Latest articles by Philip Michaels
Apple Intelligence adds a Type to Siri feature — here's how to launch this feature
Keep your requests between you and Siri
200-photo face-offs: All of our head-to-head camera phone comparisons
When we test the top camera phones, we put them through 200-photo face-offs with similar devices. Here's where you'll find every camera comparison we've done on recently smartphones.
Is the iPhone 16 Plus going to be Apple's last Plus model? I certainly hope not
I was once a Plus skeptic — now I think it's a key part of Apple's phone lineup
I tried Apple Intelligence to improve my writing — here’s what happened
How good is Writing Tools at improving your tone?
iPhone SE 4 vs. Google Pixel 9a: Which budget phone will win?
Cameras, AI features figure to be where the iPhone SE4 and Pixel 9a battle it out
The best cheap cell phone plans 2024
Want to keep your monthly wireless bill under $40? We've found the best cheap cell phone plans from several different carriers that help you save.
Apple Intelligence can summarize all your emails — here's how
If you've got an iPhone capable of supporting Apple Intelligence, you can now get AI-generated summaries of your email in Apple Mail. Here's where to find the feature.
Prime Day foldable phone deals — big savings on the biggest phones
Don't pay big bucks for a foldable phone — jump on these sales instead, as we bring you the best discounts we've found on foldable devices from OnePlus, Samsung and Motorola.
One of my favorite budget phones just crashed to its lowest price at Amazon
The OnePlus 12R is one the longest-lasting phones we've tested this year. And its already-low price has fallen even further during Amazon Prime Deal Days.
Apple Intelligence summaries — what apps support this feature and how you use it
AI-generated summaries help you get through long articles, messages and more
iPhone SE 4 — top 5 rumored changes to Apple's budget phone
From a new look to Apple Intelligence support, a lot of big changes are rumored for the iPhone SE 4. Here are the most interesting improvements that are reportedly coming next year.
Best phone battery life in 2024: The longest lasting smartphones
These phones held out for at least 14 hours in our test to offer the best phone battery life.
My iPhone 17 wish list — 5 things I want to see from next year's phones
There's a lot to like about the newly released iPhone 16. But Apple can still improve next year's phones in several key ways with these iPhone 17 additions.
I use this wearable to beat the heat — and Amazon just dropped its price to an all-time low
The Hakt Ice Ring Neck Cooler is my secret weapon whenever the temperatures spike, and Amazon has cut the price to less than $10 ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
iPhone 16 battery life vs Samsung vs Google — which flagship phones last the longest?
Here's how battery life compares for the leading smartphones
Apple Intelligence Mail summaries in iOS 18.1 will help tame your inbox — here's how it works
Among the changes to Mail coming via Apple Intelligence are summaries for both your inbox and the messages themselves. Here's how the feature works.
iPhone SE 4 — all the rumors and what we want to see
Apple could have another iPhone SE with a new look in the pipeline. Here's what we've heard so far about iPhone SE 4 rumors.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: All the rumors so far
Samsung is already at work prepping the next premium flagship for its lineup. Here's what we've heard about the Galaxy S25 Ultra ahead of its 2025 launch.
Best camera phones in 2024
We've tested all the best camera phones, and these are the ones that rise to the top.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: Price, release date, features and more
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 offers an improved camera, bigger battery and a lot more Galaxy AI capabilities. Here's what's new with this foldable flip phone and how much you'll pay for it.
Best phone carriers of 2024
Trying to find the best phone carrier for your wireless service? Here's how the top providers rank based on data speeds, phone selection and more.
Clean Up is Apple's take on Magic Editor — here's how to use it with Apple Intelligence
iPhones capable of running Apple Intelligence gain a Clean Up feature that removes unwanted people and objects from your photos with just a tap. We'll show you how Clean Up works.
Best Verizon phone deals for October 2024
These are the best Verizon phone deals available right now for both Android and Apple devices.
