Articles by Thomas Deehan, Freelance Contributor

After cutting his teeth covering the film and TV industries, Tom spent almost seven years testing the latest tech over at Trusted Reviews before heading out into the world of freelance writing. From vacuum cleaners to video games, there isn't much that Tom hasn't written about, but being something of a gym fanatic, he tends to harbour an obsession where smartwatches are concerned. When he's not benchmarking devices, you can find Tom writing fiction in his spare time.

Articles by: Thomas Deehan

Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 in black, in a house with white window frames in the background

I spent two weeks with the UE Megaboom 4, and it's now my go-to Bluetooth speaker for summer

By Thomas Deehan published 6 July 25

The Megaboom 4's Magic Button and super long battery life help to get the party started quickly, and keep it going for hours.

If you give it a chance, there's a lot to love about the iPhone's Camera Control button

By Thomas Deehan published 22 June 25

Even though it's divisive, the iPhone's Camera Control has actually given me something that I've been trying to fix with accessories for years

Will Apple never learn? I'm convinced that the iPhone 17 Air will repeat the mistake of the iPhone mini series – here's why

By Thomas Deehan published 21 June 25

Is Apple on to something with its new slimline phone? I don't think so.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and iPhone 14 Pro Max

I'm a die-hard iPhone fan, but switching to Android has shown me what Apple Intelligence is missing

By Thomas Deehan published 20 June 25

I might be a die-hard Apple fan, but even I can see that Apple Intelligence is in desperate need of a new strategy.

I review regular phones for a living, but switching to a foldable has changed the way I use Android

By Thomas Deehan published 19 June 25

After seeing what's possible when carrying around a foldable, I don't think I can go back to using a regular phone.

Ready for an iPhone upgrade? Here's why you (probably) don't need to buy a Pro

By Thomas Deehan published 19 June 25

They might be great, but Apple's flagship-level handsets just aren't designed for the masses.

The iPhone 17 Air may have a small battery, but l don't think you'll need to worry

By Thomas Deehan published 18 June 25

The so-called iPhone 17 Air has been tipped to spot a 2,800mAh battery, which is oddly small for a potential 2025 flagship phone. But I don't think that’s cause for concern.

I'm a long-time iPad user, but the brilliant OnePlus Pad 3 has me questioning my loyalties

By Thomas Deehan published 6 June 25

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Held back only by a few optimisation issues and a high overall price when accessories are factored in, the OnePlus Pad 3 is an instant winner.

I tested the Shokz OpenFit 2 and for dedicated runners they're ideal, but open earbuds for the masses they are not

By Thomas Deehan published 4 June 25

The Shokz OpenFit 2 are a great pair of running earbuds, but there's one major caveat holding them back

I swapped my iPhone for the Honor 400, and it beats Apple's handset in one key area

By Thomas Deehan published 3 June 25

Honor's latest phone gives other mid-range devices a run for their money

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