Tom Bedford

Tom Bedford

Contributor

Tom Bedford joined TechRadar in early 2019 as a staff writer, and left the team as deputy phones editor in late 2022 to work for entertainment site What To Watch. He continues to contribute on a freelance basis for several sections including phones, audio and fitness.

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 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

How to lock apps on a Pixel phone

How to lock apps on a Google Pixel phone

By Tom Bedford published

We break down how to lock apps on a Google Pixel phone.

Several Apple Pencil alternatives on top of an iPad.

I tested 5 cheap Apple Pencil alternatives for my iPad Pro – and I'll never buy a ‘proper’ one again

By Tom Bedford published

I tested five Apple Pencil alternatives and was pleasantly surprised by experience.

The Noble FoKus Apollo on a white fleece background.

Noble FoKus Apollo review: a premium set of headphones that delivers Olympian audio quality

By Tom Bedford published

Some of the best headphones on the market for audiophiles / The Noble FoKus Apollo sound fantastic but the design and price will alienate some fans

The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 on a man's wrist in front of a green park.

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 review: the cheapest fitness tracker you should consider buying

By Tom Bedford published

The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 is one of the cheapest fitness trackers that's worth buying, despite some rough edges.

The Edifier Stax Spirit S10 in front of a sunset.

Edifier Stax Spirit S10 review: fantastic-sounding earbuds with a few issues in the feature set

By Tom Bedford published

The Edifier Stax Spirit S10 sound great, under the right conditions, but they’re not for everybody.

how to remove yourself from a group text on android

How to remove yourself from a group text on Android

By Tom Bedford published

Here's how to remove yourself from a group text on Android, with our easy guide to make sure you don't get any more texts.

How to send pictures from iPhone to Android

How to send pictures from iPhone to Android

By Tom Bedford published

Here's our guide looking at three ways to send pictures and photos from an iPhone to an Android phone.

How to print text messages on Android

How to print text messages from Android phones

By Tom Bedford published

Here's our guide looking at three ways to print text messages from an Android phone, ensuring that you'll have options.

The Ultimate Ears Miniroll

Ultimate Ears Miniroll review: a chic mini party speaker that brings the bass – if not every feature you might like

By Tom Bedford published

The Ultimate Ears Miniroll is a pint-sized party speaker that’s more portable than its rivals and won’t break the bank.

An iPhone that's been powered down.

How to turn off your iPhone

By Tom Bedford, Michael Hicks last updated

Here's how to turn off your iPhone, with multiple methods that'll power down your smartphone.

The Xiaomi Buds 5 on a bookshelf.

Xiaomi Buds 5 review: great-sounding cheap earbuds but sadly, there are issues

By Tom Bedford published

The Xiaomi Buds 5 have a distinctive sonic balance and look, but they don’t fit well and the buggy app requires you to jump too many hurdles in order to use them.

A phone screen showing the Google Assistant being deactivated.

How to turn off Google Assistant on your Android phone or tablet

By Tom Bedford last updated

If you're sick of accidentally summoning Google Assistant all the time, or want it gone for whatever reason, follow these steps.

The SoundMagic P58BT ANC on a wooden table.

SoundMagic P58BT ANC review: not quite the magic over-ear headphones we hoped for

By Tom Bedford published

The SoundMagic P58BT ANC are cheap and barebones noise cancelling headphones that offer respectable audio chops, but an almost-staggering lack of features in this day and age.

The Sony WF-C510 on a bronze table.

Sony WF-C510 review: I’d pick these cheap earbuds over more expensive AirPods 4

By Tom Bedford published

Recommended

The Sony WF-C510 are the brand’s cheapest earbuds, but you wouldn’t be able to tell if it wasn’t for the price tag.

Apple Watch 10, iPhone 16 Pro and AirPods 4 split into three segments

Apple iPhone 16 event – everything Apple announced and 16 things we learned

By Marc McLaren published

Here's everything Apple announced at the 'It's Glowtime' event, from new iPhones to the Apple Watch 10, AirPods 4 and more.

The Nothing Ear buds between two fingers.

Apple's new AirPods Pro 2 features miss one trick that I loved in these rival earbuds

By Tom Bedford published

Apple has unveiled a new hearing test feature for AirPods Pro 2, and it could learn from other earbuds' similar features.

Apple Hearing Test

3 new features are coming to your Apple AirPods Pro 2 very soon

By Tom Bedford published

Apple has announced that the Apple AirPods Pro 2 are getting two new features within the next few months.

The CMF Buds Pro 2 on a white-and-orange background.

CMF Buds Pro 2 review: super-cheap earbuds with a literal twist

By Tom Bedford published

The CMF Buds Pro 2 are bargain earbuds that look intriguing, but their distinctive feature doesn't stick the landing.

The Fairphone 5 leaning on a tree stump.

Fairphone 5 review: the premium eco-friendly smartphone

By Tom Bedford published

The Fairphone 5 is the most accomplished Android phone yet from the biggest name in eco-friendly mobiles, though this move into the premium sector may lose Fairphone some fans.

Earfun Air Pro 4 (left) and Earfun Air Pro 3 (right) earbuds, on green TR background

Earfun Air Pro 4 vs Earfun Air Pro 3: comparing the two cheap earbuds

By Tom Bedford published

Here is how the Earfun Air Pro 4 and Air Pro 3 compare, so you know what upgrades the newest generation of cheap earbuds bring.

Spotify's settings menu on an Android phone app.

I changed this one small Spotify feature and it made my music sound dramatically better

By Tom Bedford published

Sometimes, #lifehacks are real, as I found out when time spent noodling around in the Spotify settings menu made my music sound better.

OnePlus Nord 4 vs OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite on a colored background

OnePlus Nord 4 vs OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite: how do these Android phones compare?

By Tom Bedford published

We compare the OnePlus Nord 4 and the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite, so you know how these two Android phones differ.

The Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a) against a purple backdrop.

3 great budget earbuds to get you through school or college

By Tom Bedford published

Back to School Here are three low-cost earbuds that soon-to-be students should consider buying as solid options for studying.

The Earfun Air Pro 4

Earfun Air Pro 4 review: good-value cheap earbuds with just a few too many features

By Tom Bedford published

The Earfun Air Pro 4 offer a rare conundrum in cheap earbuds, as they have too many features leading to a confusing user experience.

The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite against a green curtain.

OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite review: a by-the-numbers cheap Android phone

By Tom Bedford published

The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite fixes its predecessors’ mistakes, but doesn’t do much else to put its head above its numerous competitors.

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