Tom Pritchard
Tom is the Tom's Guide's UK Phones Editor, tackling the latest smartphone news and vocally expressing his opinions about upcoming features or changes. It's long way from his days as editor of Gizmodo UK, when pretty much everything was on the table. He’s usually found trying to squeeze another giant Lego set onto the shelf, draining very large cups of coffee, or complaining about how terrible his Smart TV is.
Latest articles by Tom Pritchard
One UI 7 beta rolling out now — here's the new features for your Galaxy S24
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung Galaxy S24 owners can finally sample Android 15, plus all the other upgrades One UI 7 beta has to offer.
Best Android launchers 2024
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The best Android launchers help make your phone truly your own, giving you features and options Google still isn't offering.
Best car phone mounts in 2024
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The best car phone mounts help turn your phone into an essential driving-friendly tool. Here are our best picks.
iPhone 17 Pro display just tipped for two major upgrades
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iPhone 17 pro could get a display upgrade that boosts performance, energy efficiency and durability. Here's how.
Samsung may not release its tri-folding phone next year — here’s when it might actually happen
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung's tri-folding phone may not be arriving until sometime in 2026 — not next year.
Google Maps just got a huge upgrade — this will help millions of drivers
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Google Maps is about to get one of the best things Waze has to offer — reports from its users.
New report says iPhone Flip could be savior of struggling foldable phone market
By Tom Pritchard published
Interest in foldables phones is waning, but this report claims Apple and iPhone Flip could help things out.
Google Maps wants you to narc on the police — reporting more than just speed traps
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Maps is swapping out the option to report speed traps for a more generic "Police" option.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra design changes revealed in newly-leaked hands-on video
By Tom Pritchard published
This could be our first look at an actual Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — and all the design changes.
Apple’s App Store Award nominees are here — here are the top apps of 2024
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's rounded up all the best apps of 2024 for the next App Store Awards. Here's what made the cut.
Samsung Galaxy S25 release date rumors — here’s when we expect the big launch
By Tom Pritchard published
The Samsung Galaxy S25 release date is drawing closer, but when should we expect it to happen?
iPhone 17 Air design just leaked in new renders — please don't do this, Apple
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17 Slim could move its rear cameras to the back of the phone — and I hope it looks better than this render.
iOS 18.2 beta 4 just landed — here’s what’s changed
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple just released 2 new iOS 18.2 betas, developer beta 4 and public beta 3. Here's everything that's changed for you.
I’m skeptical iPhone Flip will be a success — and the Vision Pro proves it
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple Vision pro is proof that iPhone Flip will need to be a lot more than a simple foldable iPhone.
Android 16 is copying this privacy feature from the iPhone
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 16 is improving its privacy dashboard with an iPhone-matching upgrade — and I'm all for it.
Pixel 6 is compatible with Android 16 developer preview — that could be a big deal
By Tom Pritchard published
The Google Pixel 6 may secretly be in line for an Android 16 update next year — here's what we know.
Android 16 first developer preview just announced — here's what's new
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 16 is coming earlier than normal, and that means we're getting our first glimpse at the upgrade a few months early.
iPhone 17 performance just tipped for a big upgrade — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17 may not get 2nm chips, but there could be improved 3nm chips on the way.
Forget iPhone 16 Pro Max, the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has the best battery life we’ve ever seen
By Tom Pritchard published
The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has the best battery life we've ever seen, lasting way longer than the iPhone 16 Pro Max or Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Google Assistant is getting a big Gemini upgrade for your smart home — here’s what to expect
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Assistant is getting some big upgrades on smart displays and speakers — all thanks to Gemini.
I tested the Pixel 9 Pro’s temperature sensor vs a thermal camera to see which is best — here’s the results
By Tom Pritchard published
How does the Pixel 9 Pro's temperature sensor compare to a Flir thermal camera?
Motorola Razr Plus 2024: Everything you need to know
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Motorola’s answer to the Galaxy Z Flip has been given some big upgrades for 2024. Here’s everything Motorola Razr Plus (2024) has for us.
iOS 18 will force your iPhone to reboot after 3 days — here’s why that matters
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 18 has a hidden security feature that will make your iPhone harder to crack — but only after 3 days.
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