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

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iPhone Ultra is set to be the most sophisticated iPhone ever made, but the missing telephoto lens could be a huge drawback.

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HiLight really highlights how disappointing the Pixel 11 Pro really is.

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I've been using Android phones for 15 years, and there are some serious obstacles if Apple wants me to consider jumping back to iOS.

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Apple's September event should have a lot of big reveals, but there are plenty of things we should not expect to see until much later.

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Apple's issues producing enough foldable iPhone Ultras may lead to a staggered global release. Here's what we know so far.

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Google Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL are not bad phones by any means, but they are disappointing devices — especially compared to what rival flagships have to offer.

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Phone accessories can do a lot of great things, and they don't need to cost a fortune. here are five iPhone 17 Pro Max accessories that improved the way I use my phone.

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If you want some extra privacy on your phone, it might be worth installing GrapheneOS. It actually feels more like Android than a lot of other Android phones.

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The Google Pixel 11 launch is the least interesting phone launch I've ever experienced, and it's going to making getting excited for future Pixel phones a lot harder.

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Paying full price for a Pixel phone feels more and more like choosing to be ripped off. Here's why you should wait before buying a Pixel 11.

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Google's Made by Google 2026 event kicks off late this evening, but it's already announced its flagship Pixel 11 lineup, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag tracker, and more.

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iOS 27 beta 5 is now available, and despite being so close to the official iOS 27 launch things are still being changed. Here are all the latest changes and features.

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The Pixel 11 launch event is coming, and this is how you can watch all the big reveals as they unfold at Made by Google 2026.

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The Samsung Galaxy Z fold 8 Ultra has a big screen, but it's also an odd shape — so how does that affect video streaming?

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Is the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra really a worthy upgrade over the Galaxy Z Fold 7? We put both phones to the test

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The best emergency car kits can help make sure you're prepared for whatever the open road might throw at you.

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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is coming, but how to the leaks and rumors compare to Samsung's flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra?

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The next Made by Google event is scheduled for August 12, bringing with it the next wave of Google phones and devices. Here's what to expect.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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