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’s Super Bowl ad had to be changed last minute — and it’s all Gemini’s fault
By Tom Pritchard published
One of Google's Super Bowl ads has been altered after Gemini got facts about cheese totally wrong.

ChatGPT Search is now open to everyone — no account required
By Tom Pritchard published
ChatGPT Search is now open to everyone, even people without an account. So say goodbye to Google.

Samsung tri-fold foldable could be called Galaxy G Fold — and that's a terrible idea
By Tom Pritchard published
The Galaxy G Fold is a terrible name for a phone that fits the name "Z Fold" better than the actual Z Fold series.

ASUS quietly released the ROG Phone 9 FE — but you can’t buy one right now
By Tom Pritchard published
Asus is the latest Android phone maker to launch a fan edition — with the Asus ROG Phone 9 FE being released in Thailand.

Samsung could finally ditch the hole-punch camera with Galaxy S26 Ultra — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung could bring under display cameras to the Galaxy S26 Ultra — a first for its non-folding phones.

9 essential apps to watch Super Bowl 2025 in style
By Tom Pritchard published
Super Bowl 2025 is coming, and you can watch the big game stress-free and in-style with these 9 essential mobile apps.

Google Pixel Watch battery health could get a boost with this new feature
By Tom Pritchard published
Google could bring adaptive charging to Pixel Watch, and help keep the batteries healthy for longer.

AirTags 2 could feature this important safety feature — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's upcoming AirTags 2 could offer a new measure to protect the speaker from vandalism.

Apple reveals how to prevent your MacBook powering on when you open the lid — here's what to do
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's revealed how you can stop your MacBook booting up automatically every time you open the lid — here's how to stop it.

Best car phone mounts in 2025
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The best car phone mounts help turn your phone into an essential driving-friendly tool. Here are our best picks.

Apple's iPhone Flip may have just gotten one step closer to reality
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone Flip could be one step closer to reality, with Apple reportedly getting close to choosing a display partner.

Nintendo Switch 2 could have an unbelievable controller feature — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
A new Nintendo patent suggests that Nintendo Switch 2 (or some future console) may be able to predict what button you're going to press. Here's what we know.

Apple could launch a new iCloud service as soon as this week — what we know about ‘Confetti’
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple could be about to revamp its calendar app with something called 'Confetti'. Here's what we know so far.

I won’t be upgrading to Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — here’s why
By Tom Pritchard published
Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra worth upgrading to? Honestly, I don't think it is.

Hate phone calls? Google now wants to let AI take care of that for you too
By Tom Pritchard published
Google's latest experiential AI feature takes all the stress out of calling a business for key information.

Starlink support confirmed for Google Pixel 9 series — as long as you're on T-Mobile
By Tom Pritchard published
Pixel 9 owners on T-Mobile can now register for a chance to get Starlink satellite messaging — here's what you need to know.

Android 16 could finally force all apps into dark mode — here's how
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 16 could force all the apps stubbornly avoiding dark mode to play ball — here's how.

Google Maps just added support for Galaxy S25’s best feature
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Maps has just added support for Galaxy S25's Now Bar — here's what you need to know.

iPhone SE 4 rumors paint an exciting picture — and that has me worried
By Tom Pritchard published
The iPhone SE 4 is rumored to be getting a lot of big improvements – so many that I'm worried it may affect the price that makes this phone so appealing.

Project Moohan hands-on might have revealed the Samsung headset’s secret weapon
By Tom Pritchard published
Android XR has deep support for Google Gemini, and that could be the secret weapon Samsung's Project Moohan headset needs.

Samsung Galaxy S25 just copied this useful feature from the iPhone 16 Pro — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung's latest flagship will let you record video straight to external storage — just like iPhone 16 Pro.

Apple Maps: 15 essential tips and tricks
By Tom Pritchard last updated
These 15 tips and tricks can enhance Apple Maps and make sure you get the most out of it.

Google Wallet just made it easier to switch transit passes to a new phone — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Wallet's making it much easier to transfer your transit passes to a new phone — here's how it works.
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