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

I just realized the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra fixes the worst thing about fingerprint scanners
By Tom Pritchard Published
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and other foldables managed to solve my biggest issue with biometric security, and made mapping my fingerprints a breeze.

I tried using the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s MyFanCam on my dogs, but I hit a major wall
By Tom Pritchard Published
I had hoped MyFanCam could work its magic on videos of my hyperactive dogs, but it only works on people.

iPhone Ultra delay leak right after Samsung's triumphant Galaxy Fold 8 launch has me sick of waiting for Apple's foldable
By Tom Pritchard Published
Samsung just released its own iPhone Ultra rival, while Apple's first foldable attempt might be delayed again. At this point, I'm truly sick of how slow Apple moves.

I just spent 24 hours with the Galaxy Z fold 8 Ultra — here's what I liked and what I didn't
By Tom Pritchard Published
Samsung galaxy Z Fold 8 is shaping up to be a great phone, but after 24 hours with the phone there are definitely some things I'd change.

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.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra doesn't have a crease-free display — but it's the closest Samsung has ever got to one
By Tom Pritchard Published
Samsung has made a huge amount of progress hiding the display crease, but it's not completely gone. Here's how it compares to the Z Fold 7.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked recap: Everything on the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8, smart glasses, Galaxy Watch 9, and more
By John Velasco, Tom Pritchard Last updated
Samsung’s summer Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event showcased a major expansion with foldables like the passport-style Galaxy Z Fold 8, the flagship Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and more.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the first Galaxy phone with a silicon carbon battery — here's why that's such a big deal
By Tom Pritchard Published
Samsung is making the switch to silicon carbon batteries, and that means a lot of big things for the new Galaxy foldables. Here's why it matters so much

iOS 27 beta 4 is now here — all the newest features for your iPhone
By Tom Pritchard Published
iOS 27 beta 4 just landed for developers, and with it comes a bunch of new upgrades and improvements.

How to watch Summer Galaxy Unpacked 2026 — Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, Flip 8 and more
By Tom Pritchard Published
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is happening this week, and here's all the information you need to tune in and watch the show live.

Google Maps is finally getting a speedometer on Android Auto, and it's about time — my ancient GPS system could do this 20 years ago
By Tom Pritchard Published
Google Maps is about to add a feature that has existed elsewhere in one way or another for decades — and it's about time.

Massive Samsung leak reveals official Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 images ahead of Unpacked
By Tom Pritchard Published
Leaker Evan Blass just revealed marketing images and key specs for Samsung's new foldable phones ahead of Unpacked, including the Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra and Flip 8.

I’m not convinced crease-free foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 actually matter. Prove me wrong.
By Tom Pritchard Published
Samsung may have just eliminated the foldable display crease, but do you actually think that matters?

This minimalist car phone mount proves compact designs aren't always the answer
By Tom Pritchard Published
Minimalism is great, but it shouldn't come at the expense of practicality. Sadly this car phone mount didn't seem to get that memo.

OnePlus may be disappearing, but I still remember the company at its best — this phone was peak OnePlus
By Tom Pritchard Published
The OnePlus 7 Pro was OnePlus at its best, and it feels like the company only went downhill from there.

iOS 27 just upgraded a hidden iMessage feature in a bunch of incredible ways — here's how it works
By Tom Pritchard Published
iOS 26's hidden handwritten messages feature was great, but hard to use. iOS 27 just added a bunch of key upgrades that fix all those problems — here's how it works.

AppleCare+ is now more expensive for Macs and iPads — here's how much more you'll need to pay
By Tom Pritchard Published
Apple has just increased the prices of iPads and Macs, and now AppleCare+ is going up.

Google Pixel 11 just leaked via Amazon — here's the specs, colors and obligatory price hike
By Tom Pritchard Published
Google Pixel 11 may have just leaked via Amazon, revealing color options, specs and a higher starting price.

Every Samsung device from this month's Unpacked just leaked — here's your full look at the entire lineup
By Tom Pritchard Published
Galaxy Unpacked isn't happening until next week, but these leaked renders are giving us a look at the full line-up a little early.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra owners are literally seeing red as they report a strange tint on their screens
By Tom Pritchard Published
Galaxy S26 Ultra owners are facing another red scare thanks to a strange tint in the middle of the display.

iOS 27 public beta is now live — 9 features you need to try first
By Tom Pritchard Published
iOS 27 public beta has just been released, and these are the 9 features you should endeavor to try as soon as it's installed.

Waze is adding a bunch of AI-powered features including Motorcycle Mode, Personalized Navigation and more
By Tom Pritchard Published
Waze is going big on new AI features, with a bunch of stuff you won't find on Google Maps or Apple Maps.

The Apple Car development may not have been as big a waste of time and money as everyone thought — in fact, it may be the thing that enabled Apple's new AI boom
By Tom Pritchard Published
Apple Car was in development for over a decade and reportedly cost $10 billion, but it seems that some good has come out of that blunder.
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