
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.
Latest articles by Philip Michaels

iPhone 17 prices could be on the rise — should you wait for an iPhone 17e instead?
By Philip Michaels published
New iPhones arrive this week. But unless you're really sold on the changes Apple introduces, you may want to hold off for next year's rumored iPhone 17e release.

Galaxy S25 FE makes an impressive debut — and it could wind up as the best Samsung phone for most people
By Philip Michaels published
The Galaxy S25 FE combines a compelling camera setup, solid AI features and a flagship-beating price tag to make it a Samsung phone worth considering.

iPhone 17 launch — 5 burning questions about Apple's upcoming models
By Philip Michaels published
Apple is set to show off its new phones this week. And while a lot of iPhone 17 details have leaked out, there's still a lot we don't know heading into the launch event.

iPhone 17 displays — the 5 biggest changes rumored for all of Apple’s new phones
By Philip Michaels published
The displays on Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 models could be very different this year, as Apple is considering a number of changes. Here's a rundown of the most exciting rumored improvements.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked LIVE: All the Galaxy S25 FE and Tab 11 news as it happened
By Philip Michaels last updated
Samsung wasn't done with Galaxy events. Just ahead of IFA 2025, the company held a Galaxy events where we saw new tablets and phones.

This brand new phone boasts a screen that cuts down on eye strain — and I wish it was more widely available
By Philip Michaels published
The TCL Nxtpaper 60 Ultra features a 7.2-inch display with several technologies aimed at cutting down on eye strain and harsh artificial light.

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max: Here's the biggest expected upgrades
By Philip Michaels last updated
With an iPhone 17 Pro Max launch on the horizon, it's time to see what changes are likely compared to the 2-year-old iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE announced: Specs, price and all the new features
By Philip Michaels published
The Galaxy S25 FE is now available to buy. Here's what you can expect from this $649 phone and how it compares to the rest of the Galaxy S25 lineup.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. Galaxy S25 Plus vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra: Which one should you buy?
By Philip Michaels last updated
Trying to decide which of Samsung's new phones to get? Here's how the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra compare.

The iPhone 17 Pro sounds like it will be the iPhone to get this year — here’s why
By Philip Michaels published
Apple's Pro model is set to improve in two key areas

I love these new features in the iOS 26 Phone app — but there's one big flaw Apple needs to fix
By Philip Michaels published
The Phone app in iOS 26 gains some impressive features like call screening and Hold Assist. But the interface needs some work ahead of the full release.

We've tested the best Android phones available right now from Samsung, Google, OnePlus and more
By Philip Michaels last updated
Our list of the best Android phones at every size and for every budget will help you make the right choice.

Google Pixel 10 — 5 reasons to buy (and 2 reasons to skip)
By Philip Michaels published
Here's why you might want to make the Pixel 10 your next phone, along with a few reasons to hold off on Google's latest device.

Pixel 10 Event LIVE — Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 4 and all the Made by Google news
By Philip Michaels last updated
Google showed off its newest phones and smartwatches at Made by Google on August 20. Here's what you need to know about the Pixel 10 phones, Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a.

Best Mint Mobile plans 2025
By Philip Michaels last updated
The best Mint Mobile plans feature some of the cheapest prices right now — here's how to save on your monthly wireless phone service.

ESPN Select review: New name, same old ESPN Plus content
By Philip Michaels, Malcolm McMillan last updated
ESPN Select offers a lot of live sports for a little money, but it's no replacement for the breadth of networks you get with live TV services or ESPN Unlimited.

iOS 26 lets you change the background in Messages — here's how to do it
By Philip Michaels published
Liven up your conversations in iOS 26 Messages by adding a custom background of your choosing. We'll walk you through the steps.

Google Pixel 10 Pro rumors — everything we know so far
By Philip Michaels last updated
We're expecting the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL to arrive this month alongside the Pixel 10. Find out the rumored changes tipped to appear on Google's upcoming Pro models.

Made by Google 2025 — Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4 and what else could appear
By Philip Michaels last updated
WithGoogle's next hardware launch taking place this week, let's look at possible announcements for the August 20 Made by Google presentation, starting with new Pixel 10 phones.

I ran into a frustrating iOS 26 beta bug — and it has me worried about the accuracy of my fitness data
By Philip Michaels published
The bug is fixed, but my confidence is shaky

Pixel 10 phones are launching this week — here's 5 things I'm looking for at the Made by Google event
By Philip Michaels published
Made by Google 2025 happens this Wednesday, and new Pixel phones will be the focus. These are the Pixel 10 features and rumors that have piqued my interest ahead of the new phones' launch.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge: All the rumors so far
By Philip Michaels published
Here's what we're expecting from Samsung's ultra-thin phone follow-up

Right now is the worst time to buy a new iPhone — here’s why
By Philip Michaels published
If you're in the market for a new iPhone, you might want to wait for just a few more weeks to see what Apple has in store.
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