing the Personifi AI Shazam Band.

I watched an AI collar make a dog talk, and it was unreal

We all talk to our pets, but if they wear this crazy AI-driven collar, they will now be able to talk back. We've seen it working, and it's as mad as it sounds.
A person wearing the Oura Ring 4.

I’ve worn the Oura Ring 4, and I’m conflicted about it

I've worn the all-new Oura Ring 4, and it has several big hardware changes over the last Oura Ring. This is what it's like to a longtime Oura Ring wearer.
A photo showing the back of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, Google Pixel 3a, Google Pixel 9 Pro, Huawei P30 Pro, and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

It’s almost 2025, and it’s time to end the Android vs. iPhone debate

Buying a new phone, and getting the one you want, should be simple. However, due to the iPhone versus Android debate, it's anything but.
The OuttaFocus column header image, with the iPhone 16 Plus Camera Control.

I’m so glad I didn’t ignore the iPhone 16’s Camera Control

I almost shrugged the iPhone 16's new Camera Control off as a bit useless, but after seeing how it works with the updated Photographic Styles, I'm converted.
AccuWeather app on iPhone.

This is my favorite weather app of 2024

I've tried a lot of weather apps across iOS and Android. Here's the one that's stood out as my personal favorite.