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
DJI drone sales ban just passed the US House — here’s what happens next
By Tom Pritchard published
The US House just approved a bill that could ban the sale of DJI drones. Here's what you need to know and what happens next.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 could get the one upgrade we’ve spent years begging for
By Tom Pritchard published
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 could finally upgrade the one thing Samsung botched on past flippables.
iOS 18 will let you video call 911 — what that means for you
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 18 will include a new feature for Emergency SOS, letting you video call and share media with 911 dispatchers.
I love that iOS 18 will let you lock and hide apps — but there’s one problem
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 18's Locked apps feature is long-overdue, but there is one thing Apple needs to change.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 full specs leak — and it's bad news for foldable phone fans
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Samsung Galaxy z Fold 6 may get a new design, but the rest of the upgrades sound very incremental.
Apple’s Message via satellite works just like iMessage — and it’ll be free to start with
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's expanding satellite connectivity to offer messages via satellite — and it won't cost you anything at first.
iOS 18 will bring RCS messaging to iPhone at last — but why don’t we know more?
By Tom Pritchard published
RCS messaging will debut on iOS 18, but there are still a motherload of unanswered questions about how it'll work.
Tesla Model 3 vs Tesla Model Y: What’s the difference?
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Tesla's lower-priced Model 3 and Model Y share plenty of similarities and differences, so which one is right for you?
iOS 18 just made the iPhone 15 Pro's Action button even better — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 18 is giving third party camera apps access to a bunch of shortcuts — which would let you open it from the lock screen or via the Action button.
Google just launched a new tool to help you identify scam phone calls
By Tom Pritchard published
Google's just added a new "Lookup" feature to its phone app, letting you search for numbers at the push of a button.
Forget Apple Intelligence — Google’s bringing Gemini AI to Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Google's June Pixel Feature Drop is coming, and it's bringing Gemini Nano to Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a
Apple SharePlay is coming to HomePod, Apple TV and Bluetooth speakers — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple is expanding SharePlay to a bunch of new devices including Bluetooth Speakers, HomePod and Apple TV.
Spotify’s rumored lossless audio could cost you at least $5 more a month
By Tom Pritchard published
Lossless audio could come as a separate add-on for Spotify, and it sounds like it won't be cheap.
iOS 18 beta can detect when your phone is charging too slowly — but it may need some work
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 18 beta has a brand new battery setting that logs when your phone is charging slowly — so that you know about it.
iPhone 16 Capture button — everything you need to know
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iPhone 16 could come with a brand new 'Capture button'. Here's everything we've heard about it so far.
Playing catch-up: 9 iOS 18 features Apple stole from Android at WWDC 2024
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Apple just announced a bunch of iOS 18 features that Android has had for years. Here are 9 of the most important.
ChatGPT is coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple is bringing ChatGPT to all of its devices, and this is how it's going to work.
Apple is bringing iPhone Mirroring to macOS Sequoia — here’s what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone Mirroring is long-overdue, and Apple is launching it as part of macOS Sequoia.
I've just returned to this post apocalyptic PS5 shooter — and it's on sale for $4 right now
By Tom Pritchard published
Metro Exodus offers you the chance to explore the post apocalyptic ruins of Russia for just $4.
These are the 19 best Android Auto apps you should have in your car
By Tom Pritchard published
Android Auto supports a lot of great apps, and these are our 19 favorite.
DuckDuckGo just launched private access to AI chatbots — and they won’t be able to train on your data
By Tom Pritchard published
DuckDuckGo jumps on the AI bandwagon, offering access to popular AI chatbots without compromising your privacy.
Google's Find My Device app now connects to Family Link — so parents can keep tabs on their kids
By Tom Pritchard published
Find My Device is getting support for Family Link, letting you track your kid's phone more easily.
Apple Maps: 17 essential tips and tricks
By Tom Pritchard last updated
There’s a lot more to Apple Maps than navigation, and you can enhance your experience with these 17 tips and tricks.