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

Everyone is focusing on the wrong iPhone Fold specs — including Apple itself
By Tom Pritchard published
The iPhone Fold's crease-free display may sound like a great innovation, but I have concerns about the things Apple may have neglected.

I test phones for a living, and these are 24 MagSafe-friendly accessories I'd buy for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
By Tom Pritchard published
Here are 15 great MagSafe and Qi2-compatible accessories to make the most out of your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Your Galaxy S26 Ultra's screen isn't set to the highest resolution right out of the box — here's how to fix it
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung nerfs Galaxy S26 Plus and S26 Ultra screens out of the box, so here's how to put it right.

Android is getting its own proximity-based file-transfer feature similar to Apple's NameDrop — here's what we know about Tap to Share
By Tom Pritchard published
Android is getting its own proximity-based file-sharing feature, and it seems ready to take on Apple's NameDrop.

iPhone Fold delay rumors debunked — here's why a September release window seems likely after all
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone Fold should still be on track for a September release, according to a new report.

This is the one feature I miss from a real keyboard when I type on my phone — luckily, I've found the best alternative
By Tom Pritchard published
Typing on a touchscreen has a lot of major problems, but the most notable weakness is the lack of arrow keys for cursor control.

iPhone Ultra is a far better name than iPhone Fold — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone Fold sounds basic and derivative, which is exactly why Apple should adopt a better name like iPhone Ultra instead.

Nothing Phone 4a Pro review: A solid sub-$500 phone let down by its altered looks
By Tom Pritchard published
RecommendedThere's a lot to love about the Nothing Phone 4a Pro, like strong cameras and battery life, but I wish Nothing hadn't made such radical changes to its appearance.

The best automotive emergency car kits in 2026
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The best emergency car kits can help make sure you're prepared for whatever the open road might throw at you.

Samsung and Motorola just raised prices of old phones — and that's a terrifying prospect
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and three of the newest Moto G phones have just had price hikes of $80 to $100. Which is a terrifying prospect.

Save $220 on Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra at Amazon — no trade-in required on one of the best phones we've tested
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is already down to $1,079 at Amazon — which is an excellent discount for such a new phone.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 might be released on July 22 alongside a new S Pen — here's what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
A new report claims that the next wave of Galaxy foldables could arrive before the end of July — complete with a new S Pen stylus.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 render leaks give us our first proper look at the upcoming foldable
By Tom Pritchard published
Don't expect radical design changes on this year's premium Motorola Razr flip phone.

Apple Vision Pro is officially getting Steam Link support — and it's just the upgrade Apple's headset needs
By Tom Pritchard published
Steam Link is finally bringing PC games to Apple Vision Pro — but there's a big catch involved.

iPhone Fold may not arrive with that name after all — make way for iPhone Ultra
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple may not fall into the habit of naming its foldable iPhone completely literally. Which means iPhone Fold may end up being the fabled iPhone Ultra.

This hidden Samsung Galaxy S26 feature will filter out scammers and other nuisance calls — here how you switch it on
By Tom Pritchard published
Call screening can protect you from spam, scammers and people you just don't like talking to.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 price leak — here's how much you might pay
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung may increase the cost of some Galaxy Z Fold 8s, but the cheapest model might be the same price as before.

iPhone Fold mass production tipped for July, but hidden issues could cause delays
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone Fold is tipped to begin mass production in July — but there may be other engineering issues to contend with first.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Galaxy Z Fold Wide: Biggest expected differences
By Tom Pritchard published
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold Wide are both launching this year but they're very different foldables due to their respective designs.

I've been using this MagSafe-style charger for six months — and I'm not going back
By Tom Pritchard published
Switching to a magnetic wireless charger has proven so convenient that I can't ever face switching back to old-school wireless charging.

Killing iTunes was the best thing that ever happened to the iPhone — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
iTunes was easily the worst part about owning an early iPhone (and iPod), and I'm always grateful that it's long gone.

You can finally stop buying gimbals thanks to this one Samsung Galaxy S26 feature
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Horizontal Lock helps keep your videos even smoother and more stable then before. Here's what happened when I tested it.

United added TSA wait times to its official app — but there's a big catch
By Tom Pritchard published
TSA wait times are coming to the United app, but the catch is they'll only be available for United terminals in the airline's hubs.

The iPod clicked so the iPhone could scroll — why Apple wouldn't be the same without it
By Tom Pritchard published
Without the iPod, the iPhone as we know it likely wouldn't exist. The two may be totally different kinds of devices, but the iPod's success created the iPhone and changed Apple forever.

Google Drive just rolled out new tools to protect you from ransomware — here's how they work
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Drive has just rolled out free ransomware protection for desktop users, keeping you alerted to potential attacks and making sure you can get your files back.
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