Mark Spoonauer
Mark Spoonauer is the global editor in chief of Tom's Guide and has covered technology for over 20 years. He oversees the direction of Tom's Guide and leads a team of over 25 journalists to bring you our expert buying guides, reviews, news, how-to articles, deals and other coverage.
Mark has a passion for covering all things mobile, having reviewed dozens of smartphones and other gadgets. He enjoys testing the top mobile devices and putting them up against each other in our in-depth face-offs. He also works hand in hand with our editors and testing team to continually improve how we evaluate products.
Having led Tom's Guide since 2013, Mark has focused on growing the core tech coverage of the site while also expanding into new areas, such as entertainment, fitness and home, recruiting talented writers and editors to help our readers figure out what to buy and how to get the most out of the products and services they use every day.
Mark has spoken at key industry events and appears regularly on TV to discuss the latest trends, including Cheddar, Fox 5, Fox Business and other outlets. Mark was previously editor in chief of Laptop Mag, and his work has appeared in Wired, Popular Science and Inc. Follow him on Twitter at @mspoonauer.
Latest articles by Mark Spoonauer

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I interviewed Apple's Greg Joswiak and John Ternus about what it took to make the iPhone Air, who the target audience is and what it means for the future of iPhone designs.

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Our iPhone Air vs iPhone 17 Pro Max comparison will help you figure out which new iPhone is right for you in terms of features, cameras, price and more.

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There could be a serious price hike

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Apple's "one more thing" at the iPhone 17 event is likely to be the super thin iPhone 17 Air. But it's going to need a lot more than a sleek profile to get shoppers to care.

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Editor's ChoiceThe ultimate Android phone might make you want to switch

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Which Android foldable phone reigns supreme?

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Check out our top recommendations for back-to-school tech — make your life easier for the next school year!

By Mark Spoonauer Published
While Apple and Google remain fierce rivals, they need to forge a strategic partnership to ward off the existential threat from OpenAI. Here's why.

By Mark Spoonauer, Nick Bush Published
From smart patches that can read your vitals to AR glasses that could replace your phone, Tom’s Guide takes a deep dive into what’s next for tech.

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Editor's ChoiceWith its incredibly thin and light design, this is the foldable phone I’ve been waiting for

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I compare the Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. the Galaxy S25 Ultra across multiple categories to help you decide which is the best Samsung phone for your needs.

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Apple announces AppleCare One, letting you protect up to three products tied to your Apple Account starting at $19 a month. Here's what you need to know.

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Let's start with the Fortress of Solitude

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I tried Sony's new headset for NFL coaches, and I'm seriously impressed.

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Apple may have to go back to the drawing board with iPhone Fold

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The line is definitely blurring

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visionOS 26 is available as a developer beta ahead of a full launch in the fall. But we got a a chance to try it out to see what's new on Apple's spatial computing platform.

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Let's get some answers!

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Apple had a lot to say about this year's software releases during its WWDC 2025 keynote. But some new features stood out more than others.

By Dave LeClair, Mark Spoonauer Last updated
Whether it's called iOS 26 or iOS 19, some good stuff is expected from Apple's next iOS version, and it's coming to your phone.

By Mark Spoonauer, Dave LeClair Published
Whether your Dad is a gamer, golfer or something else, we've got the gifts that'll make his Father's Day one to remember.

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The 'Goldilocks' phone

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Watching "Bono: Stories of Surrender," the first feature film available in Apple Immersive Video on the Apple Vision Pro, gave me a new appreciation for the format.
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