Articles by Kimberly Gedeon

Kimberly Gedeon, holding a Master's degree in International Journalism, launched her career as a journalist for MadameNoire's business beat in 2013. She loved translating stuffy stories about the economy, personal finance and investing into digestible, easy-to-understand, entertaining stories for young women of color. During her time on the business beat, she discovered her passion for tech as she dove into articles about tech entrepreneurship, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and the latest tablets. After eight years of freelancing, dabbling in a myriad of beats, she's finally found a home at Laptop Mag that accepts her as the crypto-addicted, virtual reality-loving, investing-focused, tech-fascinated nerd she is. Woot!

Articles by: Kimberly Gedeon

I spent a year with iPhone 14 Plus, and these 5 features destroyed my Android loyalty

By Kimberly Gedeon published 17 August 23

Our editor has the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, but after spending nearly a year with the iPhone 14 Plus, she's having second thoughts about her Android loyalty.

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This iPhone trick lets you unlock your device with your voice — do it in 5 steps

By Kimberly Gedeon published 17 August 23

This little-known iPhone trick allows you to unlock your phone with your voice, but you have to wonder, why would anyone want to do this?

iPhone 15 action button rumors and leaks: Everything we know so far

By Kimberly Gedeon published 16 August 23

Rumors are swirling about a new action button headed to the upcoming iPhone 15 series, replacing the mute switch.

How to camouflage your embarrassing iPhone apps — hide them in plain sight

By Kimberly Gedeon published 16 August 23

The iPhone is filled with a cornucopia of convenient, useful features, including this cool trick that hides your embarrassing apps from prying eyes.

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Apple to pay $65 per person for iPhone lawsuit: Is it too late for you to claim?

By Kimberly Gedeon published 16 August 23

Apple agreed to shell out up to $500 million to rectify a lawsuit that alleged it secretly slowed down the performance of certain iPhone models.

WhatsApp is stealing an iOS 17 feature — and doing a better job with it, too

By Kimberly Gedeon published 15 August 23

WhatsApp is working on rolling out a new Custom Sticker feature like iOS 17, but what's different is that it will have AI support.

Amazon's new AI 'reviews summarizer' is a game changer — how to use it

By Kimberly Gedeon published 14 August 23

You no longer need to scroll through a long list of reviews to get a good idea of whether a product is worth purchasing.

This little-known iPhone trick says your favorite quote every time you charge it

By Kimberly Gedeon published 14 August 23

This little-known iPhone trick allows you to program your iPhone to say any quote of your choice every time you charge your device.

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I scoffed at this iPhone 14 feature — until I heard it rescued Maui wildfire victims

By Kimberly Gedeon published 14 August 23

Emergency SOS via satellite, featured in the iPhone 14 line, may be more of a game changer than I originally believed.

This is the fastest, most powerful laptop we’ve tested — and it’s not a MacBook

By Kimberly Gedeon published 9 August 23

Looking for a laptop that has the best CPU performance of the year? You've come to the right place.

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iPhone 15 Pro will be irresistible to video, photo hoarders — this new rumor explains why

By Kimberly Gedeon last updated 8 August 23

The iPhone 15 Pro is tipped to get a handful of alluring features, from a new periscope lens to slimmer bezels, but there's something else that may be on the horizon, too.

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Creepy AI steals your password by listening to your MacBook keystrokes — what to do

By Kimberly Gedeon published 8 August 23

Researchers from British institutions discovered a way to teach an AI model to steal victims' data by listening to MacBooks' keystrokes.

5 little-known iOS 17 tricks for students — impress classmates with these new features

By Kimberly Gedeon published 5 August 23

You may already know about NameDrop, Visual Look Up, and Check In, but what about some of the lesser-known iOS 17 features that will make your college experience smoother and more seamless?

New Google tool sends alerts when it spots invasive info about you — how to use it

By Kimberly Gedeon last updated 5 August 23

The search-engine giant made some updates to the "Results about you" part of the Google app, giving you more control over your online footprint.

'I Expect You to Die 3' made me cry tears of frustration — but I still want to keep playing

By Kimberly Gedeon last updated 5 August 23

Not yet rated

I Expect You to Die is the third installment of Schell Games’ award-winning VR game that’s a frustrating, but addictive melange of James Bond-esque action and brain-stimulating escape-room puzzles.

iPhone 15 Pro bezels: New renders show drastic gen-over-gen shrinkage (report)

By Kimberly Gedeon published 4 August 23

New renders demonstrate the slimmer bezels on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models.

This little-known iOS 17 trick made my iPhone run faster — try it for yourself

By Kimberly Gedeon published 2 August 23

This simple iOS 17 trick makes your iPhone run zippier and zingier.

iPhone 15 colors: Is the Barbie craze taking over Apple devices, too?

By Kimberly Gedeon published 1 August 23

Every year, Apple unleashes a new gaggle of colors that drape its new-generation iPhones. What does the Cupertino-based tech giant have under its sleeve for the iPhone 15?

I'm a laptop reviewer who hates Chromebooks — but this one changed my mind

By Kimberly Gedeon last updated 1 August 23

I'm typically not a fan of Chromebooks, but a miracle has occurred. Acer has completely changed my perspective on Chrome OS machines.

I’m a laptop reviewer and MacBooks are mid for video editing — here’s proof

By Kimberly Gedeon last updated 30 July 23

MacBooks are often touted as the GOAT for video editing, but according to a recent discovery we’ve made, there are better laptops on the market for mobile professionals in the film industry.

iOS 17 Standby Mode — you're using it wrong if you don't have this accessory

By Kimberly Gedeon published 29 July 23

iOS 17 Standby Mode is one of the most hotly anticipated features among iPhone users. However, if you’re not using it with this particular accessory, you can’t possibly be using it correctly.

Acer Chromebook Spin 714 review: A sub-$700 laptop with great battery life

By Kimberly Gedeon published 28 July 23

Editor\'s Choice

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 has above-average battery life, a decent keyboard, a stylish chassis, a 1440p webcam — all for under $700. What’s not to love?

Galaxy Z Flip 5: Why is no one talking about how it's the best phone for travel?

By Kimberly Gedeon published 27 July 23

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 5 on Wednesday at Unpacked 2023, and although I can't quite see it fitting into the average Joe's life, it's the most ideal device for globetrotters.

Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 4: Spotting the difference is like playing 'Where's Waldo?'

By Kimberly Gedeon published 26 July 23

Samsung just announced the Galaxy Z Flip 5, but you may be wondering, how does it differ from its predecessor? Let's dive into their differences and similarities.

Foldable iPad? New rumor reignites chatter about an upcoming bendable Apple tablet

By Kimberly Gedeon published 25 July 23

Rumors about a foldable iPad are reignited after a DigiTimes report spills the beans about Apple's upcoming secret plans.

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