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
I'm worried about Galaxy S23 — will Samsung repeat Apple's biggest mistake?
By Jordan Palmer published
Will the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus get any attention?
OnePlus Nord N300 review: You get what you pay for
By Jordan Palmer published
The Nord N300 makes too many compromises
Google Pixel 6 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro Max: Which one wins?
By Jordan Palmer last updated
In this Pixel 6 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro Max face-off, we’ll take a look at how these phones compare. Both offer top-notch photography experiences, but they stand out in other ways.
Google Pixel phones need to catch up to Samsung and OnePlus
By Jordan Palmer published
Google is now behind both Samsung and OnePlus when it comes to the Pixel update schedules. While they have an equivalent five years of security patches, they get one less year of Android upgrades.
Sunbird promises iMessage on Android for everyone — here's how
By Jordan Palmer published
The new Sunbird unified messaging app promises iMessage on Android. The tech demo certainly impressed our phones editor, who will be watching the team’s progress with a close eye.
Android phones just got 5 new features to make your life easier — plus fun new holiday emoji
By Jordan Palmer published
Google just announced five new Android features, plus some fun new holiday emoji in Photos and Gboard, plus some Wear OS stuff.
OnePlus' new update policy doesn't go far enough
By Jordan Palmer published
OnePlus just announced that it'll offer four years of platform updates and five years of security patches for select phones released in 2023 or later. This isn't good enough.
Good news: iPhone 15 could fix the worst thing about Apple's cameras
By Jordan Palmer published
A new rumor claims that Apple will go with Sony's new image sensor for the iPhone 15. It supposedly will vastly improve exposure compensation.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE just crashed to $399 — cheapest price ever for Cyber Monday
By Jordan Palmer published
We've never seen a better price on the Galaxy S21 FE. While it didn't quite live up to expectations, $300 off is nothing to sneeze at. Don't miss out on this one.
Samsung Galaxy S22 FE probably isn't coming — and that's a good thing
By Jordan Palmer published
The Galaxy S20 FE was popular at the time because it undercut the overpriced Galaxy S20 series. But after Samsung dropped prices starting with the Galaxy S21 lineup, the FE models became unneeded.
I got iMessage working on my Android phone — here's how I did it
By Jordan Palmer published
Thanks to BlueBubbles and a macOS virtual machine, I have a functioning iMessage system on Android and PC. It took a long time to get working, but it’s worth it.
Should you buy Samsung Galaxy S22 now or wait for Galaxy S23?
By Jordan Palmer last updated
With the Galaxy S23 approaching, we weigh up the pros and cons for buying a Galaxy S22 now and waiting for the new device.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review: The first foldable phone under $1,000
By Jordan Palmer last updated
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is here and at $999 it’s the most affordable phone yet. You get a bigger cover display, enhanced durability and better performance. But the battery life is bad.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Galaxy S21: The biggest differences
By Jordan Palmer last updated
The Galaxy S21 FE has arrived. Here’s how it is different than the Galaxy S21.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. Galaxy S22 Plus vs. Galaxy S22: Which one is best for you?
By Jordan Palmer last updated
Here’s a closer look at the differences between the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra to better help you pick out your next Samsung phone.
Samsung Galaxy S22 vs. Galaxy S21: The biggest differences
By Jordan Palmer last updated
The Samsung Galaxy S22 is here, and there are some big differences between this new phone and last year’s Galaxy S21. Here’s a look at what’s new.
I worry Samsung Galaxy S23 will be boring — here's why
By Jordan Palmer published
The Galaxy S23 Ultra might get all of the attention again — to the regular phone's detriment
Scorn review
By Jordan Palmer published
Scorn is an effective horror/adventure game, although the intense body horror may scare away squeamish players.
Apple just dropped trade-in values for lots of iPhones — see what yours is worth now
By Jordan Palmer published
Apple adjusted some of its trade-in prices for iPhones. Here's what you need to know.
Samsung Galaxy S23 — here's how it can beat Pixel 7
By Jordan Palmer published
Samsung will need to get a lot right if its next flagship phone is going to top Google's latest
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 200MP camera can beat iPhone 14 Pro — here's how
By Jordan Palmer published
Can a 200MP Galaxy S23 Ultra beat the two best camera phones?
Google Pixel 8 leak just tipped key specs
By Jordan Palmer published
WinFuture discovered references to two new Pixel phones, codenamed Husky and Shiba. The code also mentions some specs and some of the first info about Tensor G3.
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