Dave LeClair
Dave LeClair is the Senior News Editor for Tom's Guide, keeping his finger on the pulse of all things technology. He loves taking the complicated happenings in the tech world and explaining why they matter. Whether Apple is announcing the next big thing in the mobile space or a small startup advancing generative AI, Dave will apply his experience to help you figure out what's happening and why it's relevant to your life.
Before Tom's Guide, Dave worked for publications like PCMag, Pocket-lint, MUO, How-To Geek, Digital Trends, and others. He started writing about technology professionally for MUO in 2011 and hasn't looked back since. In addition to news, you can find reviews, how-to pieces, shopping guides, and many other types of content with Dave's name attached.
Latest articles by Dave LeClair
WhatsApp just added filters to make it much easier to find messages — here's how it works
By Dave LeClair last updated
If you have a lot of chats in WhatsApp, the new Chat Filters feature is what you've been waiting for.
OnePlus flip-style foldable could feature a telephoto lens
By Dave LeClair published
Samsung and Motorola better be worried
Major One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI is coming to all of these Samsung phones
By Dave LeClair last updated
Samsung is steadily rolling out Galaxy AI features to many phones, and now a whole bunch of additional phones are slated to get the goodies.
Disney Plus could get free, ad-supported channels soon
By Dave LeClair published
According to a report, Disney is considering adding TV-style channels to the Disney Plus streaming platform, which would bring us back to the old days.
Apple’s iPhone sales slide as Samsung moves into No. 1 spot
By Dave LeClair published
Apple has given up its spot as the number one smartphone in the worldwide market, with Samsung swooping into the top.
Zoom just got its biggest makeover in a decade — and it’s all about AI
By Dave LeClair published
Zoom refreshed its app's interface for the first time in nearly 10 years and it's a massive adjustment.
Google is offering up to $450 for your iPad towards a Pixel Tablet
By Dave LeClair published
Google is offering extra trade-in credit for most modern iPad models if put towards a Pixel Tablet.
Apple Watch X could get a battery life boost thanks to this display breakthrough
By Dave LeClair published
A new rumor suggests Apple Watch X could get LTPO TFT screen technology that will significantly improve battery life.
Nubia Flip 5G is half the price of a Galaxy Z Flip 5 — and it just launched in the US
By Dave LeClair published
ZTE's Nubia Flip 5G significantly undercuts other foldable phones while still offering a competitive set of features.
The Fairphone Fairbuds are the world’s most repairable earbuds — and they might be the last pair you ever buy
By Dave LeClair published
The Fairphone Fairbuds are coming, and they're more repairable than any other earbuds on the market.
Tesla Cybertruck complaints pouring in from owners — here's what's going on
By Dave LeClair last updated
According to user reports around the web, the Tesla Cybertruck feels unfinished, and it's breaking down far too frequently.
Windows is losing these 7 features in 2024 — here's what will change for you
By Dave LeClair published
Microsoft typically adds new stuff to Windows, but some features are leaving in 2024 and we'll definitely miss them.
Samsung Galaxy S23 fingerprint scanner bug will finally be fixed with an upcoming update
By Dave LeClair published
Samsung knows about the Galaxy S23 fingerprint scanner issues, but it looks like the company is hard at work on a fix.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE looks like a lock — here’s why
By Dave LeClair published
A new discovery in the IMEI database suggests that the Galaxy Watch FE exists and could be coming soon.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could have the same size battery as previous generation — why it's not a big deal
By Dave LeClair published
A new rumor suggests Samsung won't offer a bigger battery in the Z Fold 6, which is a disappointment.
Cheaper Samsung Galaxy Z Fold FE could become a reality with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip
By Dave LeClair published
Samsung might be working on a Galaxy Z Fold FE, which would be cheaper than the current Galaxy Z Fold 5.
The dreaded Disney Plus password-sharing crackdown is coming soon — here's what we know
By Dave LeClair published
We're just a couple of months away from Disney Plus cracking down on people sharing passwords with each other.
Google could launch its Find My Device network very soon — what to know and what it does
By Dave LeClair published
Google sent an email to some users revealing a potential launch date for the Android Find My Device network.
This is Siri-ous — Apple reportedly working on home robots
By Dave LeClair published
Apple is reportedly working on robots for your home, and the company sees it as the 'Next Big Thing.'
Another Spotify price increase is coming — here's how much it'll cost you
By Dave LeClair published
Spotify is adding audiobooks to its offerings and increasing prices to go along with them.
Android 15 is changing up the status bar — here’s what to expect
By Dave LeClair published
Android 15 could bring some major design shifts to the status bar, with new icons and haptic feedback for the Quick Settings.
Oura announces new Oura Labs feature to fight Samsung Galaxy Ring
By Dave LeClair published
The first experimental Oura Labs feature is ready to go, with more features soon to follow.
Apple patent reveals ultimate MagSafe iPhone accessory — here’s everything it could do
By Dave LeClair published
A new patent suggest Apple is working on some kind of roataing MagSafe dial that could be extremely useful.