Latest articles by Philip Michaels
A report claims that Apple will stagger its iPhone launches in 2026, with the standard iPhone coming out earlier in the year. If so, that's another argument in favor of an iPhone 17 upgrade.
The right tracker for certain types of jobs
The Tile Slim is perfectly designed for a wallet or purse to make sure you don't lose track of your valuables. But the range is too limited to depend on this tracker.
The updated version of Tile's top-of-the-line key finder isn't as polished as past versions. Our Tile Pro 2024 review looks at what the key finder does well and where it falls short.
The Tile Mate may not be the most expensive of the Tile trackers, but it's the best.
A new report shows how 5G connectivity speeds have gotten faster for more recent Galaxy S flagships. And one phone carrier in particular stands out for 5G download and upload performance.
There's a lot of uncertainty about how much iPhones will cost in the fall. Does it make sense to get a new iPhone now rather than wait for the iPhone 17 launch?
My health and fitness are on the upswing, and the Fitness and Health apps on my iPhone deserve a lot of the credit.
The Apple Intelligence revamp is 'taking a bit longer than we thought'
Which foldable flip phone will be the best?
Galaxy AI brings a new Best Face photo-editing tool to fix faces in group photos. It debuted with the Galaxy S25, but other phones running One Ui 7 support Best Face, too.
There are plenty of apps in the Google Play store, but we tracked down the best Android apps that deserve a place on your smartphone.
If rumors are accurate, the Galaxy S25 Edge could launch in two weeks. It's time to start familiarizing yourself with the rumored features coming to this ultrathin Samsung device.
Everyone from Mark Zuckerberg to Tim Cook thinks smart glasses will be the next big thing. But I'll need some convincing before I turn to glasses instead of a smartphone.
Memory Movies was among the first Apple Intelligence tools to land on your iPhone. Six months after first testing it, I wanted to see if the AI-powered movie creator has improved any.
Foldable phones have yet to provide a compelling reason to exist. The iPhone 17 Air and Galaxy S25 Edge need to avoid the same fate.
When it comes time to get rid of your used electronics, here's what to know about how to recycle them properly.
A leaker claims that Apple is developing an iPhone 17e for a May 2026 release. Here's why that doesn't make a lot of sense to me.
In iOS 18.5, it's easier to hide contact photos from people who send you messages in Mail. We'll also show you how to turn off the Group by Sender feature.
Trump administration officials are talking about the prospect of bringing tech manufacturing from overseas to the U.S. The iPhone is a good example of why that would be hard to pull off.
The iOS 18.4 update brings a new Food section to Apple News Plus that includes recipes among other features. I've explored this addition to see if it makes an Apple News Plus subscription worthwhile.
A report claims that Tim Cook's focus is on developing AR glasses. But there's plenty of iPhone improvements that require attention, too.
I turn to Apple Maps on my iPhone when I need to get from one place to another. And I'd like to see Apple Intelligence make those turn-by-turn directions even smarter.
Apple got some things right with the iPhone 16e — and some things wrong. Here's how it should apply those lessons to the iPhone 17 models coming this fall.
The Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to arrive as an ultra-thin phone soon — and it probably won't be the last one we see this year. Let's look at why this new design is all the rage with phone makers.
