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OnePlus 12 Glacial White held in hand against a marble surface.

I tried the new OnePlus 12 in white. It’s the Elvis Presley of Android phones

The OnePlus 12's Glacial White color is now available outside China. I got to try it, and it reminded me of a legendary icon from the 1950s.
A person putting an OSleeve cover in a pouch.

I tried the must-have accessory for your smart ring

Smart rings are set to get even more popular this year, so I tried out an accessory that could be a must-have for any smart ring owner.
Gray Vivo V30 Pro Aura fill Light held in hand.

This Android phone has a camera feature I’ve never used before, and I love it

The Vivo V30 Pro has a camera feature I've not used before on any other smartphone — and it's one I really, really like. Here's why.
Watching video on M4 iPad Pro.

What Apple isn’t telling you about the new iPad Pro’s OLED display

Tandem OLED is the biggest new feature on the 2024 iPad Pro. But there's a lot Apple isn't telling you about the impressive new display.
Two iPad Air models showing the screens.

5 tablets you should buy instead of the iPad Air (2024)

Thinking about getting the new iPad Air? Before you buy it, here are five other tablets you should consider instead.
A person holding the iPad Air M2.

One missing feature has almost ruined the new iPad Air for me

I'm a few days into using the new iPad Air (2024), and there's one missing feature that's nearly ruined Apple's latest tablet. Let me explain.
A photo of Google's Project Starline during a demo session.

I saw the future of video calling, and it blew me away

During Google I/O 2024, I had an opportunity to try Project Starline — Google's futuristic take on video calling. Simply put, it blew me away.
iPhone 15 Pro (left) and Google Pixel 8a camera modules.

Can a $500 Pixel phone beat a $1,000 iPhone in a camera test? I found out

What happens when you compare a $500 Pixel phone against a $1,000 iPhone in a camera test? Is it close? Is it a total blowout? I found out.
Three 2021 iPads are stacked on a table.

The one thing stopping me from buying a new iPad

I love the iPad, and I can't wait to upgrade my 2019 iPad for something newer. Only, there's a very big problem holding me back: Apple doesn't want me to.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max with Standby mode on the Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station.

It took me 8 months to try out this fantastic iOS 17 feature

I had forgotten about iOS 17's StandBy feature, then the right piece of hardware came along and reminded me how fantastic it is.
Main title image for the Outtafocus column.

My Google Pixel phone turned my photos into AI nightmares

Will AI take over the world? Who knows. But after using the Pixel 8a's Magic Editor on photos of animals, I'm more scared of it than ever.
The Samsung Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55's cameras.

A cheap Samsung phone crushed its biggest rival in this camera test

Ready to buy the Galaxy A55, but wondering if the cheaper Galaxy A35's camera is just as good? We've answered the question in our extensive test.
A person holding the Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro.

These are two of the most confusing Android phones I’ve used in 2024

I tried the Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro right after reviewing the Google Pixel 8a. It was difficult to know which phone to try first, so I used them both.
Street Fighter emulated on an iPhone.

Emulators have changed the iPhone forever

After years and years of waiting, emulators are finally on the iPhone — and they're changing it forever.
The back of the Google Pixel 8a.

It’s impossible to recommend a cheap Google Pixel phone

The Pixel 8a is the cheap Google phone to buy, right? Well, no, because the Pixel 8 is. Sometimes. Google has made it hard to know which phone to buy.
A person holding the OnePlus 12.

5 phones you should buy instead of the OnePlus 12

The OnePlus 12 is a stunning smartphone and a powerful one too. But there are a bunch of other phones that offer similar experiences. Here are five of the best.
M4 iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard.

I spent over $2,000 on the new iPad Pro. Here’s why I already love it

I recently spent over $2,000 for the new iPad Pro, Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil Pro. After a few days with the setup, I'm already in love.
Gemini, ChatGPT, Humane Pin, and Rabbit R1.

AI gadgets are dead

The likes of Humane and Rabbit want to carve a niche. But tools like Gemini and ChatGPT prove that the best place for AI is on your humble smartphone.
Google Photos app on a Google Pixel 8 Pro.

This is the one AI feature from Google I/O 2024 I can’t wait to use

Whether you love it or hate it, AI is all the rage right now. This was especially true at Google I/O 2024, where one particular AI feature stole my attention.
A person holding the Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses.

Google fumbled what could have been its biggest product in years

Google didn't launch a pair of AI smart glasses at Google I/O, but instead weakly teased a concept, leaving the path clear for the competition to take over.
Google presenting Project Astra at Google I/O 2024.

I saw Google’s futuristic Project Astra, and it was jaw-dropping

So much of Google I/O 2024 could be described as dull and boring. But Project Astra stood out as something magical, and I got to see it in action.
Official photo of the 2024 iPad Pro.

Dear Apple, I don’t care how thin the iPad Pro is

The new iPad Pro is Apple's most impressive tablet to date. One of its biggest changes is an ultrathin design. And you know what? I just don't care about it.
Google's Gemini logo with the AI running on a smartphone and a PC.

Google’s new AI features look like my worst nightmare

Google's I/O keynote was all about AI, and while I went in hoping to see exciting AI with personality, I got the worst, dullest AI imaginable.
A photo of Sundar at the Google I/O 2024 keynote.

The 4 biggest things Google didn’t announce at Google I/O 2024

The Google I/O 2024 keynote has come and gone. Here are the biggest things Google didn't announce during it.
Google Pixel 8a in Aloe.

Did you buy a Google Pixel 8a? These are the first 9 things you need to do

The Google Pixel 8a is here with many improvements over its predecessor. If you have one, here are a few of the first things you need to do.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, seen from the side.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 may fix my biggest issue with the Z Fold 5

My time with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 assuaged a lot of my fears, but it also highlighted some odd issues. Thankfully, it seems the Z Fold 6 will fix them.
Renders of the 11-inch and 13-inch models of the iPad Pro 2024.

Apple’s new iPads look amazing, but there’s one big problem

Apple showed off some impressive new iPads. But there's still one thing that is holding them back from their full potential.
A person holding the Google Pixel 8a.

I have the Google Pixel 8a. Here are 6 things you need to know

I've been using the Google Pixel 8a for a few days, and there are certain details you must know about before buying one.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

5 phones you should buy instead of the iPhone 15 Plus

The iPhone 15 Plus is a powerful device, but probably not one that will turn a lot of heads. Here are five iPhone 15 Plus alternatives you should buy instead.
iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard.

Apple’s new iPad Pro keyboard is a bigger deal than you think

Apple's new Magic Keyboard has got a lot going in its favor, but its predecessor has left a trail of rather pricey design woes. I hope this one gets it right.
A person wearing an Apple Watch Series 9, made for the OuttaFocus column.

The Apple Watch is the best iPhone camera accessory you didn’t know you needed

Is it possible a smartwatch can help you take more interesting and unique photos? Yes, thanks to an Apple Watch feature that doesn't get spoken about enough.
Different smartwatch models with displays illuminated.

Smartwatches are in big trouble

What's old is new again in the world of smartwatches. It's a big problem right now, and it's only going to get worse.
iPad Pro.

Apple finally fixed my biggest issue with the iPad Pro

Apple finally updated the iPad Air and iPad Pro lines, and fixed a glaring problem that I've had with the Pro models for years.
Pixel 7a back.

The Google Pixel 8a’s 6 biggest upgrades over the Pixel 7a

We know the Google Pixel 8a is better than the Pixel 7a, but how so? Here are the six biggest upgrades you get with Google's newest Pixel.