Philip Michaels
Philip Michaels is a Managing Editor at Tom's Guide. He's been covering personal technology since 1999 and was in the building when Steve Jobs showed off the iPhone for the first time. He's been evaluating smartphones since that first iPhone debuted in 2007, and he's been following phone carriers and smartphone plans since 2015. He has strong opinions about Apple, the Oakland Athletics, old movies and proper butchery techniques. Follow him at @PhilipMichaels.
Latest articles by Philip Michaels
Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 cameras — 5 biggest rumored upgrades
By Philip Michaels last updated
The Flip should see the bigger improvements
iPhone 16 — could Apple Intelligence spur upgrades to the new iPhone?
By Philip Michaels last updated
Here's what Apple Intelligence means for the iPhone 16's prospects — and beyond
Big price drop! Get the Moto G Stylus at Cricket and save $170
By Philip Michaels published
Motorola's midrange phone is great for note-takers, and you can get the latest version for $170 off the regular price when you buy the Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) through Cricket Wireless.
iOS 18 features — here's which ones will (and won't) work with your iPhone
By Philip Michaels last updated
Just because your iPhone supports iOS 18, it won't necessarily be able to run every feature. Here's the iOS 18 capabilities that require specific iPhone models.
watchOS 11 has a feature I love so much, I hope iOS 18 steals it
By Philip Michaels published
iPhone users should be able to pause their Move streaks, too, Apple
Apple WWDC 2024: Apple Intelligence, iOS 18, new Siri, iPadOS 18 and more
By Philip Michaels last updated
AI takes center stage at Apple's developer event
iPhone 16 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Can Apple beat Samsung’s best?
By Philip Michaels last updated
Here's how the phones compare based on iPhone 16 Pro rumors
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro displays — 5 biggest rumors for the new iPhones
By Philip Michaels last updated
Apple could make some big changes to the displays on the iPhone 16 — quite literally, in the case of the Pro models. Here are the biggest rumors surrounding iPhone 16 displays right now.
WWDC 2024 — 5 biggest iOS 18 questions for this year's Apple event
By Philip Michaels last updated
Apple's about to preview iOS 18 — here's what we want to know
Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 — this is how Samsung can make them stand out at Unpacked
By Philip Michaels published
If Samsung wants the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 to stand out from stepped-up competition for foldable phones, it needs to highlight Galaxy AI additions.
Cell phone service for less — the cheapest plans we've found at each phone carrier
By Philip Michaels published
With the Affordable Connectivity Program ending, we look at the cheapest wireless plans available at the wireless providers we're tracking to help you keep your mobile costs down.
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro design — 5 biggest rumors for the new iPhones
By Philip Michaels last updated
The iPhone's look isn't getting an overhaul, but there are some changes
iOS 18 AI should shake up Apple's iPhone lineup — here's how
By Philip Michaels last updated
Apple usually drops the current Pro models when it introduces new iPhones. But if the iPhone 15 Pro models support on-device AI, why not keep them around after the iPhone 16 launch?
Motorola Edge (2024) hopes to beat Google Pixel 8a at its own AI photo game
By Philip Michaels published
The Motorola Edge (2024) adds the Magic Editor, Photo Unblur and Magic Eraser tools of Google Photos, along with AI-optimized stabilization for its main camera.
Samsung reveals Galaxy Ring launch date, as it takes Oura to court
By Philip Michaels published
Samsung has filed a lawsuit seeking a declaratory judgment that its Galaxy Ring doesn't infringe upon the Oura Ring and its patents. And that filing reveals when the Galaxy Ring is arriving.
With iOS 18 on-device AI, Apple has some explaining to do
By Philip Michaels published
More details are emerging about how the AI features coming via iOS 18 will work. But those details are raising questions that only Apple can answer at WWDC 2024.
Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 9: Should you buy now or wait?
By Philip Michaels last updated
Fans of Pixel phones need to decide whether to upgrade to the new Pixel 8a now or hold out for the Pixel 9 update coming later this year. We break down the arguments for either decision.
Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) review: The stylus isn't the star
By Philip Michaels published
The Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) comes with a stylus for jotting down notes on the phone, but it's the bright display and long battery life that grab the spotlight here.
iOS 18 rumored AI features — what I like and what has me worried
By Philip Michaels published
We've now heard more about what AI tools are coming to your iPhone this year. A few sound promising while others are going to require an explanation from Apple.
Apple confirms WWDC keynote — when it’s happening and what to expect
By Philip Michaels published
Apple confirmed that it will kick off WWDC 2024 with a keynote on June 10. Here's when the keynote begins and what Apple's likely to talk about.
Google Pixel Fold 2 release date could be key to beating the Galaxy Z Fold 6
By Philip Michaels published
Whether it's called the Pixel Fold 2 or the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the key thing about Google's next foldable phone is when it arrives. Here's why.
OpenAI could play a role in Apple’s iOS 18 update — and that has me worried
By Philip Michaels published
The company's developing a reputation for recklessness
Apple Maps has a trip-planning feature tool buried inside — here's how to use it
By Philip Michaels published
You can create guides in Apple Maps that include all the places you want to visit on a trip. We'll show you how to create a guide and how to share it with the people you're traveling with.
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