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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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 could have a more durable, crease-free display — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 may come with new display glass — complete with better durability and less of a crease.
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Apple CarPlay is getting 3 big upgrades with iOS 18 — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple CarPlay is getting three key upgrades in iOS 18, and one of them is a big boost to safety.
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Bye Siri! iOS 18 will let you use voice commands without a wake word
By Tom Pritchard published
Sick of saying 'Hey Siri' to get stuff done? iOS 18's Vocal Shortcuts may be the feature for you.
![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: 7 best features just announced at Google I/O
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 15 isn't taking center stage at Google I/O 2024, but new features are still being announced. Here are 7 of the best.
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Android 15 beta 2 is live now — these are the best new features
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 15 beta 2 is here, coming to move devices than ever. Here's what's new.
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Google’s Project Gameface lets you control games with your face — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard published
Google's newest Android feature can turn your face into a game controller. Here's how it works.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra just tipped for major camera change — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
A leaker just claimed the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will scrap the secondary telephoto lens — but another leaker isn't so sure.
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Android could finally get a desktop mode to rival Samsung’s DeX — powered by ChromeOS
By Tom Pritchard published
Google has reportedly demoed a desktop mode for Android, powered by ChromeOS and running on a Pixel 8.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE rumors — what we know about Samsung’s cheap foldable
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Is Samsung working on a cheaper version of its Galaxy Fold device? This is everything we know so far about the Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE and whether or not we'll see it this summer.
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Apple AI is coming — and it could focus on these 3 things
By Tom Pritchard published
2024 is a big year for Apple AI, and the company could be focusing on these three key areas. Here's what that means for you.
![Galaxy Z Flip 6 2nd render](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JqY9wQVFKoGAHzJaQHAYA3-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 may get this major Galaxy S24 Ultra feature — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 might be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 no matter where you are.
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Forget Pixel 8a — here's 7 reasons why I’m waiting for Pixel 9 Pro
By Tom Pritchard published
The Pixel 8a may be the latest Google phone on the block, but I'm waiting for the Pixel 9 Pro to upgrade.
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The Xbox mobile game store will launch in July — what we know so far
By Tom Pritchard published
Rumors of an Xbox mobile game store are true, and it's going to launch sooner than you'd think.
![iPhone 16 render front and back](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CuF2xLWotirBaduW548DpJ-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 16 could get a major AI boost thanks to the M2 Ultra chip — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's AI on iPhone 16 and other devices may involve cloud server processing powered by the M2 Ultra chip.
![Google Pixel 8a in hand.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9j4KhLxNbHSE56c6gN74vE-320-80.jpg)
Android 15 could bring better video stabilization to all camera apps — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Android 15 could offer a more consistent camera experience on third party apps, thanks to better video stabilization.
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Bloatware has been sneaking onto OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Open — but OnePlus claims it’s an 'error'
By Tom Pritchard published
OnePlus flagships have started receiving bloatware during steup, but the company claims this was a mistake that will be fixed.
![Google Pixel 8a in hand.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9j4KhLxNbHSE56c6gN74vE-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel 8a is the best value Pixel phone ever released — here’s why
By Tom Pritchard published
The Google Pixel 8a maybe the same price as last year, but it's still much better value than the Pixel 7a could hope to be. And that makes it one of the best value phones ever to come out of Google.
![Google Pixel 8a in hand.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jLs8qPfyrb3dxugkR3BPLE-320-80.jpg)
Google could make setting up a new Android phone way faster — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard published
Google could make transferring data from your old phone even faster by using wired and wireless connections in tandem.
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Disney Plus will start offering live sports at no extra cost — here's what's we know
By Tom Pritchard last updated
ESPN content is coming to Disney Plus, and you won't need an ESPN Plus subscription to watch some of it.
![Google Pixel 8a in hand.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KKpBrNLGNfURW57eUDAxVF-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel 8a is here — these are the 7 biggest upgrades
By Tom Pritchard published
The Google Pixel 8a has arrived, complete with a bunch of new upgrades. Here are 7 of the best.
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Apple could be partnering with Rivian to revive the Apple Car — but I'm not convinced
By Tom Pritchard published
The Apple Car is canceled, or so we thought. This sketchy report claims it may still happen, but I'm not convinced.
![Nintendo Switch OLED being played in Handheld mode.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7rmYTrFt8RkEB8NdVyezb8-320-80.jpg)
Nintendo Switch 2 is officially coming — it will be revealed by April 2025
By Tom Pritchard published
Nintendo has finally acknowledged a Nintendo Switch 2 will be coming — and all will be revealed before April next year.
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9 essential Google Maps tips for your Summer road trip
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Maps has a bunch of useful features, and they can be a massive help if you had plans for a road trip this summer.