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

Your location data is now officially protected by the fourth amendment — here's what that means for you
By Tom Pritchard Published
The Supreme Court just granted your location data the same protections as other personal data. Here's how that affects you.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Flip 8 Ultra just leaked ahead of Unpacked
By Tom Pritchard Published
Samsung Galaxy Foldable case leaks just gave us another look at the upcoming phones. Here's what we can see.

iOS 27 takes huge leaps with AI, but it's still missing this key feature Android has had for years
By Tom Pritchard Published
iPhone users are missing out on an Apple's take on Android's Circle to Search, and that needs to change.

Apple MacBook Ultra may arrive running on some of the same chips as MacBook Pro — here's why
By Tom Pritchard Published
The touchscreen MacBook Ultra may arrive running on Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max chips — rather than a future chip. Here's what we know.

This hidden Android feature can turbocharge autocorrect and stop all your 'ducking' mistakes
By Tom Pritchard Published
Android's hidden Personal Dictionary feature puts you in control of autocorrect, not Google.

Analysts warn the iPhone 18 price hike could be worse than we thought
By Tom Pritchard Published
Apple hiked up a bunch of prices this week, but iPhones were spared. That isn't likely to last long, though.

9 tips to keep your phone cool during a heatwave — and prevent damage
By Tom Pritchard Published
Summer heat can wreck your phone, but these 9 tips can help keep things running along without it overheating.

iOS 27 has a bunch of changes, including a refined Liquid Glass design — but how much has changed from iOS 26?
By Tom Pritchard Published
iOS 27 beta is already trying to fix iOS 26's biggest mistakes, but how much has Liquid Glass changed with the new update?

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 preview — Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, Intelligent Eyewear and more
By Tom Pritchard Published
The Summer Galaxy Unpacked event is coming, and here's everything we expect to see — including foldables, smart glasses, watches and more.

Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed price hikes are 'unavoidable' — so get ready to pay more
By Tom Pritchard Published
Apple's being hit hard by the RAM and storage shortages, and that means prices are going to go up. We just don't know when.

Gurman: AI AirPods with cameras just tipped for 2027 launch in 'flurry of new releases'
By Tom Pritchard Published
AirPods Ultra could land in the second half of next year, alongside the 2027 iPhone release line-up. Here's what we know.

iPhone 20 may come with two different screen sizes — and launch alongside iPhone Ultra 2
By Tom Pritchard Published
2027 could be a very big year for iPhones, with two anniversary models and a new foldable tipped for reveal.

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could feature a bigger battery and magnetic charging — but it may come at the expense of the cameras
By Tom Pritchard Published
Samsung may include a bigger battery by scrapping the fourth camera lens, while also shifting the design into something more like a Google Pixel.

iPhone Ultra and MacBook Ultra teased in iOS 27 and macOS 27 — here's what we know so far
By Tom Pritchard Published
Apple's new software is prepping for two of the most important Apple devices of the past few years. Here's what we know.

This hidden Google Maps feature is a great way to learn about your local area — here's how it works
By Tom Pritchard Published
Google Maps has a hidden feature that lets you time travel using old Street View photos. Here's how it works

iOS 27 beta has new and improved dictation software — I tested it by writing this whole article with my voice
By Tom Pritchard Published
Is Siri AI's new dictation software an improvement over what came before? I put it to the test by writing this entire article with my voice.

Siri AI may be privacy-first, but the new 'personal-context understanding' features really creep me out
By Tom Pritchard Published
Siri AI may be more powerful than ever and just a private, but these features don't sit right with me.

Siri AI will shoot down any attempts to try and date it — but other chatbots aren't always so forthright
By Tom Pritchard Published
Apple has confirmed Siri AI is not there to be a romantic partner, so I decided to see what other chatbots had to say about the topic.

Traffic lights are coming to Waze — but they don't seem to be visible to everyone
By Tom Pritchard Published
Traffic light icons are finally rolling out to Waze users, but they're still not available everywhere (or for everyone).

Best car phone mounts in 2026: Keep your eyes on the road with our expert picks
By Tom Pritchard Last updated
The best car phone mounts help turn your phone into an essential driving-friendly tool. Here are our best picks.

Some AI features aren't available on older iPhones, but are you actually missing that much?
By Tom Pritchard Published
Two new Apple Intelligence features are exclusive to the newest iPhones, but is that actually a big deal? Here's what you'd miss out on.

Mint Mobile just gave customers a rare win — increased data at no extra cost
By Tom Pritchard Published
Mint is offering its customers a rare win by increasing data allowances without increasing prices. Which is not something you see every day.

I'm a loyal Android user, but even I admit Google needs to steal these five iOS 27 features
By Tom Pritchard Published
Apple has added a bunch of new features to iOS 27 and Apple Intelligence, and Google should be itching to steal them for Android as soon as possible.
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