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

I just tried this privacy-focused version of Android for Pixel phones — and I'm very impressed
By Tom Pritchard Published
If you want some extra privacy on your phone, it might be worth installing GrapheneOS. It actually feels more like Android than a lot of other Android phones.

I've been using Pixel phones for the past 5 years, but the lack of Pixel 11 upgrades is indefensible
By Tom Pritchard Last updated
The Google Pixel 11 launch is the least interesting phone launch I've ever experienced, and it's going to making getting excited for future Pixel phones a lot harder.

iPhone Ultra rumored release date, price, colors and all the latest leaks
By Tom Pritchard Last updated
iPhone Ultra is coming later this year, and here's everything we know about Apple's first foldable so far.

The Pixel 11 is available to pre-order, but you probably shouldn't right now — here's why
By Tom Pritchard Published
Paying full price for a Pixel phone feels more and more like choosing to be ripped off. Here's why you should wait before buying a Pixel 11.

Made by Google Event LIVE from NYC — here's everything Google announced today
By John Velasco, Tom Pritchard Last updated
Google's Made by Google 2026 event kicks off late this evening, but it's already announced its flagship Pixel 11 lineup, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag tracker, and more.

iOS 27 beta 5 is out: New app icons, Siri voices, improved search, and every new iPhone feature
By Tom Pritchard Published
iOS 27 beta 5 is now available, and despite being so close to the official iOS 27 launch things are still being changed. Here are all the latest changes and features.

How to watch Made by Google 2026 — Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag and more
By Tom Pritchard Published
The Pixel 11 launch event is coming, and this is how you can watch all the big reveals as they unfold at Made by Google 2026.

Apple September event — iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch 12 and more to expect
By Tom Pritchard Published
Apple's September event is coming up fast, and here are all the biggest reveals we can expect — from Apple Watch 12 to iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra.

Does the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra make the most use of its screen space? I streamed a bunch of movies and TV shows to find out
By Tom Pritchard Published
The Samsung Galaxy Z fold 8 Ultra has a big screen, but it's also an odd shape — so how does that affect video streaming?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 7 — are this year's upgrades really worth it?
By Tom Pritchard Published
Is the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra really a worthy upgrade over the Galaxy Z Fold 7? We put both phones to the test

The best automotive emergency car kits in 2026
By Tom Pritchard Last updated
The best emergency car kits can help make sure you're prepared for whatever the open road might throw at you.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — which Android flagship will win?
By Tom Pritchard Published
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is coming, but how to the leaks and rumors compare to Samsung's flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra?

Made by Google 2026 preview: Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag and more
By Tom Pritchard Published
The next Made by Google event is scheduled for August 12, bringing with it the next wave of Google phones and devices. Here's what to expect.

I used a thermal camera to see how hot the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra gets compared to the Galaxy S26 Ultra — here's what happened
By Tom Pritchard Published
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra lacks the same active cooling systems you'd find in the S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max — and that could be a problem if you're doing performance-heavy work.

I asked Siri AI and Gemini a series of increasingly bizarre questions to see how they responded —here's what happened
By Tom Pritchard Published
Siri AI uses Gemini's AI models, but are the answers similar? I asked a bunch of different questions, from the mundane to outright crazy, to see what happened.

Halo Campaign Evolved is a competent, but mostly unnecessary remake of a classic that feels (mostly) at home on PS5
By Tom Pritchard Published
Halo: Campaign Evolved is not a game many people will have asked for, but it still does an adequate job of reimagining the Xbox classic for 2026. However, some of the changes go too far.

I tested Starlink-powered 4G on my phone — here's what actually happened in a dead zone
By Tom Pritchard Published
Carriers around the world now offer plans with 4G satellite data when normal service isn't available. Curious as to what it was like, I drove into the sticks to find out what it was like.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: A major leap forward
By Tom Pritchard Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra feels like an Ultra device, thanks to major upgrades to its screen, performance and battery life. However there are some glaring issues that can't be ignored.

I got sick of buying cases for my phones, so I decided to 3D print them at home — here's what happened
By Tom Pritchard Published
3D printing a phone case could help you save money on buying them, but it probably isn't for everyone. Here's my experience.

I knew better than to carry around a naked phone — then my iPhone 17 Pro Max met the asphalt
By Tom Pritchard Published
iPhone 17 Pro Max has a history of being damaged easily, yet I still took it out without a case. Everything was fine until it wasn't, so don't make the same mistake I did.

I test dash cams for a living and these are the ones I’d buy to protect my car
By Tom Pritchard Last updated
The best dash cams can make sure you have a record of everything that's happened on the road — and these are my recommendations.

I just realized the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra fixes the worst thing about fingerprint scanners
By Tom Pritchard Published
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and other foldables managed to solve my biggest issue with biometric security, and made mapping my fingerprints a breeze.

I tried using the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s MyFanCam on my dogs, but I hit a major wall
By Tom Pritchard Published
I had hoped MyFanCam could work its magic on videos of my hyperactive dogs, but it only works on people.

iPhone Ultra delay leak right after Samsung's triumphant Galaxy Fold 8 launch has me sick of waiting for Apple's foldable
By Tom Pritchard Published
Samsung just released its own iPhone Ultra rival, while Apple's first foldable attempt might be delayed again. At this point, I'm truly sick of how slow Apple moves.
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