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

Samsung Galaxy S26 — everything we know so far
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is coming, with a launch likely in early 2026. But rumors have already emerged about the future flagship phones.

The Pixel 10a is about to 'break the record for laziest phone upgrade in history' — why the leaks are a red flag
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Pixel 10a leaks have painted such a bad picture about the phone that I hope they're wrong. Otherwise, this phone is going to be a Pixel 9a in a new box.

Samsung Galaxy S26's biggest camera upgrade may not happen this year — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung's apparently working on variable aperture lenses again, but it's too late for this year's update.

Samsung giveaway teases that Galaxy Unpacked may happen on February 25 — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung may have just teased us with the official Galaxy Unpacked date — here's what we know.

The new iPhone 17e could wind up fixing the iPhone 16e's biggest mistake
By Tom Pritchard published
It looks like Apple's finally bringing MagSafe to its cheap iPhone — but really this should have happened with iPhone 16e.

YouTube Music is locking this key feature behind a paywall — because apparently Google has no shame
By Tom Pritchard published
YouTube Music is now making people pay for lyrics? That's taking things a step too far.

iPhone 17e may be just as expensive as the iPhone 16e — and that's a huge disappointment
By Tom Pritchard published
A new report claims Apple will keep the $599 price tag for iPhone 17e, and I can't believe that's happening.

iPhone 16e was overpriced and poor value — Apple needs to fix that with iPhone 17e
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's current cheap phone feels anything but, and the iPhone 17e is the best time for Apple to course correct.

It took me having a baby to figure out that not everything needs an app — here's the free tool I use instead
By Tom Pritchard published
There may be an app for just about everything, but having a baby emphasized to me that sometimes there's a better option.

Apple's AirTag 2 is just as easy to tamper with as the original — and that's a dream come true for stalkers
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's AirTag 2 doesn't come with a tamperproof speaker. In fact it looks far too easy to disable it entirely.

iPhone 17e leaks just revealed key upgrades to expect — and also what's not changing
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17e is coming, and it could come with some notable upgrades — and skip something we'd been eagerly anticipating.

I've had a used EV for 5 years with no regrets — and a new study shows they're the most cost-effective car to own period
By Tom Pritchard published
Used EVs migt actually be the cheapest kind of car you can own, and my experience owning one seems to reflect that.

Google Gemini wants to control Android apps for you — here's why I'm never letting that happen
By Tom Pritchard last updated
AI may get the ability to control apps on my phone, but that's the last feature I'd want to utilize.

Google Meet's real-time translation is coming to mobile — and it's about time
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Meet's real-time translation is coming to mobile, but there are some restrictions.

The best OBD-II scanners in 2026
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The best OBD-II scanners can show you what's going on inside your car — and potentially save you from unwanted repair bills.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Should you upgrade?
By Tom Pritchard published
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may be on the way, but will it offer enough to make upgrading from a Galaxy S23 Ultra worthwhile?

'Apple is already exploring' an iPhone Flip — and that’s exactly the kind of foldable iPhone I’d buy
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Word is that Apple may follow up the iPhone Fold with an iPhone Flip — and that's exactly the kind of foldable iPhone I want to buy.

Samsung Galaxy S26 leak just smashed your built-in Qi2 magnet dreams to pieces
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Samsung Galaxy S26 is set to skip Qi2 magnets for the second year running, according to the latest leak.

Smart buttons are my favorite smart home gadgets — and they’re finally supported by Google Home
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Home has finally added support for smart buttons, which opens a whole new way to interact with your smart home gadgets.

iPhone Fold could look like an iPhone Air merged with an iPad mini — with the biggest iPhone battery ever
By Tom Pritchard published
Two hot new iPhone Fold leaks may have just revealed key information about the upcoming phone.

Help preserve your Android battery by switching off this hidden feature — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard published
Mobile Data Always Active can drain your battery without you noticing, but there is a way to disable this hidden feature.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL — which Android phone will be the best?
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is coming, but how does it compare to the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Siri's AI upgrade might secretly be a version of Google Gemini — what we know
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Apple and Google are reportedly finalizing a deal that will see Google Gemini power the upcoming AI Siri upgrade.
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