Mark Spoonauer
Mark Spoonauer is the global editor in chief of Tom's Guide and has covered technology for over 20 years. He oversees the direction of Tom's Guide and leads a team of over 25 journalists to bring you our expert buying guides, reviews, news, how-to articles, deals and other coverage.
Mark has a passion for covering all things mobile, having reviewed dozens of smartphones and other gadgets. He enjoys testing the top mobile devices and putting them up against each other in our in-depth face-offs. He also works hand in hand with our editors and testing team to continually improve how we evaluate products.
Having led Tom's Guide since 2013, Mark has focused on growing the core tech coverage of the site while also expanding into new areas, such as entertainment, fitness and home, recruiting talented writers and editors to help our readers figure out what to buy and how to get the most out of the products and services they use every day.
Mark has spoken at key industry events and appears regularly on TV to discuss the latest trends, including Cheddar, Fox 5, Fox Business and other outlets. Mark was previously editor in chief of Laptop Mag, and his work has appeared in Wired, Popular Science and Inc. Follow him on Twitter at @mspoonauer.
Latest articles by Mark Spoonauer

Best cheap phones 2025 tested — March top picks
By John Velasco last updated
These are the best cheap phones you can buy based on our testing and reviews.

Apple announces Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra — here's what's new
By Mark Spoonauer published
Apple has announced the Mac Studio with M4 Max and even more powerful Mac Studio with M3 Ultra. Here's everything you need to know.

MacBook Air M4 is here with more power and stunning new color — and the price is $100 less
By Mark Spoonauer published
The new MacBook Air M4 offers a more powerful chip, sharper 12MP camera and up to 18 hours of battery life for $100 less than the MacBook Air M3.

iPad Air M3 announced — price, release date, specs and all the upgrades
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Apple has announced a new iPad Air powered by the M3 chip. It also supports a new Magic Keyboard with larger trackpad and a new function row.

7 ways Google Pixel 9a could blow away iPhone 16e
By Mark Spoonauer published
The Google Pixel 9a could potentially run circles around the iPhone 16e when it comes to features and specs.

iPhone 17 Air leaker just tipped how thin it will be — this is nuts
By Scott Younker, Mark Spoonauer published
A new leak claims to reveal the actual thickness of the much-rumored iPhone 17 Air and it's insanely thin.

7 biggest Amazon event announcements you missed — Alexa Plus, pricing, smart home upgrades and more
By Mark Spoonauer published
Having a hard time keeping track of all the announcements Amazon made at its Alexa event? Here's the biggest news about Alexa Plus you might have missed.

Amazon Alexa Plus announced — here's everything it can do
By Amanda Caswell, Mark Spoonauer published

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 — 7 things to know before you buy
By Mark Spoonauer published
On the fence between the $599 iPhone 16e and $799 iPhone 16? Here's your cheat sheet.

Apple Vision Pro review: A revolution in progress
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Pricey and far from perfect, but still a revolution

Apple Vision Pro is getting a big Apple Intelligence upgrade with visionOS 2.4 — here's all the new features
By Mark Spoonauer published
Apple has announced the visionOS 2.4 beta for Vision Pro, which brings Apple Intelligence features, a new Spatial content app and an improved guest experience.

iPhone 16e — Apple's new C1 modem could blow away Android phones
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Apple's C1 modem in the iPhone 16e is a big step towards much longer battery life. Here's why.

iPhone 16e vs iPhone SE 3: Biggest differences explained
By Josh Render, Mark Spoonauer published
The iPhone 16e is here, and it is very different to the iPhone SE 2022, but what does that mean?

iPhone 16e — everything you need to know
By Philip Michaels last updated
Apple has announced its latest phone, the iPhone 16e and here's everything we know about the device.

iPhone 16e announced — release date, specs, size and surprisingly high price
By Richard Priday published
The iPhone 16e is Apple's new budget-priced iPhone, and it offers a lot for under $500. Here's everything you need to know.

iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Here's the biggest differences
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Our iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max comparison will help you decide which iPhone is right for you. Let's break down the specs, size, price, battery life and more.

I found the 11 best Presidents' Day OLED TV deals — including this LG OLED for just $599
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
These are the best OLED TV Presidents' Day sales, including the LG B4 OLED for just $599.

Not a typo! Google Pixel 9 is just $399 for Presidents' Day sale right now
By Mark Spoonauer published
Mint Mobile just knocked off $400 off the price of Pixel 9 — and offers unlimited data for just $15 a month.

iPhone SE 4 — Apple is about to kill these iconic iPhone features forever
By Mark Spoonauer published
The arrival of the iPhone SE 4 could be the final nail in the coffin for the Home button and Touch ID. And I'm not sure that's a good thing.

Apple February event 2025 — iPhone SE 4, new HomePod and all the new products to expect
By Josh Render, Mark Spoonauer last updated
Apple's Spring event could be just around the corner, and there is a lot to be excited about for Apple fans looking for their next product.

iPhone SE 4 — retailer jumps gun with product listing as Apple confirms new product launch for next week
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
A French retailer accidentally posted a listing for the new iPhone SE 4 before taking it down.

Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max — 7 ways Samsung beats Apple
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is superior to the iPhone 16 Pro Max in several ways. Here's where Samsung beats Apple.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: My pros and cons
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The ultimate Android phone might make you want to switch

I put Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max cameras through an 11-round shoot-out — and I'm shocked
By Mark Spoonauer published
I tested the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's cameras vs the iPhone 16 Pro Max in several scenarios to see which camera phone is the best overall.

I saw the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge at Unpacked — and I'm super excited and super confused
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge looks like an excitingly slim phone, and it stole the show at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked. But it's not clear who the target audience is and you get only two rear cameras.
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