Latest articles by Philip Michaels
Best iPhone 15 Pro Max cases in 2025
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is a great piece of kit and you'll want to keep it safe from harm. The best iPhone 15 Pro Max cases can help.
Don't buy Meta Quest 3 right now — a huge price drop is coming
You used to have to pay $649 to get a 512GB Meta Quest 3. But that's now the storage in the $499 base model now that the Quest 3s is available.
Watch iPhone 16 Pro Max drop tested — you’ve got to see this
Drop-testing by Allstate Protection Plans shows what a 6-foot drop can do to the front and back of an iPhone 16 Pro Max. And the results aren't pretty.
Apple made a key change with the iPhone 16, and it's made all the difference for the new phone
After two years of using different silicon in different iPhone models, Apple equipped every iPhone 16 with some version of the A18 system-on-chip. Here's why that's the right move.
I used Apple Intelligence to create a Memory Movie from my photos — here's how it went
Memory Movie in iOS 18.1 lets you use text prompts to create a slideshow out of your photos and videos. Here are some first impressions of this Apple Intelligence feature.
How to download the iOS 18.1 public beta
Even with iOS 18's release, the betas continue. The new iOS 18.1 public beta gives you a chance to try out Apple Intelligence features before they arrive in an October iOS 18 update.
iOS 18.1 public beta is live — here's the Apple Intelligence features you can try now
A day before the iPhone 16 goes on sale, Apple is releasing an iOS 18.1 public beta that gives people with compatible phones the chance to try out Apple Intelligence features.
Should you upgrade to iPhone 16? Here's who should buy and skip from iPhone 12 all the way up
Trying to decide whether to stick with your aging iPhone or upgrade to a new iPhone 16? We'll break it down, model by model, to show you the pros and cons of jumping to a new phone.
Best Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold cases in 2025
When you spend $1,799 on a new phone, you want to keep it in tip-top shape. The best Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold cases can do just that for Google's latest foldable.
I’ve been using iOS 18 for three months — here’s my favorite new features
I've been trying out iOS 18 since the first developer developer beta dropped in June so I know this update inside and out. Here's what I like about iOS 18 and what I don't.
Best key finder in 2025: AirTag vs. Tile vs. SmartTag vs. Chipolo
These are the best key finders and Bluetooth trackers for finding lost keys, wallets, phones or anything else that is easily misplaced.
New Tile key trackers launch with emergency alert feature
Tile trackers get an update for the first time in a couple years and in addition to longer range and louder alarms, the key finders now let you send SOS alerts to designated contacts in an emergency.
Galaxy S25 — 5 things Samsung needs to learn from the iPhone 16 launch
Here's how the Galaxy S25 can top the newly released iPhones
I bought an iPhone 15 ahead of the iPhone 16 launch — and I don’t regret it
The iPhone 16 certainly introduces some key enhancements. But if you bought a phone ahead of Apple's iPhone 16 launch, you shouldn't be kicking yourself. Here's why.
4 reasons to buy iPhone 15 over iPhone 16 — and what you’re giving up
The iPhone 15 remains a part of Apple's current phone lineup, selling at a lower price. Here's what to consider if you opt for the older model over the iPhone 16.
Apple 'Glowtime' event latest news — iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10, AirPods 4 and more
Apple's Glowtime product launch event introduced us to the iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10 and AirPods 4. Get all the details on these products, plus the other updates Apple announced.
iPhone 16 Pro — 7 reasons to upgrade and 3 reasons to skip
Apple made some big upgrades to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. But are they enough to convince you to buy either phone? Here's our pros and cons.
iPhone 16 — 5 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
Should the iPhone 16 be your next phone? Here are the pros and cons.
I’ve covered every iPhone launch since 2007 — these are the 7 best moments
I was there when Apple released the first iPhone in 2007, and I haven't missed a launch since then. Here's the moments that stand out from over the years.
Apple 'It’s Glowtime' event — 7 biggest announcements we’re excited to see
With just a few days to go until the Apple September event, TG staffers answer the question of what they're looking forward to seeing announced on stage in Cupertino.
'Glowtime' event won't feature an iPhone SE 4 surprise — but maybe it should
Other midrange devices are passing the iPhone by
iPhone 16 release date — when can you buy a new iPhone?
A date is set for Apple's iPhone 16 event. But how soon after the September 9 event will you be able to get a new iPhone?
