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
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Leaked iPhone 16 case video reveals new iPhone design from every angle
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 16 case leak shows us what design to expect from this year's non-Pro iPhones.
![Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 render](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZdVpNDz6iZ3xRSzdCi8Hq7-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 leak just revealed key specs — here’s what’s coming
By Tom Pritchard published
Amazon Canada might have just revealed some key specs about the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 — here's what to expect.
![iOS 18 logo on an iPhone 15 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NhD7YieM3pkjYFkVVUoAXj-320-80.jpg)
iOS 18’s best AI feature could solve my biggest issue with text messaging
By Tom Pritchard published
Genmoji could mean we always have the right icon and emoji for the conversation — no matter what it is.
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iOS 18’s password manager is the one thing I wish Android would steal
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's launching a new all-inclusive password manager, and it's something Android needs to copy.
![Leaked promo image of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vig3Cu9yPfRZiBZev4xk8V-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 design leak could be seriously bad news
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 may still suffer from a very prominent display crease.
![iPhone 15 Pro Max in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DfjRJhDZNxBTaA5HnSYXzM-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 15 Pro secret upgrade just revealed in iOS 18 — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple will let iPhone 15 Pro record spatial video in even more apps — and it's all thanks to iOS 18.
![iOS 18 logo on an iPhone 15 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NhD7YieM3pkjYFkVVUoAXj-320-80.jpg)
iOS 18’s lockscreen still lets you open the camera after removing the shortcut — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 18 may be letting you customize the camera shortcut button, but there's actually another way to open the camera from the lockscreen.
![Android mascot in a triangle flexing his arms as an android 15 promo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g5akjxPZhrgj4VJ3xEt5K5-320-80.png)
Android 15 is changing the definition of fast charging — why that matters
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 15 will stop claiming 7.5W is fast charging, and this is why that's an important distinction to have.
![Google Pixel 8 Pro held in hand.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iwRwV3woyRQbHiSp6g6uUj-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel 10 could ditch Samsung chips for Tensor G5 — what that means for you
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Pixel 10 could get itsa Tensor G5 chipset from TSMC, and sever its relationship with Samsung's Exynos chips for good.
![Google Messages on Android phone next to Messages app on iPhone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ptzgAU2RNpxpNjaNbgRrZL-320-80.jpg)
iOS 18 beta code is hiding new RCS messaging — here’s what it tells us
By Tom Pritchard published
RCS on iPhone isn't ready for prime time just yet, but there is a broken version hiding in beta code — here's what it revealed.
![Apple CarPlay on a full dashboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AqNhuFKzQ4Nn7k6vYXDfqE-320-80.jpg)
New Apple CarPlay report spills all the details on new features and how it will work
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple CarPlay is changing, and we just learned some key details about how it will work.
![Motorola Razr Plus in Peach Fuzz](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zfFw7ET9ntSN34qoJc4K7j-320-80.jpeg)
Motorola Razr Plus 2024 tipped for June 25 reveal — and here’s our first teaser
By Tom Pritchard published
Motorola could launch its newest foldable next week — and beat the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 to the punch.
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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.
![DJI Mavic 3 camera](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kxbwqrtMCcWEQBKotnZPZX-320-80.jpg)
DJI drone sales ban just passed the US House — here’s what happens next
By Tom Pritchard published
The US House just approved a bill that could ban the sale of DJI drones. Here's what you need to know and what happens next.
![Galaxy Z Flip 6 2nd render](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JqY9wQVFKoGAHzJaQHAYA3-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 could get the one upgrade we’ve spent years begging for
By Tom Pritchard published
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 could finally upgrade the one thing Samsung botched on past flippables.
![Apple iPhone 15 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E8RPHLFUZr4paH6yp9SJgD-320-80.jpg)
iOS 18 will let you video call 911 — what that means for you
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 18 will include a new feature for Emergency SOS, letting you video call and share media with 911 dispatchers.
![iOS 18 logo on an iPhone 15 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NhD7YieM3pkjYFkVVUoAXj-320-80.jpg)
I love that iOS 18 will let you lock and hide apps — but there’s one problem
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 18's Locked apps feature is long-overdue, but there is one thing Apple needs to change.
![Galaxy Z Fold 6 render](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bRDqerbxKXNcejBecvtfzW-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 full specs leak — and it's bad news for foldable phone fans
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Samsung Galaxy z Fold 6 may get a new design, but the rest of the upgrades sound very incremental.
![Image showing iPhone with iMessage app open](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aqbZTmTzdoAomXgtKMJWvW-320-80.jpg)
Apple’s Message via satellite works just like iMessage — and it’ll be free to start with
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's expanding satellite connectivity to offer messages via satellite — and it won't cost you anything at first.
![Google Messages on Android phone next to Messages app on iPhone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ptzgAU2RNpxpNjaNbgRrZL-320-80.jpg)
iOS 18 will bring RCS messaging to iPhone at last — but why don’t we know more?
By Tom Pritchard published
RCS messaging will debut on iOS 18, but there are still a motherload of unanswered questions about how it'll work.
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Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model Y: What’s the difference?
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Tesla's lower-priced Model 3 and Model Y share plenty of similarities and differences, so which one is right for you?
![iPhone 15 Pro shown in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4qzZj388Xo2QE5NY5gygYk-320-80.jpg)
iOS 18 just made the iPhone 15 Pro's Action button even better — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 18 is giving third party camera apps access to a bunch of shortcuts — which would let you open it from the lock screen or via the Action button.
![Google Pixel 8 shown held in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DWafdTUuBgYJRbr4pKxyWE-320-80.jpg)
Google just launched a new tool to help you identify scam phone calls
By Tom Pritchard published
Google's just added a new "Lookup" feature to its phone app, letting you search for numbers at the push of a button.