Jordan Palmer
Jordan is the Phones Editor for Tom's Guide, covering all things phone-related. From a fascination with Android through to pouring over the latest iPhones, as well as poking fun at the near-pointlessness of gaming phones, Jordan has been writing about phones for more than six years. And he plans to keep doing this for at least another half dozen years again.
From his time at Tom’s Guide so far, Jordan has reviewed the likes of the iPhone 14 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, and Google Pixel 6 Pro. But he’s not just a flagship phone fan, having turned his hand to the likes of the Asus Zenphone 9 and getting to grips with the Nothing Phone (1), the first phone from Carl Pei’s Nothing brand.
Jordan is also keen on exploring some of the more intriguing areas of tech, such as de-Googling Android or taking an old MacBook Pro and turning it into a Chromebook; yes really. And he’s also a dab hand at putting mini-PCs to the test, as seen in this Geekom MiniAir 11 review.
Outside the world of Tom’s Guide, Jordan loves nothing more than relaxing in his home with a book, game, or his latest personal writing project. He likes finding new things to dive into, from books and games to new mechanical keyboard switches and fun keycap sets. And you can also find him poring over open-source software and his studies.
Latest articles by Jordan Palmer
What is Mastodon — the hottest Twitter alternative explained
By Jordan Palmer last updated
Here’s what you need to know about the decentralized social network
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus review
By Jordan Palmer last updated
The Galaxy S22 Plus takes everything we loved about the Galaxy S21 Plus and refines it to a new level. From the design to the beautiful display, the Galaxy S22 Plus is a very good Android phone.
Google Pixel 7 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro vs. Galaxy S22 Ultra: Ultimate zoom shootout
By Jordan Palmer last updated
In this Pixel 7 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro vs. Galaxy S22 Ultra zoom camera shootout, we take a look to see which phone has the best zoom quality. Here’s what we found.
Geekom Mini IT11 review
By Jordan Palmer published
This little workhorse is ideal for most mini PC needs
Google Pixel 8 Pro key upgrade just leaked
By Jordan Palmer published
A faster fingerprint sensor? Sign me up
Google Pixel 8 wish list — 5 ways it can beat the Pixel 7
By Jordan Palmer published
The Pixel 7 might still be fresh, but there are things I'd like to see from the Pixel 8. Here's my list.
Do international phones work in the U.S.?
By Adam Ismail published
As tempting as it is to import a hot new phone that's only available overseas, it can be a frustrating process. Here's what to watch out for.
How to set up an Android phone
By Jordan Palmer published
Due to Android's open-ended nature, setting the OS up is not quite as foolproof as setting up iOS, but Tom's Guide can help you.
OnePlus Nord N300 5G might be the sub-$300 phone to beat
By Jordan Palmer published
OnePlus announced the new Nord N300 budget phone. It sports a 90Hz display, 33W fast charging, and a fresh design, all for less than $300. On paper, it looks like a steal.
Google Pixel 7 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: What's the best Android phone?
By Jordan Palmer published
A Google Pixel 7 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra face-off will determine which is the best Android flagship. It all comes down to cameras.
Oppo Find N is a beautiful foldable ready to take on Galaxy Z Fold 3
By Jordan Palmer last updated
Oppo officially announced the Find N, its new foldable phone. It's a beautiful device that is sure to draw heads, but it's limited to China for now. Bummer, because Samsung needs competition.
Google Pixel 7 — 11 features to enable and disable right away
By Jordan Palmer last updated
Want to get the most out of your Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro? Then you'll want to enable and disable these features.
How to record ProRes video on iPhone 13 Pro
By Jordan Palmer last updated
Here's how to record ProRes video on iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, so you can take advantage of Apple's professional recording format.
Move over, foldables — Motorola just showed off rollable phone concept
By Jordan Palmer published
Motorola just showed off its concept rollable phone, offering a truly compact experience to rival the likes of clamshell foldables like the Galaxy Z Flip 4.
Google Pixel 5a review: Still a great camera phone
By Jordan Palmer published
The Google Pixel 5a packs a serious punch, even after Google has unveiled its new Pixel 6 handsets. This is the phone to get if you want the best photography experience under $500.
Drop + The Lord of the Rings ENTR keyboard review
By Jordan Palmer published
Drop now has two special The Lord of the Rings editions of its ENTR keyboard. While I love the look, the entry-level keyboard itself does not thrill me.
The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus are an insult to shoppers — here’s why
By Jordan Palmer last updated
Reports have surfaced about unexpectedly low sales for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. And I think I know why.
Splitgate review
By Jordan Palmer published
Splitgate, a free-to-play Halo-meets-Portal arena shooter, reminds me of the good old days of first-person shooter games. It’s a fun, tactical experience with a high skill ceiling.
Pixel 7 — 5 things Google needs to get right to beat Galaxy S22
By Jordan Palmer published
Google will announce the Pixel 7 on October 6. It'll go head-to-head with the Galaxy S22. There are five things Google needs to get right in order to best Samsung.
EU ruling forces Apple to adopt USB-C iPhone charging by end of 2024
By Jordan Palmer published
The EU parliament passed a law that all phones, tablets, and cameras will have to charge via USB-C by 2024. That means the Lightning port is basically dead.
iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 14: What's better for gaming?
By Jordan Palmer published
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro feature different chipsets, with the latter sporting the new A16 Bionic. But is the upgrade worth it for gaming?
Horizon Zero Dawn has totally captured my attention — and I can't stop playing it
By Jordan Palmer last updated
I originally played Horizon Zero Dawn on PS4, and I remember very little of my time with it. But now, I'm taking the moments I need to explore everything.
YouTube Premium is the only streaming service I pay for — and I couldn't be happier
By Jordan Palmer last updated
I'm pretty stingy with my subscriptions, but the one I can't live without is YouTube Premium. We watch a ton of YouTube in my household, and the lack of ads is a godsend.
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