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 Maps is making a big change — and it’s perfect for when you’re in a new place
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Maps will make it easier to get into unfamiliar buildings by marking the front door on the map.
The microLED Apple Watch Ultra might not be dead after all — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple Watch Ultra may still get a microLED display some day, though we don't know when.
MacBook Air M3 announced — pre-orders open now for ‘world’s best consumer laptop for AI’
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's just announced the new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Airs, and they promise great AI performance.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE leak tips big battery and performance upgrade — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
The Galaxy S24 FE may be a cheaper model — but it could have some impressive performance and battery life specs.
The AirTag in my suitcase failed me when I needed it most — but it was entirely my fault
By Tom Pritchard published
AirTags are useful for keeping tabs on your luggage, as long as you don't make the same mistake I did.
Windows 11 is about to get a major webcam upgrade — with a little help from Android phones
By Tom Pritchard published
Windows 11 is getting a new feature that'll put your existing webcam to shame — by swapping it for an Android phone.
Google just bought this fan-favorite feature back to Pixel phones — but Pixel 8 is missing out
By Tom Pritchard published
Google's brought Photo Spheres back to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 — but not Pixel 8.
Apple’s FineWoven iPhone 15 cases are so controversial Amazon has had to add a warning
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's FineWoven cases are controversial for not being particularly durable, and now Amazon's warning customers about it.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could launch early to beat the Olympics
By Tom Pritchard published
The 2024 Olympics could see Samsung launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 foldables a bit earlier.
Apple Maps: 17 essential tips and tricks
By Tom Pritchard last updated
There’s a lot more to Apple Maps than navigation, so enhance your experience with these 17 essential tips.
EA just canceled Respawn’s Star Wars FPS — which is a tragedy
By Tom Pritchard published
Yet another Star Wars game has been canceled by EA, and it's one I was really looking forward to.
Apple Vision Pro 2 may not arrive until 2027 — but a cheaper model could be here sooner
By Tom Pritchard published
Waiting for Apple Vision Pro 2? It's going to be at least a few years before you'll be able to buy one.
Energizer is back with a phone that packs a ginormous 28,000 mAh battery
By Tom Pritchard published
Energizer is back with another enormous phones, and it's got a battery that should last about a week.
Apple Car: Everything we know about Apple's now-cancelled project
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Here's everything you need to know about the Apple Car, now that Apple has put the brakes on its decade-long project.
I just played Doom on a robot lawnmower — and it kicked grass
By Tom Pritchard published
Doom can be installed just about anywhere, and MWC 2024 gave me the chance to play it on a robot lawnmower. Yes, that really happened.
I just controlled a car using Honor Magic 6 Pro’s eye-tracking tech — and it blew my mind
By Tom Pritchard published
The Honor Magic 6 Pro features incredible eye-tracking tech, and our UK phones editor used it to control a car.
Can’t afford the Apple Vision Pro? This $100 headset turns your iPhone into a mixed reality portal
By Tom Pritchard published
The ZapBox mixed reality headset is powered by your iPhone, rather than making you buy a brand new expensive device.
Affected by the AT&T outage? This SIM card will make sure that never happens again
By Tom Pritchard published
rSIM is a new kind of SIM card that aims to keep you connected in the even of a phone network outage.
TCL just announced 5 budget-friendly phones at MWC 2024 — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
TCL's 50 Series phones were just announced at MWC 2024 — and here's everything you need to know about these budget-friendly phones.
Xiaomi 14’s AI Portrait feature is equal parts amazing and creepy
By Tom Pritchard published
The Xiaomi 14 lets you create your own personal AI model to add to images — but it isn't restricted to you.
I just saw TCL’s AR glasses of the future — and they’re arriving sooner than you might think
By Tom Pritchard published
TCL's RayNeo X2 and RayNeo X2 Lite AR glasses look like the real deal — and our UK phone editor took them for a quick spin.
Google Maps’ best accessibility feature just got an upgrade at MWC 2024
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Maps can already scan what's around you, and now it'll be able to tell you more about what's there.
Xiaomi Watch S3 has an ingenious design feature that other smartwatches can't beat
By Tom Pritchard published
The Xiaomi Watch S3 has an ingenious hot-swappable bezel for those times changing your strap just won't cut it.