Articles by 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

A photo of the Xiaomi 12T Pro smartphone

Xiaomi 12T Pro review: marginal gains

By Tom Bedford last updated 24 December 22

The Xiaomi 12T Pro is an incremental upgrade on Mi’s line of spin-off Android phones.

Amazon Kindle Vella: what it is, how much it costs, how to use it and if it works on Kindle

By Tom Bedford last updated 9 December 22

Updated Amazon has released Kindle Vella, and we've got everything you need to know about the company's new story service.

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.

Asus Zenfone 9 review

By Tom Bedford last updated 5 December 22

The Asus Zenfone 9 is a cheap phone playing dress-up as a premium one, with a strange hodgepodge of specs.

How to change your Facebook password or reset it

By Tom Bedford, Bryan M Wolfe published 17 October 22

This is how to change your Facebook password for when you've forgotten or just want more security.

How to change your Amazon password or reset it

By Tom Bedford, Bryan M Wolfe published 17 October 22

Here's how to change your Amazon password if you've forgotten it or just want to improve your security.

The Google Pixel 6 (L) and the Google Pixel 7 (R)

Google Pixel 7 vs Google Pixel 6: how new is this 'new' Android phone really?

By Tom Bedford last updated 6 October 22

We've compared the Google Pixel 7 vs the Google Pixel 6 so you know what's different in the new mobile.

Three different OnePlus Nord Watch faces

OnePlus Nord Watch - everything we know

By James Rogerson published 3 October 22

OnePlus has fully unveiled its affordable new Nord Watch: here's what you need to know.

Honor Pad 8 review

By Tom Bedford published 1 October 22

The Honor Pad 8 is slow and has awkward software, but if you want a big screen on a budget, it has you covered.

A surprise new iPhone 14 and Galaxy S22 rival – Motorola Edge 30 Ultra review

By Tom Bedford last updated 1 October 22

Recommended

Motorola has created a fantastic-value Android phone that redefines what a flagship device can be.

Don't expect to get an Amazon Kindle Scribe deal on Prime Day (or Black Friday)

By Tom Bedford published 30 September 22

The Amazon Kindle Scribe release date has been confirmed, and it's after Black Friday, meaning no deals for you.

Samsung confirms it'll sell newer refurbished phones – that's great news

By Tom Bedford published 30 September 22

Samsung has confirmed to TechRadar that it'll be expanding its range of refurbished and renewed phones soon.

This Android phone tries to follow the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra but with one problem – our Vivo X80 Pro review

By Tom Bedford published 29 September 22

The Vivo X80 Pro has lots of top-end specs, but nothing to help it stand out from the competition.

The backs of the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro

Google Pixel 7 price leak suggests Google is totally out of touch

By Tom Bedford published 29 September 22

A price leak for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro points to the same prices as for the Pixel 6 series, which isn't a smart move.

New Amazon Kindle Scribe arrives with three surprising upgrades

By Tom Bedford last updated 29 September 22

The Amazon Kindle Scribe brings a giant display and physical stylus to the popular ereader line.

The new Amazon Halo Rise won't just track your sleep, but it'll control it too

By Tom Bedford last updated 28 September 22

The Amazon Halo Rise is a new smart home device designed to monitor and improve your sleeping.

Amazon event recap: New Echos, Kindle Scribe, Halo Rise, Ring cameras and more

By Tom Bedford, Matt Bolton, Lance Ulanoff last updated 28 September 22

Amazon unveiled lots of new gadgets, from speakers to TVs to smart sleep trackers to robot upgrades.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE leak makes me think it'll be the best tablet this year

By Tom Bedford published 28 September 22

A Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE leak points to Android 13, which could make it the first slate running this tablet-friendly software.

Oppo Reno 8 Pro review

By Tom Bedford last updated 27 September 22

The Oppo Reno 8 Pro is a solid all-rounder that butts heads with some serious competition.

An Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) from the back, on a wooden surface

iPad Pro Ultra sounds incredibly unlikely to arrive in 2022, disappointing no one

By Tom Bedford published 27 September 22

Rumors of a 14-inch iPad Pro coming out in 2022 were probably bogus, but Apple fans have enough on their plates.

A rare Google Pixel 7 leak reminds us why this phone hasn't been leaked much

By Tom Bedford published 26 September 22

The Google Pixel 7 hasn't leaked much compared to its Pro sibling, but a new info-dump reminds us why.

An Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) from the back, in a case

I bought a refurbished iPad Pro – and likely won't buy a new gadget again

By Tom Bedford published 24 September 22

I thought buying second-hand would be a risk, but after doing it, I'm sure every future gadget I buy will be the same.

New Amazon Kindle update will change the way you read ebooks, and TikTok's to blame

By Tom Bedford published 23 September 22

Amazon is changing its Kindle ebook returns policy, thanks to some TikTok users gaming the system to hurt authors.

Google Pixel Watch teaser confirms good and bad news for smartwatch fans

By Tom Bedford published 23 September 22

Google has teased the Pixel Watch in a minute-long video, but there's as much that's worrying as there is that's exciting.

New iOS update fixes a massive iPhone 14 problem that users have complained about

By Tom Bedford published 23 September 22

Since the iPhone 14 launch, users have complained about third-party camera app issues, but now Apple is fixing them.

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