Jake Krol

Jake Krol was a Tech Writer at Mashable and had been at the company May–December 2018. He holds a degree in Media & Communication from Muhlenberg College. Jake has a big love for all things tech, and is a huge Springsteen fan and also a native New Jerseyan.

By Jake Krol

How to get out of annoying group texts on iOS and Android

End the annoying pings for once and for all.

10/02/2022

By Jake Krol and Kyli Singh

Illustration of arm cracking phone screen with a hammer

Illustration of arm cracking phone screen with a hammer

How to use the iPhone’s most useful, most overlooked feature

Shake to Undo is alive and well. But there's always the the finger swipe.

08/12/2021

How to use the iPhone’s most useful, most overlooked feature

How to use the iPhone’s most useful, most overlooked feature

Roku Premiere and Premiere+ review: You should consider only one

If you're going 4K, splurge a little.

12/23/2018

Roku Premiere and Premiere+ review: You should consider only one

Roku Premiere and Premiere+ review: You should consider only one

Lenovo Yoga C930 review: Small changes make a big impact

It's not revolutionary. But Lenovo made some quality improvements to its 2-in-1 laptop.

12/15/2018

Lenovo Yoga C930 review: Small changes make a big impact

Lenovo Yoga C930 review: Small changes make a big impact

Amazon Fire HD 8 2018 review: Basic to the extreme, but hands-free Alexa is a nice bonus

An ultra-affordable tablet for people who just want to stream and browse.

12/12/2018

Amazon Fire HD 8 2018 review: Basic to the extreme, but hands-free Alexa is a nice bonus

Amazon Fire HD 8 2018 review: Basic to the extreme, but hands-free Alexa is a nice bonus

Furbo Dog Camera review: The best way to keep an eye on your dog from work

Woof, woof, woof.

12/08/2018

Furbo Dog Camera review: The best way to keep an eye on your dog from work

Furbo Dog Camera review: The best way to keep an eye on your dog from work

This neural-net powered AI is way better at chess than anyone

It also mastered shogi and Go.

12/07/2018

This neural-net powered AI is way better at chess than anyone

This neural-net powered AI is way better at chess than anyone

Bose's Home Speaker 500 combines Alexa with great sound, for a price

Bose's smart speaker is a pricey combo of Alexa and nice sound.

12/07/2018

Bose's Home Speaker 500 combines Alexa with great sound, for a price

Bose's Home Speaker 500 combines Alexa with great sound, for a price

iOS 12.1.1 fixes bugs and expands eSIM support on the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max

Fixing pain points and squashing bugs.

12/05/2018

iOS 12.1.1 fixes bugs and expands eSIM support on the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max

iOS 12.1.1 fixes bugs and expands eSIM support on the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max

Here are all the 5G devices coming in 2019... so far

5G is coming in hot.

12/05/2018

Here are all the 5G devices coming in 2019... so far

Here are all the 5G devices coming in 2019... so far

Here are the best apps to celebrate Hanukkah

There are many ways to celebrate Hanukkah in real life and on your phone.

12/04/2018

Here are the best apps to celebrate Hanukkah

Here are the best apps to celebrate Hanukkah

The Dyson Pure Hot+Cool adds heating to air purification

A three in one.

12/04/2018

The Dyson Pure Hot+Cool adds heating to air purification

The Dyson Pure Hot+Cool adds heating to air purification

iHeartRadio crunched the numbers on the top music for 2018

The first declaration of artists and song of the year is here ... with a twist.

12/03/2018

iHeartRadio crunched the numbers on the top music for 2018

iHeartRadio crunched the numbers on the top music for 2018

Apple Watch Series 4 will receive an extended 45-day return period

The Series 4 heatlh features might come with a surpirse bonus.

11/30/2018

Apple Watch Series 4 will receive an extended 45-day return period

Apple Watch Series 4 will receive an extended 45-day return period

This 3D sensor will let almost any product 'see' the world down to the millimeter

Anyone building a 3D-sensing device should take a look at the Structure Core.

11/29/2018

This 3D sensor will let almost any product 'see' the world down to the millimeter

This 3D sensor will let almost any product 'see' the world down to the millimeter

Apple chimes in on iPhone XR sales but offers no specifics

"Most popular" doesn't mean everything's fine.

11/28/2018

Apple chimes in on iPhone XR sales but offers no specifics

Apple chimes in on iPhone XR sales but offers no specifics

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K review: The best streaming dongle, period

Won't get much more for your money.

11/28/2018

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K review: The best streaming dongle, period

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K review: The best streaming dongle, period

This $40 talking fish has Amazon Alexa inside

It's not a necesity, but you'll likely want one.

11/28/2018

This $40 talking fish has Amazon Alexa inside

This $40 talking fish has Amazon Alexa inside

Apple is increasing the trade-in value for those getting an XS, XS Max, or XR

Making the upgrade a bit more affordable.

11/28/2018

Apple is increasing the trade-in value for those getting an XS, XS Max, or XR

Apple is increasing the trade-in value for those getting an XS, XS Max, or XR

We already have our first big phone trend for 2019: the 'pinhole' notch

Is a hole better than a notch?

11/27/2018

We already have our first big phone trend for 2019: the 'pinhole' notch

We already have our first big phone trend for 2019: the 'pinhole' notch

Owner of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent announces partnership with Apple to build apps

Moving digital in-house.

11/26/2018

Owner of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent announces partnership with Apple to build apps

Owner of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent announces partnership with Apple to build apps

These four Dyson products make great gifts

The power of air.

11/22/2018

These four Dyson products make great gifts

These four Dyson products make great gifts

What is Samsung Ambient Mode and how does it work?

TVs no longer have to look out of place.

11/22/2018

What is Samsung Ambient Mode and how does it work?

What is Samsung Ambient Mode and how does it work?

OK Google arrives almost natively on iOS through Siri Shortcuts

It's clunky, but it gets the job done.

11/21/2018

OK Google arrives almost natively on iOS through Siri Shortcuts

OK Google arrives almost natively on iOS through Siri Shortcuts

8 tech gifts that won't fail this holiday season

There's a lot to be said for reliability.

11/21/2018

8 tech gifts that won't fail this holiday season

8 tech gifts that won't fail this holiday season

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