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Apple iPhone 14 review: meet the iPhone 13S

Technology Allison Johnson - September 14, 2022

A slight camera upgrade, new emergency features, and... not a whole lot elseThe iPhone 14 is good. You probably shouldn’t buy an iPhone 14.If those two phrases sound at odds with each...

Motorola Edge (2022) review: a passing grade

Technology Allison Johnson - September 1, 2022

The 2022 Motorola Edge is a premium midrange phone that excels in extracurriculars but has a tendency to slack off in...

Asus Zenfone 9 review: one for the small phone superfans

Technology Allison Johnson - August 27, 2022

Unboxing the Asus Zenfone 9 was like meeting someone new and learning that you like the same obscure movies or went...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review: almost there

Technology Allison Johnson - August 19, 2022

The Samsung Galaxy Flip 4 is a good folding phone that feels one generation shy of hitting its stride. The updates...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review: incremental innovation

Technology Allison Johnson - August 17, 2022

I have a confession: I’m not really into tablets. The last one I bought was in 2012, and I think my...

OnePlus 10T review: call it a comeback

Technology Allison Johnson - August 3, 2022

Technically, OnePlus didn’t go anywhere. Especially in Europe and India, it’s been very much present over the past few...

Xiaomi 12S Ultra field test: an occasionally incredible camera

Technology Allison Johnson - July 26, 2022

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra’s camera is a remarkable achievement: it’s one of just a few smartphones ever to offer...

Google Pixel 6A review: midrange parts, Tensor smarts

Technology Allison Johnson - July 21, 2022

For a few years running, the Pixel A-series phone was a no-brainer: always the best Android phone in its midrange class....