Tom Pritchard
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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Apple Pay and NFC could get this major upgrade — but there’s one big problem
By Tom Pritchard published
NFC payments like Apple Pay are slated to get a big time-saving upgrade — so long as it isn't ruined by spam.
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Best Bluetooth Car Adapters
By Don Reisinger last updated
We've tested a bunch of Bluetooth car adapters to bring wireless audio to your car. So you know which ones work the best.
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Best dash cams to protect your car in 2024
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Looking for a dash cam to keep tabs on your road trips? Our testing shows these are the best ones you can buy.
![iPhone 15 Pro Max shown in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UfZwM6iZirVr2tdM8eRUd5-320-80.jpg)
The best waterproof phones 2024
By Jordan Palmer last updated
With one of the best waterproof phones in your possession, you don't have to worry about unlucky spills and splashes.
![iPhone 14](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YtYfdp29PTSHJMotUQrPkD-320-80.jpg)
Best used smartphones in 2024
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Consider buying one of the best used smartphones if you're looking for a low-priced phone that still offers great performance.
![Nothing CMF Phone 1 in black with orange strap](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RegxtcQGPJZM232JDb8j6g-320-80.jpg)
Nothing CMF Phone 1 leak paints a bizarre but still familiar picture — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Nothing's budget sub-brand has its first phone on the way, and we just got our best clues at what the CMF Phone 1's design will be like.
![iPhone 16 Pro render front and back](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5wDTVRZKp9R9XBGanPzCND-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 16 Pro Max tipped for major battery upgrade
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Denser batteries could be a big win for the iPhone 16 Pro Max's battery life.
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Android multitasking tipped for a big upgrade — just in time for Pixel 9 Pro Fold
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold could be set for a key upgrade to its split-screen multitasking.
![Google Pixel 8 Pro held in hand.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZfjXbiAaKkNED6r9Pz8YMf-320-80.jpg)
Forget Pixel 9! Google Pixel 10 just hit a major milestone — here’s what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Pixel 10's Tensor G5 just hit a key production milestone — an it's very good news.
![iPhone 16 prototypes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GKp4Bw9uwtWC9erjVLtYh4-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 16 could get a major camera boost thanks to Samsung — here’s why
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 16 could get a camera boost thanks to some brand new Samsung camera tech — here's what you need to know
![Motorola Razr Plus 2024 hands-on.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CZmBfwc4M4zj8xQQaqgDbS-320-80.jpg)
Motorola Razr Plus 2024: Everything we know so far
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Motorola’s answer to the Galaxy Z Flip is getting an upgrade for 2024. Here’s everything Motorola Razr Plus (2024) has for us.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE just tipped to come in these 5 colors
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE could come in these 5 colors when it arrives later this year.
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Android 15: Possible release date, announced features, supported devices and more
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Android 15 is coming, and here's everything we know about the upgrade so far now that the software update is available as a beta.
![Android mascot in a triangle flexing his arms as an android 15 promo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g5akjxPZhrgj4VJ3xEt5K5-320-80.png)
Android 15 beta 3.1 is rolling out now — here's the key changes
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 15 beta 3.1 is rolling out now, and it's fixing some seriously annoying bugs. Here's what you need to know
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Nintendo wants to make sure there are no Nintendo Switch 2 shortages — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard published
Nintendo wants to avoid Nintendo Switch 2 shortages by making sure there's enough stock to go around.
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33 best movies on Disney Plus to watch now (July 2024)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
We've gone through Disney Plus to pull the very best of the best from the House of Mouse. Here are the best movies on Disney Plus.
![iPhone 16 render front and back](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CuF2xLWotirBaduW548DpJ-320-80.jpg)
Apple anticipates huge demand for new iPhone 16 — 100 million A18 chips reportedly ordered
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's anticipating a lot of demand for iPhone 16, and it's reportedly ordering millions of A18 chips to compnesate.
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The best OBD-II scanners in 2024
By Brian Nadel last updated
The best OBD-II scanners can show you what's going on inside your car — and potentially save you from unwanted repair bills.
![An photo of Apple CarPly in use](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FLyFRcMqi8LgM8uojCnYY6-320-80.jpg)
21 best Apple CarPlay apps every driver needs
By Tom Pritchard last updated
These are the 21 apps all Apple CarPlay users should know about for their next road trip.
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Samsung Galaxy Ring leak reveals key health-tracking features — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
An APK teardown may have just revealed the kind of health features to expect from the Samsung Galaxy Ring.
![iOS 18 logo on an iPhone 15 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VWSSU7vyFQe7m5kCEAAFxS-320-80.jpg)
Google Gemini could come to Apple Intelligence this fall — here’s what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple Intelligence could start offering even more chatbots later this year — including Google Gemini.
![Motorola Razr Plus 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qhMq9rrLELtdF6GDkWoASB-320-80.jpg)
Motorola Razr Plus 2024 made a controversial change I wish more phones would do
By Tom Pritchard published
Motorola Razr Plus 2024 swapped the ultrawide camera lens for telephoto, and it's something I wish more phones would do.
![Star Wars Bounty Hunter](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MAU7GrXPcMaUCWdKprviGk-320-80.jpg)
This classic Star Wars game is the only non-VR game to give me motion sickness — and it’s getting a remaster
By Tom Pritchard published
Star Wars Bounty Hunters is getting a remaster, and coming to consoles and PC in August.