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.
Latest articles by Philip Michaels

By Philip Michaels Published
Analysts broadly praise the iPhone Duo for its refined hardware, crease-free display, and deep software integration, but there's also concern.

By Philip Michaels Published
Apple's tipped to make changes this year, so an iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 18 Pro will likely have more differences than the past couple of years.

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Here's how the best cell phone plans for seniors compare, ranging from the cheapest to best unlimited options.

By Richard Priday Last updated
Want to keep your monthly wireless bill under $40? We've found the best cheap cell phone plans from several different carriers that help you save.

By Richard Priday Last updated
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.

By Jeffery Battersby Last updated
These are the best mobile hotspots for Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile customers.

By Richard Priday Last updated
Heading overseas? Find out what your cellphone provider charges if you use your phone

By Alan Martin Last updated
Samsung’s next flagship phone already out, bringing new hardware and innovative features unlike anything we've seen previously.

By Philip Michaels Last updated
Low-cost plans with mix-and-match options

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

By Philip Michaels Last updated
These phones held out for at least 14 hours in our test to offer the best phone battery life.

By Philip Michaels Published
With the iPhone 18 unlikely to appear this year, that means it could fall to Samsung's Galaxy S26 to compete with the iPhone 18 Pro. Who's got the advantage in this Apple vs. Samsung face-off?

By Philip Michaels Published
Preview arrives on your iPhone with iOS 26. Not sure what to do with the new addition? Here's some of the top features I've been trying out.

By Philip Michaels Published
No iPhone 18 this year? No problem

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Here's how to troubleshoot your cellular connectivity issues

By Philip Michaels Published
Samsung figures to show off new phones at its next product launch. But when will that edition of Galaxy Unpacked take place?

By Philip Michaels Published
The Moto G Power (2026) is the latest version of Motorola's long-lasting low-cost phone. But it's getting harding to separate this model from Motorola's other long-lasting low-cost offerings.

By Philip Michaels Published
The iPhone 16e offers wireless charging, but if Apple wants to take a step forward with the iPhone 17e, it needs to add support for the newer Qi2 wireless standard. Here's why.

By Philip Michaels Published
When a PDF requiring my signature landed in my Mail inbox, I usually had to wait until I was back at my Mac to deal with it. But the arrival of a mobile Preview app in iOS 26 changes that.

By Philip Michaels Last updated
Prices have dropped on the Galaxy S25 ahead of the anticipated Galaxy S26 launch. Should you take the deal on Samsung's older phones or wait to see what's new with the latest models?

By Philip Michaels Published
The Galaxy S26 Ultra figures to be Samsung's premium flagship when it debuts this year. But can it top the value that the iPhone 17 Pro provides?

By Philip Michaels Published
Galaxy S26 rumor has Samsung dropping titanium from its Ultra model

By Philip Michaels Published
Rising costs for RAM could drive up the price of flagship phones. That makes turning to midrange phones smarter than ever.
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