Articles by Tom Pritchard, UK Phones Editor

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.

Articles by: Tom Pritchard

Apple responds to France's iPhone 12 radiation ban with software update

By Tom Pritchard published 29 September 23

iPhone 12's radiation exposure could be reduced, and may see it go back on sale in France.

Google Bard may be locked out of web content in the future — here’s why

By Tom Pritchard published 29 September 23

Google Bard may be locked out of a lot more online content going forward — here's why.

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Apple Prime Day deals 2023 — 7 early sales I recommend

By Tom Pritchard published 28 September 23

Prime Day is coming, but some deals are already available. Here are 7 early Prime Day Apple deals we recommend

Google Pixel 8 Pro leak just revealed the design change I've been waiting for

By Tom Pritchard published 28 September 23

Google Pixel 8 Pro could ditch the glossy back glass and give fans the matte finish they've wanted for years.

Google Bard bug exposed private conversations via Google Search — what you need to know

By Tom Pritchard published 28 September 23

Google Bard has a bug that could see private conversations appear in Google Search results. Here's what you need to know.

iPhone 16 Pro Max release date speculation, price prediction and all the leaks

By Tom Pritchard published 27 September 23

iPhone 16 Pro Max should arrive next year, and here's everything we know so far.

Pixel Watch 2 leak just revealed all the upgrades before Made by Google event

By Tom Pritchard last updated 26 September 23

The Google Pixel Watch 2 could get some major upgrades, and it may be possible to grab yourself a free one.

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iPhone 16 may not get the A17 Pro chip from iPhone 15 Pro — here’s why

By Tom Pritchard last updated 26 September 23

iPhone 16 may not get an A18 Pro chipset, but that doesn't mean it'll be stuck with the same chip as iPhone 15 Pro.

Google Pixel 8 rumor ruins one of the best things about buying a Google phone

By Tom Pritchard published 26 September 23

The Pixel 8 may cost $100 more this year, and that means it loses one of the major Pixel advantages.

iOS 17 changing privacy settings without permission — how to change them back

By Tom Pritchard published 25 September 23

The iOS 17 upgrade has been changing a couple of privacy settings without asking, so make sure you haven't been caught out.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra release date tipped — and it’s way early

By Tom Pritchard last updated 27 September 23

The Samsung Galaxy S24 may arrive a month earlier than we expected, and iPhone 15 could be to blame.

I’m a die-hard Android user and iOS 17's AirDrop upgrades are making me jealous

By Tom Pritchard published 24 September 23

iOS 17 brings AirDrop upgrades that are so good it's making our UK phones editor wonder why Android's still so far behind.

Starfield showed me the best — and worst — parts of cloud gaming

By Tom Pritchard published 23 September 23

There are a bunch of pros and cons to cloud gaming, and Starfield was able to show me both sides.

Forget iPhone 15 — here’s what I want from iPhone 16

By Tom Pritchard last updated 23 September 23

Forget iPhone 15, iPhone 16 is coming next year with even more upgrades — and here are 9 I want to see.

iPhone 15 Pro fingerprints can 'alter color' of titanium — Apple explains why

By Tom Pritchard last updated 22 September 23

iPhone 15 Pro's titanium doesn't mix well with fingerprints, but thankfully it's only a temporary issue.

iPhone 15 setup bug confirmed by Apple — here’s how to fix the problem

By Tom Pritchard published 22 September 23

iPhone 15s have been getting stuck in upgrade loops during the setup process, but thankfully there is a way to fix the problem.

People are freaking out over the iOS 17 text tone — here's how to change it back

By Tom Pritchard published 21 September 23

iOS 17 has a new default text tone, and it's proving unpopular. Thankfully it can be changed back to the old sound.

iPhone 15 Pro is a gaming powerhouse — here are the best games on the way

By Tom Pritchard published 20 September 23

iPhone 15 pro Max could offer a more console-like experience — and here are the games confirmed to be coming.

Forget iPhone 15 Pro — iPhone 16 Pro just tipped for this exclusive feature

By Tom Pritchard last updated 20 September 23

iPhone 15 Pro Max's tetraprism lens may not be exclusive to a single device when iPhone 16 launches next year.

iPhone 15 looks great — but it’s not enough to make me ditch Android

By Tom Pritchard published 20 September 23

Our UK phones editor has been using Android phones for the past 12 years, and the iPhone 15 doesn't have enough to make him switch back to Apple.

Two brand new Xbox consoles could arrive next year — including a discless Xbox Series X

By Tom Pritchard published 19 September 23

Microsoft may not have a new Xbox until 2028, but it looks like we'll see a new Xbox Series X next year.

Google Pixel Watch 2 could get temperature and stress-management hardware

By Tom Pritchard published 19 September 23

Google Pixel Watch 2 could take two features from Fitbit Sense 2 — stress management and a temperature sensor.

iPhone 15 Pro’s hidden redesign can save you money — here's how

By Tom Pritchard published 18 September 23

iPhone 15 Pro has a hidden internal redesign, and that makes back glass repair significantly cheaper.

iPhone 15 charging speed may be faster than we assumed — but there’s bad news

By Tom Pritchard published 18 September 23

Apple may only talk about 20W charging, but iPhone 15 could be capable of a little more than that.

iPhone 15 Pro Max facing serious delays — and it's way more popular than iPhone 15 Pro

By Tom Pritchard published 18 September 23

With iPhone 15 Pro Max delivery wait times extending, it seems production issues may have played a big part in the delay.

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