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
Best Android launchers in 2025
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The best Android launchers help make your phone truly your own, giving you features and options Google still isn't offering.
Best Bluetooth car adapters in 2025
By Don Reisinger last updated
The best Bluetooth adapters bring wireless audio to every car — here are our top picks.
Samsung’s finally offering battery health data on Galaxy S25 — why that matters
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung Galaxy S25 now lets you check up on your battery's health. Which is an overdue change.
TikTok is still missing from app stores — and people are trying to cash in
By Tom Pritchard published
TikTok is still missing from the app stores, and some people are trying to cash in.
Android 16 beta just arrived — here are all the new features
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 16 beta just landed, and here's everything new coming to the update.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 supports Qi2 charging — but there's a big catch
By Tom Pritchard published
Wait, there are no magnets in the phone?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra release date, price, specs, colors and AI upgrades
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Here's everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — including pricing, the release date, hardware specs and more
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge up close at Unpacked — meet the stunningly thin iPhone 17 Air rival
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung has a fourth Galaxy S25 on the way — the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.
TikTok ban is officially delayed by at least 75 days — here’s what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Donald Trump has delayed the TikTok ban with a new executive order — here's what you need to know.
iPhone SE 4 could come with this major display upgrade — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
iPhone SE 4 could come with a Dynamic Island, according to this new leak.
OnePlus Open 2 images reveal just how thin this foldable phone could be
By Tom Pritchard published
Oppo just released new Find N5 teasers, and it shows just how thin the OnePlus Open 2 might actually be.
I test dash cams for a living and these are the ones I’d buy to protect my car
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The best dash cams can make sure you have a record of everything that's happened on the road — and these are my recommendations.
I found the perfect stress-free way to put a screen protector on my phone — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard published
I've finally found a screen protector for my phone that's easy to apply. Here's how to take the stress out of protecting your mobile device.
Google is refusing to comply with upcoming EU fact-checking laws — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Google won't start adding fact-checking to Search because of the EU, because apparently the current system is just fine.
iOS 18.3 beta just arrived — here's what's changed
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 18.3 beta has just arrived for developers and the public — here's everything that's changed.
New Mario Kart game just teased as part of Nintendo Switch 2 reveal
By Tom Pritchard published
Today's Nintendo Switch 2 announcement just teased a new Mario Kart game. Could this be Mario Kart 9 at last?
The best WhatsApp alternatives in 2025
By Tom Pritchard last updated
It doesn't matter why you'd want to leave, but these best WhatsApp alternatives mean you have somewhere to go.
Flashes is a brand new Instagram alternative — and it’s basically Bluesky for images
By Tom Pritchard published
Bluesky is about to form the basis of a brand new Instagram alternative called Flashes — here's what we know.
Annoying browser pop-ups could become a thing of the past thanks to Google’s new AI
By Tom Pritchard published
Google is testing a new AI feature that will stop annoying pop-ups ruining your internet browsing experience. Here's what we know.
RedNote searches explode 4,900% ahead of possible TikTok ban — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard last updated
TikTok users are migrating to apps like RedNote — here's what you need to know about this hot new app.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which flagship will win?
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is coming, but how will it compare to the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
Android 16 could come with this key navigation change — and another new volume slider
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 16 could make the predictive back feature even more convenient, while also redesigning the volume slider (again).
OnePlus 13 just got its first major software update — which includes Google's Gemini Nano
By Tom Pritchard published
Google's on-device AI, Gemini Nano, has just landed on the OnePlus 13 as part of a major software update.
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