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.
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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.

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Liven up your conversations in iOS 26 Messages by adding a custom background of your choosing. We'll walk you through the steps.

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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.

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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.

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The bug is fixed, but my confidence is shaky

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Get ready for multi-fold phones, 6G and a leap in AI

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RecommendedFoldable phones don't have to be out of reach

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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.

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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.

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If your back-to-school plans include getting a new phone, here's what you should be looking for.

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Apple set records for total sales and iPhone sales during its June fiscal quarter. But the ongoing uncertainty over tariffs may have affected some of those purchases.

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iOS 26 adds new elements to the iPhone's lock screen that you can take advantage of when you customize the look of your iPhone.

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Looking for a monthly data plan at AT&T? Here's what you can expect to pay whether you're signing up for one of AT&T's best data plans for families or individuals.

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Hold music, begone — a new Hold Assist feature in iOS 26 does the waiting for you when you're put on hold. Here's what you need to know about this feature.

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Google is holding a hardware event in August where it should show off its new phones. Here's how the upcoming Google Pixel 10 could compare to the Galaxy S25.

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Getting started with iOS 26? These are the features that will likely have the biggest impact on your day-to-day iPhone use.

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The iOS 26 public beta is out and ready to install on your iPhone — if you're ready. Find out all the details on Apple's latest software release, including new features, interface changes and more.

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Follow these tips for a better experience with the iOS 26 beta

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The Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be tough to beat. But there are ways the upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold could outshine its rival.
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