Phillip Tracy

Phillip Tracy is the assistant managing editor at Laptop Mag where he reviews laptops, phones and other gadgets while covering the latest industry news. After graduating with a journalism degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Phillip became a tech reporter at the Daily Dot. There, he wrote reviews for a range of gadgets and covered everything from social media trends to cybersecurity. Prior to that, he wrote for RCR Wireless News covering 5G and IoT. When he's not tinkering with devices, you can find Phillip playing video games, reading, traveling or watching soccer.

Articles by: Phillip Tracy

OnePlus 9 review: The best phone for under $750

By Phillip Tracy published 30 April 21

The OnePlus 9 is an excellent flagship alternative offering (almost) all the features found in more expensive devices, including blistering performance and long battery life.

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro unveiled at Unpacked — this could be the first true XPS 13 killer

By Phillip Tracy published 28 April 21

Samsung is ready to take on the best ultra-thin laptops, like the XPS 13, Spectre x360 14 and MacBook Air, with its newly unveiled Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 laptops.

Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable review: Outclassing the Surface Pro

By Phillip Tracy published 27 April 21

Dell's Latitude 7320 Detachable is an excellent tablet hybrid with a gorgeous 13-inch display, fast performance and a handful of useful features.

Windows 10 taskbar gets one of the biggest updates in years — What you need to know

By Phillip Tracy published 22 April 21

Microsoft is updating the Windows 10 taskbar to show you more personalized content, including relevant news and interests.

iOS 15 may change the way you use your iPhone: Here's how

By Phillip Tracy published 22 April 21

New details about iOS 15, the next major software update for the iPhone, have emerged and they suggest significant changes are a few months away.

Apple Event review: Are the new iPad Pro and iMac enough?

By Phillip Tracy published 20 April 21

Here is our Apple spring event scorecard with a breakdown of what went right, what went wrong, and what we want to see from Apple before the end of the year.

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini now sold in new purple color — Check it out

By Phillip Tracy published 20 April 21

Apple Spring Loaded event to announce several new product refreshes and possibly new tech

Apple event live blog: Latest updates on iPads, AirTags and more

By Phillip Tracy, Darragh Murphy published 20 April 21

Apple's 'Spring Loaded' event is set to take place today on April 20. We expect the company to release new iPad models, AirTags and colorful iMacs.

Apple M1 vs. Intel CPU: This is the best processor for your laptop

By Phillip Tracy published 20 April 21

Apple M1 vs Intel CPU — let the battle begin!

Windows 10 app store to get a major overhaul — but will devs care?

By Phillip Tracy published 20 April 21

Now Microsoft is planning to give the Windows 10 app store a major renovation in an attempt to drive more shoppers to its virtual show floor.

Apple 'Spring Loaded' Event: What to expect — new iPad Pro, Apple Pencil and more

By Phillip Tracy published 19 April 21

There is a lot to unpack as we near Apple's big spring event, from new iPad models to the debut of a Tile-like tracker. Here is everything you can expect to see at the April 20 event.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch, AMD) review

By Phillip Tracy published 15 April 21

Microsoft's 15-inch Surface Laptop 4 with AMD is among the best laptops you can buy, bringing the performance and battery life missing from the previous model.

Microsoft Edge Kids Mode launches with strict site limits and Pixar themes

By Phillip Tracy published 15 April 21

Microsoft is here to ease adults' minds with its new Microsoft Edge Kids Mode, a browser designed to keep kids safe as they browse the internet.

MacBook Air and MacBook Pro sales are booming — Here is why

By Phillip Tracy published 14 April 21

The overall PC shipments are up 55% in Q1 of 2021 while Mac sales during the first quarter boomed by 111.5%.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event set for April 28 — Everything you need to know

By Phillip Tracy published 13 April 21

Samsung is set to launch new products at a Galaxy Unpacked event set for April 28 at 7am PT or 10am ET. Here is what we know

How to Update Windows 10

By Phillip Tracy published 12 April 21

Keep your Windows 10 laptop updated with our step-by-step guide.

Surface Laptop 4 launch is imminent — what to expect

By Phillip Tracy published 12 April 21

Microsoft published a teaser video today, hinting at the imminent arrival of a Surface Laptop 4. Posted to Twitter, the video is captioned with "There’s more to come… stay tuned"

Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 unveiled: Meet the first AMD-powered Alienware since 2007

By Phillip Tracy published 7 April 21

Alienware has tapped AMD for its latest gaming notebook, the m15 Ryzen Edition R5. The first Alienware powered by an AMD processor in over a decade, the m15 uses the newest Ryzen 5000 series chips.

HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 review

By Phillip Tracy published 4 April 21

HP's EliteBook 1040 G7 is an outstanding laptop that excels in almost every area — it earns our strong recommendation if you can pay the sky-high price.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 vs. Surface Pro 7+: Which should you buy?

By Phillip Tracy published 27 March 21

We help decide which of Microsoft's Surface Pro tablets is right for you

Why 14-inch laptops are the Goldilocks solution to the 13 versus 15-inch dilemma

By Phillip Tracy published 23 March 21

What if you could get the same portability as a 13-inch laptop but with a larger display? Now you can, thanks to the increasing prevalence of 14-inch laptops.

New Windows 10 update finally fixes embarrassing printer issue

By Phillip Tracy published 22 March 21

Microsoft resolved printer errors with a broken patch and is now fixing that attempted repair with another update.

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable review

By Phillip Tracy published 20 March 21

Lenovo's ThinkPad X12 Detachable is an excellent 2-in-1 tablet for business users — one that edges out the Surface Pro 7+ in many ways.

New iPad Pro launching next month — What we know so far (report)

By Phillip Tracy published 19 March 21

Apple will unveil a new iPad Pro at an event next month, according to a recent Bloomberg report.

Windows 10 update fixes critical File Explorer bug that causes poor performance

By Phillip Tracy published 17 March 21

After fixing a serious issue that caused the Blue Screen of Death while printing, Microsoft is now updating the File Explorer to resolve bugs that could cause performance slowdowns.

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