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Hero photo featuring the Oppo Find N5 inside a pink planter box

The Oppo Find N5 should have been the OnePlus Open 2, here’s why

The Oppo Find N5 is my new favorite folding phone, but there's a problem: OnePlus isn't launching it as the OnePlus Open 2. Here's why that's a mistake.
Person holds Pixel 9a in hand while sitting in a car.

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

Clicks for Moto Razr+ 2024 in hand

I love the Clicks iPhone keyboard, and it’s now coming to Android

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera.

How good is the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s new ultra-wide camera? I tested it to find out

Close up of the camera on the iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro.

Phone cameras are so good, they’ve finally replaced my camera for work

A person taking the OnePlus 13 out of a pocket.

The OnePlus 13 has already set an impossible standard for Android phones in 2025

The back of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Inside AI on the Galaxy S25, and why Samsung thinks it’ll make life better

A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra has given me hope about AI, but only for now

Gemini Advanced on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

I love Google Gemini, but I’ll take Apple Intelligence any day of the week

iPhone 16 Pro and Pixell 9 Pro on top of it.

2024 was the year of small flagship phones

An iPhone 16 Pro showing RCS messaging.

I finally have RCS on my iPhone, and it’s one of my favorite iOS 18 features

The Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses, Apple Watch Series 10, and Oura Ring 4 on a table.

These 3 gadgets prove wearable tech reached its peak in 2024

The Apple Watch Series 10.

5 things I want to see from the Apple Watch in 2025

A new year is almost here, and Apple could make some big changes to its popular wearable, the Apple Watch. Here's what I want to see.
The OnePlus logo on the back of the OnePlus 12R.

The 2025 Android phone I’m most looking forward to isn’t from Samsung or Google

Google and Samsung are all set for big smartphone releases in 2025. But the Android phone I'm most looking forward to won't be made by either company.
The Mocha Mousse Motorola Razr Plus in someone's pocket.

I have the new Mocha Mousse color for the Motorola Razr Plus, and it’s stunning

Motorola recently freshened up the Razr Plus 2024 with a new Mocha Mousse color. I have it, and I'm in love.
Three Galaxy S24 Plus models laying on a table, including the white, gray, and yellow ones.

Samsung has a smartphone design problem

Hey, Samsung, your Galaxy S flagship looks like the Galaxy A midranger, which is a copy of the entry-level Galaxy A series. And the Galaxy M series. See the pattern?
The Oura Ring app on an iPhone 16 Pro Max, showing the Sleep screen.

I tracked my sleep with a smart display, ring, and watch. This is my favorite

If you are serious about tracking your sleep, should you use a smart ring, a smartwatch, or even a smart display on your nightstand? Let's find out.
Promotional image for OuttaFocus. Photo of a collection of smartphone cameras.

This is the worst smartphone camera I used in 2024, and it’s not even close

Choosing the best camera phone of 2024 was easy, but what about the worst camera phone of the year? There are some strong contenders, but only one winner.
Safety check on iPhone

Tips to keep your smartphone just as safe as a government official’s

A top U. S. government cybersecurity agency has released a set of smartphone safety protocols for top officials and politicians. You should follow them, too.
The side of the Oura Ring 4.

I wore an Oura Ring for all of 2024. Here’s why I love it and why I’m concerned

I've worn an Oura Ring all year, and this is how it holds my attention but also why I'm a little concerned about how it'll look through 2025.
An Amazon Echo Show 5 on a shelf.

I replaced Google Assistant with Amazon Alexa and haven’t looked back

A year ago, I decided to switch from Google Assistant to Amazon Alexa for my smart home duties. Now, 12 months later, I reflect on whether it was a good move.
iPhone 16 Pro Max next to the 16 Plus, 16 Pro and regular iPhone 16

5 things I want to see from the iPhone in 2025

A new year is just around the corner. Here's what I hope Apple will do with the iPhone in 2025.
Using Visual Intelligence on an iPhone 16 Pro showing ChatGPT answer.

Visual Intelligence has made the Camera Control on my iPhone 16 worth using

I was initially let down by the iPhone 16 Camera Control button, but the latest update finally makes it worth using.
A person holding the Motorola Edge 50 Neo.

We need to talk about this fantastic, industry-leading Motorola collab

Motorola's partnership with Pantone is far more impactful than I realized, and it took a gray phone to make me understand why it matters.
The front of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.

I’m really worried about the future of smart glasses

The Ray-Ban Meta have put smart glasses in a great place, but I'm worried about the situation going into 2025 and fear history may be about to repeat itself.
Man holding Vivo X200 Pro with Zeiss lenses up to his face.

I used lots of great smartphone cameras in 2024. The Vivo X200 Pro is my favorite

Vivo's latest flagship phone, the X200 Pro, is filled with features that make your camera less relevant. Here are two that I loved the most.
Apple Fitness Plus on an Apple TV, with an iPhone 16 Pro Max.

I tried Apple Fitness Plus as a beginner and loved what I found

After three months using Apple Fitness Plus, I've learned a lot about the devices you need, the workouts, the trainers, and if it's worth a subscription or not.
A person holding the open Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is one of the best folding phones around. But before you buy it, here are five other phones you should consider first.
The Dexcom Stelo on the back of an arm

I tried the Dexcom Stelo, one of the best mobile gadgets for tracking your glucose

CGMs have saved my life after a heart attack four years ago. I recently tried the Dexcom Stelo OTC CGM, and it's been mighty impressive.
Pixel Studio tools on a Pixel.

I tested Google Gemini and Apple Intelligence. Here’s which one you should use

Google has given Apple an AI roadmap it should use as it creates Apple Intelligence. Whether it learns from the good and the bad is open to debate.
Rose Quartz Pixel 9 Pro on a peppermint background.

I’ve had the Google Pixel 9 Pro for three months. Here’s why I still love it

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is one of 2024's best smartphones. How does it hold up over three months after its release?
iPhone 16 Pro next to the OPPO Find X8 Pro on a bed of pebbles

Can this Android phone camera beat the iPhone 16 Pro? I flew to Bali to find out

You may not have heard of the Oppo Find X8 Pro, but after spending a week in Bali comparing it to the iPhone 16 Pro, it's my new favorite camera phone.
The Vivo X200's camera module.

This Vivo phone has the most exquisite camera design I’ve seen

The Vivo X200 may not be the flagship, but Vivo has outdone itself with the camera module's design. Here's all the news about it and the Vivo X200 Pro.
The OnePlus Nord 4 and OnePlus Buds Pro 3, Google Pixel 9 Pro and Google Pixel Buds 3, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max with Airpods Pro 2, and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro.

I tried 4 of the best earbud and phone combos. Here’s which one you should use

I tried the top wireless earbuds with matching phones to find out if brand loyalty matters, or if you can mix and match without concern.

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