Articles by Tom Bedford, Contributor

Tom Bedford was deputy phones editor on TechRadar until late 2022, having worked his way up from staff writer. Though he specialized in phones and tablets, he also took on other tech like electric scooters, smartwatches, fitness, mobile gaming and more. He now works for the entertainment site What To Watch.

He graduated in American Literature and Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. Prior to working on TechRadar, he freelanced in tech, gaming and entertainment, and also spent many years working as a mixologist. He also currently works in film as a screenwriter, director and producer, and likes to cook and bake, exercise, travel and go charity shop shopping (that's thrift store shopping, if you live in the US).

He grew up in Bristol, UK, and has also lived in Norwich, UK, Salt Lake City, UT, and currently resides in London, UK.

Articles by: Tom Bedford

iPhone 14 leak points to a price bump – but for a good reason

By Tom Bedford published 24 May 22

According to a supply chain rumor, the iPhone 14 will have a selfie camera that costs three times more than the last version's.

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun speaking at a conference

Xiaomi is gearing up to steal the 'best camera phone' crown from Huawei

By Tom Bedford published 23 May 22

Xiaomi has announced a partnership with camera maker Leica just after it had moved away from Huawei.

Apex Legends Mobile has learned a great lesson from Call of Duty Mobile

By Tom Bedford published 22 May 22

Apex Legends Mobile has a messy control system, but it's learned one key thing from the mobile gaming giant.

Every Android phone user needs to know about this simple iPhone AirDrop rival

By Tom Bedford published 21 May 22

Shut your iOS friends up by showing them this easy way to send files between Android phones.

Even if the iPhone 14 is the most powerful phone ever, that's not enough

By Tom Bedford last updated 20 May 22

Qualcomm's new chipset, destined for Android phones, shows that there's a lot more to processors than simply 'power'.

One Google Pixel 6a downgrade might make it a tough sell for cheap phone fans

By Tom Bedford published 20 May 22

Given how most budget phones have 120Hz screens, the 60Hz Google Pixel 6a might put off fans on a budget.

Samsung Galaxy A53 review

By Tom Bedford last updated 5 December 22

The Samsung Galaxy is your archetypal mid-range phone: it comes with a relatively low price and has some impressive strong suits, but it flags in other areas.

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro review

By Tom Bedford last updated 19 May 22

The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro is a decent Android tablet that’ll set you back quite a bit.

A screenshot from the 2021 Apple September event

The iPhone 14 launch date has finally leaked

By Tom Bedford last updated 24 May 22

A leaker has shared a date for the iPhone 14 launch event, and it sounds like a busy time for the company.

A Sony Xperia 1 IV from the front, with the screen on, recording a video

As a filmmaker I love the look of the Sony Xperia 1 IV, but that's the problem

By Tom Bedford published 15 May 22

The Sony Xperia 1 IV's appeal could be limited, despite how exciting the company's new flagship looks.

A screengrab from Google IO 2022 showing the Google Pixel 7

7 important things we just learned about the Google Pixel 7

By Tom Bedford last updated 24 May 22

We now know lots about the Google Pixel 7, even though it's only expected to launch at the end of the year.

I'm a tech reviewer and even I can't get my head around Realme's new cheap phones

By Tom Bedford published 12 May 22

The Realme 9 and Realme 9 5G have been positioned weirdly so that they totally compete.

Don't get your hopes up for the Google Pixel Fold any time soon

By Tom Bedford published 12 May 22

Judging by Google IO 2022, Google's debut foldable phone won't be coming for a very long time.

This could be the year I give up my iPad Pro - and it's all thanks to Android 13

By Tom Bedford published 12 May 22

Android 13 is bringing big upgrades to tablets running the software, and I think my iPad Pro's days are numbered.

7 Google IO 2022 announcements you may have missed - but really shouldn't

By Tom Bedford published 11 May 22

Google IO 2022 was incredibly busy, but we want to make sure these 7 announcements didn't slip through the cracks.

This new Android update is bringing a great health feature I've always longed for

By Tom Bedford published 11 May 22

Google IO 2022 Google didn't make a big song and dance about Health Connect, but it could be a major Android function.

A brand-new Google Pixel Tablet is coming, and it looks like a Home Hub let loose

By Tom Bedford published 11 May 22

Breaking The Google Pixel tablet was teased, but its release will be quite a long way away.

Google Pixel 7 has been 'announced', months before it's expected to launch

By Tom Bedford published 11 May 22

Google IO 2022 Despite the Google Pixel 7 phones likely debuting in October, we've already seen a first glimpse.

Android tablets might finally get that iPad-beating update

By Tom Bedford last updated 24 May 22

Google IO 2022 Android 13 is bringing big changes to the way Android runs on tablets and foldable phones, and we're all for it.

Google Pixel 6a release date, price, specs, and features

By Tom Bedford last updated 4 July 22

Google IO 2022 The Google Pixel 6a has been confirmed at Google IO 2022: here's what you need to know.

The iPhone 13 Pro with its Lightning Port

iPhone 14 will be the last to miss USB-C, according to a controversial report

By Tom Bedford published 11 May 22

According to a reputable analyst, the iPhone 15 in 2023 could come with USB-C, despite lots of words against it.

Sony Xperia 1 IV price is somehow even higher than the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra's

By Tom Bedford published 11 May 22

The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a big price increase from its predecessor, and now it costs more than the S22 Ultra.

A Sony Xperia 5 III leaning against a wall

Why is there no Sony Xperia 5 IV? Here are 3 possible reasons

By Tom Bedford published 11 May 22

There's no Sony Xperia 5 IV, and we've had a good hard think on why.

Sony Xperia 1 IV launch live blog: catch up on the new camera phone's debut

By Tom Bedford last updated 11 May 22

The Sony Xperia 1 IV has launched, and you can follow with what happened with this live blog.

The folding iPhone just got a surprising step closer to reality

By Tom Bedford published 10 May 22

Apparently, Apple has started producing screens that are designed to work for folding phones.

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