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John Velasco

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Sep 30, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · John Velasco

    This MagSafe gadget instantly upped my iPhone photography — and it’s only $22 (opens the original)

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    Now that I’ve been making the most out of the iPhone 18 Pro Max’s variable aperture camera, it’s pushing me to explore creative shots I wouldn’t otherwise think of capturing. While handheld shooting remains the de facto method, there are plenty of situations where I need to keep the device dead still — or angle it just right to nail the composition. That’s why I’ve been using the SmallRig FS-C1 Magnetic Phone Tripod for a couple of weeks with both the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. Unlike convent

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · John Velasco

    I tested Google Maps Immersive Navigation for 2 weeks — and it makes seeing tricky exits a breeze on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (opens the original)

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    On average, I drive about 300 miles a week testing new vehicles. But while I’m constantly switching cars from week to week, one thing has remained constant: Google Maps. I’ve tested Apple Maps, Waze, and even TomTom over the past year alone while reviewing many of the best electric cars, but I always find myself going back to Google. The arrival of Google Maps Immersive Navigation is further proof that it delivers the most comprehensive navigation experience around — especially now that it’s ava

  3. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · John Velasco

    iPhone Duo: 7 features you’re giving up by not buying the iPhone 18 Pro Max (opens the original)

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    I’ve spent the last couple of weeks testing both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which revealed some of their biggest upgrades — like the class-leading performance of the A20 Pro chip and improved battery life. But with the launch of the iPhone Duo right around the corner, plenty of people are likely still undecided about which one they should buy. The fact that the Duo is Apple’s first-ever foldable device is appealing all on its own. Who wouldn’t want the novelty of having an expansiv

  4. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · John Velasco

    I found this hidden trick that makes Pro Controls on my iPhone 18 Pro even better — here's what it is (opens the original)

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    For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been putting all the iPhone 18 Pro (and 18 Pro Max) camera upgrades to work. While the variable aperture system has drawn plenty of attention — and rightfully so, given the natural depth of field it delivers — the bigger upgrade for me has been the introduction of new Pro Controls. I can’t tell you how long I’ve been asking for this. Apple has historically been reluctant to give users full manual control, but over the last few generations, it’s slowly been roll

  5. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · John Velasco

    I put the new Pixel 11 Pro XL astrophotography mode to the test against this $3,000 proper astro camera setup — and the difference is surprising (opens the original)

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    Ever since the Pixel 9 Pro XL, Google’s flagships have consistently impressed me with their astrophotography performance — and the latest Pixel 11 Pro XL is shaping up to be no exception. That’s largely down to its updated Night Sight engine, which directly dictates how effectively it navigates the nuances of night-sky imaging. But that effortless automation is precisely one of the biggest strengths of shooting on the Pixel: all the heavy processing happens silently in the background. Google cla

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