Philip Michaels
Philip Michaels was 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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Apple's Pro model is set to improve in two key areas

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The best Mint Mobile plans feature some of the cheapest prices right now — here's how to save on your monthly wireless phone service.

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Liven up your conversations in iOS 26 Messages by adding a custom background of your choosing. We'll walk you through the steps.

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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.

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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.

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The bug is fixed, but my confidence is shaky

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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.

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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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The marquee addition to the iOS 26 Maps app is Visited Places, which keeps an on-device log of your locations. I've been trying it out to see if it delivers on its promise.

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Visible is launching an Inner Circle program on August 21 that allows you to group multiple accounts together, with discounts available for the carrier's premium unlimited data plans.

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Twigby Mobile uses Verizon's networks, but offers lower prices on data plans

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Get ready for multi-fold phones, 6G and a leap in AI
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