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

I used a thermal camera to see how hot the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra gets compared to the Galaxy S26 Ultra — here's what happened
By Tom Pritchard Published
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra lacks the same active cooling systems you'd find in the S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max — and that could be a problem if you're doing performance-heavy work.

I asked Siri AI and Gemini a series of increasingly bizarre questions to see how they responded —here's what happened
By Tom Pritchard Published
Siri AI uses Gemini's AI models, but are the answers similar? I asked a bunch of different questions, from the mundane to outright crazy, to see what happened.

Halo Campaign Evolved is a competent, but mostly unnecessary remake of a classic that feels (mostly) at home on PS5
By Tom Pritchard Published
Halo: Campaign Evolved is not a game many people will have asked for, but it still does an adequate job of reimagining the Xbox classic for 2026. However, some of the changes go too far.

I tested Starlink-powered 4G on my phone — here's what actually happened in a dead zone
By Tom Pritchard Published
Carriers around the world now offer plans with 4G satellite data when normal service isn't available. Curious as to what it was like, I drove into the sticks to find out what it was like.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: A major leap forward
By Tom Pritchard Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra feels like an Ultra device, thanks to major upgrades to its screen, performance and battery life. However there are some glaring issues that can't be ignored.

I got sick of buying cases for my phones, so I decided to 3D print them at home — here's what happened
By Tom Pritchard Published
3D printing a phone case could help you save money on buying them, but it probably isn't for everyone. Here's my experience.

I knew better than to carry around a naked phone — then my iPhone 17 Pro Max met the asphalt
By Tom Pritchard Published
iPhone 17 Pro Max has a history of being damaged easily, yet I still took it out without a case. Everything was fine until it wasn't, so don't make the same mistake I did.

I test dash cams for a living and these are the ones I’d buy to protect my car
By Tom Pritchard Last updated
The best dash cams can make sure you have a record of everything that's happened on the road — and these are my recommendations.

I just realized the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra fixes the worst thing about fingerprint scanners
By Tom Pritchard Published
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and other foldables managed to solve my biggest issue with biometric security, and made mapping my fingerprints a breeze.

I tried using the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s MyFanCam on my dogs, but I hit a major wall
By Tom Pritchard Published
I had hoped MyFanCam could work its magic on videos of my hyperactive dogs, but it only works on people.

iPhone Ultra delay leak right after Samsung's triumphant Galaxy Fold 8 launch has me sick of waiting for Apple's foldable
By Tom Pritchard Published
Samsung just released its own iPhone Ultra rival, while Apple's first foldable attempt might be delayed again. At this point, I'm truly sick of how slow Apple moves.

I just spent 24 hours with the Galaxy Z fold 8 Ultra — here's what I liked and what I didn't
By Tom Pritchard Published
Samsung galaxy Z Fold 8 is shaping up to be a great phone, but after 24 hours with the phone there are definitely some things I'd change.

The best OBD-II scanners in 2026
By Tom Pritchard Last updated
The best OBD-II scanners can show you what's going on inside your car — and potentially save you from unwanted repair bills.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra doesn't have a crease-free display — but it's the closest Samsung has ever got to one
By Tom Pritchard Published
Samsung has made a huge amount of progress hiding the display crease, but it's not completely gone. Here's how it compares to the Z Fold 7.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked recap: Everything on the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8, smart glasses, Galaxy Watch 9, and more
By John Velasco, Tom Pritchard Last updated
Samsung’s summer Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event showcased a major expansion with foldables like the passport-style Galaxy Z Fold 8, the flagship Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and more.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the first Galaxy phone with a silicon carbon battery — here's why that's such a big deal
By Tom Pritchard Published
Samsung is making the switch to silicon carbon batteries, and that means a lot of big things for the new Galaxy foldables. Here's why it matters so much

iOS 27 beta 4 is now here — all the newest features for your iPhone
By Tom Pritchard Published
iOS 27 beta 4 just landed for developers, and with it comes a bunch of new upgrades and improvements.

How to watch Summer Galaxy Unpacked 2026 — Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, Flip 8 and more
By Tom Pritchard Published
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is happening this week, and here's all the information you need to tune in and watch the show live.

Google Maps is finally getting a speedometer on Android Auto, and it's about time — my ancient GPS system could do this 20 years ago
By Tom Pritchard Published
Google Maps is about to add a feature that has existed elsewhere in one way or another for decades — and it's about time.

Massive Samsung leak reveals official Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 images ahead of Unpacked
By Tom Pritchard Published
Leaker Evan Blass just revealed marketing images and key specs for Samsung's new foldable phones ahead of Unpacked, including the Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra and Flip 8.

I’m not convinced crease-free foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 actually matter. Prove me wrong.
By Tom Pritchard Published
Samsung may have just eliminated the foldable display crease, but do you actually think that matters?

This minimalist car phone mount proves compact designs aren't always the answer
By Tom Pritchard Published
Minimalism is great, but it shouldn't come at the expense of practicality. Sadly this car phone mount didn't seem to get that memo.

OnePlus may be disappearing, but I still remember the company at its best — this phone was peak OnePlus
By Tom Pritchard Published
The OnePlus 7 Pro was OnePlus at its best, and it feels like the company only went downhill from there.
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