Latest articles by Philip Michaels
Total revamps its prepaid wireless service, with 5-year rate guarantee, discounts for families
Total by Verizon is now Total Wireless, and the prepaid carrier is launching new plans that reflect what it says customers are asking for.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs. Motorola Razr Plus (2024): How the flip phones compare
Which flip phone should you get?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 unveiled with better cameras and durability — but higher price
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Here's what's new with the $1,099 foldable flip phone.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Summer 2024: Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Ring and more
Samsung has set a date for its next Galaxy Unpacked event. Here's a look at when and where it's happening and all the products we're expecting to see.
Samsung rumored to be dropping the Galaxy S25 Plus — here's why that's a big mistake
Yet another rumor claims the days are numbered for a Plus version of the Galaxy S flagship. But that would leave a big hole in the Galaxy S25 lineup next year.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked summer 2024 — here's everything to expect
Could Samsung's latest foldables wind up on the sideline?
10 best iOS 18 features for productivity — get more done on your iPhone with this update
Apple intelligence and greater customization in iOS 18 are getting most of the attention, but the iPhone software update also makes some notable improvements to boost your productivity.
My favorite iPhone app is the one that irritates me the most — here's why
The Fitness app is great at motivating people to get up and get moving. But its one big flaw raises questions about Apple's push into health tracking.
iOS 18 Wallet: 3 big changes coming to your iPhone
Apple's digital wallet gets some new ways to pay in iOS 18 Wallet. Find out more about the changes, including event guides for tickets you store in the app.
iOS 18 Mail: Biggest changes coming to your iPhone
Apple says the changes coming to Mail in iOS 18 will arrive later in the year. When they do come, they'll lean heavily on Apple Intelligence and AI.
I cover smartphone launches, and Google's Pixel 9 event is the one that has me excited
Google plans a hardware event for August 13 — two months earlier than its usual product launches for the fall. Here's why that's a bigger deal than you might have realized.
Rumored iPhone 16 camera layout is the right move, even if it’s for the wrong reason
It's looking increasingly likely that Apple is going to change the camera layout on the iPhone 16. It's an improved look, even if it doesn't lend the desired boost to spatial video.
iOS 18 Control Center — 5 biggest changes coming to your iPhone
Customization is a big focus in iOS 18, and that's especially true for the Control Center. You get more control panels in this refreshed version and more ways to customize the layout.
iOS 18 is getting a huge upgrade with reminders — what you need to know
As part of the iOS 18, you'll be able to create a reminder within the Calendar app, as Apple looks for ways to save you from having to jump between different apps.
Samsung Unpacked announced for July 10 — get ready for the biggest Samsung event in years
Samsung has set a date for its next Galaxy Unpacked event, where we should see the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, along with the Galaxy Ring and new Galaxy Watches.
Motorola Razr (2024) vs. Motorola Razr (2023): All the major differences
Here's how Motorola's latest budget foldable compares to its predecessor
iOS 18 Safari — biggest new features for your iPhone
Two big changes in iOS 18 Safari include Highlights and a redesigned Reader, both of which bring new summary skills to the mobile web browser.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 — 5 big questions before these foldables arrive
We're getting closer to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 launch. Here's what we still need to find out about Samsung's next foldable phones.
iOS 18 Notes — 5 biggest changes coming to your iPhone
Apple may not have spent a lot of time previewing iOS 18 Notes during WWDC, but the built-in note-taking app will see some pretty big changes with this year's iPhone software update.
Apple Intelligence underscores Apple’s biggest iPhone mistake in years
Our managing editor for mobile never cared for Apple's move to use different chipsets in the same iPhone family. Apple Intelligence's lack of wider support only makes that decision more irritating.
iOS 18 home screen — 5 biggest upgrades you need to know
iOS 18 lets you change the look and layout of your home screen. Find out about all the changes you can make to the appearance of app icons and widgets.
Apple Intelligence is leaving hundreds of millions of iPhone owners out in the cold — here’s why
Apple Intelligence introduces a lot of interesting and promising features to your devices — if they meet Apple's requirements. And a lot of iPhones fall short of that.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 both tipped for price hikes — this is a huge mistake
A rumor claims that both the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 will cost $100 more than their predecessors. No one likes to see price hikes, but this one would be especially bad.
