Jordan Palmer

Jordan is the Phones Editor for Tom's Guide, covering all things phone-related. He's written about phones for over five years and plans to continue for a long while to come. He loves nothing more than relaxing in his home with a book, game, or his latest personal writing project. Jordan likes finding new things to dive into, from books and games to new mechanical keyboard switches and fun keycap sets. Outside of work, you can find him poring over open-source software and his studies.

Articles by: Jordan Palmer

Best Samsung phones 2022: Which Galaxy model should you buy?

By Jordan Palmer published 19 May 22

Not sure which Samsung phone is best for you? Here's a guide to all the Galaxy phones we recommend.

Best unlocked Samsung phones in 2022

By Jordan Palmer published 19 May 22

Going for one of the best unlocked Samsung phones gives you more of a choice when it comes to wireless carriers. Here are our picks.

An unofficial render of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, showing one partially open facing the camera, and the other mostly closed and placed in a tent-like position

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 — early rumors and what we want to see

By Jordan Palmer published 19 May 22

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 won't arrive until later this year, but here's what we've heard so far and what we'd like to see from Samsung's next affordable folding smartphone.

iPhone 14 Pro render showing camera bump

iPhone 14 case leak just revealed ridiculous camera bumps

By Jordan Palmer published 18 May 22

We have a possible glimpse at the massive Pro camera bumps

Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong screen shot

Vampire: The Masquerade — Swansong review

By Jordan Palmer published 18 May 22

Vampire: The Masquerade — Swansong is a narrative, investigative RPG. While the writing and quest design are strong, the visuals leave much to be desired.

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

By Jordan Palmer published 18 May 22

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

What is Mint Mobile, and is it worth it?

By Jordan Palmer published 18 May 22

Mint Mobile offers big savings on your wireless bill if you buy months of service up front. Here's what you need to know.

Google Pixel 7 — everything we know so far

By Jordan Palmer published 16 May 22

We got our first look at the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro

iPhone 14 Pro design vs iPhone 14 design

iPhone 14 Max is the right direction — here's why

By Jordan Palmer published 15 May 22

Rumors suggest that Apple will replace the mini iPhone with a non-Pro Max model. This would give people a cheaper big phone. This is the right direction.

Best unlocked Android phones in 2022

By Jordan Palmer published 13 May 22

Android users aren't lacking for choice when it comes to unlocked options. These are the best unlocked Android phones to buy from Google, Samsung and OnePlus.

Best unlocked phones in 2022

By Jordan Palmer published 13 May 22

The best unlocked phones give you the freedom to choose your carrier without being bogged down by payment plans.

Google Pixel 6a vs. Samsung Galaxy A53: Which budget phone could win?

By Jordan Palmer published 13 May 22

The battle of the budget Android phones

Android 13 — everything we know so far

By Jordan Palmer published 12 May 22

Android 12 marked a big shift for Android, so it's likely that Android 13 will be mostly iterative. But here's what we've heard so far about the next version for the world's biggest mobile OS.

Android 13 Beta 2 is out now — here's all the new features

By Jordan Palmer published 12 May 22

Google dropped the second Android 13 beta yesterday following the I/O keynote. It's a small update, but there are something noteworthy things. Read on for what's new.

The best 5G phones in 2022

By Jordan Palmer published 12 May 22

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

The best camera phones in 2022

By Jordan Palmer published 12 May 22

We've tested all the best camera phones, and these are the ones that rise to the top.

The best Android phones in 2022

By Jordan Palmer published 11 May 22

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

Android 13 public beta is out — all the new features and how to install it

By Jordan Palmer published 11 May 22

The first Android 13 beta has landed, bringing with it enhancements to many of the goodies we've seen in previous Developer Previews. You can even install the beta right now.

Google I/O 2022 dates, Pixel 6a, Android 13, Pixel Watch and more

By Jordan Palmer published 11 May 22

Here are the Google I/O 2022 dates and a preview of what we expect to see at the company's annual conference.

Google I/O 2022 — this is what I want to know about Android 13

By Jordan Palmer published 11 May 22

Google has had long enough to address third-party tracking

OnePlus is now officially exhausting

By Jordan Palmer published 10 May 22

OnePlus has lost its magic, and it doesn't look like it's coming back

Best Android games of 2022

By Jordan Palmer published 10 May 22

Here are the best Android games for your phone or tablet. Some games are free, others are paid, but every one of them is awesome.

Best cell phone signal boosters in 2022: Improve reception in your home or car

By Jordan Palmer, Adam Ismail published 10 May 22

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

Samsung Galaxy S23 — all the rumors so far

By Jordan Palmer published 10 May 22

As good as the Samsung Galaxy S22 is, Samsung could do even better with its next flagship. Here's a look at some of the features we hope make the cut for the Galaxy S23.

galaxy s22 ultra and galaxy z fold 3 laying side by side on table with s pens out

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 3: Which S Pen experience is better?

By Jordan Palmer published 8 May 22

I compared the S Pen on the Galaxy S22 Ultra with the Galaxy Z Fold 3's version to see which one I think is better. Both are top-tier stylus experiences, but one S Pen stands out over the other.

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