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

Debate: What's the greatest iPhone of all time?
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17 may be the newest and most advanced iPhone, but do you think it's the greatest iPhone Apple has made? We want to hear your thoughts.

iPhone Air's MagSafe battery looks stylish — but there's a hidden catch
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iPhone Air's battery is designed specifically for the one phone, and won't fit any other iPhone. But it's still compatible with some other accessories.

I still don't like the iPhone 17 Pro's design, but at least it should improve performance
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max may look horrible with the extended camera bar, but it's all part of Apple's plan to boost iPhone performance.

This hidden iPhone Air design feature could be a big deal for iPhone Fold — here's how
By Tom Pritchard published
The iPhone Air's USB-C port is actually a 3D-printed titanium port that promises to be even smaller than traditional options, which could be a big deal for the iPhone Fold.

iPhone 17 Event live updates — everything Apple announced and our reactions to iPhone Air, Apple Watch 11 and AirPods Pro 3
By Tom Pritchard, Philip Michaels, Richard Priday last updated
The iPhone 17 launch event brought eight us new products, including phones, watches and earbuds. Find out everything you need to know about the iPhone 17, Apple Watch 11. AirPods Pro 3, and more.

iPhone 17's wireless charging upgrade is actually good news for Android phones — here's how
By Tom Pritchard published
The new iPhones got a wireless charging upgrade, and Apple's brought it to MagSafe too.

iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: 7 biggest upgrades you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Now that the iPhone 17 Pro is here, we can see how it compares to last year's model. These are the biggest iPhone 17 Pro changes from the iPhone 16 Pro.

iPhone 17 launch means these iPhones are now discontinued — here's what's going away
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The iPhone 17 is here, and that means big changes are coming to the Apple Store's product line-up. Here's which older iPhones are still available — and which ones aren't.

Samsung confirms the tri-fold phone will launch later this year — here's what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
TM Roh just confirmed the Samsung tri-fold is still on track for a 2025 launch, and that development is in its "final stages."

iPhone 17 Pro Max — rumored release date, specs, price, colors and more
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to launch at Apple's Awe Dropping event on September 9— here's what we know about the company's latest large iPhone.

Google's Gemini-powered Nest devices are already appearing at retailers — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Google's not due to announce its next wave of Nest devices until October 1, but they're already appearing at retailers.

7 products that (probably) won't be at Apple's iPhone 17 event today
By Tom Pritchard published
Today's iPhone 17's launch event is going to be jam-packed with product announcements. But there are plenty of rumored products that aren't likely to appear.

Bad news for iPhone 18 as major camera upgrade reportedly delayed until iPhone 19
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 18 could miss out on an upgraded ultrawide camera sensor, but it could debut on iPhone 19 instead.

iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 17 Pro vs 17 Pro Max rumored specs: Here's what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Four new iPhones are coming, each with different rumored specs. Here's how they all compare.

iPhone 17 Pro's long-awaited charging upgrade could be a huge embarrassment for Google Pixel 10 — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Pixel 10 apparently didn't have room for reverse wireless charging and Qi2 magnets, but Apple may be about to show everyone how it's done with iPhone 17 Pro.

Apple could launch its own AI search tool next spring — powered by Google Gemini
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple could give Siri its own AI-powered search tool to take on other AI apps — and this time it may be powered by Google.

iPhone 17 Pro Max video claims to show phone fresh off production line — here's what we can see
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17 Pro Max could have been revealed in this new video, that supposedly came from the production line.

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

iPhone 17 price rumors — now only one model is tipped for a price hike
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iPhone 17 may not get a price hike, but iPhone 17 Pro may still be $100 more. And it's all thanks to storage space.

I just tried the Pixelsnap Qi2 charging stand for the Pixel 10 — and it's a major disappointment
By Tom Pritchard published
Google's Pixelsnap charging stand is not a worthy successor to the Pixel Stand 2 wireless charger. Here's why.

Pixel 10 problems — all the issues we know about so far
By Tom Pritchard published
A new Pixel has been released, and that means there are problems to contend with. Here are the biggest Pixel 10 issues we're aware of so far.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge may miss out on this major battery upgrade — but might gain another
By Tom Pritchard published
The Galaxy S26 Edge may not come with denser battery chemistry, but it might still get a bigger battery pack.

iPhone 17 Air could be an eSIM only phone outside the US — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17 Air may be an eSIM-only device outside the US, but is this because of the design or Apple's renewed push for eSIM-only phones?
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