Philip Michaels, Tom's Guide

Philip Michaels

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Northern California, CA, United States

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  • Tom's Guide
  • Live Science
  • Previously.TV
  • The Christian Science Monitor
  • TechHive
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Past articles by Philip:

Google Pixel 8 Pro renders give us first look at Google’s next flagship

The first renders of the Pixel 8 Pro have emerged and they show some subtle changes from Google's current design, such as rounded corners and the hint of a new camera sensor. → Read More

Samsung Galaxy A54 specs leak — and there’s a pricing surprise

A retail listing reveals everything about the upcoming Galaxy A54, including a higher price compared to last year's model. → Read More

iPhone 15 colors — all the latest rumors

iPhone colors are always a closely watched rumor. Here's what we've heard about potential colors for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. → Read More

The smartphone sales figures are in — and the iPhone dominates Android

Counterpoint Research put out a list of the 10 best selling phones in 2022 and the iPhone claimed eight spots. We look at why and dig into the numbers to find out what shoppers are saying about smartp → Read More

Google I/O 2023: Official date, Android 14 and potential hardware announcements

Google's developer conference will take place in May — here's what to expect when Google I/O gets underway on May 10. → Read More

Forget Galaxy S23: Samsung Galaxy S24 could be way faster

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 rumors have next year's top Android chipset getting a big performance boost. And that could help the Samsung Galaxy S24 finally close the performance gap with Apple's iPhone. → Read More

I went to Disneyland, and its app was the worst part of the trip

On a recent trip to Disneyland, our managing editor realized that sometimes you just want to leave your phone in your pocket. → Read More

I'm over foldable and rollable phones we can't buy — it's time for some real Samsung rivals

If foldable phones are going to become mainstream devices, we need to see some competitors emerge ready to take on Samsung's Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Flip offerings. → Read More

I lost my cat — and then I got hit by this Google Voice scam

If you're looking for a lost pet, beware of scammers who try to lure you into a Google Voice scam by claiming they've found your missing furry friend. → Read More

Galaxy S23 night photography — can Samsung's phone beat the iPhone 14 and Pixel 7?

Samsung promises improved night photography with all three of its Galaxy S23 models. Here's what we found when testing those phones against the best camera phones at night. → Read More

Your iPhone is getting 21 new emoji with iOS 16.4 — here's all the new options

The first iOS 16.4 beta is out, and the highlight of this update appears to be new emoji. Here's your guide to all 21 emjoi coming to the iPhone later this spring. → Read More

Google Pixel 7 had the best Super Bowl ad — here's why

The Pixel 7 got some time in the Super Bowl spotlight, and Google made the most of it with a 90-second spot touting the phone's photo features. → Read More

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. Galaxy S23 Plus — which phone should you get?

Trying to make a Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. Galaxy S23 Plus decision? We can tell you what the phones have in common and where they differ. → Read More

Google Bard AI is off to an embarrassing start

You never get a second chance to make a first impression, and Google's Bard AI chatbot made its debut by providing erroneous information to a question. → Read More

Samsung Galaxy S22 may be a better buy than the Galaxy S23 — here’s why

After introducing the Galaxy S23, Samsung cut the price on the Galaxy S22. Does the $100 discount make the Galaxy S22 a more compelling choice than the S23 and its modest upgrades? → Read More

Samsung Galaxy S23 — 6 reasons to buy (and 3 to skip)

If you're considering a Samsung Galaxy S23 purchase, here are the pros and cons for Samsung's latest flagship phone. → Read More

Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus — last-minute leak reveals all the differences

There should be some Galaxy S23 vs. Galaxy S23 Plus differences beyond screen size. But they may not be enough to justify paying more for the Plus. → Read More

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event: Everything to expect

Samsung's holding a launch event on February 1, with all signs pointing to the Galaxy S23 release. Here's what we know about Samsung's plans. → Read More

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. iPhone 15 — what we know so far

It's never too early to compare the year's most anticipated phones. Here's how the Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. iPhone 15 comparison is shaping up ahead of the launch for Samsung's next phone. → Read More

Forget Galaxy S23 — Samsung's new Galaxy A54 could be everything you need

Samsung's Galaxy S23 will get all the attention this week, but new Galaxy A phones are on the way, and they figure to be good bargain buys if you don't need flagship features. → Read More