Richard Priday
Richard is a writer based in London, covering news, reviews, how-tos and buying guides for mobile devices like smartphones, tablets and laptops, as well as other topics like gaming and audio.
He has an impractically large collection of devices, gathered over his five years in tech journalism. Using this broad stock of gadgets, he can compare and contrast a new product's features with similar devices', and figure out if something's a new class leader, or if a different gadget can do what it does better.
While he enjoys writing about the latest iPhones and Samsung Galaxys, he's also an advocate of buying cheaper, refurbished and second-hand devices. He hopes that he can help gadget buyers to cut through the hype around new products, and upgrade to something that suits their needs and budget every time, whether it's brand new or pre-owned.
Richard has an M.A. in Magazine Journalism from the University of Sheffield's world-renowned Department of Journalism Studies, and has also written for WIRED U.K., The Register and Creative Bloq. Aside from mobile devices, he also has a great appreciation for specialty coffee, and is never seen in the office without his Aeropress close at hand.
Latest articles by Richard Priday

OnePlus 13 could get iPhone 16-style magnetic charging — what we know
By Richard Priday published
OnePlus president Kinder Liu has hinted at the OnePlus 13's cases offering magnetic attachments, likely for charging or other accessories.

I just spent a week with the iPhone 16 Pro Max — here’s my pros and cons
By Richard Priday last updated
I've spent my first seven days living with the iPhone 16 Pro Max, so let me tell you about the good points and bad.

Google Pixel 9a could launch much sooner than expected — what we know
By Richard Priday published
Google may be launching the Pixel 9a in March next year instead of May — and this could be the new normal.

How to set up your Apple Watch
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here's how to set up your Apple Watch and sync it with your iPhone

Google Pixel 9a could come in a choice of four colors — here are the options
By Richard Priday published
After seeing the alleged design of the Pixel 9a in a recent leak, now we may know the four possible colors Google will offer it in.

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: The biggest upgrades
By Richard Priday last updated
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is Apple's latest flagship iPhone, and here's how it compares to its equivalent from two years ago - the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Apple iPhone Flip — new details just leaked on prototype designs
By Richard Priday published
According to Mark Gurman, iPhone Flip physical prototypes do exist, but because of prominent creases in the display, Apple's not ready to move on.

The best VR games in 2025
By Jason England last updated
These are the best VR games you can play on the best VR headsets — from Meta Quest 3 to PSVR 2.

iPhone 16 sales are not as big as previous years — here’s why
By Richard Priday published
Lead times for the iPhone 16 series models are shorter than previous years, which could mean less interest from buyers, or better judgment of demand from Apple.

iPhone 16 wait times are up to a month long — 5 useful things you can do in the meantime
By Richard Priday published
If you've got days or weeks to wait until your iPhone 16 appears on your doorstep, you can use your time wisely and prepare a few things.

I just went hands-on with Huawei’s triple-foldable phone — and I’m amazed
By Richard Priday published
Huawei's won the race to ship the first triple foldable phone: the Mate XT Ultimate Design. And I got to try it out.

iPhone 16 can be restored wirelessly if the worst happens — what you need to know
By Richard Priday published
If you need to put your iPhone 16 into Recovery mode, you can now get it out of it again with an iOS 18-compatible iPhone, not just a desktop or laptop.

iOS 18 is live now — how to download and 9 features you need to try first
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Apple is rolling out iOS 18 to users of compatible iPhones from September 16. And these our the 9 new features you should try once you install it.

Here's when you can get iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia and watchOS 11 on your devices
By Dave LeClair last updated
Final versions of Apple's software updates are on the way, as Apple sets a date to launch iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia and watchOS 11.

The latest iOS 18.1 beta has accidentally disabled one of its key features
By Richard Priday published
The latest iOS 18.1 beta is having Siri problems as users are faced with pop-ups about finishing downloads that never happen.

Two of the iPhone 16's video features could be coming to older iPhones via iOS 18
By Richard Priday published
iOS 18 may give all compatible iPhones a watered-down version of the iPhone 16's video playback speed adjustment feature, plus the option to pause recordings as you make them.

iPhone 16's MagSafe upgrade is a change I’ve wanted for ages — but now there’s a new problem
By Richard Priday published
The iPhone 16 launch introduced a new, faster MagSafe, but it will probably require you to upgrade your charger to use it.

Your iPad has a hidden battery health feature — here’s how to check it
By Richard Priday last updated
There is battery health data stored on your iPad, but you won't find it in the Battery menu. Here's a couple of ways to check it manually.

iPhone 16 Camera Control could be copied by Android — this looks like the next smartphone trend
By Richard Priday published
Android phone makers Oppo and Nubia may be adding iPhone 16-style Camera Control buttons to their next flagship phones.

I have half a dozen USB-C chargers in my house — none of them charge the Pixel 9 Pro XL at full speed
By Richard Priday last updated
Despite my best efforts, I couldn't charge the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL at full speed, despite owning many different chargers.

iPhone 16 announced with A18 chip, new Camera Control button and Apple Intelligence
By Richard Priday published
Apple's basic iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have burst onto the scene with a colorful new design, a new Camera Control button and an AI-focused A18 chip.

I took over 250 photos with the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 — here's the winner
By Richard Priday published
With five cameras each to test, we conducted in-depth testing of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 6's photography skills to see which was best.

Apple 'It’s Glowtime' event — 7 biggest announcements we’re excited to see
By Richard Priday last updated
With just a few days to go until the Apple September event, TG staffers answer the question of what they're looking forward to seeing announced on stage in Cupertino.
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