Jordan Palmer
Jordan is the Phones Editor for Tom's Guide, covering all things phone-related. From a fascination with Android through to pouring over the latest iPhones, as well as poking fun at the near-pointlessness of gaming phones, Jordan has been writing about phones for more than six years. And he plans to keep doing this for at least another half dozen years again.
From his time at Tom’s Guide so far, Jordan has reviewed the likes of the iPhone 14 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, and Google Pixel 6 Pro. But he’s not just a flagship phone fan, having turned his hand to the likes of the Asus Zenphone 9 and getting to grips with the Nothing Phone (1), the first phone from Carl Pei’s Nothing brand.
Jordan is also keen on exploring some of the more intriguing areas of tech, such as de-Googling Android or taking an old MacBook Pro and turning it into a Chromebook; yes really. And he’s also a dab hand at putting mini-PCs to the test, as seen in this Geekom MiniAir 11 review.
Outside the world of Tom’s Guide, Jordan loves nothing more than relaxing in his home with a book, game, or his latest personal writing project. He likes finding new things to dive into, from books and games to new mechanical keyboard switches and fun keycap sets. And you can also find him poring over open-source software and his studies.
Latest articles by Jordan Palmer
iPhone SE (2022) vs. Google Pixel 5a: Which budget phone wins?
By Jordan Palmer published
An iPhone SE (2022) vs. Pixel 5a face-off comes down to cameras
Android 13 Developer Preview 2 is here — all the new features
By Jordan Palmer published
Google has released the second Android 13 Developer Preview. It's mostly developer-focused, but there are some interesting tidbits that you can look forward to once Android 13 arrives for your phone.
New 'shocking' iPhone 14 rumor actually makes a lot sense
By Jordan Palmer published
Gasp! The iPhone 14 may use the fastest phone chip in the world — again
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review: A big-screen phone that gets the big things right
By Jordan Palmer published
Like the Galaxy S21, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus gets a lot of things right. It’s a big-screen phone with a beautiful display and capable cameras.
One UI 4.1 — here's all the Galaxy S22 features coming to your Samsung phone
By Jordan Palmer published
A forum post from a Samsung community moderator details what Galaxy S22 camera features are coming to previous-gen models in the One UI 4.1 update.
OnePlus phone with 150W fast charging just spotted — and that's big
By Jordan Palmer published
A new OnePlus device has been spotted in China's regulatory agency's filings. This mystery handset supposedly charges at 160W, which will probably equal 150W in the phone specs.
I just bought my first Apple Watch — here's what I think so far
By Jordan Palmer published
I got my first Apple Watch not too long ago and I love it so far. I found the Series 7 on sale and so I took the plunge.
iPhone SE 2022 vs. iPhone 11: Which cheap iPhone should you buy?
By Jordan Palmer published
Wonder which cheap iPhone you should buy? We've got you covered. We'll break down the differences between the iPhone SE (2022) and iPhone 11.
iPhone SE (2022) benchmarks prove it's the cheap phone to beat
By Jordan Palmer published
Geekbench scores for the new iPhone SE (2022) have appeared, showing that the new iPhone is right in line with the iPhone 13. That's no surprise, but welcome all the same.
10 best Super Mario games on Switch
By Marshall Honorof published
On March 10, Nintendo fans the world over celebrate Mar10 Day. You can play lots of Super Mario games on the Nintendo Switch, and the Tom's Guide staff has highlighted our favorite ones.
iPhone SE (2022) vs iPhone SE (2020): Here are the biggest differences
By Mark Spoonauer published
Our iPhone SE (2022) vs iPhone SE (2020) comparison helps break down the biggest differences. Two years holds surprisingly few changes.
iPhone SE 3 last-minute rumor tips MagSafe, Ceramic Shield and longer battery life
By Jordan Palmer published
A last-minute rumor from South Korea says the iPhone SE 3 (2022) will feature MagSafe. We're not so sure. The rumor also suggests it will get Ceramic Shield tech and improved battery life.
iPhone SE 3 — the old school design needs to go
By Jordan Palmer published
Rumors and leaks suggest that the iPhone SE (2022) might keep the iPhone 8 body that we saw on the iPhone SE (2020). I certainly hope that's not true because I'm over the 5-year-old design.
Android 12L arrives with a new look for tablets and foldables
By Jordan Palmer published
Android 12L has finally landed with a new UI for tablets and foldables. From multitasking to a taskbar, Android is finally ready for big screens again.
Pixel March Feature Drop is coming — here's what's new for your phone
By Jordan Palmer published
Night Sight in Snapchat, stickers in Messages, and more
I used the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra's S Pen — and I don't get the point
By Jordan Palmer published
I haven't touched an S Pen since the Galaxy Note II in 2012. Ten years later, things are way different than I remember. Here's what I think of using the Galaxy S22 Ultra and its S Pen.
Here's how I brought a 2010 MacBook Pro back to life
By Jordan Palmer published
Linux and an SSD breathe new life into this old machine
Android March 2022 update unveiled — all the new features for your phone
By Jordan Palmer published
Google has new update available for all Android phones through the Play Store and Play Services. This isn't just for Pixels.
The Nothing phone reportedly coming soon to fight Galaxy S22, OnePlus 10 Pro
By Jordan Palmer published
Curious about what Carl Pei, formerly of OnePlus, had next on his list? Well, it looks like we might get a Nothing phone.
iPhone SE 3 release date just tipped as Apple Event announced [Update]
By Jordan Palmer published
The iPhone SE 3 is expected to launch soon, and a leaked accessory listing may have just spilled the beans. March 10 seems to be the day, according to the leak.
Destiny 2 won't work on Steam Deck — and I'm pissed
By Jordan Palmer published
A massive blow to fans of the shared-world FPS
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is the best kind of boring
By Jordan Palmer published
The Galaxy S22 Plus is little more than an iterative upgrade over the Galaxy S21 Plus. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. The Galaxy S22 Plus is the good kind of boring.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus benchmarks — Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Exynos 2200 results
By Jordan Palmer published
We tested both the Snapdragon and Exynos versions of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus to see how they compare. The results might surprise you.
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