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 Organize Apps on Android: Folders, Widgets, and Home Screen Tips
Looking to clean up the cluttered apps on an Android device's home screen? We've got the perfect tools.
Stop Writing Notes—Your iPhone Will Transcribe Everything You Say for Free
Learn how to use the iPhone Voice Memos app to automatically transcribe recordings into searchable text, with no internet connection required.
5 Essential Apps for Your Summer Road Trip
Check out the best apps for your road trip. From planning and navigation to entertainment and weather updates, we’ve found the most helpful apps for travel.
Stop Paying for Call Recording Apps—Your iPhone Can Do It for Free
Your iPhone can record phone calls for free, right inside the Phone app. No third-party apps needed. Here's how to use it and where to find your recordings.
Too Busy to Look at Your Phone? Your iPhone Can Read Your Screen to You
Learn how to turn on Speak Screen and Speak Selection on your iPhone to listen to emails, articles, and web pages hands-free.
There's a Hidden Button in Your iPhone's Photos App That Can Identify Almost Anything
The iPhone's Visual Look Up feature can identify plants, animals, landmarks, laundry symbols, dashboard warning lights, and more straight from your Photos app.
10 Tricks and Features You Didn't Know Your iPhone Could Do
Your iPhone can identify plants, schedule texts, transcribe calls, and more for free. Here are 10 built-in features most people don't know exist.
Lyca Mobile Review: We Retested Lyca After a Year. Things Haven’t Improved.
We tested Lyca Mobile’s $49 Unlimited Plus plan. Read our review to learn if we liked the plan, how Lyca’s service works, and if you should consider switching!
We'll Spend 19 Years of Our Lives on Our Phones—and Most of Us Are Okay With That
How much time do you spend on your phone every day? Our recent survey showed that the average American spends 6.9 hours every day on their phone. Find out how you measure up.
No Haggling, No Caps, No Hidden Fees: GFiber Makes Home Internet Truly Transparent
GFiber keeps internet pricing simple with no hidden fees, no contracts, and no data caps. Here's what to ask any ISP before signing up.
