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 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a game-changing AI feature
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Galaxy Z Flip 6's compact design, and lower price tag, could make it the ultimate device for Interpreter Mode translation. For now, anyway.
This is the Google Pixel 9 Fold
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is officially coming, and this is our first look at the phone.
Android 15 beta 4 just landed — here’s everything that’s new
By Tom Pritchard published
The release of Android 15 beta 4 means the final release is drawing even closer — here's everything that's new.
Galaxy S25 could be the first Samsung phone with satellite connectivity — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung may be the next major phone company to start offering satellite connectivity — after Apple and Google.
Google Messages is about to fix one of its biggest issues — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Messages has been compressing your images over RCS, but that may be about to change.
Gemini on Android just got a major upgrade — now you can chat without unlocking your phone
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Gemini can now answer questions when your phone is locked, and that could be a major time saver.
This is it! Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra just hit lowest price ever for Prime Day
By Tom Pritchard published
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is now under $1,000 with this Prime Day phone deal — getting you one of the best phones for less.
Google Maps just got new design changes — here’s what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Maps is getting a new design upgrade by banishing fullscreen menus and emphasizing rounded corners.
Google Pixel 9 could steal this upgrade from iPhone 15 Pro
By Tom Pritchard published
FCC documents might have just revealed a key Pixel 9 upgrade — and it's been borrowed directly from iPhone 15 Pro.
Samsung has become far too complacent — and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 proves it
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung's getting complacent with its foldable phone releases — and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is proof of that.
Best Waze tips and tricks: 15 things to try next time you drive
By Tom Pritchard last updated
There’s a lot more to Waze than getting from place to place, so enhance your Waze experience with these 15 essential tips.
The EU will force Apple to offer alternatives to Apple Pay on iPhone — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple Pay won't be the only payment option available to iPhone users in the EU for much longer.
Forget iPhone 16 Pro, the big camera upgrades could come to iPhone 17 Pro and 19 Pro
By Tom Pritchard published
A tetraprism lens could come to iPhone 16 Pro, but the real upgrades may not arrive until next year's iPhone 17 Pro.
Best video chat apps in 2024
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The best video chat apps make it easy to stay in touch — regardless of where you or your friends actually are.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 just launched with few hardware upgrades — but plenty of AI enhancements
By Tom Pritchard published
Here's the lowdown on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, the newest book-style foldable on the scene
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra tipped for a big update to fix camera problems — but not until next month
By Tom Pritchard published
Samsung could fix some of the Galaxy S24 Ultra's biggest problems, but you may have to wait until next month.
Pop-up ads in Google Maps? That shouldn’t be happening, says Google
By Tom Pritchard published
One person saw a pop-up ad flash up in Google Maps while they were driving — but Google says this shouldn't be happening.
Apple Watch 10 tipped for bigger screen — but it could miss this key upgrade
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple Watch 10 could be getting an even bigger screen, but it might miss out on some key upgrades — including Apple Intelligence.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim tipped to have the biggest display of any Samsung foldable
By Tom Pritchard published
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 slim could be the slimmest and largest foldable Samsung has ever made.
Apple Intelligence launches with iOS 18 — but these features will arrive later
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Apple Intelligence launches later this year with a bunch of AI upgrades, but some things won't arrive until later.
OnePlus Nord 4 image leak reveals a stunning new design
By Tom Pritchard published
The upcoming mid-range OnePlus Nord 4 looks incredible in this leaked promo image.
Google Wallet could let you save your passport to your phone — but don’t expect to use it to travel yet
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Wallet seems to be getting support for e-passports, but they probably won't be able to replace your physical passport just yet.
Apple Pay and NFC could get this major upgrade — but there’s one big problem
By Tom Pritchard published
NFC payments like Apple Pay are slated to get a big time-saving upgrade — so long as it isn't ruined by spam.
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