Latest articles by Philip Michaels
iPhone Flip: Everything we know about Apple's foldable phone plans
The iPhone Flip could be Apple's first foldable phone. Here's what we know so far.
iOS 19 — all the biggest rumors so far
iOS 19 could usher in some of the biggest changes to the iPhone in more than a decade. Here's what we've heard so far.
iPhone 17 Air rumors — everything we know so far
The slimmest iPhone ever could be arriving in 2025, but you may want to start saving now.
iOS 18.4 adds a new way to track your spending — but I think Apple can go even further
In iOS 18.4, the Wallet app can track recurring payments you make using Apple Pay. But I'd like to see other subscriptions added to the mix.
My favorite iOS 18.4 feature is ambient music — here's how to activate it
iOS 18.4 brings an ambient music feature to the Control Center on your iPhone. Here's why you should give it a try.
Apple analysts sound alarm on Siri delay — here’s why
We're still waiting for a smarter Siri in Apple Intelligence — and that's a problem. Here's a closer look at the challenges facing Apple ahead of this year's iOS 19 update.
Google Pixel 9a rumors — everything we know so far
Everything we’ve heard so far about Google’s next mid-range handset.
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: Biggest expected upgrades
With iPhone 17 Pro Max rumors coming into focus, here's how this year's premium iPhone could compare to the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
5 biggest iOS 19 rumors — here’s how Apple could transform your iPhone
iOS 19 rumors are starting to emerge ahead of a likely preview this summer. Here are the 5 top rumors we've heard so far about the iPhone software update.
Google Pixel 9a will have to fix one crucial thing to hold off its low-cost rivals
Battery life hasn't been anything to write home about on recent Pixel phones. But Pixel 9a rumors suggests that may be about to change.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs. iPhone 17 Air: What we know so far
Samsung has already show off the Galaxy S25 Edge, while Apple reportedly has an iPhone 17 Air in the works. It sets the stage for a battle of slim phones.
Not just for flagships anymore — how the Pixel 8a, iPhone 16e and other phones are expanding AI's reach
Here's what AI tools are available in lower cost phones
iOS 18.4 adds a crucial Apple Intelligence feature to the iPhone 15 Pro — and it makes your phone more powerful
With iOS 18.4, iPhone 15 Pro gains support for Visual Intelligence. Here's how to set up this Apple Intelligence feature and what you can do with it.
Google Pixel 9a vs. Pixel 8a: Biggest changes to expect
With Google rumored to be shipping a new phone soon, a Google Pixel 9a vs. Pixel 8a comparison can give you sense of what's coming and how it differs from last year's model.
Google Pixel 9a rumors — what Google’s planning as the iPhone 16e and Nothing Phone 3a ramp up the pressure
Low-cost phones are getting better cameras than ever before. So how will the Pixel 9a respond?
Google Pixel 9a needs to be more like the Nothing Phone 3a — here’s how
Pixel 9a leaks suggest the distinctive camera bar from previous models will disappear. The just-released Nothing Phone 3a shows why that's a mistake.
Nothing Phone 3a review: Redefining value
The Nothing Phone 3a has the kind of features you wouldn't expect in a device with this price tag. But do those features deliver the value you'd expect?
iPhone 16e vs. OnePlus 13R: Which phone delivers the best value?
An iPhone 16e vs. OnePlus 13R showdown features two phones with a lot in common besides their $599 starting price.
Samsung Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A26 debut — bringing more AI to inexpensive phones
Samsung is updating its midrange phone lineup, with the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A26 arriving in March ahead of a Galaxy A56 U.S. launch later this year. Here's what to expect from the new phones.
iOS 18.4 has one killer upgrade that will make your life easier — here's how to set it up
Priority Notifications is a big Apple Intelligence — here's how it works.
Getting an iPhone 16e? These are the 7 Apple Intelligence features I'd try out first
One of the first thing iPhone 16e owners are going to want to do is explore all the new Apple Intelligence features on their phone. Here's where to get started.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — latest news and everything we know so far
Samsung teased us with a video of the Galaxy S25 Edge, which looks to be a thin version of its just-introduced flagship. But what else can we expect from this new device? And when will it arrive?
I review phones for a living — and this is the budget phone I recommend to friends and family
Motorola has come out with two new Moto G phones already in 2025, and they prove that the phone maker really knows what it's doing when it comes to cheap phones that deliver good value.
