Articles by: Jordan Palmer

Jordan Palmer

Jordan is the Phones Editor for Tom's Guide, covering all things phone-related. He loves nothing more than relaxing in his home with a book, game, or his latest personal writing project. It's hard to nail down one thing that Jordan is passionate about, since his attention span for a single given topic or activity doesn't last long. Jordan tends to lurk on social media, but you can best reach him on Twitter: @jccpalmer — his Instagram feed is mostly photos of his cat.

Articles by: Jordan Palmer

Eldest Souls review

By Jordan Palmer

Eldest Souls is a beautiful, 16-bit pixel art boss rush, which provides a serious challenge in an unforgiving world. Battle the Old Gods and test your mettle.

Samsung Galaxy S21 vs. iPhone 12: Which phone wins?

By Jordan Palmer

Our Galaxy S21 vs. iPhone 12 face-off shows you which flagship phone is the best for your money.

Best cell phone signal boosters in 2021: Improve reception in your home or car

By Jordan Palmer, Adam Ismail

The best cell phone signal boosters fix poor service at home or on the road. Some even support all carriers.

Pixel 6 to show off Google's 'deep technology investments'

By Jordan Palmer

At Alphabet's earnings call, CEO Sundar Pichai talked about Android 12, Google's hardware investments and the Pixel 6.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 release date, price, specs and leaks

By Jordan Palmer

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is expected to ship sometime this year. Here’s what we know about the next foldable flip phone from Samsung.

Best Linux distros for gaming in 2021

By Jordan Palmer

The best Linux distros for gaming offer their own strengths depending on your needs and experience.

OnePlus 9T could be dead, claims leaker

By Jordan Palmer

A leaker claims that OnePlus has canceled the OnePlus 9T, which was due out later this year. He doesn't cite any reasons why, but the ongoing chip shortage could have something to do with it.

Apple iPhone 13 event will reportedly be virtual — here's why

By Jordan Palmer

The iPhone 13 event may be virtual because Apple has supposedly delayed its return to work mandate.

The best 5G phones in 2021

By Jordan Palmer

The best 5G phones deliver faster downloads, lower latency and a lot more. Here are the 5G-capable phones worth your attention.

iPhone 14 Pro will reportedly offer new titanium alloy design

By Jordan Palmer

A new report says that the iPhone 14 Pro could have a titanium alloy body. That would make for a very durable phone.

Nokia XR20 could be the world’s best-looking durable phone

By Jordan Palmer

HMD Global announced the Nokia XR20, a rugged, life-proof phone that packs 5G and ultra resilience to the worst life has to offer. It costs $550.

Xfinity Mobile: What is it and is it worth it?

By Jordan Palmer

Comcast offers wireless phone service through Xfinity Mobile. We look at what the service provides and whether it’s a good value.

Best small phones in 2021

By Jordan Palmer

These are the best small phones for those who don't want an oversized screen that makes one-handed use difficult.

This is the one iPhone 13 upgrade rumor I'm actually excited for

By Jordan Palmer

Of all the rumored features coming to the iPhone 13, I'm most excited about the possibility of an always-on display. This is a feature I sorely miss coming from an Android phone.

How to change the Material You color in Android 12

By Jordan Palmer

Changing the Material You accent color in Android 12 is easy. Here's how to do it.

iPhone 13 — 5 features Apple needs to copy from Pixel phones

By Jordan Palmer

The Pixel phones are the showrunners for Android, showing off everything Google is capable of doing. There are a few of features the iPhone 13 would just outright copy.

iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 12: Biggest differences to expect

By Jordan Palmer

We're taking an early look at how the iPhone 13 compares to the iPhone 12 based on current rumors.

What Tom's Guide is playing this week: Breath of the Wild, Control and Skyward Sword HD

By Marshall Honorof, Jordan Palmer, Tom Pritchard

The Tom's Guide staff can't stop playing Breath of the Wild, Skyward Sword HD and Control, demonstrating that older games are often just as riveting as the new stuff.

The Wheel of Time: rosamund pike as moiraine damodred

The Wheel of Time is coming in November 2021 and everything else we know

By Jordan Palmer

Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time is a massive fantasy epic that spans 14 books and it's coming to Prime Video. Here's everything we know about it.

Best Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra cases

By Jordan Palmer

The best Galaxy S21 Ultra cases will help keep your precious phone safe. These are our picks for the best out there.

The best Android phones in 2021

By Jordan Palmer

Our list of the best Android phones at every size and for every budget will help you make the right choice.

Google Pixel 6 — this upgrade will make or break the new Pixel phone

By Jordan Palmer

Whitechapel and the possible five years of support from it could make the Pixel 6 a true iPhone 13 competitor. But the chip could also be an outright failure.

Best Google Chrome extensions

By John Corpuz, Jordan Palmer

As Chrome's popularity grows, so have the number of extensions promising a faster, more secure and productive experience. Here are the best Google Chrome extensions currently available.

How to check if a Steam game works on Steam Deck

By Jordan Palmer

Since the Steam Deck runs the Linux-based Steam OS, not all Steam games will run on it. Here's how to check if your favorite games will work on Valve's new handheld.

Best mobile RPGs for 2021

By Jordan Palmer

From old-school dungeon crawlers to modern action RPGs, these are the best mobile RPGs for your Android or iOS device.

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