Matt Swider

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip review

By Matt Swider published

The Galaxy Z Flip feels like an experiment, but Samsung have its clamshell-style foldable phone a premium design and solid specs for its size.

Mortal Kombat movie 2021

New Mortal Kombat movie gets an April 2021 release date

By Matt Swider published

Mortal Kombat is coming to theaters and HBO Max on April 16, 2021, according to the newly release movie poster.

Apple AirPods Pro Max vs Powerbeats Pro

Why I'm skipping the AirPods Max in favor of Apple's last-generation earbuds

By Matt Swider published

Op-ed The AirPods Max look intriguing, but at least one early adopter is holding off in favor of Apple's slightly older Powerbeats Pro.

SpaceX

SpaceX explosion: watch the Starship SN8 rocket meet fiery end

By Matt Swider published

SpaceX Starship SN8 was said to be a success in its suborbital flight test, even though it met a fiery end upon attempting to land.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

36 hours with Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: testing out the camera

By Matt Swider last updated

We've unboxed the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, and it's instantly Samsung's best phone. Here are our first impressions of it.

SpaceX launch November 15

Watch the SpaceX launch live stream: how to rewatch the liftoff for free

By Matt Swider published

We're watching the SpaceX live stream, and you can too. Here's where to find the video and how to tune in for free.

Apple Store

I bought an iPhone 12 in person at the Apple Store – here's how different it felt

By Matt Swider published

The iPhone 12 launch happened over two days and we went to the Apple Store both times to experience what it's like in person.

YouTube is down

YouTube was down because 2020 isn't over for seven weeks – it's back now

By Matt Swider published

The entire YouTube network is down right now, so you can't watch videos from any of Google's services at the moment.

Google Keep challenges Evernote

Google Keep officially launched, rivals Evernote for note-taking

By Matt Swider last updated

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

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.

MacBook

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

By Matt Swider published

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

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

By Matt Swider published

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

Walmart Plus

Walmart Plus is cheaper than Amazon Prime and it launches today

By Matt Swider last updated

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

iPad Pro 9.7 review

iPad Pro 9.7 (2016) review

By Matt Swider published

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

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

Amazon Prime Day Australia

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

By Matt Swider published

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

Prime Day 2020

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

By Matt Swider published

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 review

By Matt Swider published

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

Sony PS5 pre-order

Sony promises more PS5 pre-orders 'over the next few days' and apologizes

By Matt Swider published

Sony issued a statement for people complaining about how hard it is to find PS5 pre-orders. Here's what the company said.

PS5 vs Xbox Series S

I'm buying the pricier PS5 to save money long-term – here's my secret

By Matt Swider published

Opinion The more expensive PS5 is actually going to save you money in the long run. Here's why you should spend more upfront.

PS5 DualSense controller

Extra PS5 DualSense controllers cost as much as the priciest PlayStation 5 games

By Matt Swider published

Getting an extra PS5 DualSense controller will cost as much as the most expensive PS5 games. Here's the pricing breakdown.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

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

By Matt Swider published

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

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

iPhone 11

Apple says the iPhone 12 will be delayed

By David Lumb, Matt Swider last updated

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

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

By Matt Swider last updated

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

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