Latest articles by Philip Michaels
Google I/O 2024 — 7 best Gemini AI demos you need to see
Google I/O isn't just about keynote announcements. There are also demos and hands-on opportunities with the new technology. Here's what stood out for our managing editor for mobile.
Gmail is getting a big AI boost from Gemini — here’s all the new features
Gmail is getting tools that summarize conversations and produce more contextual smart replies thanks to the Gemini Ai model. Here's what you can expect.
Metro by T-Mobile launches Metro Flex to reward customers that stick around
The newly launched Metro Flex plans from Metro by T-Mobile give you a new phone up front and access to the same deals as new customers in the future.
Google I/O 2024 preview: Everything we expect to be announced
Expect the focus of this week's Google I/O 2024 to fall on AI and its place in all sorts of Google products. Here's your last-minute guide on what to expect from this week's Googke event.
Apple News Plus adds another word game with iOS 17.5 update — here's how to play
The iOS 17.5 update to Apple's iPhone software brings two changes to Apple News Plus — a new word game called Quartiles and an offline mode for reading when you have no network connection.
You can buy a year's worth of cell phone service in advance — but should you?
Prepaying for a year can lead to big savings, if you can swing the upfront payment
Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 6a: Should you upgrade?
If you bought a Pixel 6a when it first came out, you may be wondering if it's time to upgrade. Our Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 6a comparison looks at all the changes from one model to the next.
Blue-green bubble divide — the state of iOS and Android messaging and how it’s about to change
If you're frustrated when between iPhones and Android devices, relief could be here sooner than you know it. Here's what to expect with the addition of RCS support to the iPhone's Messages app.
This Galaxy Z Fold 6 rumor has me convinced Samsung is gunning for its foldable phone rivals
A lot of foldable phones have come along in the past year to challenge Samsung's dominance in that category. The latest Galaxy Z Fold 6 rumors suggest that Samsung's ready to do something about it.
Google Pixel 8a: 5 reasons to buy, 3 reasons to skip
With the Pixel 8a now available for preorder, we look at the strengths and weaknesses of Google's latest midrange handset to see if it's the right phone for you.
You can get Paramount Plus for free in latest Mint Mobile deal — here’s how
Sign up for one of Mint's wireless plans in May, and you'll pay $15/month for the first three months, with a Paramount Plus subscription throwin in for good measure.
Google Pixel 9 cases leak seemingly confirms new Pixel 9 Pro XL model and design changes
There's a rumor that Google is planning a Pixel 9 Pro and a Pixel Pro XL, and these leaked phone cases seem to prove that.
iPhone 16 — how Apple can make this year's phone a must-have upgrade
There hasn't been a big wave of iPhone upgrades for several years now. Here's how Apple could convince people that this fall's iPhone 16 models are the ones to grab.
The Pixel 8a is coming soon — and I hope it's not Google's last A-series phone
Google's midrange phone serves an important role
Budget phones need to stop skimping on this one key feaature
You shouldn't have to choose between a low price and limited shelf life when you buy a phone. But that's the choice a lot of bargain phones force you to make.
iPhone 15 sales stall — here's why Apple's not worried
Apple reported a 10% drop in iPhone sales during the March quarter. But Apple's optimistic about its business going forward.
Last-minute Pixel 8a rumors have me excited about Google’s upcoming phone
We expect the Pixel 8a to arrive this month, possibly at Google I/O on May 14. And two recent rumors, price and software support, paint an encouraging picture for the upcoming release.
I tested the iPhone 15 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 in a zoom photo face-off — here's the winner
With a 48MP main camera, the iPhone 15 is able to capture 2x zooms without a dedicated telephoto lens? But how does that compare to what the Galaxy S24 and its 10MP telephoto camera can do?
iOS 18 likely to offer on-device AI — here's why that matters
Reports claim that Apple is going to introduce AI features in iOS 18 that run locally on the phone. That tells us a lot about potential features Apple could introduce.
Forget the iPad — it's the iPhone 16 Pro that needs Apple Pencil 3 support
A new Apple Pencil could show up at Apple's May 7 iPad event. But the time is right for Apple's updated stylus to support more than just tablets.
Moto G 5G (2024) review: The best phone under $200
There's value to be found if you're willing to compromise
I dropped my Max subscription — will Conan O’Brien’s new show make me get it back?
In "Conan O'Brien Must Go," the former late-night talk show host visits different parts of the globe, and Max subscribers are along for the ride.
Google Pixel 8a vs. Samsung Galaxy A35: Which budget phone will win?
Here's how a Pixel 8a vs. Galaxy A35 face-off is shaping up
