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
3 ways Google Pixel Fold could beat Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
We could finally see some competition in the foldable phone space if rumors about the Pixel Fold are accurate. Here's how Google's rumored phone could top the Galaxy Z Fold.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 design just leaked with massive cover display
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
A new set of Galaxy Z Flip 5 renders show a much bigger cover display to help you do more with the screen closed.
iPhone 15 USB-C port now looks confirmed — here's why
By Mark Spoonauer published
Apple MFi USB-C cables and USB-C EarPods are reportedly entering mass production ahead of the new iPhone 15 launch.
iPhone 15 Pro biggest design change just revealed in new CAD renders
By Mark Spoonauer published
A new set of CADs for the iPhone 15 Pro show the Action button that replaces the ringer switch and the camera bump for the Pro and Pro Max.
AI chatbots aren't the problem — we are
By Mark Spoonauer published
Between fake kidnappings using voice cloning and fake interviews with celebrities, we are learning terrifying things about what AI can do in the wrong hands.
LG Gram Style review (16-inch, 2023)
By Mark Spoonauer published
The LG Gram Style is a stunningly light 16-inch laptop with a head-turning iridescent design and brilliant OLED display, but its performance doesn’t quite match the looks or price.
This 16-inch laptop is so light it's almost scary
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The LG Gram Style is a stunning portable laptop for a 16-inch display, and its iridescent design and OLED display will definitely turn heads.
iPhone 14 Pro 6 months later: Buy now or wait for iPhone 15 Pro?
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone 14 Pro is a great flagship phone, but the iPhone 15 Pro promises some major upgrades. Here's what you need to know before you buy.
iPhone 15 Pro Max could blow away iPhone 15 Pro — here's why
By Mark Spoonauer published
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is tipped to offer a new periscope zoom lens with a 5-6x optical zoom.
Forget iPhone 15 — the Google Pixel Fold is the most exciting phone of 2023
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Google's Pixel Fold could help take foldable phones mainstream and finally give Samsung some competition in the U.S.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Which phone wins?
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Our extensive Galaxy S23 Ultra vs iPhone 14 Pro Max face-off will show you where each phone is strongest and crown an overall winner.
iPhone 15 rumors — 7 biggest leaks so far
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
We're rounding up the biggest iPhone 15 rumors and leaks so you can get up to speed on the new iPhones.
There's one reason to buy iPhone 15 Pro Max over iPhone 15 Pro
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is tipped for a periscope zoom lens, but the iPhone 15 Pro could miss out.
Samsung Galaxy S24 secret weapon tipped — iPhone 15 Pro can't beat this
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
A new report says the Galaxy S24's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip will have a 50% faster GPU
iPhone 15 Pro leaker tips jaw-dropping design upgrade [Update]
By Mark Spoonauer published
A new leak showcasing the iPhone 15 Pro's display indicates that the bezels could be the smallest yet we've seen from Apple.
7 ways iPhone 15 Pro should blow away iPhone 15
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone 15 Pro should be much more advanced than the regular iPhone 15 based on the rumors and leaks so far.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 cover display could look like this
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
A new Galaxy Z Flip 5 render shows a huge external display, which could let users do a lot more without flipping the phone open.
This sub-$500 Android could be the phone of the year
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The Samsung Galaxy A54 delivers pretty much everything you want in a smartphone with very few compromises, and that's impressive for under $500.
Apple's AR/VR headset could be delayed, says analyst
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple may push back mass production of its mixed reality headset by another 1-2 months
iPhone 15 could ditch SIM Cards around the world
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
It looks like eSIM is the future
iPhone 13 Pro Max review
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone 13 Pro Max’s stellar cameras, 120Hz ProMotion display and longer battery life add up to a practically perfect phone in our testing.
iPhone 15 Pro leak just revealed two big design changes
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
A new video leak showing CAD images of the iPhone 15 Pro show a unified volume button along with a mute button that replaces the physical switch.
iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 11: The biggest differences
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Here are the biggest iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 11 differences, so you can see the change two generations brings.
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