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
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iPhone 16 just tipped for biggest design change in years — no more mechanical buttons
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iPhone 16 could ditch mechanical buttons for Action button-inspired solid state power and volume buttons. Here's what we know.
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Google Gemini on Android just tipped for huge real-time upgrade
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Gemini could follow ChatGPT's example and start offering real time answers, rather than making you wait for a full response.
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Google may be making smartwatch payments way less convenient — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Google could force PIN verification on every Wear OS transaction — and that's a terrible idea.
![iPhone 15 Pro in a FineWoven case](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ahPpMqncZMhUBjf84wtZNc-320-80.jpg)
Apple tipped to discontinue FineWoven accessories — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's FineWoven material was supposed to replace leather as a premium option, but it's been plagued with problems from the start.
![fallout new vegas NCR ranger in front of the NCR flag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BShA2xZNmmwhoxPZmDeSwK-320-80.jpg)
This is the game I'm playing to prepare for Fallout season 2
By Tom Pritchard published
Fallout TV show has teased some exciting things for the future — and that means now's the perfect time to jump back into Fallout New Vegas.
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OnePlus Pad 2 just tipped for major performance upgrade
By Tom Pritchard published
The OnePlus Pad 2 may get a major performance upgrade thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
![Apple HomePod on a table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DEVbgb9RNbiMFVC8vvZASU-320-80.jpg)
Apple HomePod tipped to get a screen — but probably not the one you expected
By Tom Pritchard published
The next HomePod may have a display, but that won't mean it's a bonafide smart display.
![Google Pixel Fold shown in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/myqzVakRL4BXmY7rQ5jYDC-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel Fold 2 could be renamed Pixel 9 Pro Fold — here’s why that’s a mistake
By Tom Pritchard published
There's evidence Google may rename the Pixel Fold 2 to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, but that would be a mistake. Google foldables should stay independent.
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Android 15 satellite connectivity could get a huge boost from Google Maps
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 15's emergency satellite feature could integrate Google Maps in the best way possible.
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For All Mankind is officially back for season 5 — and there’s a spin-off on the way
By Tom Pritchard published
For All Mankind will live on with a fifth season and a Soviet-centric spin-off called Star City.
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iPhone 17 Plus could come with a smaller screen — and that's a shame
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 17 Plus may come with a smaller screen, and lose one of its defining features in the process.
![Apple Vision Pro spatial video](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YTmUUxY6xLfaoPB8r6Esf5-320-80.png)
Apple is cooking up a new way to convince you to buy the Vision Pro
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple Vision Pro demos may let you watch your homemade spatial videos, rather than the pre-selected Apple videos.
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Google Play finally added biometric verification — here’s how to set it up
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Play has finally added a biometric verification option, and it's about time too. Here's how to set it up.
![Unofficial renders of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max from the front and back](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c36pCvWkbjFe4A4XG8GrLo-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 16 Pro should jump to 256GB of base storage — but will it?
By Tom Pritchard published
It's about time Apple ditched the 128GB storage option on iPhones, especially iPhone 16 Pro. But I'm not convinced it'll happen this year.
![iPhone 16 render front and back](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CuF2xLWotirBaduW548DpJ-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 16 leak just revealed the biggest design changes — here’s what to expect
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 16 dummy units have given us a good idea of the design changes to expect from Apple's upcoming handset.
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YouTube’s war against ad blockers just hit a new level — this time blocking third-party apps
By Tom Pritchard published
YouTube is expanding its war on ad-blockers, and now third party apps that allow ad-blocking are in its crosshairs.
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Apple’s already removed the first emulator from the App Store
By Tom Pritchard published
One of the first App Store emulators has already been removed by Apple. Here's what we know.
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I’m sick of cheap phones that do this — it’s a total waste
By Tom Pritchard published
Multi-camera phones are the norm these days, but it's about time cheap phones stopped adding lenses for the sake of it.
![Android 15](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cDP4TxoaL2qGYh6GwwdbzW-320-80.jpg)
Android 15 sounds pretty dull compared to iOS 18 — but that's ok
By Tom Pritchard published
The Android 15 update seems a lot less impressive than iOS 18, but that isn't something Android users have to worry about.
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Android 15 lock screen widgets may be exclusive to Pixel Tablet
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 15 could see the return of lock screen widgets, but the beta suggests it'll be a tablet feature.
![Android 15](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cDP4TxoaL2qGYh6GwwdbzW-320-80.jpg)
Android 15 beta is here — these are the biggest upgrades so far
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 15's public beta is here, and these are the biggest upgrades we know about right now.
![Magic Eraser in action on a Pixel 6 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vJad4thNBXdB8HVBW7DTP3-320-80.gif)
Google's AI Magic Editor is coming to the iPhone — here's what you can do
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Google is bringing even more AI editing features to Google Photos — and not just Pixels.
![Google Photos app on a smartphone screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oCcqu3YR9MaMSZzPTWFTqB-320-80.jpg)
Google Photos is making it easier to free up space for your pictures and videos — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard published
Android users will get the chance to free up space in Google Photos — here's how.