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
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.
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.
US Mobile Is Entering the Home Internet Race—Here’s What That Means for You
US Mobile just announced it's launching a home internet program. Here's what we know so far.
US Mobile’s New Premium Membership Offers Yearly Phone Upgrades and Unlimited Data—Here’s How To Join
US Mobile has announced a new premium program with special perks like yearly device upgrades, unlimited premium data, and multi-network coverage.
How to Switch to US Mobile and Bring Your Own Phone
Our step-by-step guide to taking your phone to US Mobile.
AT&T 5G and 4G Coverage Maps
Want to find out how AT&T's coverage map compares to the likes of Verizon and T-Mobile? Check out this in-depth guide on AT&T coverage in the U.S., and jump over to WhistleOut's comparison engine when you're ready to pick a cell phone plan!
AT&T MVNOs: Carriers that use AT&T's network
Cricket, US Mobile, and Red Pocket are MVNos that run on AT&T's network. Check out what you can expect in our expertly curated guide!
Apple Intelligence Sucks, But It Can Still Win the AI Wars
We look back over Apple Intelligence's first year to see what features users like, examine what went wrong, and talk about how Apple can fix its AI problems.
