Latest articles by Philip Michaels
Best mobile hotspots in 2024
These are the best mobile hotspots for Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile customers.
OnePlus Open Apex Edition unveiled — new AI photo tools and a stunning color
OnePlus plans to release a variant of its OnePlus Open foldable phone, with more details coming on August 7. But the new phone features a red exterior and new AI photo features, OnePlus says.
I’ve been using iOS 18 since the beta came out, and this updated app has blown me away
From Math Notes to a built-in audio recorder, the iOS 18 version of Notes gets some welcome additions.
Best international phone plans in 2024 — what travelers need to know
Before you head overseas, find out what your cellphone provider will charge you to use your phone. Here are the different options offered by the four major wireless carriers.
Visible: Are the wireless carrier's low-cost unlimited plans too good to be true?
Verizon-owned Visible offers unlimited smartphone data starting at $25 a month. It's a compelling alternative to pricier wireless phone providers, thanks to Verizon's extensive network.
How to get Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max and more for free with your phone plan
T-Mobile and Verizon all offer free streaming subscriptions with some unlimited data plans. Here's a closer look at which services come with which unlimited plans.
Google’s Gemini Olympics ad is the very worst way to sell AI — here’s why
Google's ad for Gemini airing during Olympics coverage has been largely panned. Here's why it sends the wrong message about what you should be doing with AI.
The iOS 18 Fitness app just got a lot better — here’s how
iOS 18's version of Fitness picks up a watchOS 10 feature by letting you set Move goals for each day of the week. Here's how to use that feature.
Best iPhone 15 Pro Max cases in 2024
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.
Apple Intelligence release date — beta announcement, available features and full rollout
Apple Intelligence features are now available in betas for iPhone, iPads and Mac. Here's what's available and when the full release is coming.
iOS 18.1 developer beta is live with Apple Intelligence — here’s all the new iPhone AI features
Apple is releasing separate developer betas for iPhone, iPad and Mac that include the first Apple Intelligence features. Here's what you'll be able to do if you give the beta a try.
iPhone Flip: Everything we know about Apple's foldable phone plans
The iPhone Flip could be Apple's first foldable phone. Here's what we know so far.
iOS 18 extends your ability to customize the lock screen — how to edit control shortcuts
For years, the flashlight and camera shortcuts have been mainstays on iPhone lock screens. But iOS 18 gives you the ability to swap in different controls from the revamped Control Center.
iOS 18 Photos — 5 things I like about the redesign and 2 I don't
No app gets a bigger overhaul in iOS 18 than Photos. Is the new look of the app a dream or a dud?
iOS 18 Notes lets you add audio recordings directly in the app — here's how it works
When you want to add an audio recording in your notes, you can now do so directly from the iOS 18 Notes app. Here's how to use that feature and how to get a transcript of your recording.
Best cable modems in 2024
These are the best cable modems for your home or office so that you don't need to waste money each month renting one from your ISP.
I actually bought an iPhone 15 right before the iPhone 16 launch — here’s why
Sometimes, it pays not to wait, as our managing editor for mobile found out when he started shopping for new iPhone deals for other members of his family.
This is your last chance to pre-order Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 and save up to $1,250
You've got just a few hours left to jump on Samsung's preorder deals for its new foldables. Here's what you can save on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: Price, release date, features and more
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 arrives with 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.
iPhone 16 prices — this is how Apple can beat Samsung and Google
With lots of big name phones seeing price hikes this year, Apple should think different about what it charges for the iPhone 16.
This Apple Intelligence feature coming in iOS 18 will be a game changer for your iPhone
Priority Notifications could make an upgrade worth it all on its own
iPhone 15: Price, specs and availability
Here's what we know about the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models coming out this fall now that Apple's shown off its new phones.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is on the way — here's what Google needs to learn from the Galaxy Z Fold 6
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has some important lessons for Google to learn as it prepares to possibly launch the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in August as a Pixel Fold follow-up.
