Opinion

Columns, long-term notes and the occasional strong opinion.

Opinion

iPhone 15 Pro after two years

Titanium scratches, battery health at 84% and a phone that still feels fast. Should owners upgrade?

Priya Shah · October 25, 2025 · 2 min read

Opinion

Why Apple TV 4K is still the streamer we recommend

Cheaper sticks exist, but none are as fast, private and free of ads. Here is why it is worth the premium.

Daniel Roe · September 3, 2024 · 2 min read

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HomePod mini is the best smart-home hub we own

A $99 speaker quietly runs our lights, sensors and locks. Here is why we keep buying more of them.

Daniel Roe · February 27, 2024 · 2 min read

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The case for small phones

The iPhone mini sold poorly, but the people who bought it loved it. Why one-handed phones still matter.

Mara Lind · November 14, 2023 · 2 min read

Opinion

How we test

We buy most of what we review, use it for months, and write down what changed.

Mara Lind · August 20, 2023 · 2 min read