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
Android Auto will use AI to summarize long messages — why that’s a bad idea
By Tom Pritchard published
Android Auto's latest AI endeavor is kind of a waste, since you don't need to absorb all your messages in real time — especially while you're driving.
Nintendo Switch 2 production gearing up for 10 million units in its first year, says rumor
By Tom Pritchard published
A new rumor claims over 10 million Nintendo Switch 2s could be built in its first year, which should make them easier to buy.
Samsung Galaxy S25 should steal this feature from iPhone 15
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung Galaxy S25 should be the phone that brings Dynamic Island, or something like it, to Android.
Samsung Galaxy S24 has a new Apple AirDrop rival — and that’s a huge deal
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung Galaxy S24 is the first phone to come with the new Quick Share feature, and it could be what Android needs to compete with AirDrop.
Apple CarPlay 2.0 confirmed for 2024 as iOS 17.4 reveals a ton of features — here's everything it can do
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple CarPlay is getting a long-awaited update this year, according to the iOS 17.4 beta.
Apple tipped to restrict sideloading on iPhone in the most Apple way possible
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's response to being force to allow sideloading could be the most Apple thing it does all year.
Apple Vision Pro is the latest target for scalpers — but there’s no reason to buy from them
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple Vision Pro isn't even out of stock, but that hasn't stopped scalpers demanding outrageous amounts of money for them.
OnePlus 12 has an IP65 water resistance rating — and that’s not good enough
By Tom Pritchard published
OnePlus 12 water resistance is limited to IP65, and that's far lower than any premium phone should offer.
Netflix confirms its ad-free Basic plan is being ‘retired’ — and subscribers will be forced to choose between ads or another price hike
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Netflix has confirmed the ad-free Basic tier is being killed off for good. And that doesn't bode well for existing subscribers.
Google Maps update will make it easier to find a place to eat — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Maps has loads of photos of food, and now it's going to start labelling them.
OnePlus Watch 2 tipped for MWC 2024 launch — here's what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
OnePlus Watch 2 could be in for a Barcelona debut, at MWC 2024 next month.
Google’s teasing a ‘minty fresh’ update to Google Pixel 8
By Tom Pritchard published
The Google Pixel 8 could be available in a brand new "minty fresh" color from Thursday.
Need a scanner? The Google Drive app has one built in — here's how to use it
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Drive has a built-in document scanner, and it can digitize your documents in seconds.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra marks the end of an era — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
After almost a decade, Samsung has dropped the curved display from the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Masimo — the company that got the Apple Watch banned — has unveiled its new smartwatch
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The Masimo Freedom smartwatch is coming this year, and it has all the tech Apple Watch is banned from using.
iPhone 16 Pro just tipped for two big camera upgrades
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iPhone 16 Pro's camera could get a big boost thanks to an improved ultawide angle camera and the Capture button.
iPhone 15 Pro availability, price, specs, design and cameras
By Tom Pritchard last updated
With the iPhone 15 Pro now out, we'll tell you everything you need to know about what's changed with the latest Apple phone.
Netflix is shunning Apple Vision Pro for now — here’s why
By Tom Pritchard published
Netflix has confirmed it won't be offering any kind of Netflix app on the Vision Pro at launch.
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 15: Which flagship phone could win?
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The Samsung Galaxy S24 is hoping to take a bite out of Apple’s dominance, but will it happen?
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs S24 Plus vs S24 Ultra — all the biggest differences
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Samsung just announced all three Samsung Galaxy S24 smartphones. Here are all the biggest differences between the models.
Apple Vision Pro won’t come with Wi-Fi 6E support — but there’s a good reason for that
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple Vision Pro may be a cutting edge device, but that's not true about every bit of hardware.