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
Apple could be partnering with Rivian to revive the Apple Car — but I'm not convinced
By Tom Pritchard published
The Apple Car is canceled, or so we thought. This sketchy report claims it may still happen, but I'm not convinced.
Nintendo Switch 2 is officially coming — it will be revealed by April 2025
By Tom Pritchard published
Nintendo has finally acknowledged a Nintendo Switch 2 will be coming — and all will be revealed before April next year.
9 essential Google Maps tips for your Summer road trip
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Maps has a bunch of useful features, and they can be a massive help if you had plans for a road trip this summer.
I've almost filled up my 128GB phone again — and it makes me miss microSD card slots
By Tom Pritchard published
128GB storage doesn't go very far, and the fact I fill it up far too quickly is making me miss the microSD expansion phones of old.
This 2TB Xbox Expansion Card just hit its lowest ever price — and it’s cheaper than two 1TB cards
By Tom Pritchard published
Seagate's 2TB Xbox Expansion Card is now at its lowest ever price, with $137 off the normal price.
Apple AI will have ‘advantages that differentiate it’ says CEO Tim Cook
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple AI is launching into a busy market, but CEO Tim Cook believes that it has what it needs to stand out from that crowd.
iOS 18 just tipped for a major productivity upgrade
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iOS 18 could see a stronger link between the Calendar and Reminders apps that will make your life easier.
Google Pixel 8a in Coral seems unlikely — but the color is tipped to reappear as an official case
By Tom Pritchard published
The Google Pixel 8a isn't expected to be released in the Coral color, but there may be an official case that lets it dress up in Coral coloring.
It just going to get a whole lot easier to invite people to multiplayer PS5 games — here's why
By Tom Pritchard published
Sony's making it easier to join in multiplayer gaming sessions on PS5 — here's what we know so far.
Google's new 'audio emojis' during calls sound like a terrible idea
By Tom Pritchard published
Google new "audio emojis" sound like an insanely bad idea. Especially since one of the options is the poop emoji.
Android 15 tipped to bring a landscape lock screen and new quick settings menu
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 15 could add some tablet-infused design changes by making landscape mode even better.
I might ditch my Roku for an Apple TV 4K — and it’s all thanks to video ads
By Tom Pritchard published
Roku's video ad plans sound like such a bad idea I might jump ship to the Apple TV 4K.
Razer to refund $1.1 million for Zephyr masks following false N95 certification claims
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Razer is forking over almost $1.1 million in refunds and a $100K fine after the FTC took issue with its N95-equivalent claims.
Peacock is raising its prices again — just in time for the Olympics
By Tom Pritchard published
Peacock is raising its prices by $2, and it's happening right before the Olympics kick off.
Surprise! iPad Pro 2024 will reportedly be first Apple device with M4 chip
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Apple's M4 chip may turn the iPad Pro 2024 into an AI powerhouse.
Apple Pencil 3 just tipped for big upgrade ahead of new iPad launch
By Tom Pritchard published
The Apple Pencil 3 could feature haptic feedback to make it more lifelike with the new iPad Pro and iPad Air.
Forget satellite communication — 7 features Android needs to steal from the iPhone
By Tom Pritchard published
There are things iPhone can do that Android can't, and Google should do something about changing that.
New Google Pixel 8a leaked renders leave absolutely nothing to the imagination
By Tom Pritchard published
The Google Pixel 8 should launch very soon, and these leaked renders show the phone from all angles.
A future Apple HomePod could look more like a soundbar — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
An Apple patent reveals a HomePod with a soundbar-inspired design, and that seems like a great idea.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 rumors have me worried for Samsung Galaxy S25 — here’s why
By Tom Pritchard published
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 may be a battery hog, but our UK phones editor thinks this will all work out in the long term. Here's why.
Google Pixel Tablet tipped to ditch the dock and finally get a productivity boost — stepping up to iPad Air
By Tom Pritchard published
The Google Pixel Tablet may be getting a revamp later this year — and that could include the launch of two key productivity tools.
Android 15 could feature extra security to protect users from shady sideloaded apps
By Tom Pritchard published
Sideloading is one of the best things Android can do, and it may get a security boost when Android 15 arrives.
The 11-inch iPad Pro 2024 may be hard to find at launch — here’s why
By Tom Pritchard published
The smaller of Apple's upcoming iPad Pros may be difficult to find, thanks to issues producing the OLED displays.