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
Why Is My iPhone So Slow? 10 fixes to speed up a slow iPhone
A slow iPhone can be a real drag. Here are some common reasons why your iPhone slowed down and 10 quick and easy fixes that’ll get it back up to speed.
AT&T Is Raising Its Prices—Here’s How You Can Avoid Paying More
AT&T is raising prices in August on its old unlimited plans. Find out if you'll be hit with an extra charge and what you can do to avoid it.
US Mobile Unveils the Dark Star Network: Get Coverage on All Three Major Networks
The addition of Dark Star means US Mobile now offers coverage through AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
How to Add and Edit Widgets on Your iPhone
Widgets give instant information about your favorite iPhone apps. Check out our guide to learn how to add widgets to your iPhone and customize them to fit your lifestyle.
Apple Intelligence vs. Galaxy AI: Which Smartphone AI Is Best for You?
Apple Intelligence and Galaxy AI are the two new smartphone AI systems. Which one is best for you?
The Simple Guide to iMessage: Texting, Blue Bubbles, and New iOS 18 Features
Learn how to use iMessage to send texts, photos and videos cheaply between Apple devices.
iOS 18 Rumors: AI, New Home Screens, and What To Expect at WWDC 2024
Apple is expected to announce iOS 18 at the 2024 World Wide Developers Conference on June 10. Check out new accessibility features and expected AI upgrades in our iOS 18 rumors guide.
Introducing NOW: A simple new way to get internet and mobile
NOW Internet is a new prepaid internet option from Xfinity with two speed tiers available. Learn more about NOW Internet and NOW Mobile in this guide.
10 Reasons to Switch to Ultra Mobile
Ultra Mobile offers a great selection of plans at discounted prices. Here are the top 10 reasons you should switch today!
FCC Fines AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon $200 Million for Illegally Sharing Location Data
The FCC has fined the nation's largest carriers for illegally sharing access to customer's location data.
