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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max in Desert Titanium (left) and a Rose Quartz Google Pixel 9 Pro.

I did an iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro camera test. It’s not even close

The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Apple's iPhone 16 Pro are the two latest flagships to come out. But which one takes better photos? Let's find out.
Someone holding an iPhone 16, showing the Control Center.

I created the perfect iOS 18 Control Center

iOS 18 let's you customize your Control Center more than ever before. I finally tried it out myself, and I created something I'm really happy with.
A person wearing the Apple Watch Series 10 in titanium with the Reflections watch face.

The Apple Watch is no longer a smartwatch

Having worn both the aluminum and the titanium Apple Watch Series 10 models, I don't think the Apple Watch is a smartwatch any more. It's a true watch.
Blue Titanium iPhone 15 Pro, Desert Titanium iPhone 16 Pro Max, and White Titanium iPhone 16 Pro.

I’m having second thoughts about my iPhone 16 Pro

I get a new iPhone every year, and this year, I got the iPhone 16 Pro. But part of me really wishes I could have gone with an iPhone 16 instead.
i tried dozens of iphone 16 pro cases this is my favorite thin case thinborne

I tried dozens of iPhone 16 Pro cases. This is my favorite thin case

I've tried dozens of iPhone 16 Pro cases in search of the best one, and one particularly surprised me. This is the best thin case for the iPhone 16 series!
A person wearing the Huawei Watch Ultimate.

The Huawei Watch Ultimate is the best smartwatch you haven’t heard of

Certain smartwatches get all the attention, but if you want something different that works with iOS and Android, don't overlook the Huawei Watch Ultimate.
Using the Camera Control on the iPhone 16 Pro.

The iPhone 16 Camera Control is fun, but it could be better

The new hardware feature for the entire iPhone 16 lineup this year is the Camera Control. While it's a fun idea, the execution could have been better.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9's screens.

Why the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is this year’s Pixel phone to buy

I've used all but one of this year's Pixel 9 phones, and I absolutely know the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the one you should buy. Here's why.
The iPhone 16 sitting on top of orange mums.

The iPhone 16 has ruined all other smartphones for me

The iPhone 16 isn't the most technically impressive smartphone available in 2024, but it does one thing better than any of its competitors.
An iPhone and Apple Watch on the Belkin BoostCharge Pro Travel Pad.

I’ll never travel without Belkin’s excellent iPhone and Apple Watch charger

Looking for the perfect travel accessory for your iPhone and Apple Watch? Look no further than the Belkin Travel Pad.
Smart Stack and Live Activity on the Apple Watch Series 10.

This Apple Watch feature was driving me crazy. Here’s how I fixed it

Since I've been wearing the Apple Watch Series 10, one feature has been annoying me. It has to do with Live Activities, and I've finally solved it.
Medical ID and Emergency Call Quick Access on the Apple Watch Series 10

How the Apple Watch saved my life

Have you ever almost died? I did, due to a heart attack at the age of 33. In the years since, here's how the Apple Watch has repeatedly saved my life.
4G reception bars on an iPhone 16 Pro Max.

I still don’t have 5G at home, and the reasons why amazed me

It's 2024 and I don't have 5G at home, or even in my direct local area. It has been five years since 5G launched, and I wanted to find out what's going on.
Reading comics on Hannspree HannsNote 2 tablet.

The HannsNote 2 is an Android tablet unlike any other

You probably haven't heard of the HannsNote 2 before, but once you read about it, you won't be able to stop thinking about it.
Using Halide Process Zero Camera on an iPhone 15 Pro Max.

How Halide Process Zero changed my iPhone camera forever

AI is everywhere, and so is a brand’s signature color processing in your photos. For purists who prefer realism and editing space, Halide has something special.
Waterfield Designs Shinjuku Sling in black being worn by a person.

I found the perfect accessory for carrying my iPhone 16 Pro Max

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is a big phone. Looking for an easier way to carry it? I think I found the perfect accessory.
The header image for the OuttaFocus column, showing the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Goodbye, iPhone 15 Pro Max. Why did I barely know you?

My iPhone 15 Pro Max hasn't been my go-to camera despite it taking some fantastic photos. I've got an idea why the iPhone 16 Pro Max may be different.
iPhone 16 Pro Max in Desert Titanium.

I have a love-hate relationship with the iPhone 16 Pro Max

I always go for the smaller iPhone Pro, but this time I decided to try out an iPhone 16 Pro Max. Turns out I was right — it's too big.
TCL 50 XE NxtPaper phone held in hand.

This TCL phone has a screen unlike any I’ve used before

It's not the iPhone 16 or Galaxy S24 Ultra, but TCL's 50 XE Nxtpaper 5G has one piece of technology other companies should consider on future mobile devices.
The iPhone 5 and iPhone 15 Pro Max screens.

Every iPhone release in chronological order: 2007-2024

The first iPhone launched way back in 2007. Let's take a stroll down memory lane and round up every iPhone that has ever been released.
The Galaxy tab S10 Ultra on a stand

The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra brings AI to a big tablet

Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S10 series brings Galaxy AI to bigger displays, and offer one major improvement over the Tab S9 series.
Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, showing the back of the phone.

I used the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. Here’s what you should know about this $650 smartphone

The Galaxy S24 FE, Samsung's newest smartphone, is big, familiar, and costs just $650. I went hands-on with it to see if it's any good.
The Xiaomi Mix Flip's cover screen.

This folding phone does something different, and I love it

The Xiaomi Mix Flip is yet another folding flip phone, but it's quite a bit different from the competition — and I love it. Let me tell you why.
Wintergreen Pixel 9 with a Google "G" logo sign behind it.

2024 has been an unbelievable year for the Google Pixel

Google's Pixel lineup has had a lot of good years, but 2024 was its first truly outstanding one.
The front of the Apple Watch Ultra.

Why I’m ditching my Apple Watch Ultra 2

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a fantastic smartwatch and what I've been wearing for about a year. Here's why I'm getting rid of it.
Someone holding the Google Pixel 9.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 9

Considering picking up a Google Pixel 9? Stop! You should check out these alternatives instead.
The Nothing Ear Open earbud.

Nothing’s cool Ear Open earbuds have an unexpected rival

I've listened to Nothing's new Ear Open earbuds. And while I've been impressed, I've also wondered why I wasn't using my Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses instead.
A person holding the Google Pixel 9, showing the camera.

I tried the Google Pixel 9’s AI features. Here’s why you should use them

The Pixel 9 is a great phone. Gemini makes it even better. I had my doubts, but this AI is no laughing business and leaves Apple Intelligence far behind.
iOS 18 logo on the iPhone 16 Pro

I’ve used iOS 18 for months. Here are 10 reasons you should update right now

I've used Apple's new iOS 18 update on my iPhone 15 Pro Max for months. Here are 10 reasons you should download the update on your iPhone now.
A person wearing the Apple Watch Ultra.

I don’t want to say goodbye to my Apple Watch Ultra

I'm about to say goodbye to my Apple Watch Ultra, but after using it with watchOS 11, I'm going to be sad to see it go.
iPhone 15 Pro with iOS 18 lock screen.

I thought I’d love these two iOS 18 features, but I don’t

I was eager for these two features in iOS 18, but so far, they've just been headache-inducing.
The back of the Tecno Phantom V Flip 2 and Phantom V Fold 2.

Samsung and Google can learn a lot from these affordable foldables

With the Phantom V Fold 2 and Phantom V Flip 2, Tecno has proven you don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy the latest foldable phones.
A close-up screenshot of Photographic Styles on the iPhone 16.

I’m so excited about this small iPhone 16 camera upgrade

Apple packed in a lot of exciting new camera features with the iPhone 16 line. Here's why I'm really excited about one in particular.
A render of the Slate titanium Apple Watch Series 10.

Why I spent a ridiculous amount of money on my next Apple Watch

The Apple Watch Series 10 in titanium appears to be the model to choose if you want to treat yourself, but is it truly special? I've bought one to find out.