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

OnePlus might try to sledgehammer a hole through Apple's walled garden by supporting Apple Watch — and that's not all
By Tom Pritchard published
OnePlus has promised Apple Watch support on OnePlus phones thanks to OxygenOS 16. But how long will it last?

I use Google Maps every time I drive, even if I know where I'm going — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
Even if you know how to get where you're going, there are still plenty of reasons to keep Google Maps running on your phone every time you drive.

Google Keep is finally getting support for the Tasks app — and I couldn't be happier
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Google Keep's reminders are now coming to the Tasks app — 18 months after Google first promised it.

Duracell's new EV chargers look like giant AA batteries — and that is brand recognition I can get behind
By Tom Pritchard published
Duracell is launching its own EV charging network in the U.K., and it's hoping the familiar AA battery-looking design will help push more people towards EVs.

Pixel Watch 4 could be the easiest smartwatch to repair — and Apple needs to take notice
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Google Pixel Watch 4's redesign isn't just skin deep. This whole watch seems to have been built to make repairs an absolute breeze.

PS6 and next-gen Xbox tipped for 2027 launch — 'it's the plan' claims leaker
By Tom Pritchard published
Already tired of Xbox Series X and PS5 Pro? New reports suggest next-gen consoles may be arriving as soon as 2027.

Samsung Galaxy Z Tri-Fold may get a wider release after all — here's what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
A new report claims that the upcoming Galaxy Z Tri-Fold may not be limited to South Korea and China after all.

Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus may miss out on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung can't be consistent with which phones get what, and that means the Galaxy S26 and S26 plus may come with an Exynos 2600 chipset.

Pixel 10 problems — all the issues we know about so far
By Tom Pritchard last updated
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.

Apple just killed off its social media-free short form video app — did anyone even notice
By Tom Pritchard published
Did you remember Apple had a video editing app that let you make social media-friendly videos? Well, it's just been killed off.

I've been using the iPhone 17 for 2 weeks — and there's one thing that's driving me crazy
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Camera Control on the iPhone 17 and iPhone 16 models could be so much better. Here's how.

iOS 26's most controversial change has already been copied by an Android phone maker
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Liquid Glass is the standout feature of iOS 26, and it's already been copied by an Android rival.

Apple Vision Pro is getting new 'immersive' content and it's putting people courtside at the Lakers
By Tom Pritchard published
Courtside tickets are tough to get, but the Apple Vision Pro is about to give you that experiecne without having to leave home.

iPhone 17 is a fantastic phone but I still can't get over the loss of these 2 features
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17 may have a lot to offer, but I can't help but miss some features Apple scrapped from its phones years ago.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hikes won't affect some subscribers — but there's a catch
By Tom Pritchard published
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's price hike is infuriating users, but subscribers in a few regions will be able to stick with the older price for a little while longer.

Texas' age verification law means Apple has had to change part of the App Store — here's what that means for you
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple has revealed how Texas' App Store Accountability Act is going to affect the way users and developers in the state interact with the App Store.

iPhone 17 battery life results are in — how do the new iPhones compare to other flagships?
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17 battery test results are in, so now we know how the phones compare to iPhone 16 and other flagship battery lives.

Amazon is selling the $54 Echo Auto for just $14 this Prime Day — save 73% right now
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Do you want to bring Alexa to your car? Amazon's Echo Auto can make it happen, and it's now cheaper than we've ever seen before for Amazon Prime Day 2025.

iPad Pro M5 tipped for a big performance boost — and these leaked benchmarks seemingly confirm it
By Tom Pritchard published
Leaked Geekbench 6 scores seemingly upgraded RAM and performance in rumored iPad Pro M5.

iPhone 17 just got an Always On display — here's how to set it up
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17 finally has an always on display for you to enjoy. here's how it works.

Apple has borrowed a lot of great features from Android — but there's still a major one missing
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 26 has had a lot of Android-inspired updates in recent years, but there's still one major feature missing.

This is the most underrated iPhone 17 camera feature — and how to use it
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iPhone 17's upgraded selfie camera offers more than just higher resolution. Here's how to use the Center Stage camera features.

Guard your AirPods Pro 3 with your life, as teardown reveals they’re nearly impossible to repair
By Tom Pritchard published
iFixit just tore down the AirPods Pro 3, and if their experience is anything to go by, you'll need to take good care of these buds, because they are never getting repaired.

iPhone 17 has a Dual Capture video recording feature that records front and back cameras together — here's how to use it
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17 lets you record from both cameras in the main camera app — and here's how to use it.

I've been an Android user for almost 15 years — and Google's sideloading changes are pushing me back to iPhone
By Tom Pritchard published
Google wants to make sweeping changes to sideloading on Android, and it seems very Apple-inspired. Frankly, I think it would be a disaster that makes me reconsider what phones I buy.
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