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

iPhone 17 charging speed tested — here's how long each new iPhone takes to recharge
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17 can charge faster this year, but how much faster is it? We put the iPhone 17 and all the other new iPhones to the test.

iPhone 17 Pro Max should be the last of its kind — bring on the iPhone Ultra
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The best iPhone should be a no-holds-barred iPhone Ultra, not just a larger version of the iPhone 17 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra tipped for a big display upgrade — but other S26 phones won't be so lucky
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung could catch up to Google and Apple with brighter displays next year, but only on the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

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.

iPhone Air MagSafe battery gets first teardown — here's what it reveals
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone Air's battery could be pulling double duty in the new MagSafe battery pack — here's what we know.

iPhone 17 and iPhone Air are latest phones to push eSIM — here's why I don't want to give up physical SIM cards
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple is escalating its war on physical SIM cards with iPhone 17 and iPhone Air — but I don't want to give up the physical cards just yet.

Android 16 just gave Google Maps a small makeover — and it's all thanks to Material 3 Expressive
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Google Maps is getting some design tweaks thanks to Android 16 and Material 3 Expressive. Here's what's changing.

iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro have a 'rare' camera glitch — but Apple has promised us a fix
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro haven't been officially released, but there's already a camera glitch that needs fixing. Thankfully, it's on the way.

iPhone 17 Pro Max sustained performance tested — does the vapor chamber cooling actually work?
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17 Pro Max has a bunch of new hardware to help sustain performance power over time. But how effective are the changes? Here's what our benchmarks say.

iPhone 18 Pro design tipped to be mostly unchanged from iPhone 17 Pro — which doesn't surprise me
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 18 Pro could keep the iPhone 17 Pro's controversial design — as if there was ever a possibility that it wouldn't.

I have serious concerns about the iPhone Air's design — and these accessories are only making that worse
By Tom Pritchard published
The iPhone Air is unlike any iPhone we've seen before, but I have some concerns that are being amplified by the presence of two key accessories.

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.

Apple just delayed iOS 26's mobile passports feature — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 26 may be hear, but it's missing the digital passport feature Apple announced back in June. Here's what we know.

Samsung Galaxy S26 tipped to miss an upgrade that even the Galaxy S25 FE has
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Samsung Galaxy S26 might stick with the same charging speed as its six predecessors. And it's about time that changed.

iPhone 17 launch should have been Apple Intelligence's time to shine — so what happened?
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17's launch event should have been a major launching point for new AI features, and the fact it wasn't is cause for concern.

This iPhone 18 rumor may make you want to cave and buy the new iPhone 17 now
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iPhone 18 may not get the display ungrade we've been hoping for, and it's almost enough to make you buy an iPhone 17.

iPhone 17 Pro is missing this big rumored feature — and now I think we know why
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17 Pro isn't getting this key charging upgrade, and the reason why may come from Google, of all people.

iPhone 17 marks the end of the 128GB phone era — here's why that's a big deal
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple scrapped the 128GB storage option with iPhone 17, and this means that era is finally over. Bring on 256GB by default.

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.
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