Jesse Hollington

Mobile Writer

Jesse has been a technology enthusiast for his entire life — he probably would have been born with an iPhone in his hand had they existed back then — and a fan of all things Apple since he got his first iPod in 2004. He worked as a full-time Senior Editor for iLounge for over ten years, where he wrote about all things iPhone and iPad, including reviewing products and writing tutorials. Jesse later joined Lifewire, where he handled roundups and reviews of computer networking gear, while still keeping a hand in covering the world of Apple devices for iDropNews. Jesse has also authored three editions of iPod & iTunes Portable Genius for Wiley Publishing.

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You can now get unlimited 5G for just $20 a month — with a twist

Helium Mobile's new $20 monthly unlimited 5G service is an affordable plan that lets you be part of building the 5G network.

Mobile News

2 days ago

The My Netflix section of the Netflix app on an iPhone.

Verizon just got an incredible bundle for Netflix and Max fans

Verizon is sweetening the pot for its myPlan customers with a new bundle that includes Netflix and Max together for a single low monthly price.

Mobile News

3 days ago

NewDrop feature for sharing contact posters in iOS 17.

iOS 17: How to share contacts using Apple’s amazing NameDrop feature

NameDrop is one of this year's coolest new features for your iPhone and Apple Watch. Here's how to get started.

Mobile Guides

5 days ago

Google Maps running on a Pixel 8 Pro, showing the new colors as of November 2023.

Google Maps got a major update, and people hate it

Google has rolled out a fresh coat of paint for its Maps app to widespread complaints. Here's why folks are so unhappy with it.

Mobile News

November 30

Renders of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 next to each other.

Apple Watch Series 9 vs. Ultra 2: don’t make a mistake

Whether you're strolling through midtown or scaling the Matterhorn, Apple's has you covered. But should you opt for the Series 9 or the more rugged Ultra 2?

Mobile Products

November 28

Google Messages app on a Pixel 8 Pro, showing an RCS Chat message thread.

What is RCS messaging? Everything you need to know about the SMS successor

What is RCS? Rich Communication Services messaging is the next-generation SMS with group chats, video, audio, and images. Here's what you need to know.

Mobile Guides

November 25

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro showing the screens.

How to turn off the always-on display on the iPhone 15 Pro and 14 Pro

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max feature Apple's always-on display technology, but you may want to turn it off. Luckily, doing so is simple.

Mobile Guides

November 22

How to screen record on an iPhone or iPad

Want to show your non-tech-savvy relative how to do something without having to do it all for them? We detail how to screen record on an iPhone or iPad.

Mobile Guides

November 20

A person wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Does the Google Pixel Watch work with an iPhone?

Google's Pixel Watch 2 packs in some nice improvements to give other Android smartwatches a run for their money — but is it a viable Apple Watch alternative?

Mobile Guides

November 19

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 next to the Motorola Razr Plus, both showing their cover screens.

The best flip phones in 2023: 8 picks we think you’ll love

Flip phones have always been the go-to for talk and text — but today's flips have games, apps, and web surfing. We rounded up the best that you can buy in 2023.

Mobile Products

November 18

This new MediaTek chip is about to bring 5G to a lot more devices

MediaTek's new RedCap modem promises to bring 5G connectivity to a new generation of wearables and IoT devices.

Mobile News

November 17

MediaTek's FiLogic 860 and FiLogic 360 chips.

MediaTek just made Wi-Fi 7 a lot more exciting

MediaTek's new Filogic chips promise to power a whole new generation of Wi-Fi 7 devices. Here's a closer look at how they'll do that.

Mobile News

November 17

The image background remover feature from iOS 16 being used on a photo of a dog.

iOS 17: How to use photo cutout to cut and paste images

One of the most impressive features in iOS 17 is the ability to lift the subject from a photo without the background. Here's how to do this.

Mobile Guides

November 14

An iPhone with iOS 16, showing the new Lock Screen.

iOS 17: How to add a different home screen wallpaper on your iPhone

With iOS 17, you can customize your iPhone lock screen like never before, and it's also still really easy to select a unique home screen wallpaper.

Mobile Guides

November 11

A Samsung Galaxy S23 next to a Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus.

The best Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus cases: 21 you can’t ignore

The Galaxy S23 Plus is a great phone with a big screen and battery — and it's one you should put in a case. Here are the best S23 Plus cases you can buy!

Mobile Products

November 11

Samsung just killed one of its most important Android phones

Today marks a milestone in the era of foldable smartphones. Samsung has officially put its legendary first-generation Galaxy Fold out to pasture.

Mobile News

November 7

Renders of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Plus next to each other.

iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Plus: a surprisingly tough choice

Apple's iPhone 15 Plus is a compelling pick for those looking for big screen at an affordable price, but how does it compare to the iPhone 15 Pro?

Mobile Products

November 5

The best Google Pixel 8 Pro cases in 2023: 20 best ones

Google's Pixel 8 Pro is out with some amazing new features. Here are the best cases to get maximum protection right out of the box.

Mobile Products

November 4

The 22 best Apple Watch faces you should be using

You can overhaul the look of your Apple Watch and customize it with useful information using the right watch face. We rounded up the best Apple Watch faces.

Mobile Products

November 2

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Have an Android phone? You can get unlimited 5G service for free

One of the best things about eSIM is how easy is to get a new plan up and running on your smartphone. Now, Visible is making it even easier.

Mobile News

November 1

The best prepaid cell phone plans in 2023: the 7 best ones

Looking to save money on your cell phone plan? We cover the best prepaid plan options and explain precisely what you get for your money.

Mobile Guides

October 27

The home screen on the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

The best phone plans for one person in 2023: our 6 favorites

If you’re ready to ditch shared plans, there are some great options. Here are the best phone plans for one person from T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon, and others.

Mobile Products

October 26

Person holding phone showing Bluetooth pairing view Snapdragon Seamless.

Your next Android phone could have one of the iPhone’s best features

Seamless integration between Apple products has long been one of the iPhone's greatest strengths. Now, Qualcomm is hoping to bring this to multiple platforms.

Mobile News

October 24

Person looking at text messages on smartphone.

How to send a text message to an email address

Want to know how to send text messages to email accounts? We have all the information to get you started.

Mobile Guides

October 20

Renders of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro next to each other.

iPhone 15 vs. iPhone 15 Pro: don’t buy the wrong iPhone

Apple's new 2023 iPhone 15 lineup is out, with the usual standard iPhone 15 joined by a more powerful iPhone 15 Pro. Which one is right for your money?

Mobile Products

October 19

Renders of the iPhone 15 Pro next to the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max: what’s actually different?

Apple has widened the gap a bit between this year's iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Check out what's changed.

Mobile Products

October 18

The screens on the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Fixing your broken Samsung phone is about to get easier

Samsung has announced a new partnership to bring easy walk-in service for in-warranty Galaxy smartphone repairs to even more customers.

Mobile News

October 17

A Google Pixel 8 Pro in Porcelain (left) with an iPhone 15 Pro in Blue Titanium held in hand.

Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro: which $1,000 phone should you buy?

It’s an exciting season for smartphones with Google's Pixel 8 Pro joining Apple's iPhone 15 Pro as two of the best of 2023. Which one is right for your money?

Mobile Products

October 17

T-Mobile still has the fastest 5G, but its rivals are catching up

For most of 2023, 5G speeds among the big three carriers have been fairly stable, but this may only be true at the very top end of the 5G speed race.

Mobile News

October 16

These are the 11 best iPhone chargers you can buy in 2023

Need a new iPhone charger? Today's chargers are more convenient and inventive than ever. Here are the best picks, from wireless chargers to the latest MagSafe.

Mobile Products

October 16

iPhone on stand in FaceTime call with balloon gesture.

How to use iOS 17 FaceTime gestures (and what they look like)

FaceTime gestures is one of the coolest new iPhone features in iOS 17, letting you trigger fun 3D animations with a move of your hand. Here's how to use it.

Mobile Guides

October 2