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

Samsung Galaxy Fold release date re-do starts September 6

By Matt Swider published 5 September 19

When is the Samsung Galaxy Fold release date? Good news: we finally have a date when you can buy one.

Axon 10 Pro wants to be the beginning of ZTE's comeback story in the US

By Matt Swider published 28 August 19

It's not a 5G phone, but the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is coming to the US, despite prior sanctions against the Chinese company.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review

By Matt Swider published 8 August 19

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Updated We've tweaked our Galaxy Note 9 review now that other big-screened smartphones have come out. Here's our updated take in 2019.

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

By Matt Swider, David Lumb, John McCann published 7 August 19

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

The Asus Zenfone 6 arrives in the US with its unique flip camera and $500 price

By Matt Swider published 5 August 19

We liked the Asus Zenfone 6 in our review, and now the phone is finally available in the US starting today.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare multiplayer wants to become the adult Fortnite

By Matt Swider published 1 August 19

Call of Duty Modern Warfare multiplayer is changing for the better. Here's what you can expect from the remake.

Siri Shortcuts expanding to control robot vacuums and even your shower

By Matt Swider published 1 August 19

Siri is getting a little more niche with what it can control. Here's the latest update on what Apple's voice assistant can do.

Hands on: Moto E6 review

By Matt Swider published 31 July 19

Not yet rated

While the Moto E6 is better than the Moto E5 in some ways, it omits too many of the features we've come to expect on even a budget handset.

T-Mobile-Sprint merger to change carrier landscape as it passes major hurdle

By Matt Swider, Mark Knapp published 26 July 19

The US Department of Justice has announced its approval of the T-Mobile and Sprint merger. Here's what it means.

iPhone 5G with an Apple modem closer to reality with $1 billion Intel deal

By Matt Swider published 26 July 19

BREAKING NEWS Apple has ambitions to make an iPhone 5G in the future, and its purchase of Intel's modem business today is a big step.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is bound for September – at least in some places

By Matt Swider, David Lumb published 25 July 19

Updated The Samsung Galaxy Fold has been (hopefully) fixed and has a release date: September, but only in select markets.

iPhone 11 may tout 'Smart Frame' feature to fix your ruined photos

By Matt Swider published 23 July 19

The iPhone 11 camera may look unsightly, but it'll come with new features meant to help shape up your photos.

Snapdragon 855 Plus: phones list, specs and benchmarks

By Matt Swider, Mark Knapp, David Lumb published 23 July 19

Updated The Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset boosts performance for gaming and AI. Here's what it offers over the standard version.

Apple's iOS 12.4 and watchOS 5.3 updates fix Walkie Talkie vulnerability

By Matt Swider published 22 July 19

The newest versions of iOS 12 and watchOS 5 are here, with iOS 12.4 and watchOS 5.3 available to download. Here's what changed.

Hands on: DJI Ronin-SC review

By Matt Swider published 17 July 19

Not yet rated

The DJI Ronin-SC puts an old-school Hollywood crane into one hand with a gimbal that is promising for mirrorless camera users.

I bought AirPods on Amazon Prime Day even though I don't 'need' them

By Matt Swider published 17 July 19

PRIME DAY 2019 There's a great deal on AirPods for Amazon Prime Day, and we discovered how to get the most money off of Apple's true wireless earbuds.

How to get Apple Watch 4 for $69 off on Amazon Prime Day – if you're smart

By Matt Swider published 17 July 19

Prime Day 2019 The Apple Watch 4 is on sale for Amazon Prime Day, and we'll tell you how to get an additional $19 off the discounted price.

The Oculus Go 64GB has a secret Amazon Prime Day sale price

By Matt Swider published 16 July 19

PRIME DAY 2019 Even though you may not notice the price drop at first, the larger 64GB Oculus Go in indeed on sale for Prime Day.

Samsung Galaxy S10 price cut by $300 for Amazon Prime Day

By Matt Swider, Mark Knapp published 10 July 19

You can buy the Samsung Galaxy S10 for $300 already, and the deal is courtesy of Amazon Prime Day 2019. Here's the news.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 review

By Matt Swider published 2 July 19

Updated Samsung's 2-in-1 tablet attempt doesn't fulfill all of our needs, even if it's better than last year's Tab S3 in a lot of ways.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 review

By Matt Swider published 2 July 19

Updated Samsung knows tablets aren't cool any more, so it's making its new Android option much more work-focused.

Hands on: Ring Door View Cam review

By Matt Swider published 2 July 19

Not yet rated

UPDATED Most video doorbells haven't really addressed the needs of apartment and condo renters. This one does.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 launch confirmed - with big camera tease

By Matt Swider published 2 July 19

Samsung Unpacked will be August 7, and that's when we expect the Note 10 to be announced in Brooklyn.

Democratic Debate lineup and next debate

First Democratic Debate: full video recap, next debate and schedule, and who won

By Matt Swider, David Lumb published 28 June 19

UPDATED The first Democratic Debate ahead of the 2020 election is over, but we have a recap of with the full video as well as highlights

Philips Hue bulbs go bridge-less with new Bluetooth lights

By Matt Swider published 27 June 19

New Philips Hue bulbs won't require a bridge, and that's good news for anyone being introduced to smart lights.

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