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

iPhone Ultra rumored release date, price, colors and all the latest leaks
By Tom Pritchard Last updated
iPhone Ultra is coming later this year, and here's everything we know about Apple's first foldable so far.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is proof that Samsung should kill its 'Fan Edition' phones — here's why
By Tom Pritchard Published
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is proof that the Fan Edition series has outlived its usefulness, and it's time Samsung killed it in favor of the Galaxy A-series instead.

I've been using this Momcozy baby bottle cleaner for the past month — and now I wish I hadn't spent nine months washing them by hand
By Tom Pritchard Published
Momcozy's DeepClean Baby Bottle Washer has been a huge timesaver for keeping my baby son's milk bottles clean and ready to go. But it is taking some getting used to.

The Pixel 11 is a swing-and-a-miss of a phone, but this one AI camera feature is genuinely useful
By Tom Pritchard Published
Google Pixel 11 doesn't have a lot going for it, but the Magic Capture AI camera mode is easily its standout feature.

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: 5 biggest rumored upgrades
By Tom Pritchard Published
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is coming, and there are a bunch of upgrades coming with it. Here are five of the biggest ways it'll beat the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

I wrote and edited this article with Pixel 11's 'Rambler' dictation feature — and things did not go according to plan
By Tom Pritchard Published
Rambler may be new and improved, but it still tried to delete half of this article for no good reason.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE hands-on review: I'm not sure if this phone needed to exist
By Tom Pritchard Published
Not yet ratedMaybe it's time Samsung set the Fan Edition out to pasture

Expert predicts iPhone Ultra's $2,500 price tag won't deter die-hard fans — it could see 10 million units sold in the next year
By Tom Pritchard Published
Apple is still expected to ship 10 million iPhone Ultra units in the next year, because apparently Apple is courting users that won't be deterred by the price.

Apple iPhone 18 event — all the new products expected to launch at the 'Surprise and shine' event
By Scott Younker Last updated
Apple could have at least eight new products to announce on September 9, from iPhone and watches to new smart home devices.

iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone Ultra: Which upcoming iPhone is right for you?
By Tom Pritchard Published
This year's iPhone launch is going to be totally different. Here's everything we know about all three phones — and how they compare to each other.

Foldable iPhone Ultra is apparently wowing early users — but the camera setup is the elephant in the room
By Tom Pritchard Published
iPhone Ultra is set to be the most sophisticated iPhone ever made, but the missing telephoto lens could be a huge drawback.

I've been testing Pixel 11 Pro XL for a week — here's why HiLight is the most disappointing new feature
By Tom Pritchard Published
HiLight really highlights how disappointing the Pixel 11 Pro really is.

The iPhone 18 Pro has me ready to break my 15-year Android streak — but it needs to do these 5 things first
By Tom Pritchard Published
I've been using Android phones for 15 years, and there are some serious obstacles if Apple wants me to consider jumping back to iOS.

Apple's big September event is coming — but don't expect these 5 products
By Tom Pritchard Last updated
Apple's September event should have a lot of big reveals, but there are plenty of things we should not expect to see until much later.

iPhone Ultra is Apple's biggest product in years, but supply chain issues mean many could miss out at launch
By Tom Pritchard Published
Apple's issues producing enough foldable iPhone Ultras may lead to a staggered global release. Here's what we know so far.

How to get Apple TV for free
By Malcolm McMillan Last updated
It's still incredibly easy to get a free trial to Apple TV. Here are 7+ things you can do to get Apple TV for free right now.

Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL review: A sprinkling of interesting features can't make up for offering little else
By Tom Pritchard Published
Google Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL are not bad phones by any means, but they are disappointing devices — especially compared to what rival flagships have to offer.

The 5 accessories that transformed my iPhone 17 Pro Max for under $50
By Tom Pritchard Published
Phone accessories can do a lot of great things, and they don't need to cost a fortune. here are five iPhone 17 Pro Max accessories that improved the way I use my phone.

I just tried this privacy-focused version of Android for Pixel phones — and I'm very impressed
By Tom Pritchard Published
If you want some extra privacy on your phone, it might be worth installing GrapheneOS. It actually feels more like Android than a lot of other Android phones.

I've been using Pixel phones for the past 5 years, but the lack of Pixel 11 upgrades is indefensible
By Tom Pritchard Last updated
The Google Pixel 11 launch is the least interesting phone launch I've ever experienced, and it's going to making getting excited for future Pixel phones a lot harder.

The Pixel 11 is available to pre-order, but you probably shouldn't right now — here's why
By Tom Pritchard Published
Paying full price for a Pixel phone feels more and more like choosing to be ripped off. Here's why you should wait before buying a Pixel 11.

Made by Google Event LIVE from NYC — here's everything Google announced today
By John Velasco, Tom Pritchard Last updated
Google's Made by Google 2026 event kicks off late this evening, but it's already announced its flagship Pixel 11 lineup, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag tracker, and more.

iOS 27 beta 5 is out: New app icons, Siri voices, improved search, and every new iPhone feature
By Tom Pritchard Published
iOS 27 beta 5 is now available, and despite being so close to the official iOS 27 launch things are still being changed. Here are all the latest changes and features.
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