Latest articles by Philip Michaels
A smarter ride awaits, as Qualcomm's Snapdragon automovie chips get better AI, new Oryon CPU
xQualcomm brings its Orion CPU, AI improvements to its automotive chipsets
Snapdragon 8 Elite unveiled — here's how Android phones could blow away the iPhone 16
New CPU, more AI capabilities highlight Qualcomm's top mobile chipset
ESPN Plus review: Offers plenty of live sports but not always what you want
ESPN Plus offers a lot of live sports for a little money, but it's no replacement for the mainstream match-ups you'll still find on cable. Here's our review of ESPN's streaming service.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip is almost here — can it challenge Apple’s A18?
Here's what to expect at the Snapdragon Summit this week
I've been testing Apple Intelligence — 5 features I love and 4 I don't
After testing Apple Intelligence, I've seen some hits and misses with Apple's AI
I tried Apple’s new call recording feature — and this iOS 18.1 addition was worth the wait
Record calls, get transcripts and more, thanks to this new feature
Apple just announced a big change for the iPhone that will help you separate real businesses from spam
That's no robo-caller, that's my pharmacist
iOS 18 Photos — all the new features available on your iPhone
The Photos app gets a redesign with Apple's iOS 18 update — here's what's new
200-photo face-offs: All of our head-to-head camera phone comparisons
When we test the top camera phones, we put them through 200-photo face-offs with similar devices. Here's where you'll find every camera comparison we've done on recently smartphones.
Is the iPhone 16 Plus going to be Apple's last Plus model? I certainly hope not
I was once a Plus skeptic — now I think it's a key part of Apple's phone lineup
I tried Apple Intelligence to improve my writing — here’s what happened
How good is Writing Tools at improving your tone?
iPhone SE 4 vs. Google Pixel 9a: Which budget phone will win?
Cameras, AI features figure to be where the iPhone SE4 and Pixel 9a battle it out
Prime Day foldable phone deals — big savings on the biggest phones
Don't pay big bucks for a foldable phone — jump on these sales instead, as we bring you the best discounts we've found on foldable devices from OnePlus, Samsung and Motorola.
One of my favorite budget phones just crashed to its lowest price at Amazon
The OnePlus 12R is one the longest-lasting phones we've tested this year. And its already-low price has fallen even further during Amazon Prime Deal Days.
Apple Intelligence summaries — what apps support this feature and how you use it
AI-generated summaries help you get through long articles, messages and more
iPhone SE 4 — top 5 rumored changes to Apple's budget phone
From a new look to Apple Intelligence support, a lot of big changes are rumored for the iPhone SE 4. Here are the most interesting improvements that are reportedly coming next year.
My iPhone 17 wish list — 5 things I want to see from next year's phones
There's a lot to like about the newly released iPhone 16. But Apple can still improve next year's phones in several key ways with these iPhone 17 additions.
I use this wearable to beat the heat — and Amazon just dropped its price to an all-time low
The Hakt Ice Ring Neck Cooler is my secret weapon whenever the temperatures spike, and Amazon has cut the price to less than $10 ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
iPhone 16 battery life vs Samsung vs Google — which flagship phones last the longest?
Here's how battery life compares for the leading smartphones
iPhone SE 4 price — why I don't like what I'm hearing
The rumored iPhone SE 4 could be a swing and a miss for Apple, particularly if it's substantially larger and pricier than its predecessor.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs. Galaxy S24: Here's the biggest differences
The Galaxy S24 FE is a cheaper version of Samsung's flagship, but what do you end up sacrificing for the lower cost? Our Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs. Galaxy S24 face-off compares the two phones.
I just tried Apple Intelligence photo search in iOS 18 — and I'm surprised with the results
Apple Intelligence will make it easier to find photos on your iPhone when iOS 18.1 arrives. But improved search could extend to all iPhones, at least based on my testing.
SOS appearing on your iPhone? Here's what that means and how to change it
Here's how to troubleshoot your cellular connectivity issues
