Articles by: Philip Michaels

Philip Michaels is 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.

Articles by: Philip Michaels

15 great iOS 16 lock screen widgets you should add to your iPhone

By Philip Michaels last updated 25 September 22

iOS 16 lets you customize your lock screen with widgets, and third-party apps now offer widgets of their own. These are the ones that have caught our eye.

Google Pixel 7 leaked price is $200 less than iPhone 14

By Philip Michaels published 22 September 22

A new rumor claims the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will cost the same amount as their predecessors — great news at a time of rising costs.

Google Pixel 6 review

By Philip Michaels last updated 14 March 23

The Google Pixel 6 delivers the best Android experience for the money with superb cameras, a unique design and Android 12. But there's some flaws compared to the best from Samsung and Apple.

How to set up the new iOS 16 Fitness app on your iPhone

By Philip Michaels last updated 26 September 22

A new addition to iOS 16, Fitness tracks your activity to help make you more active. Here's how to set up the Fitness app on your iPhone.

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iPhone 15 wish list — 6 improvements we want to see

By Philip Michaels published 21 September 22

We think highly of the iPhone 14, but that doesn't mean there's room for improvement. Here's what we hope to see next year when the iPhone 15 comes out.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra camera close up

Samsung Galaxy S23 surprise — Exynos could make a comeback

By Philip Michaels published 20 September 22

Next year's Galaxy S23 could feature two different chipsets once again

Tile Sticker (2022): A big leap forward for Tile's smallest key finder

By Philip Michaels published 19 September 22

This year's Tile Sticker is a dramatic improvement over the previous version, with better range and more consistent performance for the attachable tracker.

Best key finder in 2023: AirTag vs. Tile vs. SmartTag vs. Chipolo

By Philip Michaels last updated 3 March 23

These are the best key finders and Bluetooth trackers for finding lost keys, wallets, phones or anything else that is easily misplaced.

Tile Lost and Found Labels with QR codes

Tile turns to QR codes to fight Apple AirTag

By Philip Michaels published 19 September 22

Tile is launching Lost and Found Labels, which stick to your valuables and use a QR code to give contact infor to people who find your lost items.

iPhone 14 vs. Samsung Galaxy S22: Which phone wins?

By Philip Michaels last updated 14 February 23

Our iPhone 14 vs. Samsung Galaxy S22 face-off determines which phone is the one to get now that Samsung's dropped the price on the older S22.

iPhone 14 vs iPhone 13 benchmarks — how much faster is the new iPhone?

By Philip Michaels last updated 29 September 22

Like last year's iPhone 13, the new iPhone runs on an A15 Bionic, though the silicon adds an extra GPU core. Here's what kind of difference that makes in terms of performance.

Hey, Apple — where’d my $499 iPhone go?

By Philip Michaels published 14 September 22

With the iPhone 14's launch, Apple has reshuffled its iPhone lineup with new models and old favorites at discounted prices. But there's a big gap between the iPhone SE and the iPhone 12.

Apple September 7 event iPhone 14 Pro with dynamic island cutout

Apple event product news — iPhone 14, Apple Watch 8, AirPods Pro 2 and more

By Philip Michaels last updated 16 September 22

Forget the rumors — we've now seen the iPhone 14, Apple Watch 8 and AirPods Pro 2 in the flesh. Here's the details on what Apple announced during its September 7 Far Out event.

How to set up My Sports on iPhone's News App in iOS 16 promo image of iPhone on shelf showing My Sports

How to set up My Sports on the iOS 16 News app

By Philip Michaels published 12 September 22

iOS 16 News now lets you follow your favorite teams. Here's how to set up My Sports and what happens when you do.

11 awesome iOS 16 hidden features you need to try

By Philip Michaels last updated 12 October 22

There's more to iOS 16 than the major enhancements and additions. Check out these hidden iOS 16 features when you upgrade to Apple's new iPhone software.

Images of 16 on iPhone screens to represent iOS 16

iOS 16 has arrived — try these features first

By Philip Michaels last updated 24 September 22

Ready for iOS 16? It's now available for download. Here's what you need to know about the new iPhone software, including what features are included in the update.

Google Pixel 7 — 4 things Google can learn from the iPhone 14 launch

By Philip Michaels published 11 September 22

With the Pixel 7 launch less than a month away, Google could take a few hints from how Apple introduced the iPhone 14 this past week.

iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max — reasons to buy and skip

By Philip Michaels last updated 20 September 22

Apple introduced plenty of changes to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. But should those changes prompt you to upgrade your phone? We look at the pros and cons for the iPhone 14 Pro models.

iOS 16 Focus: All the new features coming to the iPhone

By Philip Michaels last updated 28 September 22

Added in last year's iOS update, Focus looks to keep notifications from distracting you. iOS 16 makes Focus easier to set up.

iPhone 14 upgrade guide — who should upgrade from their current iPhone?

By Philip Michaels published 8 September 22

If you're mulling an upgrade to the iPhone 14, here are the new features to consider compared to your current iPhone.

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A16 Bionic vs A15 Bionic — what it means for the new iPhone 14

By Philip Michaels published 8 September 22

Here's everything we know about the A16 Bionic chipsets coming to the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max

The best news from the Apple event? The iPhone 14 prices

By Philip Michaels last updated 10 September 22

We were told the iPhone 14 Pro was going to cost $100 more. But that didn't happen, and that's the best thing about Apple's announcements this week.

iPhone 14 colors: Here's all your options

By Philip Michaels last updated 7 March 23

Wondering which colors the iPhone 14 models come in? Wonder no more.

iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. iPhone 13 Pro Max: All the biggest upgrades

By Philip Michaels last updated 10 February 23

The iPhone 13 Pro Max set a hard-to-top standard when it came out last year. Our iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. iPhone 13 Pro Max comparison looks at what's different with this year's phone.

Apple event september 7 2022 at 10 a.m. PT

How to watch the Apple event September 7 — live stream the iPhone 14 launch

By Philip Michaels published 7 September 22

Today's Apple event will usher in plenty of new products. Here's where you can see all of them on display.

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