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

I'm over foldable and rollable phones we can't buy — it's time for some real Samsung rivals

By Philip Michaels published 28 February 23

If foldable phones are going to become mainstream devices, we need to see some competitors emerge ready to take on Samsung's Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Flip offerings.

Best Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus cases in 2023

By Philip Michaels published 20 February 23

The best Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus cases come in all varieties and colors, but they have one thing in common — they aim to keep your phone looking good as new. Here are our favorites.

Galaxy S23 and iPhone 15 Pro concept side by side

7 Galaxy S23 features I hope Apple steals for the iPhone 15

By Philip Michaels published 20 February 23

There's a lot Apple can learn from Samsung's latest phones. Here's what our managing editor thinks Apple should copy from the Galaxy S23 when it's time to come out with future iPhones.

I lost my cat — and then I got hit by this Google Voice scam

By Philip Michaels published 19 February 23

If you're looking for a lost pet, beware of scammers who try to lure you into a Google Voice scam by claiming they've found your missing furry friend.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra camera close up

Galaxy S23 vs iPhone 14 vs Pixel 7 low-light camera shootout — which phone wins?

By Philip Michaels published 18 February 23

Samsung promises improved night photography with all three of its Galaxy S23 models. Here's what we found when testing those phones against the best camera phones at night.

Your iPhone just got 21 new emoji with iOS 16.4 — here's all the new options

By Philip Michaels last updated 27 March 23

iOS 16.4 is out, and the highlight of this update is new emoji. Here's your guide to all 21 emjoi now on the iPhone.

Samsung Galaxy S23 display playing Ant Man 3 trailer

I'm testing the Galaxy S23 — and the display blows everything else away

By Philip Michaels published 16 February 23

Samsung improved the display on the Galaxy S23, boosting the maximum brightness of the panel. It makes a world of difference in everyday use.

apple vr and mixed reality headset fan render side view

Apple Reality Pro headset debut now tipped for June — why that news worries some

By Philip Michaels published 16 February 23

Some had predicted a spring preview for the headset, but that's being pushed back

Qualcomm shows off its newest modem — and the iPhone 15 is likely to miss out

By Philip Michaels published 15 February 23

The Snapdragon X75 supports the next stage of 5G network deployment

Google Pixel 7 had the best Super Bowl ad — here's why

By Philip Michaels published 13 February 23

The Pixel 7 got some time in the Super Bowl spotlight, and Google made the most of it with a 90-second spot touting the phone's photo features.

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. Galaxy S23 Plus — which phone should you get?

By Philip Michaels published 12 February 23

Trying to make a Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. Galaxy S23 Plus decision? We can tell you what the phones have in common and where they differ.

iPhone Ultra — should you wait to upgrade?

By Philip Michaels published 10 February 23

Apple supposedly will ship an iPhone Ultra in 2024. Is it worth putting off phone upgrades until then to see what an Ultra experience has to offer?

OnePlus 11 benchmarks — how does it compare to Galaxy S23 and iPhone 14 Pro?

By Philip Michaels published 9 February 23

The OnePlus 11 is finally official outside of China, so we've got the latest benchmarks for you. How does this phone stack up against the best?

Google Bard AI mistake just cost Google over $100 billion

By Philip Michaels last updated 9 February 23

You never get a second chance to make a first impression, and Google's Bard AI chatbot made its debut by providing erroneous information to a question.

Google Bard AI event recap: Big updates for Search, Maps, Lens and more

By Philip Michaels published 8 February 23

Google detailed how its AI-driven tool Google Bard will enhance one's search experience — here's everything we saw.

Galaxy S23 Ultra reasons to buy and skip

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 6 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip

By Philip Michaels published 8 February 23

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is certainly a great phone, but is it right for you? Here's why you should get the Galaxy S23 Ultra — and why you might want to give this $1,199 phone a pass.

Microsoft ChatGPT event news and updates: Bing and Edge get AI-powered search

By Alex Wawro published 8 February 23

Microsoft has announced a deeper partnership with OpenAI that sees it integrating a more powerful version of ChatGPT to improve Bing and Edge with new search and AI-powered features.

Samsung Galaxy S22 may be a better buy than the Galaxy S23 — here’s why

By Philip Michaels published 5 February 23

After introducing the Galaxy S23, Samsung cut the price on the Galaxy S22. Does the $100 discount make the Galaxy S22 a more compelling choice than the S23 and its modest upgrades?

Galaxy S23 Ultra used to shoot Ridley Scott's Bound

Hey, phone makers — stop handing your cameras over to movie directors

By Philip Michaels published 4 February 23

The Galaxy S23 launch was the latest to tap famous directors to show off the phone's camera features. But is that really the best way to convince us that we'll shoot beautiful images, too?

iPhone sales drop — what's to blame?

By Philip Michaels published 3 February 23

iPhone sales are down, but it may not be lack of enthusiasm over the iPhone 14 that's the reason why. Here's what that means for Apple's iPhone 15 plans.

Samsung Galaxy S23 — 6 reasons to buy (and 3 to skip)

By Philip Michaels published 3 February 23

If you're considering a Samsung Galaxy S23 purchase, here are the pros and cons for Samsung's latest flagship phone.

7 Galaxy S23 features that impress me the most

By Philip Michaels published 2 February 23

The Galaxy S23 phones may not be a big leap forward from previous models. But there are some noteworthy capabilities that we spotted at Samsung's launch event.

Samsung Galaxy S23 review

By Philip Michaels last updated 17 February 23

The Samsung Galaxy S23 isn’t a revolutionary update to Samsung’s flagship phone. But with a much better chipset, brighter display and a still affordable price, there’s plenty to like about the S23.

Samsung Galaxy S23 rumor cheat sheet — all the last-minute leaks in one place

By Philip Michaels published 1 February 23

Trying to keep all the Galaxy S23 rumors straight? Here's a last-minute rundown of all the expected specs and features for Samsung's new phones.

Galaxy S23 vs. Galaxy S23 Plus vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus — last-minute leak reveals all the differences

By Philip Michaels published 31 January 23

There should be some Galaxy S23 vs. Galaxy S23 Plus differences beyond screen size. But they may not be enough to justify paying more for the Plus.

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