Articles By Max McCaskill
Max McCaskill
Sr. Staff Writer
Max is a Senior Staff Writer at WhistleOut, specializing in mobile plans, operating systems, and carrier news. He regularly tests and reviews dozens of phone plans firsthand, evaluating real-world data speeds, coverage reliability, and whether plan features live up to carrier promises. With deep knowledge of the mobile industry and a keen eye for detail, Max's work has been featured in publications such as Yahoo Finance, AARP, AP News, and GoBankingRates.
He currently uses an iPhone 14 Pro on Boost Mobile’s Unlimited Plan. When he’s not breaking down the fine print of plan terms, you’ll likely find him sharpening his photography skills, fly fishing, or complaining about SEC football.
Expertise
- Apple devices and iOS
- Mobile carriers and phone plans
- Network technology
- Telecom industry trends
- Satellite internet
How to Unlock a Consumer Cellular Phone
Leaving Consumer Cellular? Find out how to unlock your phone in our guide.
iOS 17's Personal Voice on iPhone: What is it, and is it safe?
With Personal Voice, your iPhone can create a digital replica of your voice. Find out how to set up this feature and if it's safe in our guide.
iPhone 14 Pro vs. 15 Pro: Is it worth the upgrade?
The iPhone 14 Pro starts at $899 and the new iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999. Follow our guide as we analyze processors, cameras, and more to find which device comes out on top.
Reach Mobile Review: Phones, Coverage, Cost
Reach Mobile is an MVNO that makes use of AT&T's network. Learn everything you need to know about Reach Mobile so you can decide if it's right for you.
Red Pocket Review: I Spent Two Months on the Carrier’s Revamped Premium Unlimited Plan
Read our in-depth review to discover Red Pocket's pros and cons—on pricing, data speeds, coverage, customer service, and more—to see if this low-cost carrier is right for you.
These 5 Popular Apps Are Wasting All of Your Data
The average American adult spends over 69 days using apps on their smartphone in a year. Find out how you compare in our app usage guide.
Throw the Best Secret Santa with These 5 Apps
Master your yearly Secret Santa and family exchanges with these helpful apps.
US Mobile Review: I Spent One Month as a US Mobile Customer
Thinking of signing up with US Mobile? Check out our review of its plans, pricing, and perks to know if it's right for you.
Verizon Outage: What to Do When the Network Goes Down
Is Verizon’s network down? Learn how to find out if a Verizon outage is impacting your phone and how to stay connected to friends and family when the network goes down.
How to Schedule a Text on an iPhone
Need to schedule an iPhone text message? Learn step-by-step how to schedule messages for later and explore the best scheduling options.
