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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The Xbox mobile game store will launch in July — what we know so far
By Tom Pritchard published
Rumors of an Xbox mobile game store are true, and it's going to launch sooner than you'd think.
![iPhone 16 render front and back](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CuF2xLWotirBaduW548DpJ-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 16 could get a major AI boost thanks to the M2 Ultra chip — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's AI on iPhone 16 and other devices may involve cloud server processing powered by the M2 Ultra chip.
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Android 15 could bring better video stabilization to all camera apps — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Android 15 could offer a more consistent camera experience on third party apps, thanks to better video stabilization.
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Bloatware has been sneaking onto OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Open — but OnePlus claims it’s an 'error'
By Tom Pritchard published
OnePlus flagships have started receiving bloatware during steup, but the company claims this was a mistake that will be fixed.
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Google Pixel 8a is the best value Pixel phone ever released — here’s why
By Tom Pritchard published
The Google Pixel 8a maybe the same price as last year, but it's still much better value than the Pixel 7a could hope to be. And that makes it one of the best value phones ever to come out of Google.
![Google Pixel 8a in hand.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jLs8qPfyrb3dxugkR3BPLE-320-80.jpg)
Google could make setting up a new Android phone way faster — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard published
Google could make transferring data from your old phone even faster by using wired and wireless connections in tandem.
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Disney Plus will start offering live sports at no extra cost — here's what's we know
By Tom Pritchard last updated
ESPN content is coming to Disney Plus, and you won't need an ESPN Plus subscription to watch some of it.
![Google Pixel 8a in hand.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KKpBrNLGNfURW57eUDAxVF-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel 8a is here — these are the 7 biggest upgrades
By Tom Pritchard published
The Google Pixel 8a has arrived, complete with a bunch of new upgrades. Here are 7 of the best.
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Apple could be partnering with Rivian to revive the Apple Car — but I'm not convinced
By Tom Pritchard published
The Apple Car is canceled, or so we thought. This sketchy report claims it may still happen, but I'm not convinced.
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Nintendo Switch 2 is officially coming — it will be revealed by April 2025
By Tom Pritchard published
Nintendo has finally acknowledged a Nintendo Switch 2 will be coming — and all will be revealed before April next year.
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9 essential Google Maps tips for your Summer road trip
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Maps has a bunch of useful features, and they can be a massive help if you had plans for a road trip this summer.
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I've almost filled up my 128GB phone again — and it makes me miss microSD card slots
By Tom Pritchard published
128GB storage doesn't go very far, and the fact I fill it up far too quickly is making me miss the microSD expansion phones of old.
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This 2TB Xbox Expansion Card just hit its lowest ever price — and it’s cheaper than two 1TB cards
By Tom Pritchard published
Seagate's 2TB Xbox Expansion Card is now at its lowest ever price, with $137 off the normal price.
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Apple AI will have ‘advantages that differentiate it’ says CEO Tim Cook
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple AI is launching into a busy market, but CEO Tim Cook believes that it has what it needs to stand out from that crowd.
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iOS 18 just tipped for a major productivity upgrade
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iOS 18 could see a stronger link between the Calendar and Reminders apps that will make your life easier.
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Google Pixel 8a in Coral seems unlikely — but the color is tipped to reappear as an official case
By Tom Pritchard published
The Google Pixel 8a isn't expected to be released in the Coral color, but there may be an official case that lets it dress up in Coral coloring.
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It just going to get a whole lot easier to invite people to multiplayer PS5 games — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
Sony's making it easier to join in multiplayer gaming sessions on PS5 — here's what we know so far.
![Google Pixel 8 shown held in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DWafdTUuBgYJRbr4pKxyWE-320-80.jpg)
Google's new 'audio emojis' during calls sound like a terrible idea
By Tom Pritchard published
Google new "audio emojis" sound like an insanely bad idea. Especially since one of the options is the poop emoji.
![The Android 15 logo from the Android developer website, displayed on a Pixel 8 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nMh5UbUf8uuktxihNjfpE3-320-80.jpg)
Android 15 tipped to bring a landscape lock screen and new quick settings menu
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 15 could add some tablet-infused design changes by making landscape mode even better.
![(L, R) Roku Ultra (2022) with Voice Remote Pro and Apple TV 4K with 3rd Gen. Siri Remote](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Cinp4s82nREDdLviyvbW6c-320-80.jpg)
I might ditch my Roku for an Apple TV 4K — and it’s all thanks to video ads
By Tom Pritchard published
Roku's video ad plans sound like such a bad idea I might jump ship to the Apple TV 4K.
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Razer to refund $1.1 million for Zephyr masks following false N95 certification claims
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Razer is forking over almost $1.1 million in refunds and a $100K fine after the FTC took issue with its N95-equivalent claims.
![Peacock app on a tablet with popcorn](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t76jjuk2D7dvrW5nBDrpiK-320-80.jpg)
Peacock is raising its prices again — just in time for the Olympics
By Tom Pritchard published
Peacock is raising its prices by $2, and it's happening right before the Olympics kick off.
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Surprise! iPad Pro 2024 will reportedly be first Apple device with M4 chip
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Apple's M4 chip may turn the iPad Pro 2024 into an AI powerhouse.