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
iOS 18 just made the iPhone 15 Pro's Action button even better — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 18 is giving third party camera apps access to a bunch of shortcuts — which would let you open it from the lock screen or via the Action button.
Google just launched a new tool to help you identify scam phone calls
By Tom Pritchard published
Google's just added a new "Lookup" feature to its phone app, letting you search for numbers at the push of a button.
Forget Apple Intelligence — Google’s bringing Gemini AI to Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Google's June Pixel Feature Drop is coming, and it's bringing Gemini Nano to Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a
Apple SharePlay is coming to HomePod, Apple TV and Bluetooth speakers — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple is expanding SharePlay to a bunch of new devices including Bluetooth Speakers, HomePod and Apple TV.
Spotify’s rumored lossless audio could cost you at least $5 more a month
By Tom Pritchard published
Lossless audio could come as a separate add-on for Spotify, and it sounds like it won't be cheap.
iOS 18 beta can detect when your phone is charging too slowly — but it may need some work
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 18 beta has a brand new battery setting that logs when your phone is charging slowly — so that you know about it.
iPhone 16 Capture button — everything you need to know
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iPhone 16 could come with a brand new 'Capture button'. Here's everything we've heard about it so far.
Playing catch-up: 9 iOS 18 features Apple stole from Android at WWDC 2024
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Apple just announced a bunch of iOS 18 features that Android has had for years. Here are 9 of the most important.
ChatGPT is coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple is bringing ChatGPT to all of its devices, and this is how it's going to work.
Apple is bringing iPhone Mirroring to macOS Sequoia — here’s what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone Mirroring is long-overdue, and Apple is launching it as part of macOS Sequoia.
I've just returned to this post apocalyptic PS5 shooter — and it's on sale for $4 right now
By Tom Pritchard published
Metro Exodus offers you the chance to explore the post apocalyptic ruins of Russia for just $4.
These are the 19 best Android Auto apps you should have in your car
By Tom Pritchard published
Android Auto supports a lot of great apps, and these are our 19 favorite.
DuckDuckGo just launched private access to AI chatbots — and they won’t be able to train on your data
By Tom Pritchard published
DuckDuckGo jumps on the AI bandwagon, offering access to popular AI chatbots without compromising your privacy.
Google's Find My Device app now connects to Family Link — so parents can keep tabs on their kids
By Tom Pritchard published
Find My Device is getting support for Family Link, letting you track your kid's phone more easily.
Apple Maps: 17 essential tips and tricks
By Tom Pritchard last updated
There’s a lot more to Apple Maps than navigation, and you can enhance your experience with these 17 tips and tricks.
Forget ChatGPT Vision — Google looks set to supercharge Lens with two major upgrades
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Lens could get two major upgrades, letting you search with video and voice clips.
iPhone's upcoming AI features may come from OpenAI — but you'll need to opt-in to use them
By Tom Pritchard published
OpenAI is bringing its AI expertise to iPhone, but those features will need you to opt-in before you can use them.
It looks like Google is backpedalling on AI Overviews in Search results — just days after defending them
By Tom Pritchard published
A new report claims Google may be scaling back on AI Overviews, despite having defended some strange behavior less than a week ago.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE leak makes it look like the Galaxy Watch 4 2024
By Tom Pritchard published
Several Galaxy Watch FE details have leaked, and just it sounds like a re-release of the Galaxy Watch 4.
iPhone Flip development just got delayed again — and I’m concerned it’ll be the next Apple Car
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone Flip's release may have been pushed back another year — and it's about time Apple kicked itself into gear.
Android 15 beta 2.2 just launched — here's what's new
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 15 beta 2.2 has landed. and with it come fixes for some pretty irritating problems.
Foldable iPhone Flip could be delayed until 2027 — and the crease might be to blame
By Tom Pritchard published
The foldable iPhone Flip may not arrive in 20226, as previously rumored. And it could be because of issues with that every-important foldable screen.
Whoops! It looks like Galaxy Watch FE may have just been confirmed by Samsung
By Tom Pritchard published
The Samsung Galaxy FE launch could be imminent, now that it seems to have appeared on official Samsung support pages.