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

The wait for encrypted RCS on iPhone is over — but Apple's still keeping it under wraps
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple is testing encrypted RCS messaging in iOS 26.4 beta — but it's not available if you want to message Android phones.

iPhone 18 Pro is shaping up to be the latest in a long string of disappointing phone launches
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 18 Pro's launch event is tipped to be underwhelming, but that shouldn't be a surprise considering the last several years of smartphone evolution.

iOS 26.4 beta 1 is now here — including encrypted RCS, better security, video podcasting and more
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 26.4 beta 1 just landed for developers, and there are a bunch of useful features to try out.

Why this predictable Galaxy S25 Ultra price drop is actually your smartest Presidents' Day deal
By Tom Pritchard published
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is now $350 off at Best Buy, and it's a surprisingly smart purchase ahead of the S26 Ultra launch next week.

Why wait for iPhone 17e when the iPhone 15 is even cheaper right now
By Tom Pritchard published
Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale ends soon, but you can still save 50% off the original price of the iPhone 15 right now.

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.

The Pixel 10a is about to 'break the record for laziest phone upgrade in history' — why the leaks are a red flag
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Pixel 10a leaks have painted such a bad picture about the phone that I hope they're wrong. Otherwise, this phone is going to be a Pixel 9a in a new box.

How to get Apple TV for free
By Malcolm McMillan last updated
It's still incredibly easy to get a free trial to Apple TV. Here are 7+ things you can do to get Apple TV for free right now.

Samsung Galaxy S26's biggest camera upgrade may not happen this year — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung's apparently working on variable aperture lenses again, but it's too late for this year's update.

Samsung giveaway teases that Galaxy Unpacked may happen on February 25 — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung may have just teased us with the official Galaxy Unpacked date — here's what we know.

The new iPhone 17e could wind up fixing the iPhone 16e's biggest mistake
By Tom Pritchard published
It looks like Apple's finally bringing MagSafe to its cheap iPhone — but really this should have happened with iPhone 16e.

YouTube Music is locking this key feature behind a paywall — because apparently Google has no shame
By Tom Pritchard published
YouTube Music is now making people pay for lyrics? That's taking things a step too far.

iPhone 17e may be just as expensive as the iPhone 16e — and that's a huge disappointment
By Tom Pritchard published
A new report claims Apple will keep the $599 price tag for iPhone 17e, and I can't believe that's happening.

iPhone 16e was overpriced and poor value — Apple needs to fix that with iPhone 17e
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's current cheap phone feels anything but, and the iPhone 17e is the best time for Apple to course correct.

It took me having a baby to figure out that not everything needs an app — here's the free tool I use instead
By Tom Pritchard published
There may be an app for just about everything, but having a baby emphasized to me that sometimes there's a better option.

Apple's AirTag 2 is just as easy to tamper with as the original — and that's a dream come true for stalkers
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's AirTag 2 doesn't come with a tamperproof speaker. In fact it looks far too easy to disable it entirely.

iPhone 17e leaks just revealed key upgrades to expect — and also what's not changing
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17e is coming, and it could come with some notable upgrades — and skip something we'd been eagerly anticipating.

I've had a used EV for 5 years with no regrets — and a new study shows they're the most cost-effective car to own period
By Tom Pritchard published
Used EVs migt actually be the cheapest kind of car you can own, and my experience owning one seems to reflect that.

My favorite Roku streamers are now on sale — and they're perfect upgrades for your Super Bowl watch party
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Two of the best Roku streaming devices just got generous price cuts, and they'd be perfect to power your Super Bowl watch party.

Google Gemini wants to control Android apps for you — here's why I'm never letting that happen
By Tom Pritchard last updated
AI may get the ability to control apps on my phone, but that's the last feature I'd want to utilize.

Google Meet's real-time translation is coming to mobile — and it's about time
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Meet's real-time translation is coming to mobile, but there are some restrictions.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Should you upgrade?
By Tom Pritchard published
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may be on the way, but will it offer enough to make upgrading from a Galaxy S23 Ultra worthwhile?

'Apple is already exploring' an iPhone Flip — and that’s exactly the kind of foldable iPhone I’d buy
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Word is that Apple may follow up the iPhone Fold with an iPhone Flip — and that's exactly the kind of foldable iPhone I want to buy.
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