Latest articles by Philip Michaels
I’ve been using iOS 18 since the beta came out, and this updated app has blown me away
From Math Notes to a built-in audio recorder, the iOS 18 version of Notes gets some welcome additions.
Visible: Are the wireless carrier's low-cost unlimited plans too good to be true?
Verizon-owned Visible offers unlimited smartphone data starting at $25 a month. It's a compelling alternative to pricier wireless phone providers, thanks to Verizon's extensive network.
How to get Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max and more for free with your phone plan
T-Mobile and Verizon all offer free streaming subscriptions with some unlimited data plans. Here's a closer look at which services come with which unlimited plans.
Google’s Gemini Olympics ad is the very worst way to sell AI — here’s why
Google's ad for Gemini airing during Olympics coverage has been largely panned. Here's why it sends the wrong message about what you should be doing with AI.
The iOS 18 Fitness app just got a lot better — here’s how
iOS 18's version of Fitness picks up a watchOS 10 feature by letting you set Move goals for each day of the week. Here's how to use that feature.
Apple Intelligence release date — beta announcement, available features and full rollout
Apple Intelligence features are now available in betas for iPhone, iPads and Mac. Here's what's available and when the full release is coming.
iOS 18.1 developer beta is live with Apple Intelligence — here’s all the new iPhone AI features
Apple is releasing separate developer betas for iPhone, iPad and Mac that include the first Apple Intelligence features. Here's what you'll be able to do if you give the beta a try.
iOS 18 extends your ability to customize the lock screen — how to edit control shortcuts
For years, the flashlight and camera shortcuts have been mainstays on iPhone lock screens. But iOS 18 gives you the ability to swap in different controls from the revamped Control Center.
iOS 18 Photos — 5 things I like about the redesign and 2 I don't
No app gets a bigger overhaul in iOS 18 than Photos. Is the new look of the app a dream or a dud?
iOS 18 Notes lets you add audio recordings directly in the app — here's how it works
When you want to add an audio recording in your notes, you can now do so directly from the iOS 18 Notes app. Here's how to use that feature and how to get a transcript of your recording.
I actually bought an iPhone 15 right before the iPhone 16 launch — here’s why
Sometimes, it pays not to wait, as our managing editor for mobile found out when he started shopping for new iPhone deals for other members of his family.
This is your last chance to pre-order Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 and save up to $1,250
You've got just a few hours left to jump on Samsung's preorder deals for its new foldables. Here's what you can save on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6.
iPhone 16 prices — this is how Apple can beat Samsung and Google
With lots of big name phones seeing price hikes this year, Apple should think different about what it charges for the iPhone 16.
This Apple Intelligence feature coming in iOS 18 will be a game changer for your iPhone
Priority Notifications could make an upgrade worth it all on its own
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is on the way — here's what Google needs to learn from the Galaxy Z Fold 6
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has some important lessons for Google to learn as it prepares to possibly launch the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in August as a Pixel Fold follow-up.
iOS 18 lets you customize your iPhone's home screen — here's how to do it
In iOS 18, you're no longer restricted to a grid of app icons and widgets. The updated iPhone software lets you move things wherever you want. Here's how to customize your home screen.
The 11 best Olympics movies and where to watch them online
Our 11 favorite movies about the summer and winter Olympics.
Boost Mobile streamlines unlimited data plans to show off its 5G network reach
Boost Mobile is bringing its prepaid and postpaid services under one roof, with four unlimited data plans ready to take advantage of the carrier's nationwide 5G network.
You can now schedule iMessages to send later in iOS 18 — here’s how
With iOS 18, you don't have to remember when to text someone. Here's how to schedule texts in the Messages app.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 — 6 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
Wondering if the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the right phone for you? Here's why we think Samsung's latest foldable is worth getting, along with a few reaons you may want to pass on the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Does Galaxy AI make the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 $100 better?
Samsung's charging more for its foldable phones this year. And whether you think the extra $100 is worth it depends on what you think about the phones' new Galaxy AI capabilities.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 — 5 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
Should you get Samsung's latest foldable flip phone? Here are the reasons why the Galaxy Z Flip 6 would be a great pickup as well as why you might want to look elsewhere.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked News: Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Watch Ultra and more
Meet the latest Samsung foldable phones and wearables
