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

This is the one iPhone 15 Pro Max feature that shouldn't be exclusive

By Philip Michaels published 11 October 23

The iPhone 15 Pro Max starts with 256GB of storage. Here's why other iPhones should offer that much capacity as well.

iPhone 15 accessory deals on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

Just got iPhone 15? Get these Prime Day accessories deals right now

By Philip Michaels published 10 October 23

The iPhone 15 may not be on sale for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, but you can still find savings on accessories for the latest phones from Apple.

Motorola Razr 2023 arrives this month for $699 — the cheapest foldable phone you can buy

By Philip Michaels published 10 October 23

The Motorola Razr 2023 scales back some fo the specs from the Razr+ to deliver a foldable phone at a lower price. Also, Motorola announces the latest edition of its Motorola Edge midrange model.

iPhone 16 Ultra: All the rumors so far

By Philip Michaels last updated 15 November 23

A new top-of-the-line iPhone could be coming in 2024. Here's what we know about a potential iPhone 16 Ultra based on rumors and early reports.

Google Pixel 8 Pro reasons to buy and skip

Google Pixel 8 Pro — 6 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip

By Philip Michaels published 7 October 23

Google's Pixel 8 Pro is an impressive phone with a lot of strong features. But there are reasons to hold off on buying this new flagship, too.

Google Pixel 8 — 5 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip

By Philip Michaels published 5 October 23

If you're considering the Pixel 8, we list the reasons why Google's phone would be a great purchase and why you might want to give this Pixel a pass.

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Google Event announcements — Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2 and AI news

By Philip Michaels published 4 October 23

Pixel 8 phones will be joined by the Pixel Watch 2 at the Made by Google hardware event today. We'll bring you all the news as it happens in our Pixel 8 launch live blog.

Google Pixel Feature Drop — all the new features for your Pixel phone

By Philip Michaels published 4 October 23

There's a new Pixel feature drop from Google, and it includes a dual-interpreter mode for the Pixel Fold along with other features for Pixel phones and tablets.

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The Samsung Galaxy S24 needs to copy this iPhone 15 feature

By Philip Michaels published 4 October 23

To beat the iPhone, Samsung should take a clue from Apple's displays and make sure that the Galaxy S24 has the brightest panel around.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE review

By Philip Michaels last updated 26 October 23

Wedged between powerful flagships and low-cost midrange models, the Galaxy S23 FE struggles to stand out

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Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro cameras — biggest rumored upgrades

By Philip Michaels published 3 October 23

Cameras are usually at the heart of Google's Pixel flagships and that figures to continue with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Here's what we're expecting to see based on the rumors.

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Google Pixel 8 unboxing video shows off new phone right before launch

By Philip Michaels published 2 October 23

Just ahead of Wednesday's Made by Google event, a Pixel 8 unboxing video shows off what the new phone looks like.

Made by Google event — 7 questions I have about the Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 launch

By Philip Michaels published 2 October 23

We know Google is going to introduce the Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 at this week's Made by Google event. But we still have some questions that need answers about these new devices.

iPhone 15 upgrade guide — who should get it and who should skip it

By Philip Michaels published 2 October 23

Not sure whether to upgrade to the iPhone 15? We look at the iPhones released over the last four years to tell you what new features to expect should you take the plunge.

Google Pixel 8 vs. Pixel 7a: Biggest differences to expect

By Philip Michaels published 1 October 23

The Pixel 7a is close enough to the Pixel 7 to be the better buy. Will the Pixel 8 change things? Our early Google Pixel 8 vs. Pixel 7a comparison looks at potential differences.

Meta Connect 2023 new: Meta Quest 3, Ray-Ban smart glasses, AI chatbots and more

By Philip Michaels published 27 September 23

The Meta Connect event is the launching ground for Meta Quest 3. But the mixed reality headset wasn't the only announcement.

iOS 17 now lets you pick your own search engine for private browsing in Safari

By Philip Michaels published 27 September 23

Don't want Google handling your searches even when you're in private browsing mode? iOS now lets you pick a new search engine for private browsing searches.

Made by Google 2023 event — how to watch Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 launch

By Philip Michaels last updated 3 October 23

Get ready for a lot of new Google products this week

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Whoa! Google Pixel 8 Pro preorder rumor promises free Pixel Watch 2

By Philip Michaels published 26 September 23

A leaker says that Google will include a Pixel Watch 2 when you preorder the Pixel 8 Pro flagship phone coming next week.

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iOS 17 Safari makes private browsing more secure — here's how

By Philip Michaels published 25 September 23

iOS 17 adds locked private browsing to Safari where you can use Face ID to secure your open tabs. Here's how it works.

This is the most overlooked iPhone 15 upgrade — and it can save you serious time

By Philip Michaels published 24 September 23

You won't hear much about the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip Apple added to every iPhone 15 model. But it's a welcome upgrade that should improve the Find My feature.

Your iPhone can now run multiple timers — here’s how to use this iOS 17 feature

By Philip Michaels published 23 September 23

Take advantage of iOS 17's ability to let you run multiple timers on your iPhone at once. Here's how.

Best iPhone 15 Pro Max cases in 2023 — Cyber Week deals

By Philip Michaels last updated 25 November 23

Now that the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the most expensive phone Apple's ever made, you'll want to keep it safe from harm. The best iPhone 15 Pro Max cases can help.

New iPhone 15 vs iPhone 14: Here's the one I'd buy

By Philip Michaels last updated 21 September 23

The iPhone 14 now costs $100 less than it used to. But the iPhone 15's new features more than justify going with Apple' latest phone.

iOS 17 available today — here’s how to download

By Philip Michaels published 18 September 23

iOS 17 is out and ready to download. Here's how to install iOS 17 on your iPhone.

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