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

Google Keep officially launched, rivals Evernote for note-taking

By Matt Swider last updated 10 November 20

Updated Start taking notes right now with Google Keep, which challenges other note-taking services with a convenient grid layout.

Keep isn't Google's first note-taker: Gmail has tasks, and before that there was Google Notebook

Google Keep vs Evernote vs Apple Notes

By Carrie Marshall, Matt Swider last updated 10 November 20

Early View Google never saw a good idea it didn't want to emulate, and this time it's got the photocopiers set to Evernote.

Hanging in there: AirPods Pro remain at their lowest price yet

By Matt Swider published 10 November 20

AirPods Pro is on sale this week, while Apple is selling them for the original retail price. Here's where you can save $55 today.

What Apple's 'One more thing' launch event means for Black Friday

By Matt Swider published 3 November 20

Black Friday The Apple event on November 10 is its third in as many months. Here's how it could change Black Friday.

Cyber Monday will be your last chance for really good deals in 2020 – here's why

By Matt Swider published 2 November 20

Analysis Cyber Monday 2020 may be your last opportunity to get the best deals before Christmas. Here's why we're shopping early.

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

By Matt Swider, David Lumb, John McCann last updated 26 October 20

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

Walmart Plus is cheaper than Amazon Prime and it launches today

By Matt Swider last updated 23 October 20

There's a new fast delivery service in the US, Walmart Plus, and it's actually cheaper than lead competitor Amazon Prime.

These Oral-B discounts are some of the best Prime Day electric toothbrush deals we've seen

By Gerald Lynch, Matt Swider published 14 October 20

Prime Day 2020 Save on electric toothbrushes for kids and adults, with savings of up to 50%

iPad Pro 9.7 (2016) review

By Matt Swider published 7 October 20

Updated Does Apple's new, normal-sized tablet have enough grunt to replace your laptop now that it's gone Pro?

Best hot tubs: the top jacuzzis for the money

By Matt Swider last updated 29 September 20

We list the best pop-up inflatable jacuzzis and full-on acrylic hot tubs that you can buy so that you can relax.

Walmart Plus reportedly challenging Amazon Prime – here are the benefits

By Matt Swider last updated 29 September 20

You may finally have an alternative to Amazon Prime. Here's how Walmart plans to take on Jeff Bezos' same-day delivery service.

Somehow, the new iPad 2020 price is $30 off at Walmart – on its release date

By Matt Swider last updated 29 September 20

Cleary the iPad 2020 price shouldn't be $329. Walmart is already selling Apple's new iPad for just $299.

Amazon Prime Day 2020 date officially confirmed as October 13 – here's what to expect

By Matt Swider published 28 September 20

The Amazon Prime Day 2020 date was just announced. Here's what to expect from Prime Day deals in 2020.

Amazon Prime Day 2020 dates leak: deals slated to start October 13

By Matt Swider published 22 September 20

The Amazon Prime Day 2020 date may have just been outed by the company's own schedule. Here's what we know.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 review

By Matt Swider published 22 September 20

The latest foldable phone from Samsung nearly addresses every shortcoming of the original device.

24 hours with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: what it is and what it isn't

By Matt Swider published 3 September 20

We've gotten hands on time with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and have a lot to say in the first 24 hours.

iPhone 11 may get a triple-lens camera, but not iPhone 12's laser 3D camera

By Matt Swider last updated 2 September 20

Apple's iPhone plans for 2019 and 2020 appear to be laid out in a new report today. Here's what to expect.

iPhone 12 and new iPads in October? This sometimes-right Apple leaker thinks so

By Matt Swider last updated 2 September 20

iPhone 12 may be a month delayed from its usual reveal date, according to a hit-and-miss Apple leaker.

Apple says the iPhone 12 will be delayed

By David Lumb, Matt Swider last updated 2 September 20

During Apple's Q3 2020 earnings call, the company revealed it expects the iPhone 12 to be delayed beyond its usual September release date.

iPhone 12 release date in October, but Apple Watch 6 in September? 2020 is strange

By Matt Swider last updated 2 September 20

Apple may be giving us staggered release dates for the iPhone 12, Apple Watch 6 and new iPads. Here's the latest Apple leak.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 price has leaked – and there's some good news

By Matt Swider published 28 August 20

The forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 launch date is September 1, but the UK price is here right now.

DJI OM 4 review

By Matt Swider published 27 August 20

Editor's Choice

This is the DJI Osmo Mobile 4, officially dubbed the DJI OM4, and it's the best smartphone gimbal you can buy today.

The DJI OM4 is the gimbal that won't take your smartphone hostage

By Matt Swider last updated 26 August 20

The DJI OM4 was just unveiled, and it's got a neat new trick: your phone attaches to the gimbal via magnets.

Dr. Mario World: what you need to know

By Matt Swider last updated 14 August 20

Dr. Mario World is out for iOS and Android, and we got to take an early dose of puzzle game with our thoughts.

Space X return video replay: watch the Crew Dragon astronauts splashdown

By Matt Swider published 3 August 20

The SpaceX mission is complete, and we have video of all of the events as they unfolded. See the NASA astronauts return to Earth.

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