Latest articles by Philip Michaels
Google Pixel 9 vs. Pixel 9 Pro — here's what's different
Our Google Pixel 9 vs. Pixel 9 Pro looks at how Google's entry-level flagship differs from the Pro version now that they have the same sized screens.
My favorite movie of the year is a great choice for family get-togethers — and you can stream it right now
'Hundreds of Beavers' turned out to be a surprise hit this year. The slapstick comedy is the sort of movie the entire family can watch together.
I just tested the new iOS 18.2 Apple Intelligence features — and I'm surprisingly underwhelmed
Up until now, I've liked what I've seen from Apple Intelligence. But the big additions in iOS 18.2 don't quite deliver what I want from AI on my iPhone.
iOS 18.2 LIVE — latest Apple Intelligence features and how to use them
Apple's iOS 18.2 update is rolling out now to iPhones worldwide and brings with it a raft of new features — including Apple Intelligence
iOS 18 review: A solid update with Apple’s first steps toward AI
Your iPhone gains some new features, as Apple Intelligence arrives for some
iOS 18.2 lets you change your default phone and messaging apps — here's how
iOS 18.2 lets you change your default app for more tasks than ever before. Here's what you can change and where you'll find the new setting.
Cellular bills are out of control — and this unlimited deal for $30 a month puts the big carriers to shame
A deal at Visible lets new customers cut the price of the phone carrier's unlimited data plans for the next 25 months when they sign up with a special promo code.
iPhone 17 Pro rumor points to a big design change — and I think it's garbage
A rumor claims that Apple will move away from titanium frames for its iPhone 17 Pro models. But that claim doesn't seem to fit in with how Apple markets its Pro phones.
Rumored OnePlus 13R specs look promising, but there's one thing missing
The OnePlus 12R was one of my favorite phones last year. The OnePlus 13R will soon replace it, but can it live up to the 12R's standard?
iOS 18 has a neat shortcut to resize your home screen widgets — here's how it works
iOS 18 adds a quick way to change the size of any widget on your home screen. Here's where to find that shortcut.
With Samsung Galaxy S25 launch, AI will take center stage
The Galaxy S25 will see some notable hardware changes, but Galaxy AI should highlight the phone's launch next month. But what can we expect to see in terms of new AI features?
Google Pixel 8a vs. Samsung Galaxy A35: Here’s the budget phone you should get
Both the Google Pixel 8a and Samsung Galaxy A35 promise a lot of value for not much cash. But which of these sub-$500 phones should you get?
Samsung Galaxy A35 review: How good is this $399 phone?
Samsung's midrange phone faces stiff competition from Google and OnePlus
I test all kinds of phone cases— these are my 6 favorites with Black Friday discounts
Phones aren't the only thing on sale during Black Friday. You can also pick up cases for top smartphones on the cheap thanks to sales and discounts.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim could have a huge advantage over the iPhone 17 Air — here’s why
Rumors about slim phones from Samsung and Apple suggest the two companies are taking very different approaches to building ultra-thin handsets.
I tried to use Apple Intelligence's Image Playground to design a Thanksgiving menu — here's what I learned about the app in the process
Using Image Playground on a Thanksgiving project, I learned about the Apple Intelligence app's strengths as well as its limitations.
I review phones for a living — here’s what I look for when shopping for Black Friday deals
Not sure if the phone deal you're looking at is a good offer or not? Here are the 5 things I consider when weighing a phone deal.
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.
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.
