Richard is a writer based in London, covering 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

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The rumored new colors and reworked display notch for the iPhone 18 Pro are easy to see in these leak-based renders.

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The iPhone 18 won't escape a RAMageddon-inflicted price increase, says a new rumor, but Apple may have a workaround to keep some models at the same price

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 could be just a month away from launching, so here's the top 7 improvements that have been rumored so far.

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iPhone 18 Pro specs leak reveals identical displays and body, but expect big changes under the surface.

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The iPhone Fold could use both titanium and 'liquid metal' according to new design leaks, helping reduce the crease in the display and the phone's weight.

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No more notch?

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I never knew my iPhone could pixelate faces in photos, but here's where it's hidden and how to use it.

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Samsung's creaseless foldable display concept may not make it into the iPhone Fold after all, as it may use different materials compared to the version Samsung will use for its own next-gen foldable.

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Not even Samsung's own flagship phones will be safe from the RAM shortage, suggests Samsung's global marketing boss, but he hasn't confirmed a price increase for its new phone just yet.

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RecommendedHonor clearly listened to critiques when developing this phone

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Support will continue, but don't expect any fresh handsets

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Here's how foldable phones fared in 2025, and what we can look forward to in 2026, including Apple's first attempt at a folding phone.

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Samsung's mobile devices launch schedule should be busy once again in 2026. Here's what's rumored and expected to arrive next year.

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My favorite phone of 2025 shows what Samsung can do to improve its foldables — and what Apple should take notes on for its own.

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Seeing travellers with iPhone 17s on my everyday commute is as clear a sign as any that Apple's latest phones are a winner.

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RecommendedA higher price and a new performance focus have changed the basic offer of a OnePlus R-series phone

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The iOS 26.3 beta includes a new Transfer to Android tool that lets you send over data like your phone number, images and apps.

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The giant wall between iOS and Android could be coming down

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The next Samsung smartphone camera upgrade could be a continuous zoom lens. But the snag is that it's Tecno, not its own Galaxy phones, that will get to use them first.

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The newly released OnePlus 15 takes a huge leap for the phone maker's camera credibility. But how does the OnePlus 15 match up against the reliable photographic excellence of the latest Pixel?

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Google's annual Year in Search wrap-up is here to reveal the highs and lows of 2025 in a nutshell.

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Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Z TriFold, a phone that unfolds to reveal a 10-inch display with an impressive 3.9mm thin frame.

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The next big iPhone update may be about refinement rather than new features, aside from a few extra AI goodies.
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