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.
Latest articles by Philip Michaels
Best OnePlus 10 Pro cases
By Philip Michaels last updated
If you want help preventing damage to your OnePlus 10 Pro from drops and other hazards, a case can come in handy. We'll help you find the best OnePlus 10 Pro case to protect your phone.
iPhone 16 Capture button — here's what I'd like to see from this new feature
By Philip Michaels last updated
It's looking likely that a Capture button will be included on all iPhone 16 models this fall. Here's how that feature could make Apple's device an even more formidable camera phone.
Best iPhone SE (2022) cases in 2024
By Philip Michaels last updated
The best iPhone SE (2022) cases can protect your new phone from unexpected drops. And you can pick your favorite from a whole host of designs.
iOS 18 — this is the biggest AI move Apple needs to make
By Philip Michaels last updated
More smarts are likely to come to the iPhone this fall as part of the AI-driven iOS 18 update. And no app figures to benefit as much as the long-neglected Voice Memos.
I took over 200 photos with the iPhone 15 vs. Galaxy S24 — here’s the winner
By Philip Michaels published
To find out who has the best-performing cameras — the iPhone 15 vs. Galaxy S24 — we put the two $799 smartphones through a series of tests.
Forget pricey flagships — the iPhone 14 and Galaxy S23 are still great phones
By Philip Michaels last updated
With phone makers keeping older devices in their lineup at discounted prices, there's a lot of value to be found if you skip the latest and greatest hardware for the last-generation phone.
Best iPhone 12 Pro Max cases
By Philip Michaels last updated
The best iPhone 12 Pro Max cases will help your aging phone last a little while longer. These are our top picks.
Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 cases in 2024
By Philip Michaels last updated
Your Galaxy Z Fold 4 may be older, but you still don't want it to succumb to damage from a drop. Bheck out the best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 cases that we've found in a variety of designs.
The iPhone SE 4 should launch at WWDC 2024 — here's why
By Philip Michaels last updated
You don't normally think of Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference as an ideal venue to launch a new version of Apple's cheapest iPhone. But these are not normal times.
Best Google Pixel 6a cases in 2024
By Philip Michaels last updated
If you want to squeeze more life out of your Pixel 6a, pick up one of the best Google Pixel 6a cases. It's an easy way to keep your phone from suffering fatal damage from a drop.
The worst thing about the Galaxy S24 is coming back for the Galaxy S25
By Philip Michaels published
Samsung will once again use different chipsets in its various Galaxy S25 models, according to reports. Samsung did the same thing with this year's Galaxy S24.
Samsung made a big mistake with the Galaxy S24 — here's why
By Philip Michaels last updated
Galaxy S24 an S24 Plus models deliver different experiences, depending on where you live
Google Pixel 8a price — why I’m worried about Google’s new phone
By Philip Michaels last updated
Pixel 8a rumors suggest Google is adapting plenty of the Pixel 8's features. And that's great — if it doesn't push up the price of Google's midrange phone.
I’ve been reviewing iPhones for over a decade — here’s 3 questions to ask before you upgrade
By Philip Michaels published
Apple wants you to upgrade your iPhone — should you?
iOS 18 reportedly 'biggest' update in history — 9 upgrades coming to your iPhone
By Philip Michaels last updated
iOS 18 figures to be a very major update to Apple's iPhone software. We look at the top rumored features coming to your phone.
One UI 6.1 update rolls out this week — here’s which phones get Galaxy AI features
By Philip Michaels published
Starting March 28, Samsung's One UI 6.1 software rolls out to last years' Galaxy S23 phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, bringing Galaxy AI features from the S24 flagships.
Google Pixel 8a launch now looks imminent as Pixel 6a gets discontinued
By Philip Michaels published
Google has stopped selling the Pixel 6a from its online story, leaving the Pixel 7a as the company's only midrange phone. That's fueling speculation that the Pixel 8a will launch soon.
I'm a long-time iPhone user — here are the customization features I want to see in iOS 18
By Philip Michaels published
Big changes are coming to your iPhone this year
Midrange phones compared: OnePlus 12R vs Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Pixel 8a vs Nothing Phone 2a
By Philip Michaels published
Looking for a phone that won't break the bank? You've come to the right place
Apple vs DOJ: 5 biggest allegations in the antitrust suit
By Philip Michaels published
We've gone through the Justice Department's 86-page filing accusing Apple of anti-competitive practies — here's what stood out.
Apple sued by US government over iPhone monopoly — what you need to know
By Philip Michaels published
The U.S. Justice Department, joined by 16 states, is bringing a lawsuit against Apple that alleges the company is blocking App Store alternatives and driving up costs for consumers.
Apple product roadmap — here are the 5 upcoming products that excite me the most
By Philip Michaels published
Get ready for a lot of Apple gear between now and 2027
Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE — 3 things Samsung must get right with its cheaper foldable
By Philip Michaels published
Samsung needs to be careful when deciding what foldable features to scale back on
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