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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.

Articles by: Tom Pritchard

iOS 17 just added over 20 new ringtones to your iPhone

By Tom Pritchard published 14 September 23

iOS 17 just changed the way your iPhone will sound, but we can't guarantee these new ringtones are any less annoying.

iPhone 15 Dynamic Island — 15 best apps you should try first

By Philip Michaels published 13 September 23

Live Activities can bring urgent app updates to Dynamic Island on iPhone 15 — and here are 15 of our favorites.

Forget iPhone 15, iPhone 16 could get an improved A17 chipset and extra RAM

By Tom Pritchard published 12 September 23

iPhone 16 is slated to get 8GB of RAM and a new A17 Bionic chipset that could be an "enhanced" version of this year's chip.

iPhone 15 Pro Max mockup with thin bezels

iPhone 15 Pro action button design revealed right before launch event

By Tom Pritchard published 12 September 23

So long mute switch, this could be the action button iPhone 15 Pro is replacing you with.

iPhone 15 rumor kills any last minute hope for a 2TB model

By Tom Pritchard published 12 September 23

Don't expect any changes to iPhone 15 storage, especially not a 2TB option.

iphone 13 mini display on in hand with plants in background

iPhone 13 mini could be discontinued after iPhone 15 launch — buy while you can

By Tom Pritchard published 11 September 23

The iPhone 13 mini looks set to be discontinued after iPhone 15 launch — ending Apple's small iPhone experiment.

iPhone 15 Pro render showing cameras and display

iPhone 15 and Apple Watch 9 may come without any silicone accessories — here’s why

By Tom Pritchard published 11 September 23

Apple could be ready to ditch silicone with launch of iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 — in favor of more eco-friendly materials.

emergency alert on phone screen via shutterstock

Nationwide emergency alert test will hit TVs and phones on October 4 — what you need to know

By Tom Pritchard published 8 September 23

FEMA and the FCC will broadcast a test message on October 4 — make sure you know it's happening.

Google Maps just got a handy upgrade — and it's like an extension of your brain

By Tom Pritchard published 8 September 23

Google Maps just added a new way to save locations — and it lets you personalize them with emoji.

iPhone 15 Pro tipped to keep $999 price — but Pro Max could see big jump

By Tom Pritchard published 8 September 23

iPhone 15 Pro Max could cost $100 more and have no boost in base storage — but iPhone 15 Pro could stay the same price.

Apple Event 2023 — pre-orders for new products could start sooner than we thought

By Tom Pritchard published 7 September 23

Apple's September Event could end with new products going on sale, the question is whether the iPhone 15 will be among them.

Max on a TV screen with a bowl of popcorn

Max could start showing free live sports — but there’s a catch

By Tom Pritchard published 7 September 23

Live sports games could come to Max, and they may even be free for the first few months.

I've seen some weird products at IFA 2023 — Honor's V Purse is definitely the talking point

By Tom Pritchard published 4 September 23

The Honor V Purse is a foldable concept smartphone designed to resemble a fashionable handbag — let's discuss.

Fairphone 5 just embarrassed the hell out of the smartphone industry — here’s why

By Tom Pritchard published 1 September 23

The Fairphone 5 could be one of the lonest-lasting phones for some time, with a promised 8 to 10 years of software support.

This robot cleans the air all around your home — and I want one

By Tom Pritchard published 1 September 23

They're putting robots in air purifiers now, and the EcoVacs AirBot Z2 can roam your home to clean up the atmosphere.

eufycam e330 professional bolted onto exterior wall

Eufy’s new home security camera promises 24/7 recording with ‘no blind spots’

By Tom Pritchard published 1 September 23

Eufy's brought the E330 (Professional) to IFA, and it's going to make sure you know what happens around your home at all times.

Lenovo Legion Glasses hands-on — finally AR gaming I can get behind

By Tom Pritchard published 1 September 23

Lenovo's Legion Go AR glasses have potential well beyond the Legion Go or Legion 9i.

lg stanbyme go in a suitcase at ifa 2023

I just saw the wildest TV of the year — and it fits into a suitcase

By Tom Pritchard published 31 August 23

LG StanbyME Go is a TV you can take on vacation, if you trust the airlines not to break it.

IFA 2023: The first Qi2 wireless chargers are here in time for iPhone 15

By Tom Pritchard published 31 August 23

Belkin's helping to usher in the next generation of wireless charging with its new Qi2 wireless chargers

withings scanwatch 2 press image on a wrist

Withings ScanWatch 2 unveiled — and it can last 30 days on a charge

By Tom Pritchard published 31 August 23

Withings ScanWatch 2 has been unveiled at IFA, and it's got a killer battery life that promises 30 days of use on a single charge.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could steal one of the Pixel Fold’s best features

By Tom Pritchard published 29 August 23

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 may rock a wider cover display — just like the Pixel Fold.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max versus Google Pixel 8 Pro comparison.

Android phones could steal a major feature from iPhone 14

By Tom Pritchard published 29 August 23

Android phones could get their own satellite-based emergency SOS system — just like iPhone 14.

I ditched my air conditioner and installed a ceiling fan — and I’m not going back

By Tom Pritchard published 28 August 23

Air conditioning is great, but my ceiling fan can keep me comfortable at a fraction of the cost.

PlayStation Portal has a major issue — and it’s not what you think

By Tom Pritchard published 27 August 23

PlayStation Portal doesn't have Bluetooth, and that poses a headphones problem.

Can you use iOS 17 StandBy mode in a car?

By Tom Pritchard published 26 August 23

Apple StandBy mode has the potential to do a lot for your phone, but can it be used in your car?

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