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

How to get Apple TV Plus for free
By Malcolm McMillan last updated
It's still incredibly easy to get a free trial to Apple TV Plus. Here are 7+ things you can do to get Apple TV Plus for free right now.

Apple just delayed iOS 26's mobile passports feature — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 26 may be hear, but it's missing the digital passport feature Apple announced back in June. Here's what we know.

Samsung Galaxy S26 tipped to miss an upgrade that even the Galaxy S25 FE has
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Samsung Galaxy S26 might stick with the same charging speed as its six predecessors. And it's about time that changed.

iPhone 17 launch should have been Apple Intelligence's time to shine — so what happened?
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17's launch event should have been a major launching point for new AI features, and the fact it wasn't is cause for concern.

This iPhone 18 rumor may make you want to cave and buy the new iPhone 17 now
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iPhone 18 may not get the display ungrade we've been hoping for, and it's almost enough to make you buy an iPhone 17.

iPhone 17 Pro is missing this big rumored feature — and now I think we know why
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17 Pro isn't getting this key charging upgrade, and the reason why may come from Google, of all people.

iPhone 17 marks the end of the 128GB phone era — here's why that's a big deal
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple scrapped the 128GB storage option with iPhone 17, and this means that era is finally over. Bring on 256GB by default.

Debate: What's the greatest iPhone of all time?
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17 may be the newest and most advanced iPhone, but do you think it's the greatest iPhone Apple has made? We want to hear your thoughts.

iPhone Air's MagSafe battery looks stylish — but there's a hidden catch
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iPhone Air's battery is designed specifically for the one phone, and won't fit any other iPhone. But it's still compatible with some other accessories.

I still don't like the iPhone 17 Pro's design, but at least it should improve performance
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max may look horrible with the extended camera bar, but it's all part of Apple's plan to boost iPhone performance.

This hidden iPhone Air design feature could be a big deal for iPhone Fold — here's how
By Tom Pritchard published
The iPhone Air's USB-C port is actually a 3D-printed titanium port that promises to be even smaller than traditional options, which could be a big deal for the iPhone Fold.

iPhone 17 Event live updates — everything Apple announced and our reactions to iPhone Air, Apple Watch 11 and AirPods Pro 3
By Tom Pritchard, Philip Michaels, Richard Priday last updated
The iPhone 17 launch event brought eight us new products, including phones, watches and earbuds. Find out everything you need to know about the iPhone 17, Apple Watch 11. AirPods Pro 3, and more.

iPhone 17's wireless charging upgrade is actually good news for Android phones — here's how
By Tom Pritchard published
The new iPhones got a wireless charging upgrade, and Apple's brought it to MagSafe too.

iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: 7 biggest upgrades you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Now that the iPhone 17 Pro is here, we can see how it compares to last year's model. These are the biggest iPhone 17 Pro changes from the iPhone 16 Pro.

iPhone 17 launch means these iPhones are now discontinued — here's what's going away
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The iPhone 17 is here, and that means big changes are coming to the Apple Store's product line-up. Here's which older iPhones are still available — and which ones aren't.

Samsung confirms the tri-fold phone will launch later this year — here's what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
TM Roh just confirmed the Samsung tri-fold is still on track for a 2025 launch, and that development is in its "final stages."

iPhone 17 Pro Max — rumored release date, specs, price, colors and more
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to launch at Apple's Awe Dropping event on September 9— here's what we know about the company's latest large iPhone.

Google's Gemini-powered Nest devices are already appearing at retailers — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Google's not due to announce its next wave of Nest devices until October 1, but they're already appearing at retailers.

7 products that (probably) won't be at Apple's iPhone 17 event today
By Tom Pritchard published
Today's iPhone 17's launch event is going to be jam-packed with product announcements. But there are plenty of rumored products that aren't likely to appear.

Bad news for iPhone 18 as major camera upgrade reportedly delayed until iPhone 19
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 18 could miss out on an upgraded ultrawide camera sensor, but it could debut on iPhone 19 instead.

iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 17 Pro vs 17 Pro Max rumored specs: Here's what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Four new iPhones are coming, each with different rumored specs. Here's how they all compare.

iPhone 17 Pro's long-awaited charging upgrade could be a huge embarrassment for Google Pixel 10 — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Pixel 10 apparently didn't have room for reverse wireless charging and Qi2 magnets, but Apple may be about to show everyone how it's done with iPhone 17 Pro.

Apple could launch its own AI search tool next spring — powered by Google Gemini
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple could give Siri its own AI-powered search tool to take on other AI apps — and this time it may be powered by Google.
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