Latest articles by Philip Michaels
Galaxy S25 poised to bring more personalized AI to your smartphone — but can it deliver?
Several Galaxy AI improvements could bring more personalized features to the Galaxy S25 phones. But will it work will enough to overcome skepticism about mobile AI?
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.
The Galaxy S25 series looks a lot better thanks to a change Samsung didn't make
The Galaxy S25 has a lot in common with its predecessor, including the same price. And that will make a big difference to would-be upgraders.
The best cheap cell phone plans 2025
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.
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.
Samsung Galaxy S25: 5 reasons to buy and 4 reasons to skip
Considering a Galaxy S25 purchase? Here's what to keep in mind, as we go over what we like and what we don't about Samsung's latest flagship.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim — everything we know so far
Rumors claim Samsung is going to produce a thinner version of next year's flagship as an experiment. Here's all the Galaxy S25 rumors we've heard about this new phone.
The best 5G phones in 2025
The best 5G phones deliver faster downloads, lower latency and a lot more. Here are the 5G-capable phones worth your attention.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Official date, Samsung Galaxy S25 launch plans and more
Samsung will hold its first big product launch of the year in a matter of days. Here's when Galaxy Unpacked 2025 will happen and what we expect to see.
Thinking about buying an iPhone SE? That would be a big mistake
With the current iPhone SE in short supply, you may feel the pressure to pick up the least expensive iPhone model. But you're better off waiting a few months. Here's why.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. OnePlus 13: Which will be the best Android phone of 2025?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 and OnePlus 13 figure to be two of the biggest Android devices to come out this year. Our Galaxy S25 vs. OnePlus 13 comparison looks at how the phones potentially stack up.
I shot 200 photos with the OnePlus 13R and Google Pixel 8a — here's the best cheap camera phone
You don't have to pay big bucks to get great photos, as both the OnePlus 13R and Pixel 8a prove. But which camera phone is the better buy? We took 200 photos to find out.
Galaxy S25 AI features — I asked the Tom's Guide staff what they want to see
Galaxy AI will be the focus when Samsung introduces its new Galaxy S25 phones. But which features should be a part of this update? We've got a few ideas.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Unpacked event: 5 biggest unanswered questions
With Galaxy Unpacked getting underway on January 22, Samsung will fill in the missing details about its upcoming Galaxy S25 phones. These are the 5 biggest questions we have ahead of the event.
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.
The iPhone SE 4 is going to be Apple's most exciting phone release this year — here's why
The iPhone SE 4 will reportedly introduce a lot of welcome changes should it arrive as expected in a few months. That would make this phone Apple's most significant release all year.
iPhone SE 4 — all the rumors and what we want to see
Apple could have another iPhone SE with a new look in the pipeline. Here's what we've heard so far about iPhone SE 4 rumors.
Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra battery and charging rumors — what you need to know
Here's what we've heard about the battery and charging speed changes tipped for all three of Samsung's Galaxy S25 models ahead of their likely launch this month.
Best cable modems in 2025: Say goodbye to equipment rental fees for good
These are the best cable modems for your home or office so that you don't need to waste money each month renting one from your ISP.
iPhone Flip: Has Apple already missed its moment to make a foldable phone?
A new report has a foldable iPhone in development. But with reports that demand is dropping for foldables, will it be too late for Apple to come out with an iPhone Flip?
What is Mint Mobile, and is it worth it?
Mint Mobile offers big savings on your wireless bill if you buy months of service up front. Here's what you need to know.
I put OnePlus 13R vs Google Pixel 8a through a 7-round face-off — here's the winner
Can OnePlus topple Google?
Best cell phone plans in 2025: The best options for your monthly phone service
Looking for the best cell phone plan for your needs? We’ve rounded up the best choices for family plans, unlimited data and low-cost plans from prepaid carriers.
