Smartphones and Cell Phones

Matthew Miller

Matthew Miller started using mobile devices in 1997 and has been writing news, reviews, and opinion pieces ever since. He was a co-host, with Kevin Tofel, of the MobileTechRoundup podcast for 13 years and authored three Wiley Companion series books. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned hundreds of devices running Palm, Linux, Symbian, Newton, BlackBerry, iOS, Android, webOS, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems. His current collection includes a Galaxy Z Fold 3, COROS Vertix 2, Garmin Fenix 945 LTE, Microsoft Surface Pro 6, and many more, along with classic devices like the Apple Newton MessagePad 2100 and Sony CLIE UX50. Matthew can be found on various social networks under the user name of "palmsolo."

Latest Posts

The 4 best Google Pixel phones: Which model is right for you?

What is the best Google phone? The Pixel 6 Pro is ZDNet's No. 1 choice with its outstanding camera performance and long battery life. We researched and compared pricing as well as features like the processor and display size to come up with our top pick and other honorable mentions. Google is focused on providing the best camera and Android software experiences in a smartphone and now has phones ranging across a reasonable price range.

8 hours ago by Matthew Miller in Smartphones

The 6 best Samsung phones: Explore a new Galaxy

What is the best Samsung phone? The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is ZDNet's first choice with its integrated S Pen and unrivaled camera performance. We researched and compared pricing as well as features like processor, display, camera capabilities, battery, and storage options to find the best Samsung phone on the market as well as some other honorable mentions. Watch out, Apple!

August 10, 2022 by Matthew Miller in Smartphones

OnePlus 10T review: Speed is the name of the game, but is it enough?

With a $649 starting price and flagship specs, OnePlus is back to challenging industry flagships for a spot in your hand. There's a lot to like in this mid-year model -- with years of support ahead, too.

August 3, 2022 by Matthew Miller in Smartphones

The 8 best iPhone models: Which is right for you?

What is the best iPhone? Apple's iPhone 13 Pro Max is ZDNet's top choice, offering amazing performance and longer battery life. We analyzed the camera, battery life, size, price, and storage on the top iPhone models below.

July 27, 2022 by Matthew Miller in iPhone

The 8 best Android phones: Better than the iPhone?

What is the best Android phone? The best Android phone is the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra due to its incredible display and quad cameras. We analyzed and tested the best Android phones available, focusing on display, CPU, internal storage, camera, and more. Which one of the smartphones below can take down the iPhone?

July 22, 2022 by Matthew Miller in Mobility

In-person launch event for OnePlus 10T 5G to be held on August 3 in NYC

We haven't seen a live launch event from OnePlus since 2019 and even Samsung is sticking with virtual events for its upcoming Unpacked launch. Stay tuned as we travel to NYC for hands-on with the new phone.

July 20, 2022 by Matthew Miller in Smartphones

ESR HaloLock Wallet Stand hands-on: Multi-card wallet and adjustable stand for the iPhone

Apple Wallet is a powerful service, but you still need to carry physical cards. It's also great to have a kickstand available to prop up your iPhone for hands-free use and video consumption.

July 17, 2022 by Matthew Miller in iPhone

The 7 best foldable phones: Does Samsung still lead the pack?

What is the best foldable phone? ZDNet's top choice is Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3. We analyzed the processor, display, RAM, cameras, and battery life to determine our top pick as well as six other honorable mentions.

July 8, 2022 by Matthew Miller in Smartphones

TCL Stylus 5G review: A solid sub-$300 stylus phone

It's a good option for those who want a stylus but don't want to spend over $1,000 for a Galaxy flagship.

June 15, 2022 by Matthew Miller in Smartphones

The 6 best rugged phones: Your adventure (phone) awaits

What is the best rugged phone? Our top pick is the Kyocera DuraSport 5G UW for its wireless charging support, Gorilla Glass display, and large capacity battery. Work in the field? Be sure to check out all the best rugged phones in our guide. They are built to last, thanks to waterproof and shockproof technology.

May 24, 2022 by Matthew Miller in Smartphones