Articles by: 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.

Articles by: Philip Michaels

7 overlooked Samsung Galaxy S23 rumors that could make a big difference

By Philip Michaels published 27 January 23

Forget about high-profile changes like a 200MP main camera or a new Snapdragon chipset. These Galaxy S23 rumors have flown under the radar.

A $1,250 Galaxy S23 Ultra? Here's how Samsung can justify that cost

By Philip Michaels published 26 January 23

Whether there's a price hike or not, Samsung needs to convince us that the S23 Ultra is worth the premium. Here's the argument we expect the phone maker to make.

Samsung Galaxy S23 prices leak for Europe — and it's bad news

By Philip Michaels published 25 January 23

Price hikes across the board, according to a retailer's leaked pricing

iOS 16.3 available now — here are the new features for your iPhone

By Philip Michaels published 24 January 23

The next big update to iOS 16 is here with iOS 16.3, introducing new security, safety and Handoff features to the iPhone.

Flip phones are making a comeback — here’s why

By Philip Michaels published 22 January 23

With people looking to spend less time staring at screens while still staying connected, the flip phones from a generation ago are enjoying a little bit of a resurgence.

Image of a leaked render of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S23 cameras — all the big upgrades we expect

By Philip Michaels published 21 January 23

What to expect from the Galaxy S23 cameras and how they compare to rival camera phones

iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max: Which Pro model should you get?

By Philip Michaels published 19 January 23

The iPhone 14 Pro models are the Apple devices to get if money is no object. Here's how to figure out if you should get the iPhone 14 Pro or the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus — seriously, who needs this?

By Philip Michaels published 18 January 23

With rumors detailing very few differences between the Galaxy S23 and the S23 Plus, it's worth wondering if there's much of a future in Samsung's larger phone.

Galaxy Unpacked 2023 on Feb. 1 in San Francisco

Samsung promises ‘new premium standard’ with two Ultra devices coming to Unpacked

By Philip Michaels published 17 January 23

It sounds like we're going to see a Galaxy S23 Ultra and a Galaxy Book 3 Ultra on February 1, after Samsung's TM Roh promised two Ultra devices will debut at the next Galaxy Unpacked.

A render of the Galaxy S23, based on currently available leaks

Samsung Galaxy S23 launch: 5 biggest things we don't know yet

By Philip Michaels published 17 January 23

Leaks and rumors have told us a lot about what Samsung has planned for the Galaxy S23 phones. But there's still some information we're waiting to discover.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023: Date, how to watch and what to expect

By Philip Michaels last updated 26 January 23

The Galaxy S23 range could be joined by a Galaxy Book 3 Ultra at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 on February 1.

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. OnePlus 11 — which Android phone will win?

By Philip Michaels published 13 January 23

We're expecting to see both the Galaxy S22 and OnePlus 11 next month. Here's how a Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. OnePlus 11 comparison could pan out based on rumors and other details.

Microsoft Surface Duo 3 redesign could be great news for foldable phones

By Philip Michaels published 12 January 23

Microsoft may fix the Surface Duo's greatest flaw

iPhone SE 4 reportedly cancelled — so what is Apple's plan for cheap phones?

By Philip Michaels published 11 January 23

An analyst says Apple is dropping plans to make an iPhone SE 4. With Samsung and Google working on midrange phones for this year, do cheap iPhones have a future?

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event Feb. 1 — Galaxy S23, Galaxy Book Ultra and more

By Philip Michaels last updated 25 January 23

Samsung's holding a launch event on February 1 — and it's letting you reserve a pre-order for whatever gets announced

iOS 17 may see fewer features as Apple focuses on VR

By Philip Michaels published 9 January 23

A report claims that iOS 17 may not be a substantial update in 2023, as Apple commits more resources to the launch of its upcoming mixed reality headset.

I cut the cable 4 years ago — and this is the only thing I miss

By Philip Michaels published 9 January 23

There's not much our managing editor misses ever since dropping cable. But he's found that streaming services fall short when it comes to live sports.

An unofficial render of the Galaxy S23, based on currently known leaked information

Samsung Galaxy S23 could be a great upgrade — if Samsung makes one big change

By Philip Michaels published 7 January 23

A rumor claims that the Galaxy S23 will feature more storage in its base model. It's one improvement Samsung could make that most users would happily embrace.

CES 2023 Day 3: The 9 new gadgets you need to see

By Philip Michaels published 6 January 23

CES 2023 is now open to the public, and we're on the show floor with an eye open for intriguing products. From a new HTC XR headset to Razer's 18-inch gaming laptop, here's what we spotted at CES.

Visible's new deal cuts unlimited data cost in half

By Philip Michaels published 5 January 23

A new Visible promotion takes $15 off the cost of the carrier's unlimited data plans each month for a year when you bring your own phone.

iPhone 15 — it's time for Apple to ditch the iPhone Plus

By Philip Michaels published 5 January 23

With iPhone 14 Plus sales reportedly lagging, it's time for Apple to realize that three new phones are better than four, especially for this fall's iPhone 15 launch.

CES 2023 Day 2: Top 9 new gadgets you need to see

By Philip Michaels last updated 5 January 23

From transparent OLED TVs to a health device that can examine your urine, these are the highlights from the second day at CES.

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max/iPhone 15 Ultra renders from 4RMD

iPhone 15 Pro just tipped for big performance edge over Android phones

By Philip Michaels published 4 January 23

The A17 Bionic could be the only 3-nanometer chipset for a while, according to reports. And that could give the iPhone 15 Pro a big performance boost over Android rivals.

LG's transparent OLED TV wows at CES 2023

By Philip Michaels published 4 January 23

The LG OLED T is a prototype television with a transparent screen. LG showed off the set during its CES 2023 press conference.

Samsung Galaxy A14 unveiled at CES 2023: a $200 phone with surprisingly good specs

By Philip Michaels published 4 January 23

For $199, the Galaxy A14 brings a 90Hz screen and expandable storage. But the Galaxy A Series phones arriving later this spring figure to impress, too.

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