THE PICKSTEAD GUIDES

Smartphones

3 guides in Tech

Tech / Research review

Peak Design Everyday Case Review: The Slimmer Case That Gives Up The Lock

Peak Design removed its SlimLink locking square, cut the price to $39.95 and kept the bumper, the strap anchors and the lifetime guarantee. What you lose is the mechanical hold, and the brand itself says which buyers should care.

5 min read

Tech / Research review

Anker MagGo Power Bank 10K Review: The Qi2 Premium Only Pays Off on an iPhone

Anker's A1654 packs 15 W Qi2 magnetic charging, a 27 W USB-C port and a fold-out stand into 250 grams for $89.99. The FAQ rules out Android, which narrows who should pay for the magnet at all.

4 min read

Tech / Buying guide

Before a New Phone, Check What Your Accessories Lock In

A phone is chosen in a store and lived with through its port, its charging rate and its storage. Three accessories we have reviewed show which of those a new handset changes, and which it quietly leaves behind.

4 min read