Latest articles by Philip Michaels
Siri 2.0 won't arrive until next spring, but when it does, I hope the more intelligent iPhone assistance is able to put its knowledge about me to good use.
Two evenly matched cameras square off when the Pixel 10 Pro takes on the Galaxy S25 Plus in a 200-photo showdown. But only one can come out on top.
Each iOS update has brought more capabilities to Apple's Notes app on the iPhone. If you're looking to get more done with Notes, try these 8 tips I've picked up over the years.
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.
Samsung officially launched its Galaxy XR headset. Here's what you need to know about the device — including how much it costs
Is the Galaxy S25 FE a better buy than the Galaxy S25? I took a look at the trade-offs you make for the cheaper device to highlight which phone delivers for different needs.
I use Maps all the time on my iPhone to get from one place to another. And these are the Maps features I turn to for added navigational help.
I review a lot of phones, and I've been tempted by many an Android model to turn away from the iPhone. But there's one thing about Android I just can't deal with.
A new Apple Intelligence feature in iOS 26 delivers real-time translations to phone calls, though launching the feature can be a struggle. Here's how to make things as seamless as possible.
The iPhone Air has some clear advantages over the Galaxy S25 Edge. But Samsung can turn the tables on Apple by picking up 5 key lessons for improving the Galaxy S26 Edge.
If you're tired of texts from unknown senders cluttering up the Messages app on your iPhone, iOS 26 offers a way to filter them out. Here's how to enable that feature.
Want to know which phone display is brightest? So did I, so I put the latest flagships from Apple, Samsung, and Google through five different tests.
A Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 face-off pits the two leading notebook-style foldable phones against each other. And while it's a tough battle, there's one clear choice.
Auto-correct can get in the way of quick note-taking on your iPhone. But the only fix is to disable the feature entirely.
Prime Day isn't just for saving on big items. You can pick up accessories at a discount, too, like a case for you new iPhone.
It's hard to believe in the promise of on-device AI when transcription features on phones are so hit-and-miss.
If you're on the lookout for a good book, Bookshop.org is offering free ship on purchases made through Wednesday, as it runs its alternative to Amazon Prime Day.
The Google Pixel 9a normally costs $499, but that already low price has dropped to its lowest level ever at Amazon as part of the ongoing Prime Big Deal Days event.
In iOS 26, you can now use Apple Intelligence to suggest a list of to-dos for the Reminders app. Here's how I use suggested reminders to create grocery lists from the recipes I find online.
After holding on to my last iPhone for years, I've made the switch to an iPhone 17. And it's really eye-opening to see how phones have evolved since my last upgrade.
Despite other improvements, the iPhone 17 looks a lot like the iPhone 16 that came before it. And that's starting to become a problem.
My mom needed a phone to stay connected in her new assisted living apartment, but most smartphones were too complex for her. Here's how I simplified her setup so that she can still make phone calls.
A closer look at what Qualcomm's latest chip means for mobile AI
