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

Amazon outage: All the apps and services affected by the AWS outage
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Still having trouble online? The Amazon outage might still be causing problems for these apps.

The craziest Samsung Galaxy S26 rumor may not happen after all — what we know
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Samsung may have realized that the Galaxy S26 Pro was a terrible idea, but we probably won't be finding out what's really happening until March.

Google Maps could be about to change how you add stops mid-drive — and this is why it'll make your life harder
By Tom Pritchard published
Google could be about to change how you add stops to your trip, and I really don't like how much this changes things.

11 Samsung Galaxy S25 hidden features you need to know about
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung Galaxy S25 can do a lot of great things, but these are 11 of the best hidden features you might not have known about.

This is the one reason why I'm still avoiding foldable phones — and it isn't the price
By Tom Pritchard published
Foldable phones have fixed some of the biggest issues that would prevent me from getting one. But one lingering concern still remains.

OnePlus might try to sledgehammer a hole through Apple's walled garden by supporting Apple Watch — and that's not all
By Tom Pritchard published
OnePlus has promised Apple Watch support on OnePlus phones thanks to OxygenOS 16. But how long will it last?

I use Google Maps every time I drive, even if I know where I'm going — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
Even if you know how to get where you're going, there are still plenty of reasons to keep Google Maps running on your phone every time you drive.

Google Keep is finally getting support for the Tasks app — and I couldn't be happier
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Google Keep's reminders are now coming to the Tasks app — 18 months after Google first promised it.

Duracell's new EV chargers look like giant AA batteries — and that is brand recognition I can get behind
By Tom Pritchard published
Duracell is launching its own EV charging network in the U.K., and it's hoping the familiar AA battery-looking design will help push more people towards EVs.

Pixel Watch 4 could be the easiest smartwatch to repair — and Apple needs to take notice
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Google Pixel Watch 4's redesign isn't just skin deep. This whole watch seems to have been built to make repairs an absolute breeze.

PS6 and next-gen Xbox tipped for 2027 launch — 'it's the plan' claims leaker
By Tom Pritchard published
Already tired of Xbox Series X and PS5 Pro? New reports suggest next-gen consoles may be arriving as soon as 2027.

Samsung Galaxy Z Tri-Fold may get a wider release after all — here's what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
A new report claims that the upcoming Galaxy Z Tri-Fold may not be limited to South Korea and China after all.

Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus may miss out on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung can't be consistent with which phones get what, and that means the Galaxy S26 and S26 plus may come with an Exynos 2600 chipset.

Pixel 10 problems — all the issues we know about so far
By Tom Pritchard last updated
A new Pixel has been released, and that means there are problems to contend with. Here are the biggest Pixel 10 issues we're aware of so far.

Apple just killed off its social media-free short form video app — did anyone even notice
By Tom Pritchard published
Did you remember Apple had a video editing app that let you make social media-friendly videos? Well, it's just been killed off.

I've been using the iPhone 17 for 2 weeks — and there's one thing that's driving me crazy
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Camera Control on the iPhone 17 and iPhone 16 models could be so much better. Here's how.

iOS 26's most controversial change has already been copied by an Android phone maker
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Liquid Glass is the standout feature of iOS 26, and it's already been copied by an Android rival.

Apple Vision Pro is getting new 'immersive' content and it's putting people courtside at the Lakers
By Tom Pritchard published
Courtside tickets are tough to get, but the Apple Vision Pro is about to give you that experiecne without having to leave home.

iPhone 17 is a fantastic phone but I still can't get over the loss of these 2 features
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17 may have a lot to offer, but I can't help but miss some features Apple scrapped from its phones years ago.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hikes won't affect some subscribers — but there's a catch
By Tom Pritchard published
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's price hike is infuriating users, but subscribers in a few regions will be able to stick with the older price for a little while longer.

Texas' age verification law means Apple has had to change part of the App Store — here's what that means for you
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple has revealed how Texas' App Store Accountability Act is going to affect the way users and developers in the state interact with the App Store.

Prime Day phone deals under $500 — Google, Samsung, Motorola and more
By Tom Pritchard published
Prime Day is still happening, and you can pick up one of these fantastic phones for less than $500. But hurry, these deals won't last forever.

Prime Day is ending soon, so make sure you don't miss this incredible iPad 11 discount — it can be yours for $279
By Tom Pritchard published
Prime Day is coming to an end, so now's your last chance to pick up the iPad 11 at its lowest ever price.
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