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 2024 tested — November top picks
By John Velasco last updated
These are the best cheap phones you can buy based on our testing and reviews.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro review
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
A bigger display and bigger zoom without a price hike
M4 MacBook Pro — 5 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip
By Mark Spoonauer published
The MacBook Pro M4 delivers great M4 performance, extra-long battery life and an awesome nano-texture display.
iPhone SE 4 — all the rumors and what we want to see
By Philip Michaels last updated
Apple could have another iPhone SE with a new look in the pipeline. Here's what we've heard so far about iPhone SE 4 rumors.
Apple iPhone 13 review
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone 13’s brighter display, longer battery life and powerful cameras make it the best iPhone value at its reduced price.
iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Pro — the biggest differences
By Jordan Palmer last updated
The differences between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are huge, so here’s what you need to know.
I put the M4 MacBook Pro's nano-texture display to the test and it's a game-changer
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
No glare for the win
MacBook Pro M4 review: A revelation
By Mark Spoonauer published
The MacBook Pro M4 offers amazing battery life and faster performance along with clever Apple Intelligence features, but the nano-texture display steals the show for me.
Apple Intelligence is the most staggered launch in Apple's history — is that a good thing?
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Apple's Apple Intelligence strategy is purposely slow and deliberate, but is that the right move when the competition is so fierce?
I just tested new Siri vs Old Siri: How smart is Apple Intelligence?
By Mark Spoonauer published
The new Siri with Apple Intelligence is definitely better than Apple's old assistant, but it can still get tripped up based on my testing.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S22 Ultra: The biggest upgrades
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Check out our Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S22 Ultra comparison to see how Samsung's premium phone has changed year over year.
iPhone 16 Pro Max battery life was so crazy long we tested it 3 times — here's the results
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone 16 Pro Max's battery life lasted over 17 hours in our testing, but the result was so good we had to make sure with additional tests.
I just watched 'Submerged' on Apple Vision Pro — this could change the way we watch movies
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
I watched Submerged on the Apple Vision Pro, and it's a breathtaking example of what's possible with Apple's Immersive Video format. But it doesn't change what's wrong with the headset.
Torn between iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max? 3 things you need to know
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Deciding bewteen the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max isn't easy, so use this guide to help you make the right call.
I just watched 'Wolfs' on Apple TV Plus and now I know why it skipped theaters
By Mark Spoonauer published
Wolfs on Apple TV Plus is mildly entertaining but the chemistry between George Clooney and Brad Pitt isn't enough to make this movie a must-watch.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review: Huge display, insane battery life
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The ultimate big-screen iPhone is here, but should you upgrade now?
Meta Orion glasses don't just blow away the Apple Vision Pro — they could put the iPhone on notice
By Mark Spoonauer published
While Apple was adding a Camera Control button to the iPhone 16, Meta was busy reinventing computing with the Orion AR glasses. And the prototype looks very impressive.
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.
MacBook Air vs Pro: Which should you buy?
By Alex Wawro, Mark Spoonauer, Dave Meikleham last updated
Which MacBook is best for you: the Air or the Pro? Here's how to choose which one to buy.
Apple 'Glowtime' event latest news — iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10, AirPods 4 and more
By Philip Michaels, Mark Spoonauer last updated
Apple's Glowtime product launch event introduced us to the iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10 and AirPods 4. Get all the details on these products, plus the other updates Apple announced.
I tried Camera Control on new iPhone 16 — why it's cool but also 'meh'
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The new Camera Control on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series is designed to make your life easier. But it can also feel like overkill.
iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max — 7 biggest rumors you need to know
By Mark Spoonauer published
The new iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are tipped to launch September 10. Here's all the biggest rumors you need to know about the design, specs, pricing, colors and more.
Apple event reportedly September 10 — iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10 and AirPods 4 to launch
By Scott Younker last updated
Apple is expected to reveal the iPhone 16 series, an upgraded Apple Watch Series 10 and potentially new Airpods 4. Here are the seven biggest rumors you need to know about.
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