Latest articles by Philip Michaels
My favorite iPhone app is the one that irritates me the most — here's why
The Fitness app is great at motivating people to get up and get moving. But its one big flaw raises questions about Apple's push into health tracking.
iOS 18 Wallet: 3 big changes coming to your iPhone
Apple's digital wallet gets some new ways to pay in iOS 18 Wallet. Find out more about the changes, including event guides for tickets you store in the app.
iOS 18 Mail: Biggest changes coming to your iPhone
Apple says the changes coming to Mail in iOS 18 will arrive later in the year. When they do come, they'll lean heavily on Apple Intelligence and AI.
I cover smartphone launches, and Google's Pixel 9 event is the one that has me excited
Google plans a hardware event for August 13 — two months earlier than its usual product launches for the fall. Here's why that's a bigger deal than you might have realized.
Rumored iPhone 16 camera layout is the right move, even if it’s for the wrong reason
It's looking increasingly likely that Apple is going to change the camera layout on the iPhone 16. It's an improved look, even if it doesn't lend the desired boost to spatial video.
iOS 18 Control Center — 5 biggest changes coming to your iPhone
Customization is a big focus in iOS 18, and that's especially true for the Control Center. You get more control panels in this refreshed version and more ways to customize the layout.
iOS 18 is getting a huge upgrade with reminders — what you need to know
As part of the iOS 18, you'll be able to create a reminder within the Calendar app, as Apple looks for ways to save you from having to jump between different apps.
Samsung Unpacked announced for July 10 — get ready for the biggest Samsung event in years
Samsung has set a date for its next Galaxy Unpacked event, where we should see the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, along with the Galaxy Ring and new Galaxy Watches.
Motorola Razr (2024) vs. Motorola Razr (2023): All the major differences
Here's how Motorola's latest budget foldable compares to its predecessor
iOS 18 Safari — biggest new features for your iPhone
Two big changes in iOS 18 Safari include Highlights and a redesigned Reader, both of which bring new summary skills to the mobile web browser.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 — 5 big questions before these foldables arrive
We're getting closer to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 launch. Here's what we still need to find out about Samsung's next foldable phones.
iOS 18 Notes — 5 biggest changes coming to your iPhone
Apple may not have spent a lot of time previewing iOS 18 Notes during WWDC, but the built-in note-taking app will see some pretty big changes with this year's iPhone software update.
Apple Intelligence underscores Apple’s biggest iPhone mistake in years
Our managing editor for mobile never cared for Apple's move to use different chipsets in the same iPhone family. Apple Intelligence's lack of wider support only makes that decision more irritating.
iOS 18 home screen — 5 biggest upgrades you need to know
iOS 18 lets you change the look and layout of your home screen. Find out about all the changes you can make to the appearance of app icons and widgets.
Apple Intelligence is leaving hundreds of millions of iPhone owners out in the cold — here’s why
Apple Intelligence introduces a lot of interesting and promising features to your devices — if they meet Apple's requirements. And a lot of iPhones fall short of that.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 both tipped for price hikes — this is a huge mistake
A rumor claims that both the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 will cost $100 more than their predecessors. No one likes to see price hikes, but this one would be especially bad.
Best iPhone 14 cases in 2024
The best iPhone 14 cases add protection and style to your new Apple phone. Here are our picks for the cases that can keep your iPhone 14 looking good as new.
iOS 18 Maps — biggest new features coming to your iPhone
iOS 18 Maps focuses on just one feature, but it's a welcome one if you enjoy the great outdoors. Here's what you need to know about the addition of trail maps to iOS 18 and what it means for hikers.
Samsung Galaxy S25's best feature could force a major price hike
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 likely to run the Galaxy S25 could prove to be a very pricey piece of Samsung's flagship phone.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 cameras — 5 biggest rumored upgrades
The Flip should see the bigger improvements
iPhone 16 — could Apple Intelligence spur upgrades to the new iPhone?
Here's what Apple Intelligence means for the iPhone 16's prospects — and beyond
iOS 18 features — here's which ones will (and won't) work with your iPhone
Just because your iPhone supports iOS 18, it won't necessarily be able to run every feature. Here's the iOS 18 capabilities that require specific iPhone models.
watchOS 11 has a feature I love so much, I hope iOS 18 steals it
iPhone users should be able to pause their Move streaks, too, Apple
