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TechRadar Review Says iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Are Better in All the Right Places

TechRadar published a first-person review on Sept. 16, 2026, under the headline 'I spent a week with the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max — and they’re better in all the right places.' The article is by US Managing Editor Jacob Krol.

AI News Feed · 2026-09-16 22:34

The TechRadar article identifies Krol as overseeing the daily rollout of content and coordinating with various section leads. He joined TechRadar in May 2024 and is based in New York City.

Before joining TechRadar, Krol was Senior Editor, Technology and Commerce at TheStreet, where he focused on covering the latest consumer tech products, from how to pre-order to finding the best deals, with reviews, analysis and features. Before that, he was a founding member at CNN Underscored, where he built and grew the electronics section. He also assisted in building out social media channels, programming the homepage, and establishing protocols for testing various products for one-off reviews and best-of guides.

Earlier in his career, Krol was a Tech Writer at Mashable, focusing on news, reviews and evergreen content. According to the TechRadar article, he has experience covering Apple, Samsung, Google and Microsoft, and testing products including smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, smart home gadgets, speakers, earbuds, headphones, televisions and smart glasses.

Krol received a Bachelor of Arts in Media & Communication cum laude with a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Muhlenberg College. During his time on campus, he interned at CNET, Fox News, CNN and CNBC, and ran his own tech blog, NJTechReviews, which he founded in 2010.

The TechRadar article also says that when not playing with a new gadget or breaking down the latest news, Krol listens to Bruce Springsteen, posts on TikTok, builds Lego sets, watches a Star Wars show, and plays with his family dogs, Georgia and Charlie.

The review's central claim, as stated in its headline, is that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are better in all the right places after a week of use. The TechRadar item did not include specific device specifications, pricing, battery results or availability details.

Editor's Summary

TechRadar published a first-person review by Jacob Krol on Sept. 16, 2026, saying the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are better in all the right places after a week of use. The article identifies Krol as TechRadar's US Managing Editor for News and lists his prior roles at TheStreet, CNN Underscored and Mashable. It does not provide specific device specifications, pricing or availability details.