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
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim could launch alongside Galaxy S25 — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim may be on the way, complete with a larger screen but no S Pen support.
Amazon could turn Alexa into an AI chatbot — but you may need to pay for it
By Tom Pritchard published
Alexa could get become an AI chatbot in the future, but you it sounds like you'll need to pay to use it.
Google Pay is getting 3 major upgrades to make payments easier and safer
By Tom Pritchard published
The Google Pay app may be on its way out, but Google Pay itself is getting some major upgrades offering more convenience and better security.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could have a brand new camera design — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 could come with a fresh new camera design. Here's what we know.
iPhone 16 Pro Max tipped for these two camera upgrades — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 16 Pro Max could come with an advanced 48MP main lens, and a new 48MP ultrawide shooter. Here's what that means for you.
How to set up Private Space in Android 15 beta
By Tom Pritchard published
The Private Space feature in the Android 15 beta can keep apps hidden from prying eyes. Here's how to set up your own Private Space on your Android phone.
Private Space on Android 15 has an annoying glitch — but Android 15 beta 2.1 can fix it
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 15 beta 2.1 has just been rolled out — and it's designed to fix one annoying glitch.
Samsung Galaxy S25 could run on 3nm Exynos 2500 outside the US — why that matters
By Tom Pritchard published
The Galaxy S25 could be powered by two 3nm chips, depending on where you are — including the Exynos 2500.
Don’t expect a new M4 Mac Pro or Mac Studio this year — here’s why
By Tom Pritchard published
The Apple M4 chip may not be coming to Mac Pro or Mac Studio until mid-2025 — but other machines may be luckier.
Apple AirTag 2 could finally arrive in mid-2025 — what we know so far
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple Airtag 2 could launch by mid next year, and could already be involved in a trial production.
I’m planning a once-in-a-lifetime vacation — and the last thing I want is to hand that job over to Google Gemini AI
By Tom Pritchard published
I don't find trip planning a chore, quite the opposite, so I really don't want to hand off the job to Google Gemini.
Google Pixel 8a can connect to external displays via USB-C — and it’s all thanks to Android 15 beta
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 15 beta 2 just added external monitor support to Pixel 8a. Here's how it works.
Apple CarPlay: Everything you need to know
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Apple CarPlay beams your phone apps onto your car's display. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 could have a more durable, crease-free display — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 may come with new display glass — complete with better durability and less of a crease.
Apple CarPlay is getting 3 big upgrades with iOS 18 — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple CarPlay is getting three key upgrades in iOS 18, and one of them is a big boost to safety.
Bye Siri! iOS 18 will let you use voice commands without a wake word
By Tom Pritchard published
Sick of saying 'Hey Siri' to get stuff done? iOS 18's Vocal Shortcuts may be the feature for you.
Android 15: 7 best features just announced at Google I/O
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 15 isn't taking center stage at Google I/O 2024, but new features are still being announced. Here are 7 of the best.
Android 15 beta 2 is live now — these are the best new features
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 15 beta 2 is here, coming to move devices than ever. Here's what's new.
Google’s Project Gameface lets you control games with your face — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard published
Google's newest Android feature can turn your face into a game controller. Here's how it works.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra just tipped for major camera change — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
A leaker just claimed the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will scrap the secondary telephoto lens — but another leaker isn't so sure.
Android could finally get a desktop mode to rival Samsung’s DeX — powered by ChromeOS
By Tom Pritchard published
Google has reportedly demoed a desktop mode for Android, powered by ChromeOS and running on a Pixel 8.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE rumors — what we know about Samsung’s cheap foldable
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Is Samsung working on a cheaper version of its Galaxy Fold device? This is everything we know so far about the Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE and whether or not we'll see it this summer.
Apple AI is coming — and it could focus on these 3 things
By Tom Pritchard published
2024 is a big year for Apple AI, and the company could be focusing on these three key areas. Here's what that means for you.