Stories by Michael Simon

I switched from the $1,000 Galaxy Note 9 to the $250 LG Stylo 4 and now I question everything

When I decided to switch from Samsung's $1,000 Galaxy Note 9 to the $200 LG Stylo 4, I thought it would be a painful experience. It wasn't.

Why these 3 upcoming Android phones could put the iPhone XS to shame

The iPhone XS and XS Max may be getting all of the headlines now, but that could change in a few weeks. Learn all about why in Android Confidential.

Samsung teases a quad-camera Galaxy because smartphones are like razors now

Samsung will be streaming the launch of a new Galaxy phone on October 19 that will presumably have not two, not three, but four cameras.

OnePlus works up the courage to dump the headphone jack in the 6T

OnePlus has divulged that the upcoming 6T will be its first handset to dump the headphone jack. But fear not: USB-C Bullets earbuds are on the way.

iPhone XS and XS Max vs Galaxy Note 9: $1,000 phablet spec showdown

Apple's new iPhones have arrived, so it's time to see how they match up to the best phone Android has to offer: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9.

Apple Watch Series 4: Six reasons to upgrade (and one big reason not to)

Apple Watch Series 4 has arrived and as expected it brings a new screen, a new design, and a slew of new features. Here are six reasons why you'll want one... and one big reason why you won't.

Garmin Speak Plus Review: Alexa and a dash cam make a mighty fine co-pilot

The Garmin Speak Plus has a tiny screen and a long cord, but it brings a few tricks you won't get with your smartphone.

Four ways the Snapdragon Wear 3100 will supercharge your next Wear OS watch

Qualcomm has finally released a new wearable processor, the Snapdragon 3100. Here's how it will transform the next generation of Wear OS watches.

The OnePlus 6T will have a feature the iPhone XS and Pixel 3 won’t: an in-display fingerprint reader

OnePlus has confirmed that the upcoming 6T will have a feature you won't find on any other flagship phone: an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Pixel 3 XL notch conspiracy theory adds intrigue to Google's Oct. 9 phone launch

Google is set to unveil its new Pixel phones on October 9 in New York City and the leaks suggest there aren't many surprises in store. But there may be more than meets the eye.

Huawei's benchmark-cheating Performance Mode could be the Mate 20's hottest feature

Huawei is going to add a new Performance Mode option to its phones after AnandTech exposed benchmark cheating.

Amazon's new Fire HD 8 tablet sacrifices battery life for always-on Alexa

Amazon has unveiled its newest Fire HD 8 tablets, which are pretty much the same as the old ones with less battery life.

Samsung's folding Galaxy phone may arrive this year whether you want it or not

Samsung has hinted that it's long-rumored foldable phone will make its debut at its developer conference in November. But does anyone really need or want one?

Google just saved us from a month of Pixel Watch rumors—and probably a terrible watch too

Google has reportedly told Tom's Guide that it won't be making a Pixel Watch this year. That's probably for the best.

The HTC U12 Life is a sad reminder of how much better the Google Pixel 3 could look

HTC has unveiled the mid-range U12 Life and there are two surprises: it's not coming to the U.S. and it looks a lot like the Google Pixel.