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Tom Bedford

Tom's role in the TechRadar team is to specialize in phones and tablets, but he also takes on other tech like electric scooters, smartwatches, fitness, mobile gaming and more. He started as a staff writer on the phones team in 2019, and became Deputy Editor in 2022, and is currently the sole member of that team.

He graduated in American Literature and Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. Prior to working in TechRadar, he freelanced in tech, gaming and entertainment, areas which he continues to cover on occasion, and also spent many years working in bars as a mixologist. Outside of TechRadar he works in film as a screenwriter, director, producer and more, and likes to cook and bake, exercise, travel and going 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

That rumored iPhone subscription service just doesn't make any sense

By Tom Bedford published 29 March 22

Opinion New reports of an iPhone subscription service might sound tempting, but it just doesn't make any sense.

Twitter down: social media website and app aren't working - again

By Tom Bedford published 28 March 22

Twitter has gone down for loads of users, with the social media giant repeatedly asking you to reload the page.

This unbelievable Xiaomi camera phone feature will make you regret your iPhone

By Tom Bedford published 27 March 22

Xiaomi phones have an AI sky-changing tool that we can't get enough of.

Your Google Pixel phone is getting loads more features - but also a downgrade

By Tom Bedford published 25 March 22

Google's March feature drop just brought improvements across the board - but also a downgrade in one key area.

Hands on: Xiaomi Watch S1 / S1 Active review

By Tom Bedford published 24 March 22

Not yet rated

Xiaomi's two new smartwatches are surprisingly premium offerings, and it's not exactly clear why.

Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) in portrait mode on a grey cushion

New iPad (2022) could be a huge reinvention for Apple's cheap tablet line

By Tom Bedford published 24 March 22

Rumors suggest Apple is planning big things for its next entry-level iPad, changing the decade-old design.

Best Oppo phones 2022: the top Find X or Reno for you

By Tom Bedford published 24 March 22

Updated If you're looking to buy a new Oppo phone, whether's it's a Find, Reno or A handset, these are the best options for you.

The iPhone 14 chipset mystery just got another twist

By Tom Bedford last updated 24 March 22

An iPhone 14 rumor suggests Apple will use an old chipset for some models, but will slap a new name over it.

Xiaomi 12 review

By Tom Bedford last updated 16 May 22

The Xiaomi 12 is a compact flagship phone that beats out the Galaxy S22 in some key areas, but it isn’t perfect.

Xiaomi 12 Ultra could be the best phone ever - but the S22 Ultra will beat it anyway

By Tom Bedford published 23 March 22

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra may have incredible specs - but simply by coming first, the Galaxy S22 Ultra will be more popular.

iPhone 14 renders put the 'no' in 'notch'

By Tom Bedford published 22 March 22

We've heard so many reports say that the iPhone 14 won't have a notch - the writing's on the wall.

This new Realme phone is everything I want in a mobile - except I won't buy it

By Tom Bedford published 22 March 22

Opinion The Realme GT Neo 3 has fast charging, a great Sony camera sensor and a kooky design - but it's only on sale in China.

Apple admits iOS 15.4 update could hurt your iPhone battery - but there's an easy fix

By Tom Bedford last updated 22 March 22

Lots of users have found that the iOS 15.4 update causes battery drain issues - and Apple is aware.

I've had an Amazon Kindle for years and I still can't get over this amazing trick

By Tom Bedford published 21 March 22

Three years after booting up my first Amazon Kindle, I keep on using it thanks to this amazing trick.

The 'cheap' Apple Watch 3 might not be long for this world

By Tom Bedford published 21 March 22

A leaker thinks that the Apple Watch Series 3 could be canceled towards the end of the year, because of watchOS.

iPhone 14 leak points to surprise size rise

By Tom Bedford published 21 March 22

An iPhone 14 leak suggests there won't be a mini phone, but also that the Pro Max will be slightly smaller than last time.

In-person images of the ipad Air 2022 in use

As a filmmaker, the iPad Air has a major flaw which means I can’t use it

By Tom Bedford published 20 March 22

The iPad Air’s limited storage space makes it a tough choice if you play with space-hungry film footage.

Apex Legends Mobile is here far, far too late

By Tom Bedford published 18 March 22

Opinion Is there a place for Apex Legends Mobile in 2022? Here's why we think there isn't.

Android 13: 3 big things we learned about the next Android update this week

By Tom Bedford published 18 March 22

We'll take you through three big Android 13 things we learned in the last week, in what's been a busy few days for Android.

What to expect from Google IO 2022: Android 13, Wear OS, Pixel 6a, and more

By Tom Bedford last updated 10 May 22

Google has confirmed that its IO conference will take place on May 11, and we're hoping to see plenty announced.

View of the rear of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G standing upright against a concrete wall

This new cheap Samsung phone is the Galaxy S21 FE I was asking for all along

By Tom Bedford last updated 18 March 22

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G offers everything we wanted from the Galaxy S21 FE, and nothing we didn't.

Hands on: Samsung Galaxy A33 5G review

By Tom Bedford last updated 18 March 22

Not yet rated

With a reasonable price tag, a good-looking screen and 5G connectivity, the Galaxy A33 5G is an enticing buy for video streamers on a budget.

Samsung Galaxy launch live blog: here's our Galaxy A Event recap

By Tom Bedford last updated 17 March 22

The Samsung Galaxy A Event 2022 brought us some mid-range handsets that could prove popular.

This Steve Jobs-inspired iPhone costs $27,000 - and it's surprisngly cheap

By Tom Bedford published 16 March 22

Premium phone brand Caviar now offers iPhones and iPads with engraved signatures from a weird mix of famous people.

iPhone SE 2022 in use on wooden background

iPhone SE 3 isn't even out yet and we've already forgotten about it

By Tom Bedford published 16 March 22

March is a busy month for smartphones, and the iPhone SE 3 is the most boring mobile of the lot.

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