Latest articles by Philip Michaels
I've covered every iPhone launch — these are my 5 biggest questions about the iPhone 16
We potentially know a lot about the new iPhones — but not everything. With a September 9 launch date looming, here's what we still need to learn about the iPhone 16.
I shot over 200 photos with the Google Pixel Pro 9 vs iPhone 15 Pro — here's the winner
The Pixel ramps up the pressure on Apple's cameras
Google Pixel 9 can record and summarize your phone calls — here's how to use Call Notes
Never forget important call details again
Wait for the iPhone 17? Here's why you shouldn't put off an iPhone 16 upgrade
Rumors of the iPhone 17 coming out in 2025 have some people wondering if they should wait until next year to get a new iPhone. But that overlooks the big improvements expected from the iPhone 16.
Apple event set for September 9 — iPhone 16, new Apple Watch 10 and more
Apple plans to hold a product event on Monday, September 9. It hasn't hinted at what's coming, but we'll almost certainly see the iPhone 16 along with other new devices.
Should you buy iPhone 16 or wait for iPhone 15 price drop?
The iPhone 16 launch won't just mean new phones from Apple In addition to the new models, Apple figures to keep around some of its current iPhones at reduced prices.
iPhone 16 Pro needs to steal this one upgrade from Pixel 9 — and it has nothing to do with AI
Pixel 9 displays have raised the stakes — here's how Apple could respond
I put the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro through a 7-round face-off — here's the winner
Let's look at how the Google Pixel 9 Pro fares against the iPhone 15 Pro — and what the match-up tells us about what's facing the iPhone 16 Pro ahead of its release.
Google Pixel 9 Pro review: Almost magical
A more compact Pixel 9 Pro puts AI capabilities squarely in the spotlight
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro prices — will Apple give us a price hike?
It's time to put a stop to flagship price hikes
Act fast! Visible’s unlimited data plan discount is about to disappear
Sign up with Visible by August 21, and you can knock $10 off the cost off a Visible Plus unlimited data plan for the next 2 years.
5 reasons to buy Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — and 3 reasons to skip
Considering a Pixel 9 Pro Fold purchase? We can think of five reasons to make it your next phone and three reasons to look elsewhere.
I've been skeptical about AI features on phones, but Google's Gemini might change my mind
If you've been unimpressed by AI features on some phones, the mobile version of Google's Gemini chatbot may change your entire outlook.
iOS 18 adds a new way to keep your apps private — here's how to lock and hide your iPhone apps
In iOS 18, you can lock apps so that they can only open with Face ID. You can even hide those apps from your iPhone home screen for added security.
The Google Pixel 9 has lots of AI features — but Pixel Screenshots looks like a game changer
Pixel Screenshots looks like a top addition to Google's new flagships
Google Pixel 9 — 6 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
Wondering whether to buy a Pixel 9? These are the arguments for and against Google's entry-level flagship phone.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold unveiled with drastic redesign and new AI powers
Google's foldable has larger screens, thinner profile and new features powered by the Tensor G4. Here's everything Google announced about the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL announced — here’s everything that’s new
Google gives its smartphone lineup new AI powers, with the introduction of the Pixel 9 lineup. Find out more about the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Made by Google event 2024 — the 5 biggest Pixel 9 and Pixel Watch 3 questions
We have a good idea about what Google will announce at Tuesday's Made by Google event, but we still have questions about the upcoming Pixel phones and watches.
iOS 18 lets you take a break from closing your Move ring — here's how to pause activity streaks
You no longer have to worry about losing your iPhone Fitness app activity streak if you need to take a day off from workouts. iOS 18 adds the ability to pause your Move ring activity.
Google Pixel 9 Pro could be the star of the show at Made by Google — here’s why
We're expecting lots of different devices at the Made by Google event on August 13. But the Pixel 9 Pro could be the most exciting one of all.
iPhone 16 ship date won't be affected by Apple Intelligence — why that's the right move
It's clear that Apple Intelligence won't be part of the initial iOS 18 release, arriving later with iOS 18.1. But that shouldn't stop Apple from getting out the iPhone 16 on time.
The Disney Plus/Hulu/Max bundle sounds great — but I'm never going to subscribe
A bundle packaging together Disney Plus and Hulu with Max sounds like a great deal. But the way streaming services handle pricing make it hard to commit to these kinds of bundles.
