Michael Heller - Former Tech News and Features Writer
michael.h@phonearena.com
Michael Heller, a former writer at PhoneArena, covered a wide range of topics in mobile technology. His notable work includes articles on foldable smartphones like the RAZR, the effects of the T-Mobile/Sprint merger, and updates on Google's mobile and payment systems. His straightforward reporting helped readers understand complex tech developments and their implications for everyday tech users.
Recent articles by Michael
![Is your smartphone a productivity device or a time waster?](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/115655-wide-two_800/Is-your-smartphone-a-productivity-device-or-a-time-waster.jpg?1556625153)
Is your smartphone a productivity device or a time waster?
Michael Heller
![Study claims Siri and Google Assistant are equal](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/115667-wide-two_800/Study-claims-Siri-and-Google-Assistant-are-equal.jpg?1556573461)
Study claims Siri and Google Assistant are equal
Michael Heller
![Verizon delays 5G service upcharge, but only for some](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/115657-wide-two_800/Verizon-delays-5G-service-upcharge-but-only-for-some.jpg?1556571747)
Verizon delays 5G service upcharge, but only for some
Michael Heller
![Apple has been quietly killing off Screen Time competitors](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/115636-wide-two_800/Apple-has-been-quietly-killing-off-Screen-Time-competitors.jpg?1556382593)
Apple has been quietly killing off Screen Time competitors
Michael Heller
![Apple patent acknowledges the Pencil is limited](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/115523-wide-two_800/Apple-patent-acknowledges-the-Pencil-is-limited.jpg?1556137318)
Apple patent acknowledges the Pencil is limited
Michael Heller
![AT&T CEO feigns inability to control a 5G pricing change](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/115566-wide-two_800/AT-T-CEO-feigns-inability-to-control-a-5G-pricing-change.jpg?1556134477)
AT&T CEO feigns inability to control a 5G pricing change
Michael Heller
![The Apple-Qualcomm deal instantly kills 5G competitor](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/115357-wide-two_800/The-Apple-Qualcomm-deal-instantly-kills-5G-competitor.jpg?1555466169)
The Apple-Qualcomm deal instantly kills 5G competitor
Michael Heller
![YouTube TV's price is going up for everyone](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/115206-wide-two_800/YouTube-TVs-price-is-going-up-for-everyone.jpg?1554931984)
YouTube TV's price is going up for everyone
Michael Heller
![Google confirms new Pixel tablet, but it's not for you](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/115203-wide-two_800/Google-confirms-new-Pixel-tablet-but-its-not-for-you.jpg?1554930838)
Google confirms new Pixel tablet, but it's not for you
Michael Heller
![The music streaming competition just got more interesting](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/115105-wide-two_800/The-music-streaming-competition-just-got-more-interesting.jpg?1554757684)
The music streaming competition just got more interesting
Michael Heller
![iOS 12 bringing iPad Pro support for an unlikely accessory](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/114768-wide-two_800/iOS-12-bringing-iPad-Pro-support-for-an-unlikely-accessory.jpg?1553478000)
iOS 12 bringing iPad Pro support for an unlikely accessory
Michael Heller
![Next week's T-Mobile Tuesday is for all the sports fans](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/114685-wide-two_800/Next-weeks-T-Mobile-Tuesday-is-for-all-the-sports-fans.jpg?1553133643)
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Next week's T-Mobile Tuesday is for all the sports fans
Michael Heller
![Google just brought a bit of fun to Pixel users (doodles)](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/114684-wide-two_800/Google-just-brought-a-bit-of-fun-to-Pixel-users-doodles.jpg?1553117923)
Google just brought a bit of fun to Pixel users (doodles)
Michael Heller
![How to tell which Apple Pencil your iPad supports](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/114613-wide-two_800/How-to-tell-which-Apple-Pencil-your-iPad-supports.jpg?1552981111)
How to tell which Apple Pencil your iPad supports
Michael Heller
![Where on Google Earth is Carmen Sandiego?](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/114503-wide-two_800/Where-on-Google-Earth-is-Carmen-Sandiego.jpg?1552510447)
Where on Google Earth is Carmen Sandiego?
Michael Heller
![Android Q beta wants your input to make it better](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/114470-wide-two_800/Android-Q-beta-wants-your-input-to-make-it-better.jpg?1552440214)
Android Q beta wants your input to make it better
Michael Heller
![Apple gets a patent for the same tech in the LG G8](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/114205-wide-two_800/Apple-gets-a-patent-for-the-same-tech-in-the-LG-G8.jpg?1551564611)
Apple gets a patent for the same tech in the LG G8
Michael Heller
![Huawei CEO takes shots at Samsung Galaxy Fold](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/114178-wide-two_800/Huawei-CEO-takes-shots-at-Samsung-Galaxy-Fold.jpg?1551494359)
Huawei CEO takes shots at Samsung Galaxy Fold
Michael Heller
![Did Motorola just confirm a foldable RAZR phone?](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/114137-wide-two_800/Did-Motorola-just-confirm-a-foldable-RAZR-phone.jpg?1554209471)
Did Motorola just confirm a foldable RAZR phone?
Michael Heller
![T-Mobile details its data pricing for 5G](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/114102-wide-two_800/T-Mobile-details-its-data-pricing-for-5G.jpg?1551219212)
T-Mobile details its data pricing for 5G
Michael Heller
![T-Mobile customers will have to wait longer for 5G](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/114054-wide-two_800/T-Mobile-customers-will-have-to-wait-longer-for-5G.jpg?1551292715)
T-Mobile customers will have to wait longer for 5G
Michael Heller
![Verizon sheds light on its 5G rollout plans](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/113907-wide-two_800/Verizon-sheds-light-on-its-5G-rollout-plans.jpg?1550782232)
Verizon sheds light on its 5G rollout plans
Michael Heller
![The fabled Apple credit card may come to your Wallet soon](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/113896-wide-two_800/The-fabled-Apple-credit-card-may-come-to-your-Wallet-soon.jpg?1550780195)
The fabled Apple credit card may come to your Wallet soon
Michael Heller
![Facebook Android update makes the app a little less creepy](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/113864-wide-two_800/Facebook-Android-update-makes-the-app-a-little-less-creepy.jpg?1550693727)
Facebook Android update makes the app a little less creepy
Michael Heller
![Instagram wants you to look like a good person, but Facebook just wants your credit card](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/113788-wide-two_800/Instagram-wants-you-to-look-like-a-good-person-but-Facebook-just-wants-your-credit-card.jpg?1550536252)
![Apple's planned video service may be doomed to miss](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/113779-wide-two_800/Apples-planned-video-service-may-be-doomed-to-miss.jpg?1550534878)
Apple's planned video service may be doomed to miss
Michael Heller
![Twitter working on a quick peek feature on iOS and Android](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/113708-wide-two_800/Twitter-working-on-a-quick-peek-feature-on-iOS-and-Android.jpg?1550179427)
Twitter working on a quick peek feature on iOS and Android
Michael Heller
![The T-Mobile/Sprint merger could be in trouble](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/113629-wide-two_800/The-T-MobileSprint-merger-could-be-in-trouble.jpg?1550011410)
The T-Mobile/Sprint merger could be in trouble
Michael Heller
![Get ready to mark your calendars for Apple's WWDC 2019](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/113617-wide-two_800/Get-ready-to-mark-your-calendars-for-Apples-WWDC-2019.jpg?1549993545)
Get ready to mark your calendars for Apple's WWDC 2019
Michael Heller
![Google poaching Qualcomm and Intel talent to take on Apple](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/113588-wide-two_800/Google-poaching-Qualcomm-and-Intel-talent-to-take-on-Apple.jpg?1549934483)
Google poaching Qualcomm and Intel talent to take on Apple
Michael Heller
![Google Fi SIM cards are getting much easier to buy](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/113587-wide-two_800/Google-Fi-SIM-cards-are-getting-much-easier-to-buy.jpg?1549914920)
Google Fi SIM cards are getting much easier to buy
Michael Heller
![Opera VPN browser releases in beta on Android](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/113502-wide-two_800/Opera-VPN-browser-releases-in-beta-on-Android.jpg?1549564100)
Opera VPN browser releases in beta on Android
Michael Heller
![Facebook Messenger adds unsend option with a long time limit](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/113432-wide-two_800/Facebook-Messenger-adds-unsend-option-with-a-long-time-limit.jpg?1549417976)
Facebook Messenger adds unsend option with a long time limit
Michael Heller
![Teen who found FaceTime bug may cash in with Apple](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/113407-wide-two_800/Teen-who-found-FaceTime-bug-may-cash-in-with-Apple.jpg?1549316678)
Teen who found FaceTime bug may cash in with Apple
Michael Heller
![iOS 12.2 could bring four new animoji](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/113406-wide-two_800/iOS-12.2-could-bring-four-new-animoji.jpg?1549316836)
iOS 12.2 could bring four new animoji
Michael Heller
![Feedly for Android redesign may take getting used to](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/111009-wide-two_800/Feedly-for-Android-redesign-may-take-getting-used-to.jpg?1542251926)
Feedly for Android redesign may take getting used to
Michael Heller
![Adobe planning a full version of Photoshop for the iPad](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/106612-wide-two_800/Adobe-planning-a-full-version-of-Photoshop-for-the-iPad.jpg?1531589575)
Adobe planning a full version of Photoshop for the iPad
Michael Heller
![Google Photos can now create Love Stories](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/106065-wide-two_800/Google-Photos-can-now-create-Love-Stories.jpg?1529980705)
Google Photos can now create Love Stories
Michael Heller
![Google Podcasts app arrives with personalized recommendations and Assistant integration](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/105896-wide-two_800/Google-Podcasts-app-arrives-with-personalized-recommendations-and-Assistant-integration.jpg?1529488167)
![Google Maps "For You" tab starts rolling out to some](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/105859-wide-two_800/Google-Maps-For-You-tab-starts-rolling-out-to-some.jpg?1529343744)
Google Maps "For You" tab starts rolling out to some
Michael Heller
![YouTube tests renamed tabs focused on messaging](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/105802-wide-two_800/YouTube-tests-renamed-tabs-focused-on-messaging.jpg?1529094554)
YouTube tests renamed tabs focused on messaging
Michael Heller
![iPhone 8 wireless charging reportedly not fast](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/97433-wide-two_800/iPhone-8-wireless-charging-reportedly-not-fast.jpg?1503775295)
iPhone 8 wireless charging reportedly not fast
Michael Heller
![Google schedules Android O (Oreo?) unveiling for Aug. 21](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/97189-wide-two_800/Google-schedules-Android-O-Oreo-unveiling-for-Aug.-21.jpg?1503074688)
Google schedules Android O (Oreo?) unveiling for Aug. 21
Michael Heller
![Two weeks with the iPad Pro made me fall in love](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/96846-wide-two_800/Two-weeks-with-the-iPad-Pro-made-me-fall-in-love.jpg?1502297989)
Two weeks with the iPad Pro made me fall in love
Michael Heller
![Microsoft will retire Wunderlist, once To-Do is good enough](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/93283-wide-two_800/Microsoft-will-retire-Wunderlist-once-To-Do-is-good-enough.jpg?1492741509)
Microsoft will retire Wunderlist, once To-Do is good enough
Michael Heller
![Android Wear 2.0 to hit other major watches by end of May](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/93274-wide-two_800/Android-Wear-2.0-to-hit-other-major-watches-by-end-of-May.jpg?1492739979)
Android Wear 2.0 to hit other major watches by end of May
Michael Heller
![Touch ID issues may delay OLED iPhone 8 says analyst](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/93151-wide-two_800/Touch-ID-issues-may-delay-OLED-iPhone-8-says-analyst.jpg?1492499212)
Touch ID issues may delay OLED iPhone 8 says analyst
Michael Heller
![Bixby's success or failure should improve all smartphones](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/93003-wide-two_800/Bixbys-success-or-failure-should-improve-all-smartphones.jpg?1492093726)
Bixby's success or failure should improve all smartphones
Michael Heller
![Google Keep gets new autocomplete powers for binge-watchers](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/92580-wide-two_800/Google-Keep-gets-new-autocomplete-powers-for-binge-watchers.jpg?1490835197)
Google Keep gets new autocomplete powers for binge-watchers
Michael Heller
![Google Talk (GChat) is finally getting fully transitioned to Hangouts; G+ leaving Gmail](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/92404-wide-two_800/Google-Talk-GChat-is-finally-getting-fully-transitioned-to-Hangouts-G-leaving-Gmail.jpg?1490409384)
![Apple patent shows iPhone docking into a MacBook shell](https://m-cdn.phonearena.com/images/article/92348-wide-two_800/Apple-patent-shows-iPhone-docking-into-a-MacBook-shell.jpg?1490325132)
Apple patent shows iPhone docking into a MacBook shell
Michael Heller