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
![Spotify mobile app with Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hFdhaTqwRgyuuUXUQLQz7U-320-80.jpg)
Spotify’s rumored lossless audio could cost you at least $5 more a month
By Tom Pritchard published
Lossless audio could come as a separate add-on for Spotify, and it sounds like it won't be cheap.
![iOS 18 logo on iPhone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Bq27MtxkrMED7w2APg5KUF-320-80.jpg)
iOS 18 beta can detect when your phone is charging too slowly — but it may need some work
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 18 beta has a brand new battery setting that logs when your phone is charging slowly — so that you know about it.
![iPhone 15 Pro Max shown in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Px22PY9KZrevmyukVTFjpC-320-80.jpg)
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.
![iOS 18 logo on iPhone in person's lap](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KpXF6F6f4rs4WNejjKc36c-320-80.jpg)
Playing catch-up: 9 iOS 18 features Apple stole from Android at WWDC 2024
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Apple just announced a bunch of iOS 18 features that Android has had for years. Here are 9 of the most important.
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ChatGPT is coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple is bringing ChatGPT to all of its devices, and this is how it's going to work.
![WWDC 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Juu9XHZZoEDiTy6j89SHxY-320-80.png)
Apple is bringing iPhone Mirroring to macOS Sequoia — here’s what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone Mirroring is long-overdue, and Apple is launching it as part of macOS Sequoia.
![Metro exodus artwork](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/53VFTTgpWaHMW9C7PFmYoX-320-80.jpg)
I've just returned to this post apocalyptic PS5 shooter — and it's on sale for $4 right now
By Tom Pritchard published
Metro Exodus offers you the chance to explore the post apocalyptic ruins of Russia for just $4.
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These are the 19 best Android Auto apps you should have in your car
By Tom Pritchard published
Android Auto supports a lot of great apps, and these are our 19 favorite.
![DuckDuckGo logo on phone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AkUyHVwDzTTvwAgoH3BYEf-320-80.jpg)
DuckDuckGo just launched private access to AI chatbots — and they won’t be able to train on your data
By Tom Pritchard published
DuckDuckGo jumps on the AI bandwagon, offering access to popular AI chatbots without compromising your privacy.
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Google's Find My Device app now connects to Family Link — so parents can keep tabs on their kids
By Tom Pritchard published
Find My Device is getting support for Family Link, letting you track your kid's phone more easily.
![Apple maps logo on iPhone screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AbCvJWuEaojF3MoqCV3tZY-320-80.jpg)
Apple Maps: 17 essential tips and tricks
By Tom Pritchard last updated
There’s a lot more to Apple Maps than navigation, and you can enhance your experience with these 17 tips and tricks.
![An image showing the Samsung Galaxy S24 with the Circle to Search feature being used on screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EaYBgece9ATb3WQ8krRv7g-320-80.jpg)
Forget ChatGPT Vision — Google looks set to supercharge Lens with two major upgrades
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Lens could get two major upgrades, letting you search with video and voice clips.
![Apple and ChatGPT apps](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sjnKC47Mf575UZE2FEfkMY-320-80.jpg)
iPhone's upcoming AI features may come from OpenAI — but you'll need to opt-in to use them
By Tom Pritchard published
OpenAI is bringing its AI expertise to iPhone, but those features will need you to opt-in before you can use them.
![A Google AI logo is on a phone held in a hand, in front of a Google Logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YRBs9HzxHdgM9SVAtQ2ko3-320-80.jpg)
It looks like Google is backpedalling on AI Overviews in Search results — just days after defending them
By Tom Pritchard published
A new report claims Google may be scaling back on AI Overviews, despite having defended some strange behavior less than a week ago.
![Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 on wrist](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wKBazsGGMvrSsncQ3xKmVP-320-80.jpeg)
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE leak makes it look like the Galaxy Watch 4 2024
By Tom Pritchard published
Several Galaxy Watch FE details have leaked, and just it sounds like a re-release of the Galaxy Watch 4.
![iPhone Flip foldable iPhone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e2CrTzU6eYezxuuQWvXXo7-320-80.jpg)
iPhone Flip development just got delayed again — and I’m concerned it’ll be the next Apple Car
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone Flip's release may have been pushed back another year — and it's about time Apple kicked itself into gear.
![The Android 15 logo from the Android developer website, displayed on a Pixel 8 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v3EVNgg4UaRXtv2Jp9k4M3-320-80.jpg)
Android 15 beta 2.2 just launched — here's what's new
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 15 beta 2.2 has landed. and with it come fixes for some pretty irritating problems.
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Foldable iPhone Flip could be delayed until 2027 — and the crease might be to blame
By Tom Pritchard published
The foldable iPhone Flip may not arrive in 20226, as previously rumored. And it could be because of issues with that every-important foldable screen.
![Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 on wrist](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wKBazsGGMvrSsncQ3xKmVP-320-80.jpeg)
Whoops! It looks like Galaxy Watch FE may have just been confirmed by Samsung
By Tom Pritchard published
The Samsung Galaxy FE launch could be imminent, now that it seems to have appeared on official Samsung support pages.
![Qualcomm Snapdragon announcement at Computex 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kXjhi3ga3HiZXxoaQDxZ9C-320-80.jpg)
Computex 2024 Day 1 — 8 top new gadgets you need to see
By Tom Pritchard published
Computex 2024 is in full swing, and these are the biggest announcements we've heard so far — straight from the show floor.
![Android mascot in a triangle flexing his arms as an android 15 promo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g5akjxPZhrgj4VJ3xEt5K5-320-80.png)
This is the most important feature coming to your Android phone later this year — here’s why
By Tom Pritchard published
Android is getting a serious security upgrade this year, which will help keep your data safe from opportunistic thieves.
![Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 7 pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fH59Tpo8RfLSztBc5mCuWR-320-80.jpg)
I took over 200 photos with Pixel 8a and Pixel 6 Pro — here's the winner
By Tom Pritchard published
In this photo shootout, I took over 200 photos with the Pixel 8a and the Pixel 6 Pro to figure out which has the better camera. Is it the sub-$500 mid-range phone or the $900 former flagship?
![Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S23 Ultra in hand showing cameras](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xg7UQ4sMib6GRyPh5qQaSg-320-80.jpg)
Samsung phones won’t be getting this new Android feature — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Instant Hostpot is coming to most Android phones, but Samsung users will be missing out.