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
Google Pixel Tablet tipped to ditch the dock and finally get a productivity boost — stepping up to iPad Air
By Tom Pritchard published
The Google Pixel Tablet may be getting a revamp later this year — and that could include the launch of two key productivity tools.
Android 15 could feature extra security to protect users from shady sideloaded apps
By Tom Pritchard published
Sideloading is one of the best things Android can do, and it may get a security boost when Android 15 arrives.
Best car phone mounts 2024
By Tom Pritchard, Oliver Haslam last updated
The best car phone mounts can make sure your phone stays useful without being a dangerous distraction.
The 11-inch iPad Pro 2024 may be hard to find at launch — here’s why
By Tom Pritchard published
The smaller of Apple's upcoming iPad Pros may be difficult to find, thanks to issues producing the OLED displays.
Google Pixel Tablet could get a minor refresh — but that may mean no Pixel Tablet 2 this summer
By Tom Pritchard published
The Pixel Tablet 2 may not appear at I/O 2024, but we may see a slight refresh of the original.
Google Pixel 9 Pro leaked design looks awful — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
Pixel 9 Pro leaks reveal a brand new camera bump, and it's not a very good one.
Android 15: Possible release date, rumored features, supported devices and more
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Android 15 is coming, and here's everything we know about the upgrade so far.
iPhone 16 just tipped for biggest design change in years — no more mechanical buttons
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iPhone 16 could ditch mechanical buttons for Action button-inspired solid state power and volume buttons. Here's what we know.
iPhone 16 Capture button — everything you need to know
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iPhone 16 could come with a brand new 'Capture button'. Here's everything we've heard about it so far.
Google Gemini on Android just tipped for huge real-time upgrade
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Gemini could follow ChatGPT's example and start offering real time answers, rather than making you wait for a full response.
Best Bluetooth Car Adapters
By Don Reisinger published
We tested several Bluetooth car adapters that bring wireless audio to your vehicle to find out which ones work best.
Google may be making smartwatch payments way less convenient — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Google could force PIN verification on every Wear OS transaction — and that's a terrible idea.
iPhone 16 Pro Max: release date speculation, price prediction and all the leaks
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iPhone 16 Pro Max should arrive next year, and here's everything we know so far.
Apple tipped to discontinue FineWoven accessories — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's FineWoven material was supposed to replace leather as a premium option, but it's been plagued with problems from the start.
This is the game I'm playing to prepare for Fallout season 2
By Tom Pritchard published
Fallout TV show has teased some exciting things for the future — and that means now's the perfect time to jump back into Fallout New Vegas.
OnePlus Pad 2 just tipped for major performance upgrade
By Tom Pritchard published
The OnePlus Pad 2 may get a major performance upgrade thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Apple HomePod tipped to get a screen — but probably not the one you expected
By Tom Pritchard published
The next HomePod may have a display, but that won't mean it's a bonafide smart display.
Google Pixel Fold 2 could be renamed Pixel 9 Pro Fold — here’s why that’s a mistake
By Tom Pritchard published
There's evidence Google may rename the Pixel Fold 2 to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, but that would be a mistake. Google foldables should stay independent.
The best WhatsApp alternatives for 2024
By Tom Pritchard last updated
It doesn't matter why you'd want to leave, but these best WhatsApp alternatives mean you have somewhere to go.
Android 15 satellite connectivity could get a huge boost from Google Maps
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 15's emergency satellite feature could integrate Google Maps in the best way possible.
For All Mankind is officially back for season 5 — and there’s a spin-off on the way
By Tom Pritchard published
For All Mankind will live on with a fifth season and a Soviet-centric spin-off called Star City.
iPhone 17 Plus could come with a smaller screen — and that's a shame
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17 Plus may come with a smaller screen, and lose one of its defining features in the process.
Apple is cooking up a new way to convince you to buy the Vision Pro
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple Vision Pro demos may let you watch your homemade spatial videos, rather than the pre-selected Apple videos.