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

Best Android games
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Here are the best Android games for your phone or tablet. Some games are free, others are paid, but every one of them is awesome.

Google Maps just made it easier to see the places you've been — here's how
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Maps isn't always the best at remembering where you've been, but the latest update could change that with a new "Your recent places" section.

Google's next Gemini-powered Home speaker actually appeared during Pixel 10 launch — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Made by Google was full of new products, but it also featured a cameo from a new Gemini-powered home speaker. Here's what we know.

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.

Can you still buy the Google Pixel 9? Here's how much you'll have to pay
By Tom Pritchard published
Google may have a shiny new Pixel 10 to sell you, but those of you with a hankering for the Pixel 9 can still pick one up. Just don't expect any discounts.

iPhone 17's 'TechWoven' cases tipped to be the durable, sustainable cases FineWoven failed to be
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple could fix one of the biggest blunders it made in recent years — and offer a FineWoven replacement that's actually durable.

Pixelsnap is the Pixel 10 upgrade everyone should be the most excited about — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
Qi2 is finally getting some mainstream attention on Android thanks to Pixel 10 and Pixelsnap — and that's great for everyone.

Google Pixel 10 — everything we know so far
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Google Pixel 10 is coming, and here are all the biggest rumors we've heard about so far.

Google Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL unveiled — price, release date, specs, colors and all the upgrades
By Tom Pritchard published
The Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL are finally here — and there's plenty fo unpack

Xbox Game Pass tipped for cheaper cloud gaming tier — here's what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
If you want access to cloud gaming without the $20 a month price tag, Xbox could be working on something for you.

11 Underrated Google Maps Features You Should Be Using Right Now
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Google Maps has a lot of features hiding away, and there's more to it than simply getting from place to place. Here are 11 of my favorite underrated features.

Samsung Galaxy S26 — everything we know so far
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is coming, with a launch likely in early 2026. But rumors have already emerged about the future flagship phones.

Gemini on the Pixel Watch 3 was supposed to solve my biggest issue with Google's voice commands — but it apparently made it worse
By Tom Pritchard published
Trying to use Gemini on my watch should automatically stop Gemini on my phone from listening in and trying to steal its thunder. Shouldn't AI be smarter than this?

iOS 26 public beta 3 has already arrived — here's what's new
By Tom Pritchard published
Beta 2 only arrived last week, but the third update is already here. Here's what's new in iOS 26 public beta 3.

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Biggest rumored upgrades
By Tom Pritchard published
In an iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max face off, it's clear which phone should be the winner. But what sort of upgrades can we expect based on the rumors about Apple's next premium phone?

Pixel 10 Pro Fold could fix one major foldable weakness — but not the one you might expect
By Tom Pritchard published
Pixel 10 Pro Fold could offer much faster wireless charging than Pixel 9 Pro Fold — and I'm all here for it.

iPhone 17 Pro Max — all the rumors so far
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Here's everything we've heard about iPhone 17 Pro Max so far.

I'm going to be extremely upset if the Pixel 10 doesn't launch with this accessory — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Pixel 10's rumored magnetic charging means now is the perfect time for a new Pixel Stand — and I'll be rather upset if we don't get one.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold gets an official teaser — and it’s all about the joy of opening things
By Tom Pritchard published
The first official Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold teaser is here, and it focuses on how much fun "opening" your phone can be.

I swapped my home internet for a 5G connection for 6 weeks — here's what happened
By Tom Pritchard published
My home internet was down for 6 weeks without any sign of coming bac and it made me realize just how practical a 5G alternative can be.

iOS 26: Here's my favorite 13 hidden features that will make your life easier
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iOS 26 has a lot top offer, but not all of the features are obvious. Here are 13 of the best hidden iOS 26 features.

Apple just revealed what the 'all-glass' iPhone of the future could look like — and it's something to behold
By Tom Pritchard published
This brand new iPhone patent could show us what Apple wants the iPhone of the future to look like — and there's a whole lot of glass.

The Chipolo Pop is the perfect Android alternative to Apple's AirTag — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
AirTags and Android don't play well, but the Chipolo Pop is easily my favorite alternative for a bunch of reasons.

iOS 26's biggest selling point is the one thing I dislike the most
By Tom Pritchard published
Liquid Glass is Apple's key selling point for iOS 26, but it's easily my least favorite part of the update. At least some of the changes can be reversed.

Meta's latest prototype VR headset is eerily close to real life — but its design is something to behold
By Tom Pritchard published
Meta's "Tiramisu" headset protype is apparently the closest it's come to mimicking real human vision — but it's also way too big to consider putting on your head.
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