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

Android's QuickShare is getting an iPhone-friendly update thanks to QR Code sharing — here's how it works
By Tom Pritchard published
When regular sharing won't do, Android QuickShare will let you get things going with a QR code — and it's going to support iPhones soon.

Samsung's 'Intelligent Eyewear' glasses just launched at Google I/O, and they're coming this fall
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung and Google have developed their own AI Glasses, and they're going to be available in multiple styles.

Google I/O 2026: Date, time, potential announcements and everything else you need to know
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Google's big developer conference is happening this week. Here's what you need to know about the show.

Apple's upgraded Siri 2.0 may be almost two years late, but Apple could offer something no other AI chatbot has
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple may have dropped the ball with AI, but it's not sacrificing the one thing that will set Siri apart in an attempt to catch up.

9 phones with the longest software support — Samsung, iPhone, Pixel and more
By Tom Pritchard published
The longer phones are supported with new software, the longer you can keep it. Here are the phones with the longest support

I took over 150 photos with Oppo Find X9 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — here's the winner
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung's not the only flagship with 200MP camera lenses, but does Oppo Find X9 Ultra have what it takes to beat it?

Goodbye, dead zones! The big 3 carriers just signed an agreement to make loss of connectivity a thing of the past
By Tom Pritchard published
AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon want to use satellites to put an end to dead zones for good. Here's what we know so far.

Forget voicemail, Pixel phones have a handy AI feature that takes messages for you — here's how it works
By Tom Pritchard published
Pixel phone users don't need to rely on voicemail to receive messages — the Take a Message feature can handle that in a smarter and more secure way.

One UI 9 beta just released for Galaxy S26 — here's how to sign up and all the upgrades
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung is releasing the One UI 9 beta later this week, giving Galaxy S26 owners the chance to sample Samsung's take on Android 17 ahead of the official release.

iPhone 18 Pro camera leak just gave us our best look at all 4 colors coming in September
By Tom Pritchard published
Here's our best look at the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro colors, thanks to leaked images of protective camera covers.

For All Mankind is one of my favorite Apple TV shows, and the design of its alt-universe iPhones is indicative of why I love it so much
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhones may not technically exist in For All Mankind, but the alternate universe has something just as good — and it's a sight to behold.

The iPhone camera may finally catch up to Android in a big way with iOS 27 — here's how
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Professional camera controls could be coming to your iPhone as part of the iOS 27 update.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 just tipped for July 22 launch at Unpacked — and it could be joined by Galaxy Glasses
By Tom Pritchard published
Galaxy Unpacked could feature an incredible number of devices, from phones to AI glasses. Here's what we know.

9 iPhone accessories for under $20 we can't live without
By Tom Pritchard published
These are 9 of the best iPhone accessories you can use to upgrade your phone experience without breaking the bank

Biggest Android Show Google I/O Edition announcements — Googlebook, Android 17, Gemini Intelligence, Android Auto, and more
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Google I/O may not be for another week, but The Android Show: I/O Edition spilled the beans on the biggest news and updates for all things Android.

iPhone Fold tipped for only two colors — and after the joy of the MacBook Neo, I can't help but feel disappointed
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone Fold has been tipped to arrive in white or dark blue, which is a rather bland selection of colors for such an important device.

iOS 27 could stop your tabs from becoming a disorganized mess with this Chrome-inspired feature — here's how
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 27 may be able to organize your tabs with the push of a button, and save you the hassle of searching through them all.

iPhone 20 leak reveals 7 ‘jaw-dropping’ features for the 20th anniversary model
By Tom Pritchard published
It sounds like Apple is pulling out all the stops for iPhone 20 — and these 7 rumored features could be some of the best.

Steve Jobs was wrong — it's about time we stopped acting like the stylus isn't a useful phone accessory
By Tom Pritchard published
Stylus shouldn't be a dirty word, and there are plenty of ways phones could benefit by utilizing them.

AirPods Ultra with cameras are 'nearly ready' — here's 4 features you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's camera-equipped AirPods Ultra could be arriving sooner than we think, and they have some rather interesting features baked in.

iPhone 18 Pro leaked colors include a stunning new 'Dark Cherry' option
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 18 Pro color options have leaked, and Apple is said to be offering a stunning "Dark Cherry" option this year.

Nintendo Switch 2 price hike confirmed — here's how much you'll pay
By Tom Pritchard published
After months of speculation, and reports of investor unease, Nintendo has confirmed the price of the Switch 2 will be going up from September 1.

Nintendo Switch 2 price hike fears grow after reports investors don't like how cheap the console is
By Tom Pritchard published
Investors have decided that the Switch 2 isn't expensive enough, and reportedly want Nintendo to raise the price.
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