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
This AirDrop upgrade is the best thing about iOS 17.1 — how it works
By Philip Michaels published
AirDrop file transfers can now finish even if you move out of range, thanks to a change in iOS 17.1. Here's how the new feature works.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE review
By Philip Michaels last updated
Wedged between powerful flagships and low-cost midrange models, the Galaxy S23 FE struggles to stand out
iOS 17.1 just went live — here’s all the new features and fixes for your iPhone
By Philip Michaels published
Apple just released iOS 17.1, which is filled with new features and bug fixes to make the latest iPhone software experience even smoother. We break down everything included with this latest release.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 — meet the chip likely to power Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
By Philip Michaels published
Qualcomm has revealed its new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which is likely to power the top Android phones in 2024, including Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra. Here's what you can expect to see.
The $699 Motorola Razr heralds a new era of affordable foldable phones
By Philip Michaels last updated
For years, foldable phones have cost a pretty penny. But the latest Motorola Razr costs less than many flagship handsets, meaning the era of affordble foldable devices has begun.
The Google Pixel 8 is a better buy than Pixel 7a — here's why
By Philip Michaels published
Earlier this year, it was a tough call on whether to get a Pixel 7 or Pixel 7a. The Pixel 8's arrival has cleared up that confusion.
5 ways OnePlus Open beats the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
By Philip Michaels last updated
As a notebook-style foldable phone, the OnePlus Open invites comparisons to the Galaxy Z Fold 5. And it comes out of those comparisons looking good.
OnePlus Open — release date, price and specs for OnePlus' first foldable
By Richard Priday last updated
OnePlus has unveiled the OnePlus Open, its first foldable phone. Here's what we know about what the device will cost and what features you can expect.
OnePlus Open launch live blog — all the big news as it happens
By Richard Priday last updated
OnePlus is about to show off its first foldable phone, and we're covering the news as it happens. Follow our live blog to learn more about the OnePlus Open.
This iPhone 16 rumor already has me excited about Apple's next phones
By Philip Michaels published
The early word on Apple's iPhone 16 silicon plans is encouraging
Motorola Razr (2023) review: The low-cost foldable you've been waiting for
By Philip Michaels published
The Motorola Razr is a lower-cost version of the Razr+ that makes a few compromises to deliver that lower price. But it's still a good value if a foldable phone has been outside of your budget.
iPad mini 7 and iPad Air 6 could arrive this week — what we know
By Alan Martin last updated
While some leakers are predicting Apple will refresh several iPad models this week, others are skeptical we’ll see anything that soon.
Google Pixel 8 release date, price, specs, colors and latest news
By Richard Priday last updated
Google's next flagship is getting closer to launch, so Pixel 8 rumors are picking up. We also have some thoughts on what we'd like to see when the phones arrive this fall.
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. Pixel 7 Pro: The biggest upgrades
By John Velasco published
Wondering how the Pixel 8 Pro is going to differ from its predecessor? Our Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Pixel 7 Pro comparison looks at all the major changes.
iPhone 15 beats the Google Pixel 8 — here’s 3 key reasons why
By Philip Michaels published
Trying to decide between the iPhone 15 and Pixel 8? Forget the Pixel's cheaper price and longer support — our managing editor for mobile says the iPhone brings value where it matters.
Samsung Galaxy S24 early release just tipped — here's what we know
By Philip Michaels published
More signs that Samsung's phones are showing up earlier than usual next year
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro battery life — here's how long they last
By Philip Michaels last updated
We've tested the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro to see how long they last on a charge. Check out our Google Pixel 8 battery life tests to see how the new phones compare to other top devices.
This is the one iPhone 15 Pro Max feature that shouldn't be exclusive
By Philip Michaels published
The iPhone 15 Pro Max starts with 256GB of storage. Here's why other iPhones should offer that much capacity as well.
Just got iPhone 15? Get these Prime Day accessories deals right now
By Philip Michaels published
The iPhone 15 may not be on sale for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, but you can still find savings on accessories for the latest phones from Apple.
Motorola Razr 2023 arrives this month for $699 — the cheapest foldable phone you can buy
By Philip Michaels published
The Motorola Razr 2023 scales back some fo the specs from the Razr+ to deliver a foldable phone at a lower price. Also, Motorola announces the latest edition of its Motorola Edge midrange model.
Google Pixel 8 Pro — 6 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
By Philip Michaels published
Google's Pixel 8 Pro is an impressive phone with a lot of strong features. But there are reasons to hold off on buying this new flagship, too.
Google Pixel 8 — 5 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
By Philip Michaels published
If you're considering the Pixel 8, we list the reasons why Google's phone would be a great purchase and why you might want to give this Pixel a pass.
Google Event announcements — Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2 and AI news
By Philip Michaels published
Pixel 8 phones will be joined by the Pixel Watch 2 at the Made by Google hardware event today. We'll bring you all the news as it happens in our Pixel 8 launch live blog.