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
I’m Drowning in Push Notification Slop, and You Probably Are Too
My iPhone gets about 150 notifications a day, but half are ads and engagement bait. Here’s why push notification slop is taking over your smartphone and how to shut it off.
Let Siri Write Your Texts and Emails for You. Here's How Good It Actually Is
I tested Write with Siri on real texts and emails to see if it could actually sound like me. Overall, it's close, but not perfect.
Point Your Camera and Ask: Siri's New Party Trick, Explained
Point your iPhone camera at something and ask about it. Here's how the new Siri mode in your Camera app can help answer questions about anything you see,
TextNow’s Yello! kids phone costs $19.99/month, and it’s cheaper than Bark or Gabb
TextNow’s new Yello! kids phone limits calls and texts to parent-approved contacts for just $19.99/month, making it one of the cheapest phones for kids.
Siri Can Now Get Things Done in Other Apps. Here's How It Works
The new Siri can take actions inside your favorite apps and chain tasks between them. Here's how to use Apple's newest productivity hack, and which apps already support it.
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The Best Cheap Phone Plans for 2026: We Tested Them All to Help You Save
Compare the best cheap phone plans of 2026. Find cheap wireless plans with unlimited data, prepaid deals, and options for one person, families, and seniors.
Is the New Siri App on Your iPhone Actually Worth Using?
Apple's new Siri app puts your conversations in one place. We used it daily to see if it beats just saying "Siri," and when it's worth opening.
Could an AI Agent Invite a Random Stranger to Your Home? Yes, It’s Already Happened.
AI agents are arriving on smartphones, but early users have already seen them leak bank balances, get accounts banned, and even invite strangers to their homes.
Siri Can Finally See Your Screen. Here's What It Can Do With That
Siri can now see what's on your iPhone screen and act on it. Here are the commands that work and how you can actually use it.
Siri Now Remembers Everything on Your iPhone — Here's What That Actually Means
Siri in iOS 27 can dig up texts, emails, and photos using personal context. Here's exactly what to ask and where it still misses.
