Tom Pritchard
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

Google is refusing to comply with upcoming EU fact-checking laws — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Google won't start adding fact-checking to Search because of the EU, because apparently the current system is just fine.

iOS 18.3 beta just arrived — here's what's changed
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 18.3 beta has just arrived for developers and the public — here's everything that's changed.

New Mario Kart game just teased as part of Nintendo Switch 2 reveal
By Tom Pritchard published
Today's Nintendo Switch 2 announcement just teased a new Mario Kart game. Could this be Mario Kart 9 at last?

The best WhatsApp alternatives in 2025
By Tom Pritchard last updated
It doesn't matter why you'd want to leave, but these best WhatsApp alternatives mean you have somewhere to go.

Flashes is a brand new Instagram alternative — and it’s basically Bluesky for images
By Tom Pritchard published
Bluesky is about to form the basis of a brand new Instagram alternative called Flashes — here's what we know.

Annoying browser pop-ups could become a thing of the past thanks to Google’s new AI
By Tom Pritchard published
Google is testing a new AI feature that will stop annoying pop-ups ruining your internet browsing experience. Here's what we know.

RedNote searches explode 4,900% ahead of possible TikTok ban — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard last updated
TikTok users are migrating to apps like RedNote — here's what you need to know about this hot new app.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which flagship will win?
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is coming, but how will it compare to the iPhone 16 Pro Max?

Android 16 could come with this key navigation change — and another new volume slider
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 16 could make the predictive back feature even more convenient, while also redesigning the volume slider (again).

OnePlus 13 just got its first major software update — which includes Google's Gemini Nano
By Tom Pritchard published
Google's on-device AI, Gemini Nano, has just landed on the OnePlus 13 as part of a major software update.

Apple smart home hub — report says when the company's totally new product could launch
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's smart home hub could be revealed soon, but it may not go on sale until much later this year.

OnePlus Open 2 design tipped for these 2 major upgrades — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
OnePlus Open 2 could have the thinnest design of any foldable — and a titanium frame.

OnePlus 13 comes with magnetic wireless charging – but its not the kind I want
By Tom Pritchard published
The OnePlus 13 doesn't offer Qi2 wireless charging, instead it offers something much worse. And it's a horrible idea.

CES Day 4 — 9 new gadgets you need to see
By Tom Pritchard last updated
CES 2025 isn't over yet, and there are still a lot of cool products to see. here are 7 of the best.

The best OBD-II scanners in 2025
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The best OBD-II scanners can show you what's going on inside your car — and potentially save you from unwanted repair bills.

CES 2025 Day 3 — 11 new gadgets you need to see
By Tom Pritchard last updated
CES' third day is here, and with it come so many amazing new gadgets that we're struggling to keep up.

Forget iPhone 16 Pro Max — OnePlus 13’s battery life is unbelievably good
By Tom Pritchard published
OnePlus 13 delivers some of the longest battery life we've seen on a phone — far outpacing the likes of iPhone 16 Pro Max.

OnePlus 13 is here — everything you need to know
By Tom Pritchard last updated
OnePlus 13 is finally here, and here are all the key details about the new flagship including price, release details, specs and more.

CES 2025 Day 2 — 11 new gadgets you need to see
By Tom Pritchard published
CES 2025 day 2 is here, and these are our 11 favorite new announcements of the day.

Samsung Galaxy S25 case leak hints at a major upgrade
By Tom Pritchard published
This case leak seems to suggest that Galaxy S25 Ultra could get a magnetic upgrade.

CES 2025 day 1 — 9 new gadgets you need to see
By Tom Pritchard published
CES 2025 is just getting started, and here are our top picks so far.

iPhone 17 Pro could come with a brand new design — and I think that's a terrible idea
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's held onto its current iPhone design for years now, and changing that could be a big mistake for the iPhone 17 Pro. Here's why.

Your Samsung smart fridge will soon help you order groceries from Instacart — here's how
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung's Vision AI is hooking up with Instacart to help you buy groceries when you run out of food.
Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox.
Here at Tom’s Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve!