Articles by Matt Swider

Matt Swider is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Shortcut.com. Formerly TechRadar's US Editor-in-Chief, he began his tech journalism career all the way back in 1999 at the age of 14. He's tested over 1,000 phones, tablets and wearables and commands a Twitter account of 1m+ followers. Matt received his journalism degree from Penn State University.

Articles by: Matt Swider

Cyber Monday will be your last chance for really good deals in 2020 – here's why

By Matt Swider published 2 November 20

Analysis Cyber Monday 2020 may be your last opportunity to get the best deals before Christmas. Here's why we're shopping early.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 launch: here's what happened at Galaxy Unpacked 2019

By Matt Swider, David Lumb, John McCann last updated 26 October 20

Galaxy Unpacked 2019 gave us the Note 10, Note 10 Plus and Galaxy Book S.

iPad Pro 9.7 (2016) review

By Matt Swider published 7 October 20

Updated Does Apple's new, normal-sized tablet have enough grunt to replace your laptop now that it's gone Pro?

Best hot tubs: the top jacuzzis for the money

By Matt Swider last updated 29 September 20

We list the best pop-up inflatable jacuzzis and full-on acrylic hot tubs that you can buy so that you can relax.

24 hours with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: what it is and what it isn't

By Matt Swider published 3 September 20

We've gotten hands on time with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and have a lot to say in the first 24 hours.

iPhone 11 may get a triple-lens camera, but not iPhone 12's laser 3D camera

By Matt Swider last updated 2 September 20

Apple's iPhone plans for 2019 and 2020 appear to be laid out in a new report today. Here's what to expect.

iPhone 12 and new iPads in October? This sometimes-right Apple leaker thinks so

By Matt Swider last updated 2 September 20

iPhone 12 may be a month delayed from its usual reveal date, according to a hit-and-miss Apple leaker.

Apple says the iPhone 12 will be delayed

By David Lumb, Matt Swider last updated 2 September 20

During Apple's Q3 2020 earnings call, the company revealed it expects the iPhone 12 to be delayed beyond its usual September release date.

iPhone 12 release date in October, but Apple Watch 6 in September? 2020 is strange

By Matt Swider last updated 2 September 20

Apple may be giving us staggered release dates for the iPhone 12, Apple Watch 6 and new iPads. Here's the latest Apple leak.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 price has leaked – and there's some good news

By Matt Swider published 28 August 20

The forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 launch date is September 1, but the UK price is here right now.

DJI OM 4 review

By Matt Swider published 27 August 20

Editor\'s Choice

This is the DJI Osmo Mobile 4, officially dubbed the DJI OM4, and it's the best smartphone gimbal you can buy today.

The DJI OM4 is the gimbal that won't take your smartphone hostage

By Matt Swider last updated 26 August 20

The DJI OM4 was just unveiled, and it's got a neat new trick: your phone attaches to the gimbal via magnets.

Dr. Mario World: what you need to know

By Matt Swider last updated 14 August 20

Dr. Mario World is out for iOS and Android, and we got to take an early dose of puzzle game with our thoughts.

Space X return video replay: watch the Crew Dragon astronauts splashdown

By Matt Swider published 3 August 20

The SpaceX mission is complete, and we have video of all of the events as they unfolded. See the NASA astronauts return to Earth.

This is going to enable Android phones to charge from 0% to 50% in five minutes

By Matt Swider published 28 July 20

Your phone is going to be able to charge faster soon, and the technology to do it is already here... kind of.

Life in a Day 2020: filming day and requirements for YouTube's crowd-sourced documentary

By Matt Swider last updated 25 July 20

The filming day for YouTube's Life in a Day has arrived, and we have all of the information on what you need to capture the next 24 hours.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is official – and it confirms a big Galaxy Note 20 leak

By Matt Swider published 22 July 20

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is speedier in two ways: it has faster download speeds and the Snapdragon 865 Plus chip.

Twitter hack exploits Apple, Elon Musk and other prominent accounts

By Matt Swider published 16 July 20

Twitter gets hacked on its 14th anniversary, and no, it's not hawking bitcoin for its birthday.

Exclusive: OnePlus Buds to charge faster than Apple AirPods via Warp Charge technology

By Matt Swider, Nick Pino published 16 July 20

EXCLUSIVE In an interview with TechRadar, OnePlus says the upcoming true wireless earbuds utilize the company’s Warp Charge technology.

Mac Pro 2019: release date, price and specs

By Matt Swider, Matt Hanson published 10 July 20

Updated Apple launched a new pro-level computer, and we got to see the powerful desktop Mac Pro up close.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 launch date set for August, and it'll be virtual

By Matt Swider last updated 9 July 20

Samsung is ready to launch the Galaxy Note 20 at its virtual launch event, according to an official company statement.

Android gaming phones are about to get faster thanks to the Snapdragon 865 Plus

By Matt Swider published 8 July 20

New Android phones designed for gaming are expected in the latter half of 2020 thanks to this new enhanced chipset.

Google Pixel 3 review

By Matt Swider published 26 June 20

Recommended

Updated The Google Pixel 3 smartphone packs a machine-learning camera that remains a great phone, even in 2020.

First proof that Samsung Galaxy S11 will be faster than iPhone 11 Pro

By Matt Swider last updated 24 June 20

The Galaxy S11 is poised to be faster than the iPhone 11, and we have the first benchmarks from the chip it's likely to use.

Why the Apple Watch, iPhone 11 and AirPods were the key to all-time record earnings

By Matt Swider last updated 24 June 20

Analysis The Apple Watch, AirPods and iPhone 11 combined to drive Apple to record revenue. Here's what stood out to us.

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