
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

I tested the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus — great value, premium feel
By Richard Priday published
Samsung's latest entry-level flagship tablet packs enough high-quality hardware to make you forget about more expensive Android tablets and iPads.

This £700 phone's cameras keep up with those of the Galaxy S25 Ultra — see the results for yourself
By Richard Priday published
The Honor 400 Pro wants to be a flagship phone killer, so we tested its cameras to see how it compares to the best in the business‚ the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Google Search gets an AI tab — here’s what it means for your searches
By Richard Priday published
AI Mode is a new dedicated mode for Google Search, bringing more detailed results for your questions, and with even more powerful features like shopping assistance and personal contect coming later.

Galaxy Z Fold 7 real-life image leaks — here's how Samsung's next foldable could look
By Richard Priday published
A real-life image allegedly shows us the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 for the first time, with a revised rear panel and a new color.

Exclusive: OnePlus Pad 3 launches in June with Snapdragon 8 Elite, a new design and 'remote Mac control'
By Richard Priday published
The OnePlus Pad 3 is launching next month, and we've spoken to a senior OnePlus spokesperson about the major upgrades to the tablet's performance, design and features.

I tried this anti-distraction phone for two weeks — here's my verdict
By Richard Priday last updated
The Minimal Phone wants you to reduce your screen time with its black and white display, physical keyboard and pared-down interface, plus more than a little of your own willpower.

RIP Galaxy S26 Plus — the Galaxy S25 Edge may have sealed your fate
By Richard Priday published
Samsung could swap next year's Galaxy S26 Plus for a Galaxy S26 Edge, but the decision may have yet to be finalized.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs. iPhone 17 Air: How these thin phones could compare
By Philip Michaels last updated
Battle of the ultra-thin phones

Android 16's new design is getting expressive and reactive — here's what's changing
By Richard Priday published
Material 3 Expressive is Google's new playbook for Android UI and app design, and you'll see a big difference once you start using Android 16.

iOS 19 could supercharge your iPhone’s battery with AI
By Richard Priday last updated
The latest iOS 19 rumor claims Apple will bring new AI-driven battery management systems to increase battery life and predict when your phone will finish charging.

Android 16 design changes just got leaked by Google itself — here's the new look
By Richard Priday published
Google seems to have accidentally leaked its new design language: Material 3 Expressive. And it could change the look of Android significantly going forward.

OnePlus 13T isn't coming to the US or Europe — and I don't get why
By Richard Priday published
A phone we need but won't get here

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge specs leak in full — and it’s looking impressive
By Richard Priday published
A massive Galaxy S25 Edge specs leak has spilled all the details of its hardware in advance of the expected upcoming launch.

The entire iPhone 17 lineup just got revealed in new video — here's the biggest changes
By Richard Priday published
The iPhone 17 series’ designs are shown in full detail in a new video of dummy models — but one of them's barely changed from the iPhone 16.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge’s glass may be more fragile than we thought — here’s what we know
By Richard Priday published
The Gorilla Glass Ceramic material tipped for use on the Galaxy S25 Edge looks like it'll be weaker than Gorilla Glass Armor 2 and Victus 2.

CMF Phone 2 Pro is official — and it could be the budget phone of the year
By Richard Priday published
CMF is back with a new Pro phone, and it looks like it'll bring even more flagship-tier tech to a sub-$300 phone.

iPhone Fold just tipped for Face ID — but there's a weird catch
By Richard Priday published
Apple is still looking at ways of adding Face ID to its foldable iPhone, at least on the inner display according to a source.

The best gaming phone 2025 — I tested them all to crown a winner
By Richard Priday last updated
The best gaming phones won't let you down in the heat of battle. Here are our top picks.

iPhone 17 Air leaker just showed Apple's thinnest iPhone ever next to the rest of the lineup
By Richard Priday last updated
New dummy images of the iPhone 17 series give us a clear look at the new iPhones, including the iPhone 17 Air's slim design, extending to the Camera Control.

Apple Intelligence page no longer says 'available now' — here's why
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple's changed its Apple Intelligence page so it no longer claims every feature is available now, likely to comply with new recommendations from the National Advertising Division.

I put the Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Apple iPhone 16 through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
By John Velasco published
With Samsung's new phones now a reality, here's how a Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 16 showdown goes down after putting them both to the test.

Google Pixel 9a performance tested — here's how it compares to the best cheap phones
By Richard Priday published
After a stay in the TG testing lab, our Google Pixel 9a benchmarks are in. Here's how it did against the best phones of a similar price.

Google Pixel 10 Fold price just leaked — and it could be a tipping point for foldable phones
By Richard Priday published
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold could make my folding phone dreams come true by starting to drop the price of these excellent but still expensive devices, if new rumors are to be believed.
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