Articles by Karen Freeman, Freelance Contributor

Karen is a world traveler, writer, teacher, family woman, and occasionally a movie extra. She has been writing about Apple, consumer tech, and lifestyle products since 2010 for various publications including TechRadar, CNET, Tom’s Guide, iMore, Macworld, AppAdvice, and WatchAware.

Articles by: Karen Freeman

Ninja Thirsti Max review: your own personal soda machine

By Karen Freeman published 16 November 24

Make soda, sparkling water, and other fizzy drinks at home.

SMEG Combi Steam Oven on a kitchen counter

Smeg Combi Steam Oven review: a multi-functional countertop oven that looks stunning and cooks well

By Karen Freeman published 10 November 24

This gorgeous high-tech mini-oven costs a pretty penny, but is it worth it?

How to know if someone blocked you on iMessage

By Karen Freeman published 16 October 24

There's no surefire way to know if someone has blocked you, but there are some clues you can put together that will give you a pretty good idea.

How to tell which iPhone you have

By Karen Freeman published 15 October 24

There are so many iPhone models, it can be confusing to remember which one you've got in your hands. Luckily, it's easy to find out in just a couple of taps.

How to unsend an iMessage

By Karen Freeman published 15 October 24

You've accidentally sent an iMessage you wish you hadn't. Don't worry, just a few simple steps will make it un-happen.

AirPods Pro 2 vs AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation: Which should you buy?

By Karen Freeman published 5 October 24

Apple's two best in-ear headphones both offer active noise cancellation, but there are some important differences you'll want to consider before making a purchase.

Apple AirPods 4 with AirPods 4 ANC, on purple background

AirPods 4 vs AirPods 4 with Noise Cancellation: which should you buy?

By Karen Freeman published 1 October 24

Active noise cancellation is the most significant difference between the two models, but it's far from the only one.

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A18 Pro: what to expect from Apple's next rumored chipset

By Karen Freeman published 5 September 24

Updated We've rounded up everything we've heard about Apple's next rumored chipset, the A18 Pro.

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