Latest articles by Philip Michaels
Visible just dropped an amazing Black Friday deal — save $145 on a year of unlimited data
You can buy a year of Visible's wireless service for a friend or love one, giving them one of the best unlimited data plans at a discounted rate.
OnePlus makes the best foldable phone around — of course, it’s going to come out with a OnePlus Open 2
The OnePlus Open has been our favorite foldable since it came out a year ago. And 2025 figures to bring a sequel despite what any rumors might claim.
iPhone 17 Slim rumors — everything we know so far
The slimmest iPhone ever could be arriving in 2025, but you may want to start saving now.
I used to be a huge iPhone SE fan — but the current model no longer fits in with other iPhones
I had a chance to use an iPhone SE (2022) recently, and all it did was remind me how badly Apple's cheapest iPhone needs a refresh.
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. iPhone 16 — how these top flagship phones stack up
A Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. iPhone 16 face-off pits the flagship devices from the world's two top phone makers against one another. Here's how the phones compare after our testing.
OnePlus 13 phones are launching soon, and there's one model in particular that interests me
One of my favorite phones to come out in 2024 was the OnePlus 12R. With a new R Series phone likely to come out soon, here's what I hope to see.
I shot 200 photos with the Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy A35 — here’s the best budget camera phone
You don't have to spend big bucks on a good camera phone, but which budget model should you buy? Our Galaxy A35 vs. Pixel 8a camera face-off gets to the bottom of this.
I've tried out different lock screen shortcuts on my iPhone in iOS 18 — these are my 9 favorites
iOS 18 lets you pick your own Control Center shortcuts for the bottom of your iPhone lock screen. Here are the ones you should try out.
I put the Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. iPhone 15 through a 7-round face-off — here's the winner
Here's how this year's entry-level Galaxy flagship fares against the older iPhone model that Apple still sells in this Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. iPhone 15 comparison.
iOS 18 Mail has a new look — and I've got 3 big problems with it
With iOS 18.2, Mail now sorts messages into different inboxes. That's not a problem — but the way Apple has implemented some of the features certainly is.
iOS 18.2 changes the look of the iPhone's Mail app — here's how to change it back
With iOS 18.2, Mail has a new look on your iPhone. Here's how to go back to the old List View design.
Apple Intelligence should make phone calls on the iPhone a better experience — and the Google Pixel shows how
When it comes to future Apple Intelligence features for the iPhone, I hope Apple doesn't forget about the phone.
I've been testing Apple Intelligence — here's 3 reasons why it's worth upgrading to a new iPhone
Not everyone needs to upgrade their iPhone because of Apple Intelligence. But there are some AI-powered additions that will make getting an iPhone 16 worthwhile.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is here — everything you need to know
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is now here. Here's what it costs and how it differs from the Pixel Fold that came before it.
The world needs cheaper foldable phones — can Samsung actually deliver one?
Will things be different this time for a cheaper Samsung foldable?
Meta Orion AR glasses hands-on: The first AR glasses I actually want to wear
Meta Orion AR glasses are still in the prototype stage. But even this version of the glasses are surprisingly comfortable to wear — and the functionality is surprisingly polished, too.
Forget all other Galaxy S25 rumors — this one feature will make or break Samsung's next flagship
It's likely that the Galaxy S25 will run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset when the new phones arrive next year. And that could be the most important change Samsung makes to its phones.
It's time to admit it — the Photos app redesign in iOS 18 delivers a better experience
Not everyone was a fan of the new look of the Photos app when it debuted with the iOS 18 update. But after using it extensively, I've changed my tune.
Best Mint Mobile plans 2024
The best Mint Mobile plans feature some of the cheapest prices right now — here's how to save on your monthly wireless phone service.
Apple Intelligence brings smart replies to Apple Mail — and it blows away Gmail
Apple Intelligence brings smart replies to Apple Mail, and it's ridiculous how much better the feature is than the version on Gmail you probably use.
iPhone 16 sales look to be off to a strong start, as Apple announces record revenues
Apple announced its September quarter sales, and the iPhone posted record revenue for the quarter, which marked the debut of the iPhone 16.
iPhone Flip: Everything we know about Apple's foldable phone plans
The iPhone Flip could be Apple's first foldable phone. Here's what we know so far.
Google Maps just got a huge upgrade with Gemini AI — here’s all the new features
A new feature rolls out to Google Maps on both Android and iOS that will tap into Gemini to offer suggestions on places to explore. And that's not the only change coming to Google's navigation tool.
