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
Honor Magic6 RSR is a £1,600 Porsche Design phone — and I got to test it
By Richard Priday published
The £1,600 Honor Magic6 RSR makes a few interesting changes compared to the Magic6 Pro it's based on, making it more than just an extra-expensive reskin.
iOS 18 could bring three big upgrades to Safari on iPhone
By Richard Priday published
AI summarizing, the ability to delete parts of a webpage, and a new menu system could be coming to Safari in the next version of iOS.
All four iPhone 16 models pictured in new leak — including bigger Pro screen sizes
By Richard Priday last updated
An image of all four expected iPhone 16 models has appeared on X, giving us the clearest indication yet of how the different new iPhones will compare.
Circle to Search on Galaxy S24 and Pixel 8 gets way better when you use it like this
By Richard Priday published
Combining Circle to Search with your Galaxy S24 or Pixel 8's camera allows you to quickly make a search about anything in front of you, no actual photos required. Here's how it works.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked date just leaked — here's when we could see Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Ring, and more
By Richard Priday published
The Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Ring and more could finally be revealed in early July at an event in Paris.
Google Maps on iPhone may finally get this useful navigation feature
By Richard Priday last updated
The long-awaited introduction of Google Maps' Live Activities-compatible directions seems to be rolling out sporadically to iPhones.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 performance may be no different from last year's model — here's why [Updated]
By Richard Priday last updated
Samsung could deny the Galaxy Z Flip 6 a new chipset based on a baffling new benchmark result that shows what's likely the new foldable running on last year's tech.
Nubia Flip 5G review: A Galaxy Z Flip-like experience for half the price
By Richard Priday published
A cheap phone that folds, rather than a foldable phone that's cheap
Google Pixel 8a price hike rumored — but it may not be as bad as it seems
By Richard Priday published
The Google Pixel 8a leaks again, popping up in an Instagram Story and on an advert with some eyebrow-raisingly expensive pricing.
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro dummies leak — and their cases reveal two big changes
By Richard Priday published
New iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro dummy image shows how iPhone cases are going to have to adapt to the new shape of the standard model's cameras, and Apple's new Capture button feature.
iOS 18 Notes app tipped for two major upgrades — what's coming to your iPhone
By Richard Priday last updated
Voice recording and Math Notes could be two key things that iOS 18 adds to your iPhone's Notes app when the update arrives later this year.
Samsung Galaxy S25 and other future Android flagships may get XL batteries — here's why
By Richard Priday published
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip that could power your next Android phone seems to require larger batteries in order to keep it running, says a new leak.
Samsung Galaxy A55 review: A great cheap phone all-around
By Richard Priday published
A straightforward upgrade to the previous generation, the Galaxy A55 shows Samsung can still make a cheap phone work well as its rivals' prices start to rise.
Samsung Galaxy S24's best feature could soon get a big usability upgrade
By Richard Priday published
Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones' Circle to Search feature could get some usability upgrades according to statements made on a Made by Google Podcast episode.
iPhone 16 Pro major camera upgrade just leaked — no more lens flare?
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple's working on a new lens coating for its iPhone cameras, and it could help the iPhone 16 Pro deal with lens flares and other problems.
iPhone 16 Plus could get the worst downgrade of any iPhone 16 — here's why
By Richard Priday published
Recent rumors have claimed that the iPhone 16 Plus could be losing battery capacity, and that could mean it loses exactly what made previous Plus models worthwhile.
Android 15 beta is available now for Google Pixel users — here's how to download it
By Richard Priday published
Google's allowing owners of recent Google Pixel devices to download Android 15 in beta form. And this is how to do it.
Best Samsung Galaxy S21 cases
By Brittany Vincent last updated
Grab one of the best Samsung Galaxy S21 cases to ensure your phone is safe from harm.
iPhone 16 colors may have the widest selection of any iPhone so far — including two new options
By Richard Priday published
Apple could offer its widest choice of colors for an iPhone ever on the iPhone 16, with two new additions since the iPhone 15 expected too according to a leaker.
iPhone 16 Pro Max rumored to feature an upgraded camera — and extra-long battery life
By Richard Priday published
A boatful of iPhone 16 leaks have suggested the new models could get battery, storage and camera improvements, plus a couple of new colors.
Sony Xperia 5 V review: Small, strange and surprising
By Richard Priday published
Sony’s smartphone is definitely not like other Android flagships
Google Pixel 8a real-life photos leak — and they reveal some bad news
By Richard Priday published
It's exciting to see the Pixel 8a potentially in the flesh pre-launch, but these leaked images seem to show that Google has not improved the display's bezels since last year.
How to photograph the April 2024 solar eclipse with your smartphone
By Richard Priday published
These are our 9 tips on how to get the best smartphone photo of the April 2024 solar eclipse, happening on April 8.
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