Latest articles by Philip Michaels
Pixel 10 Event LIVE — Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 4 and all the Made by Google news
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.
Best Mint Mobile plans 2025
The best Mint Mobile plans feature some of the cheapest prices right now — here's how to save on your monthly wireless phone service.
ESPN Select review: New name, same old ESPN Plus content
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.
iOS 26 lets you change the background in Messages — here's how to do it
Liven up your conversations in iOS 26 Messages by adding a custom background of your choosing. We'll walk you through the steps.
Google Pixel 10 Pro rumors — everything we know so far
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.
Made by Google 2025 — Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4 and what else could appear
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.
I ran into a frustrating iOS 26 beta bug — and it has me worried about the accuracy of my fitness data
The bug is fixed, but my confidence is shaky
Pixel 10 phones are launching this week — here's 5 things I'm looking for at the Made by Google event
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.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge: All the rumors so far
Here's what we're expecting from Samsung's ultra-thin phone follow-up
Right now is the worst time to buy a new iPhone — here’s why
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.
Best unlimited data plans in 2025
Lots of wireless carriers promise limitless data, but only one can have the best unlimited data plan. Here’s the plan you should sign up for to save money.
iPhone 17 Air rumors — everything we know so far
The slimmest iPhone ever could be arriving in 2025, but you may want to start saving now.
iPhone 17 Pro — all the rumors and leaks so far
Here's the latest on rumored features on the iPhone 17 Pro, including potential changes by Apple and what you might pay for the phone due to the Trump tariffs.
I've tried out the biggest addition to iOS 26 Maps — here's what I like and what I don't
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.
Forget Verizon — one of my favorite cheap carriers is bringing back family plans
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.
What will our phones be like in 2035? We asked Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus and more about your future
Get ready for multi-fold phones, 6G and a leap in AI
Motorola Razr (2025) review: Still the budget foldable phone to beat
Foldable phones don't have to be out of reach
iPhone Flip — all the iPhone Fold rumors so far
Rumors about the iPhone Flip are bringing some details about a folding iPhone into focus. Here's a look at what we've heard so far.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: All the rumors so far
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.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. Galaxy S25 Plus vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra: Which one should you buy?
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.
The best prepaid phone plans in 2025
The best prepaid phone plans can save you money on your monthly cell phone bill. Here are the best options we found from a variety of carriers.
I’ve been testing the iOS 26 public beta — what I like and what I don’t about the Apple Intelligence additions
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.
I’m a parent who reviews phones — here's the 5 phones I recommend for back to school
If your back-to-school plans include getting a new phone, here's what you should be looking for.
