
Tom May
Tom May is a freelance writer and editor specializing in art, photography, design and travel. He has been editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. He has also worked for a wide range of mainstream titles including The Sun, Radio Times, NME, T3, Heat, Company and Bella.
Latest articles by Tom May

iPhone generations: which Apple iPhone model is right for you?
By Tom May last updated
buying guide Unsure which iPhone to choose? Our guide breaks down each generation.

The best otoscopes for parents, medical students and pet owners
By Adam Juniper last updated
Updated Check for health problems in your own ears, your family's and your pets, with the best otoscopes

The best iPad keyboard: convert your iPad into a sophisticated workspace
By Tom May last updated
Buying guide Lightweight, versatile, and user-friendly, these are the best iPad keyboards on the market today

The best Motorola phone: the best model from the classic phone brand
By Tom May last updated
Buying guide The best Motorola phones in 2025 are probably more capable than you think

The best rugged laptops: laptops to use in extreme environments
By Tom May last updated
Updated Have no fear of drops, shocks and adverse weather! The best rugged laptops have you covered

The best Continuity Camera mounts: turn your iPhone into a Mac webcam
By Ian Evenden last updated
Updated Strap your iPhone to your Mac using a continuity camera mount for a better webcam experience

The best stylus phone: write and draw with precision on your phone
By Tom May last updated
Buying guide Draw, sketch, take notes and edit images precisely, with the best stylus phones on the market right now

The best VHS to DVD converter: digitize your videotapes easily
By Tom May last updated
buying guide Make the footage on your ageing videotapes last forever, by digitising them with the best VHS to DVD converters.

The best ultrawide monitor: get more screen space for your photo editing
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated A 21:9 ratio or wider gives you space to see a lot more at once

The best headphones for video editing: high quality audio for every budget
By Ben Andrews last updated
UPDATED The best headphones for video editing will ensure you spot every subtlety in your sound

The best iPhone printer: take photos and print them out on the move
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide You don't have to wait till you're home to print out your pictures; you can use the best iPhone printer instead!

The best slide viewers in 2025: the easy way to rediscover your old slides
By Gavin Stoker last updated
UPDATED Whether you wish to view old pictures or are shooting on film afresh today, these are the best slide viewers

Best Samsung phone: from folding phones to flagships, these are the best cameras on Samsung devices for every budget
By Gareth Bevan last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best Samsung phones for your money today, from high specs to budget buys

Does Starlink's new service mean the satphone is dead?
By Tom May published
Opinion If you can use your smartphone anywhere, the satellite phone might become redundant.

The best Uber dash cams: keep a video record of what's going on inside and outside your vehicle
By Alistair Charlton last updated
buying guide Record everything that happens on the road ahead, the rear, and even inside your cabin, with the best Uber dash cams

The best scanner for documents & photos: digitize your docs and precious images
By Tom May last updated
buying guide Digitize receipts, reports, photos, ID cards, negatives, and more, with the best scanner for documents and photos

10 photographers you should be following on Substack
By Tom May published
10 of the best These great photographers all share their vision, techniques and stories via Substack

I'm a tech writer, and Apple's naming system even confuses me! Here's how to decode it
By Tom May published
Apple product names can be quite perplexing. But here's a decoder to help make sense of them

The best iPads for photo editing, video editing and photography in 2025
By Mike Harris last updated
Buying guide Edit and organize your images and video with the best iPads available today

Best external hard drives: clever drives for added storage and backups
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide Store gigabytes of photos and videos with the best external hard drives for photographers

AI-powered cameras mean I don’t know what photography is anymore
By Tom May published
opinion If the software is making all the decisions, where does that leave the person behind the lens?

The best LED light sticks and light wands for photography
By George Cairns last updated
Whether you're shooting stills or video, the best light wands and LED light sticks offer a great lighting solution

The best OnePlus phones: great cameras for less
By Gareth Bevan last updated
buying guide Find a great phone at a price you can afford: these are the best OnePlus phones on the market today
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