
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

The latest Google Pixel update is breaking fingerprint scanners — but there may be a fix
By Tom Pritchard published
The March Pixel Update is breaking fingerprint scanners, but there should be a way to fix it. Here's what you need to know.

Google Maps glitch is purging Timeline data — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
A glitch has been purging timeline data on Google Maps, and nobody is sure whether they'll be able to get it back or not.

AI-powered PlayStation characters are being tested at Sony — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
A leaked video showcased Sony's attempts to get AI-powered characters running in PlayStation games — before it got taken down.

The coolest phone innovation right now isn't AI — it's this color ePaper display coming to the US
By Tom Pritchard published
TCL's NXTPaper 4.0 phones are coming to the U.S, and they let users switch from full color and e-paper mode with the flip of a switch.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 7 biggest rumors you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is coming, and here are the biggest rumors you need to know about.

Google Maps just got a huge iPhone-inspired upgrade with Android 16 beta — here's how it works
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 16's most important upgrade is now live, and it already works with Google Maps. Here's what you need to know.

Google’s bringing lock screen widgets back to Android phones this summer — here's what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Google is finally bringing lock screen widgets back to Android after almost 11 years.

Samsung’s new XR headset just tipped for a big advantage over the Apple Vision Pro
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Samsung's upcoming XR headset could beat Apple Vision Pro in the display game, with better pixel density.

I just saw the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge up close — and I'm not impressed
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge doesn't look that special, and it means Samsung has to do more.

These AI-powered smart glasses are the closest thing to a dash cam for your bike
By Tom Pritchard published
Not only do these cycling glasses act as a dash cam for your bike, they even use AI to locate all the important parts of the footage.

Tri-fold flip phones are coming and this concept device shows how they could work
By Tom Pritchard published
What could a tri-fold flip phone look like? This concept from Infinix has a few ideas.

I just tried this camera phone that uses magnets to attach lenses at MWC 2025 — and it could be a game changer
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Xiaomi just unveiled the new Modular Optical System at MWC 2025, and it adds an actual camera lens to your phone with magnets.

I just tried this foldable projector that fits in the palm of your hand — and it's one of the coolest gadgets of the year
By Tom Pritchard published
The palm-sized foldable Aurzen Zip projector looks incredible, and it's easily my favorite gadget of MWC 2025 so far.

TCL wants to bring AI features to $200 phones — here’s how it will work
By Tom Pritchard published
TCL is not known for premium phones, but it wants to offer AI just the same. Here's how it will work.

I just saw a solar-powered phone at MWC 2025 — and I love the idea
By Tom Pritchard published
Solar power comes to phones, thanks to Infinix, and as limited as this technology right now this is definitely something I want to see more of.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra review: One of the best designed phones I’ve ever seen
By Tom Pritchard published
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is an excellent phone with an incredible design. We just can't get our hands on one.

Samsung’s bringing its Project Moohan headset to MWC 2025 — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung's bringing its two most mysterious new products to MWC 2025, and promises to "unveil" the Project Moohan headset

Belkin’s MWC 2025 lineup includes an 11-in-1 USB-C hub and a bag to keep all your travel tech organized
By Tom Pritchard published
From chargers to headphones to storage options, Belkin has a lot of great stuff on show at MWC 2025.

iPhone 17 Pro Max design just leaked in new set of renders — and it's even weirder than I thought
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iPhone 17 CAD renders seem to suggest those bizarre new designs are actually happening. I'm not sure I like it.

Apple Find My hack turns any Bluetooth device into a secret AirTag — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's Find My network has a huge flaw that could violate your privacy — without the usual anti-stalking measures afforded to AirTags.

iPhone 16e battery capacity revealed — here’s how it compares to iPhone 16
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone 16e battery capacity has been revealed, and it's a lot bigger than we expected.

This upcoming Vivo phone could beat iPhone at video recording, claims leaker
By Tom Pritchard published
The Vivo x200 Ultra could beat the iPhone at video recording capabilities. Or so says this one leaker.

Ex-Sony executive predicts the PS6 will arrive in 2028 — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
The PS6 is on the way, of that we're sure, but we may have to wait until 2028 before we can actually buy one.
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