Articles by: Sean Riley

Sean Riley has been covering tech professionally for over a decade now. Most of that time was as a freelancer covering varied topics including phones, wearables, tablets, smart home devices, laptops, AR, VR, mobile payments, fintech, and more. Sean is the resident mobile expert at Laptop Mag, specializing in phones and wearables, you'll find plenty of news, reviews, how-to, and opinion pieces on these subjects from him here. But Laptop Mag has also proven a perfect fit for that broad range of interests with reviews and news on the latest laptops, VR games, and computer accessories along with coverage on everything from NFTs to cybersecurity and more.

Articles by: Sean Riley

The best cases for Samsung Galaxy S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra

By Sean Riley published 4 February 23

Protect your new phone with one of the best cases for Samsung Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, or S23 Ultra!

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra battery life results are in — look out iPhone 14 Pro Max!

By Sean Riley published 3 February 23

Our Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra battery life test shows a massive leap over last year which puts it right on the heels of the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

How to add a custom picture background to your iPhone keyboard

By Kimberly Gedeon published 3 February 23

Don't stare at the same boring keyboard every day, here's how to add a custom picture background to your iPhone keyboard.

How to automatically set your iPhone to 'Do Not Disturb' when you arrive at work or school

By Kimberly Gedeon published 2 February 23

You can automatically set your iPhone to "Do Not Disturb" when you arrive at work or school so you never have to worry about doing it yourself.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra crushes iPhone 14 Pro Max in GPU benchmarks

By Sean Riley published 2 February 23

We've started our performance tests on the Galaxy S23 Ultra, but we're already shocked to see it dramatically outperform the iPhone 14 Pro Max in GPU benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review (in progress): incremental changes with a ridiculous camera

By Sherri L. Smith, Sean Riley last updated 3 February 23

Not yet rated

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra serves up incremental changes while leading with a series-first 200MP camera

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra on a stand in green in a split screen with iPhone 14 Pro Max in purple being held

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max: Which phone is best?

By Sean Riley published 1 February 23

This smartphone face-off looks at the Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max across seven different categories to find the best option for you.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Galaxy S22 Ultra: Is it worth the upgrade?

By Sean Riley published 1 February 23

This smartphone face-off looks at the Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Galaxy S22 Ultra across seven different categories to find the best option for you.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is here — My God, it's full of megapixels!

By Sean Riley published 1 February 23

The Galaxy S23 Ultra

iPhone 15 Ultra may get a telephoto lens to rival the Galaxy S23 Ultra — but it's not all good news

By Sean Riley published 1 February 23

The iPhone may finally get a true telephoto lens in 2023

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Feb 1 2023 invite with three green lights on a black background representing the trio of cameras on the Galaxy S23 phones

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023: How to watch and what to expect

By Sean Riley published 31 January 23

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is on Feb 1, here's how to watch along with us. The Galaxy S23 phones are a virtual lock for the launch, but we may also be getting new Galaxy Book 3 laptops.

How to switch from a passcode to an iPhone password — boost your security in seconds

By Sean Riley published 31 January 23

Here's how to make your iPhone hacker-proof with just one simple change.

How to delete duplicate photos from iPhone in seconds

By Shubham Agarwal published 27 January 23

How to delete duplicate photos from iPhone in seconds with a built-in feature in iOS 16.

How to check laptop battery health in Windows 10 or 11

By Sean Riley published 25 January 23

Learn how to check laptop battery health in Windows 10 or 11 to see if your laptop's weak battery life is a hardware or a software problem.

5 laptops that are a better value than the 2023 MacBook Pro 14

By Sean Riley published 22 January 23

The 2023 MacBook Pro 14 is the new hotness from Apple and it’s sure to be a great laptop, but whether it has to be macOS or Windows, here are a few laptops that are a better value for most people.

A physical lock resting on a laptop keyboard

Norton breach exposes users' personal data and passwords — how to avoid being next

By Sean Riley published 20 January 23

Another credential-stuffing attack highlights the need for password managers

This Windows 11 bug is breaking critical apps for some users — what to do

By Sean Riley published 19 January 23

A new Windows 11 bug in version 22H2 is breaking critical Windows apps for some users. Microsoft has no answer as to when the bug will be fixed, but there are some potential solutions.

You can spend $6,499 on the most expensive M2 Max MacBook Pro

The 2023 MacBook Pros have Apple fans looking at Mac trade-in values — they are 'brutal'

By Sean Riley last updated 19 January 23

Is this Apple's sneaky way to hike prices?

How to silence notifications on iPhone

By Sean Riley published 18 January 23

Need to stop just one app from bothering you? Here's how to mute notifications for a single app on iPhone in iOS 15.

MacBook Pro M2 Pro 14-inch and 16-inch with lids open

Will the new MacBook Pro really offer the 'longest battery life ever in a Mac'?

By Sean Riley last updated 18 January 23

Apple is making bold claims about the new MacBook Pro offering the "longest battery life ever in a Mac," but just how long will it last on a charge?

MacBook Pros with M2 Pro and M2 Max: Price, release date, specs, and more

By Sean Riley last updated 23 January 23

The M2 Pro and M2 Max-powered MacBook Pros are finally here. We've got the price, release date, specs, and everything else you need to know about the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros.

MacBook Pro M2 with Nvidia GeForce Now RTX 4080 Ultimate Membership image overlayed on the display

Apple still doesn’t care about MacBook gaming — but Nvidia has the solution

By Sean Riley published 17 January 23

Any laptop can be a gaming laptop, even a MacBook

CES 2023: The coolest tech we saw that will blow you away

By Kimberly Gedeon, Sean Riley, Jason England, Sherri L. Smith published 16 January 23

CES 2023 showcased some of the wildest tech innovations we’ve ever seen, but here are the ones that deserve the most visibility.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Feb 1 2023 invite with three green lights on a black background likely representing the trio of cameras on the Galaxy S23 phones

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked set for February 1 — how to lock in your Galaxy S23 discount now

By Sean Riley published 10 January 23

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked is happening on February 1, the in-person event in San Francisco is expected to serve as the launch event for the Galaxy S23 and more.

Forget iPhone 15 Ultra — iPhone 16 just tipped for big Face ID upgrade

By Sean Riley published 10 January 23

While the iPhone 15 Ultra may still be months away, a new rumor regarding Face ID on the iPhone 16 Pro and Ultra may have you waiting one more year to upgrade.

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