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

Google Circle to Search could soon help you learn about your files and identify songs
By Richard Priday published
While we wait for the Pixel 9 series to arrive, we can instead focus on some upcoming Circle to Search upgrades found in recent app teardowns.

iOS 18 finally lets you record videos with background music — here’s how to do it
By Richard Priday published
Now that iOS 18 allows you to continue playing music while in the Camera app's video mode, you can easily record clips on your iPhone while adding background music in real-time.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold cameras just leaked — and they're underwhelming
By Richard Priday published
Going by its appearance in a camera app database, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold cameras may not receive any big upgrades compared to the Pixel Fold from last year.

Forget iPhone 17 Slim — leaker says it will be the first ever iPhone Air
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple's well-established Air products would be the perfect home for the alleged iPhone 17 Slim, as YouTuber Jon Prosser argues.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is at its best with an S Pen — but here's why I'm still disappointed
By Richard Priday published
The S Pen and Galaxy Z Fold 6 are an ideal pairing, even though Samsung still hasn't fixed the issues that have been affecting the stylus/foldable duo for years.

I put the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra through a 7-round face-off — this is Samsung’s ultimate phone
By Richard Priday published
Samsung's regular flagship phone and foldable flagship phone for 2024 have now launched, so it's time to see if which of the Galaxy S24 Ultra or Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the best of all.

iPhone 16 leaked photo reveals 5 color options together for the first time
By Richard Priday published
A new image of several iPhone 16 dummy units reveals five different color options, although a couple of rumored options aren't shown.

Apple Intelligence won't be complete until 2025 — but one Siri upgrade will arrive before then
By Richard Priday published
Soon Siri will get to know you more personally

Pixel 9 Pro XL hands-on video just revealed Google's next flagship — here's what it shows
By Richard Priday published
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leaks again, this time in a hands-on video with an engineering sample which shows off the apparent final design.

I put the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs OnePlus Open through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
By Richard Priday published
The two top foldables battle it out in this face-off to see if the OnePlus Open remains the best foldable around, or if Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 has managed to steal the win.

You can now customize your iPhone’s Control Center in iOS 18 — here’s how to do it
By Richard Priday published
iPhone Control Center customization is one of the biggest changes in iOS 18, so let us take you through the menu's new look, and how you can alter it to your liking.

Fortnite banned from Samsung phones due to sideloading restrictions — but Epic Games has a solution
By Richard Priday published
Epic Games is both announcing the eventual arrival of its own iOS and Android app store, and that it's leaving the Galaxy Store due to Samsung blocking sideloading.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold display specs leaked — and some big upgrades are coming
By Richard Priday published
Look out for several differences between the displays on the upcoming Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and those of the old Pixel Fold — but also some similarities with Samsung and OnePlus foldables.

iOS 18 beta 4 has arrived — here's what's new for your iPhone
By Richard Priday published
Developers can now sample a new beta of iOS 18, which includes several design tweaks plus some bigger changes for the Camera and iPhone mirroring.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL key specs just leaked ahead of launch — what we know
By Richard Priday published
More RAM, a new modem and possibly more storage could be coming to the Pixel 9 Pro XL according to newly leaked photos.

I took 250 photos with OnePlus Nord 4 vs. Google Pixel 8a — here's the winner
By Richard Priday published
After a whole lot of shooting and snapping during a trip to an Italian vineyard, we have a detailed comparison of the OnePlus Nord 4 and Google Pixel 8a's camera performance.

Sony Xperia 1 VI review: Not just for camera pros anymore
By Richard Priday last updated
The most approachable Xperia ever

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 pre-orders stopped over manufacturing issues — what you need to know
By Richard Priday published
A number of build issues have been spotted with the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro by early users, causing Samsung to pause shipments while it addresses them.

One UI 7 could be a major overhaul for Samsung phones — here’s what’s the rumors say
By Richard Priday published
Samsung's Android 15 update for Galaxy phones could feel very Apple-y according to rumors about the One UI 7 update.

iPhone 17 may miss out on one of its biggest rumored upgrades
By Richard Priday published
Because of trouble sourcing new PCBs, Apple's apparently decided to ditch plans to slim down the iPhone 17.

OnePlus Summer Launch Event: OnePlus Nord 4, OnePlus Pad 2, Watch 2R and Nord Buds 3 revealed
By Richard Priday published
OnePlus' latest batch of products includes the aluminum-clad Nord 4 and Watch 2R, plus the supercharged OnePlus Pad 2 and the tempting Nord Buds 4.

OnePlus Nord 4 review: Metal's back in fashion
By Richard Priday published
OnePlus brings aluminum awesomeness to the mid-priced phone category with the Nord 4, along with a big display and an even bigger battery.

I took over 200 photos with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 5 — how much better is it?
By Richard Priday last updated
After thorough camera testing with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 5, we've found where the new foldable wins and loses to the old.

OnePlus Nord 4 will offer more software updates than any previous OnePlus phone — but Google still beats it
By Richard Priday published
OnePlus' newly announced six-year software update plan for the Nord 4 isn't as long as Google's offering, but OnePlus argues updates aren't the whole story.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 set-up skips fingerprint scanner step — is it deliberate or a bug?
By Richard Priday published
Early reviewers setting up the Galaxy Z Fold 6 have noticed it's neglecting to ask the user for fingerprint unlocking scans, prompting questions as to if this is a bug or just a weird update.
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