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
Google Fi vs. T-Mobile: Which Carrier Should You Switch To?
Google Fi and T-Mobile share the same network, but which one is right for you? T-Mobile's family plans or Google Fi's international roaming perks.
iOS 27 Announcement Recap: Siri AI, Parental Controls, and Everything We Learned at WWDC 2026
From a rebuilt Siri to new parental controls, iOS 27 has plenty of improvements for your iPhone. Here's what to expect when it comes out later this year.
Keep Your Phone, Ditch Your Carrier: Get Up to $800 When You Switch to T-Mobile
Stuck on your current carrier because you can't pay off your phone? T-Mobile will cover up to $800 so you can switch and keep your device.
Switch to T-Mobile Online in Just 15 Minutes—No Store Visit Required
Learn how to use T-Mobile's IMEI checker to switch carriers online in minutes. Bring your own phone, keep your number, and earn up to $800 in rebates.
TextNow Review: My Experience with TextNow’s Free Phone Plan and Data Passes
TextNow offers a free talk and text plan and unlimited data passes starting at $.99/hour. Find out if this no-frills carrier will meet your needs in our review.
Ultra Mobile Review: I’ve Been an Ultra Customer for Four Months
Looking for international perks and T-Mobile coverage? Ultra Mobile might be for you.
Best One-Person Phone Plans for 2026: Single lines from $10/month
The best single-line phone plan for one line is Visible's $45 unlimited plan, but we found plans as cheap as $10/month.
Best Go Talk Wireless Phone Plans
Go Talk Wireless offers a free VPN with all its plans. Check out our favorite options in this Go Talk Wireless guide.
COIN App Review: I Let an App Spy on Me for One Month To Earn $8 in Crypto
COIN is a free app that pays users cryptocurrency to track their location, take surveys, and play games. Learn if you should download this app in my review.
The iPhone Camera Trick That Copies Any Text You Point At
Live Text lets you copy, search, and translate printed text from your iPhone camera or any photo in your library.
