Mark Spoonauer
Mark Spoonauer is the global editor in chief of Tom's Guide and has covered technology for over 20 years. He oversees the direction of Tom's Guide and leads a team of over 25 journalists to bring you our expert buying guides, reviews, news, how-to articles, deals and other coverage.
Mark has a passion for covering all things mobile, having reviewed dozens of smartphones and other gadgets. He enjoys testing the top mobile devices and putting them up against each other in our in-depth face-offs. He also works hand in hand with our editors and testing team to continually improve how we evaluate products.
Having led Tom's Guide since 2013, Mark has focused on growing the core tech coverage of the site while also expanding into new areas, such as entertainment, fitness and home, recruiting talented writers and editors to help our readers figure out what to buy and how to get the most out of the products and services they use every day.
Mark has spoken at key industry events and appears regularly on TV to discuss the latest trends, including Cheddar, Fox 5, Fox Business and other outlets. Mark was previously editor in chief of Laptop Mag, and his work has appeared in Wired, Popular Science and Inc. Follow him on Twitter at @mspoonauer.
Latest articles by Mark Spoonauer

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Editor's ChoiceThe new iPhone 18 Pros deliver record-breaking speed, a highly versatile camera system and (finally) Pro controls

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The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max offer a variable aperture camera for the first time. Apple CEO John Ternus breaks down the technology and how it will make your photos better.

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I spoke with Apple CEO John Ternus and SVP of worldwide marketing Greg ‘Joz’ Joswiak about the iPhone Duo and what Apple is doing to stand out in a sea of established Android foldables.

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The iPhone Duo is a foldable that gives you a phone and tablet in an elegantly designed device with fully optimized software. The price is high, but I think people would be willing to pay for it.

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A last-minute report says Apple's foldable phone will be called the iPhone Duo and that it will start at $2,000 and be released as soon as early October.

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The aspect ratio of the iPhone Ultra could spur other companies to making similar devices.

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The iPhone Ultra has been rumored to be delayed, but based on the latest reports this could be the release date.

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The iPhone Ultra will be a foldable phone like no other. Here’s the biggest rumors ahead of Apple’s launch.

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Everything you need to know about the first foldable iPhone

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The iPhone 18 Pro Max could have a few major advantages over the iPhone 18 Pro, including a variable aperture camera, longer zoom and a much bigger battery.

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The iPhone Ultra should be in high demand, but Apple's first foldable iPhone is tipped to require some major trade-offs to give you such a big screen in a compact design.

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From a new variable aperture camera to the new A20 Pro chip, these are the biggest rumored changes for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.

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The wide Fold is the one I’d buy with my own money and those “dealbreakers” are not dealbreakers at all

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What's in a name? Will Apple's first foldable phone be called the iPhone Fold or the iPhone Ultra? Rumors point to both as possibilities.

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With the Google Pixel 11 launch imminent, I asked three analysts why Google is still making phones.

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Not yet ratedThe Pixel 11 Pro Fold isn’t as thin or light as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, but based on my hands-on impressions it has brighter displays, better durability and smarter AI features for $200 less.

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A new report from Blooomberg's Mark Gurman says the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra pre-order date will likely be September 12.

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Editor's ChoiceI tested the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and really like the compact and wide design, eye-popping Flex Titanium display and smart AI features. But the lack of telephoto zoom is a bummer.

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These are the best cheap phones you can buy based on our testing and reviews.

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I compared the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side in terms of design, durability, features and performance to help you pick the right flagship for you.

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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra's dedicated telephoto lens is one reason you'd pick it up over Galaxy the Z Fold 8, so I put their camera capabilities to the test.

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The iPhone Ultra could surpass the Galaxy Z Fold 8 when it launches this fall, and it has more to do with software than hardware.

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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is less in your face with AI features. I spoke with Samsung executive vice president Jay Kim about why it’s taking a subtler approach with AI this time around.
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