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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Samsung may not be done with Galaxy S models this year. A Galaxy S25 FE is reportedly in the works for the fall — here's what the rumors say it will offer.

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Apple Intelligence may take a back seat to the Liquid Glass overhaul in iOS 26, but some time with the public beta reveals a few significant AI additions to the iPhone.

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If your back-to-school plans include getting a new phone, here's what you should be looking for.

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Apple set records for total sales and iPhone sales during its June fiscal quarter. But the ongoing uncertainty over tariffs may have affected some of those purchases.

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iOS 26 adds new elements to the iPhone's lock screen that you can take advantage of when you customize the look of your iPhone.

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Looking for a monthly data plan at AT&T? Here's what you can expect to pay whether you're signing up for one of AT&T's best data plans for families or individuals.

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Hold music, begone — a new Hold Assist feature in iOS 26 does the waiting for you when you're put on hold. Here's what you need to know about this feature.

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Google is holding a hardware event in August where it should show off its new phones. Here's how the upcoming Google Pixel 10 could compare to the Galaxy S25.

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Getting started with iOS 26? These are the features that will likely have the biggest impact on your day-to-day iPhone use.

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The iOS 26 public beta is out and ready to install on your iPhone — if you're ready. Find out all the details on Apple's latest software release, including new features, interface changes and more.

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Follow these tips for a better experience with the iOS 26 beta

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The Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be tough to beat. But there are ways the upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold could outshine its rival.

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We've had a chance to test the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. Here's how these new Samsung foldables perform in the critical area of battery life.

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There's been a reversal in the top spot for our rankings of U.S. phone carriers. Here's how T-Mobile was able to overtake Verizon.

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Liquid Glass is very much present in the iOS 26 version of Safari, but you can put your own stamp on the layout by picking one of three layouts for the tab design.

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Maybe the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE didn't impress me when it debuted alongside Samsung's premium foldable phones. But there are still plenty of reasons this lower-cost model delivers good value.

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iOS 26 is bringing a couple changes to the Music app on your iPhone. Find out more about AutoMix and Pins, including how to use them.

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Bigger screens and beefed-up AI features make a compelling case to buy the Galaxy Z Flip 7. But there are reasons to skip the new foldable, too.

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Lyca Mobile offers low-cost phone plans — particularly if you're willing to pay for a full year's of service in one go. Here's what you can expect to pay and how it compares to rival carriers.

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Customize your collections layout and look up event info from your photos

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What we can learn from past iPhone releases for this year's launch

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There's a lot to like about the Galaxy Z Fold 7 if you're considering buying the phone — but there are a few things to fret about, too.

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It's never too late to find a good deal on a back-to-school laptop, as I discovered when I got a discounted MacBook Air for my daughter.
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