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

Gemini on the Pixel Watch 3 was supposed to solve my biggest issue with Google's voice commands — but it apparently made it worse
By Tom Pritchard published
Trying to use Gemini on my watch should automatically stop Gemini on my phone from listening in and trying to steal its thunder. Shouldn't AI be smarter than this?

iOS 26 public beta 3 has already arrived — here's what's new
By Tom Pritchard published
Beta 2 only arrived last week, but the third update is already here. Here's what's new in iOS 26 public beta 3.

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Biggest rumored upgrades
By Tom Pritchard published
In an iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max face off, it's clear which phone should be the winner. But what sort of upgrades can we expect based on the rumors about Apple's next premium phone?

Google Pixel 10 — biggest rumors and what we want to see
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Google Pixel 10 is coming, and here are all the biggest rumors we've heard about so far.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold could fix one major foldable weakness — but not the one you might expect
By Tom Pritchard published
Pixel 10 Pro Fold could offer much faster wireless charging than Pixel 9 Pro Fold — and I'm all here for it.

iPhone 17 Pro Max — all the rumors so far
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Here's everything we've heard about iPhone 17 Pro Max so far.

I'm going to be extremely upset if the Pixel 10 doesn't launch with this accessory — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Pixel 10's rumored magnetic charging means now is the perfect time for a new Pixel Stand — and I'll be rather upset if we don't get one.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold gets an official teaser — and it’s all about the joy of opening things
By Tom Pritchard published
The first official Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold teaser is here, and it focuses on how much fun "opening" your phone can be.

I swapped my home internet for a 5G connection for 6 weeks — here's what happened
By Tom Pritchard published
My home internet was down for 6 weeks without any sign of coming bac and it made me realize just how practical a 5G alternative can be.

iOS 26: Here's my favorite 13 hidden features that will make your life easier
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iOS 26 has a lot top offer, but not all of the features are obvious. Here are 13 of the best hidden iOS 26 features.

Apple just revealed what the 'all-glass' iPhone of the future could look like — and it's something to behold
By Tom Pritchard published
This brand new iPhone patent could show us what Apple wants the iPhone of the future to look like — and there's a whole lot of glass.

The Chipolo Pop is the perfect Android alternative to Apple's AirTag — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
AirTags and Android don't play well, but the Chipolo Pop is easily my favorite alternative for a bunch of reasons.

iOS 26's biggest selling point is the one thing I dislike the most
By Tom Pritchard published
Liquid Glass is Apple's key selling point for iOS 26, but it's easily my least favorite part of the update. At least some of the changes can be reversed.

Meta's latest prototype VR headset is eerily close to real life — but its design is something to behold
By Tom Pritchard published
Meta's "Tiramisu" headset protype is apparently the closest it's come to mimicking real human vision — but it's also way too big to consider putting on your head.

iOS 26 public beta 2 has just landed — here's everything that's changed
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 26 public beta 2 has just landed, and while the changes may be small they are useful.

Google could be making a big mistake with the Pixel 10 Pro — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is rumored to be ditching the 129GB storage option - but the Pixel 10 Pro should be following its lead.

Android 16's upcoming feature could wreak havoc on your phone's fast charging
By Tom Pritchard published
USB Protection should keep your phone safer from potential threats — but it may not play nice with some fast chargers.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge could be even thinner, but might still have room for a bigger battery
By Tom Pritchard published
The latest rumor claims the S26 Edge will have a bigger battery, while still shaving off some thickness.

Google Pixel 10 arrives August 20 — here's the 7 biggest rumored upgrades
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Pixel 10 is coming, and it could have some serious upgrades — here are 7 of the most important ones.

Samsung renaming Galaxy S26 the Galaxy S26 Pro is a terrible idea — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
Renaming the Galaxy S26 as Galaxy S26 Pro feels like such a sketchy and ridiculous thing to even suggest — let alone actually try.

Google looks set to fix one of the worst things about Android 16's useful Private Space feature
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 16 may make it a lot easier to hide your sensitive files in Private Space — here's how it should work.

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.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE colors leak — and there's some bad news
By Tom Pritchard published
Here are your color options for the Galaxy S25 FE — and we have some bad news for some of you.
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