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
What Is Data Sharing? Are Shared Data Plans Still Worth Buying
Wondering about shared data plans? While increasingly hard to find, you may want to consider one if you don't use much data every month.
Xfinity Prepaid Internet: No contract internet for $45/month
Looking for prepaid internet? Discover Xfinity prepaid internet’s price, coverage, speeds, and how it measures up against the competition in this review.
iPhone 18 Pro vs. 17 Pro: Is It Worth the Upgrade?
See how the iPhone 18 Pro's variable-aperture camera, A20 Pro chip, and battery life stack up against the iPhone 17 Pro. We'll cover pricing, features, and who should upgrade.
What's the Best iPhone in 2026?
From budget-priced options to cutting-edge cameras, the best iPhones right now are the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17e.
Why Was the iPhone 18 Delayed to 2027?
Apple delayed the base iPhone 18 to spring 2027 while raising prices on the iPhone 17 and 16. Here's what happened and why it matters if you're shopping for your next iPhone right now.
Meet Apple’s Newest iPhone Innovation: Good Old-Fashioned Price Gouging
Apple quietly hiked prices on the iPhone 16, 17, 17e, and Air the same day it unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Duo. Here's why it happened and where you can still find them cheaper.
iPhone 18: Everything We've Learned About Apple's 2026 Lineup
Wondering about the new iPhone? We've got all the rumors about the iPhone 18 series, including the new Dark Cherry color, an updated A20 processor, the iPhone Fold and new camera features.
iPhone Release Dates: The iPhone 18 Pro Is Coming September 18
Compare the release dates of each new iPhone to previous years.
How To Silence Notifications on Your iPhone Until You've Watched the Game
Want to avoid spoiling the big game? Learn to silence your iPhone's notifications so live scores, group chats, and app alerts don't grab your attention.
Why So Many People Switch to T-Mobile When a New iPhone Drops
Learn why you should switch to T-Mobile and save big on the newest iPhone with trade-in deals, switching offers, and top unlimited plans.
