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

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's privacy display just leaked in new video — and it could be a game changer
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The privacy display might be the S26 Ultra's biggest new feature — and this is how it might work.

Samsung Galaxy S26 leaked marketing materials just revealed some disappointing hardware specs
By Tom Pritchard published
Don't expect huge changes from Galaxy S26 if these leaked marketing materials are anything to go by.

What is Apple MagSafe, and which iPhones support it?
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's MagSafe has been a revolution for wireless charging. But what is it, and which phones actually support it?

I stopped using my smartwatch almost 4 months ago — and I don't miss it at all
By Tom Pritchard published
I've never been convinced smartwatches were necessary and after spending 4 months without one, I've never been more sure of that.

Apple CarPlay is bringing AI chatbots to your car with iOS 26.4 — here's how
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 26.4 beta is bringing AI chatbots to your car, but it doesn't mean you'll be replacing Siri just yet.

Tensor G6 chipset could give the Pixel 11 the biggest security upgrade since Pixel 6 — here's how
By Tom Pritchard published
A new leak suggests Pixel 11 and Tensor G6 chipset may get even better security. Here's what we know.

Google Maps appears to be removing features if you're not logged in — and that's a huge mistake
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Maps seems to be removing key features if you're not logged into a Google account, which feels like a blunder on Google's part.

There is no good reason to buy a Pixel 10a — buy a Pixel 9a instead
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Pixel 10a has a lot going for it, but it's such a minor upgrade compared to Pixel 9a that the older model feels like better value.

Google Pixel 10a launch — here's all the best AI features you can use
By Tom Pritchard published
Google's latest cheap phone is here, and with it comes a bunch of AI features/ Here's what the Pixel 10a has to offer.

Samsung Galaxy S26 camera could be a revolution for smartphone photography thanks to AI
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung Galaxy S26 may not launch until next week, but Samsung still seems to be hyping up its AI camera capabilities.

Major Google Pixel 10a leak might have just spoiled everything just before launch
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Pixel 10a's launch was just spoiled by two retailers jumping the gun. Here's what they revealed.

Apple March 4 event — all the new products we expect
By Tom Pritchard last updated
From iPhone 17e to MacBook Air M5, here's what we expect to see at the "Special Apple Experience" on March 4.

The wait for encrypted RCS on iPhone is over — but Apple's still keeping it under wraps
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple is testing encrypted RCS messaging in iOS 26.4 beta — but it's not available if you want to message Android phones.

iPhone 18 Pro is shaping up to be the latest in a long string of disappointing phone launches
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 18 Pro's launch event is tipped to be underwhelming, but that shouldn't be a surprise considering the last several years of smartphone evolution.

iOS 26.4 beta 1 is now here — including encrypted RCS, better security, video podcasting and more
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 26.4 beta 1 just landed for developers, and there are a bunch of useful features to try out.

Samsung Galaxy S26 — everything we know so far
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is coming, with a launch likely in early 2026. But rumors have already emerged about the future flagship phones.

The Pixel 10a is about to 'break the record for laziest phone upgrade in history' — why the leaks are a red flag
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Pixel 10a leaks have painted such a bad picture about the phone that I hope they're wrong. Otherwise, this phone is going to be a Pixel 9a in a new box.

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

Samsung Galaxy S26's biggest camera upgrade may not happen this year — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung's apparently working on variable aperture lenses again, but it's too late for this year's update.

Samsung giveaway teases that Galaxy Unpacked may happen on February 25 — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung may have just teased us with the official Galaxy Unpacked date — here's what we know.

The new iPhone 17e could wind up fixing the iPhone 16e's biggest mistake
By Tom Pritchard published
It looks like Apple's finally bringing MagSafe to its cheap iPhone — but really this should have happened with iPhone 16e.

YouTube Music is locking this key feature behind a paywall — because apparently Google has no shame
By Tom Pritchard published
YouTube Music is now making people pay for lyrics? That's taking things a step too far.

iPhone 17e may be just as expensive as the iPhone 16e — and that's a huge disappointment
By Tom Pritchard published
A new report claims Apple will keep the $599 price tag for iPhone 17e, and I can't believe that's happening.
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