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 iPhone Fold could have a larger battery than even the iPhone 17 Pro Max when it's finally released.

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The iPhone Air 2 isn't canceled, just coming later than you'd think. And it'll have a few interesting upgrades in tow, according to Mark Gurman.

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iOS 26.2's latest beta introduces the option to switch Siri for another assistant (with a catch) and a helpful AirDrop update to keep file sharing safe.

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Which camera phone wins?

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Here's how to use Apple Visual Intelligence feature to make a Calendar event based on a photo or screenshot, using recent iPhone models.

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Apple Maps and Google Maps both have AR navigation mode, and after testing them, I have the highs and lows of using both, plus an overall favorite.

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The Galaxy Tri-Fold is going to have a big app problem when it launches — and there's little Samsung can do to stop it.

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A leaker on Weibo has claimed that Apple could adjust the iPhone 17 Pro's back glass for the iPhone 18 Pro to help the color blend better with the aluminum.

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According to new leaked details about Samsung's triple-folding phone, a 10-inch display, a 4.2mm thickness and a launch slated for December 2026 are just the tip of the iceberg.

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Apple has partnered with Issey Miyake - the company who made Steve Jobs' turtlenecks - to produce made a wild new limited-edition knitted holster for your phone — the iPhone Pocket.

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A pair of new Galaxy S26 rumors tell us that new telephoto cameras could come to the basic and Plus models, and that Samsung's new flagship phone series will launch in January as planned after all.

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What we assume to be called the iPhone 20 may gain an under-display front camera.

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Apple could give the iPhone Fold an under-display camera

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The Motorola Edge 70 may be the first slim phone to strike a perfect balance between size and features. Here's the specs you should know about from Moto's announcement.

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Your iPhone's new alarm and timer sliders can be swapped for good old-fashioned buttons. Here's how to change it, and how your alarms look before and after.

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Samsung may face a noticeably larger bill for the Galaxy S26's components, which could herald a whole wave of smartphone price increases.

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Aside from a couple of issues, I've found a lot to like about the latest big pro iPhone. Here are my observations from four weeks of using the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

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Apple Intelligence could get more AI integration beyond ChatGPT — here's what Tim Cook had to say in a recent Apple investor call.

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Expect new and returning problems to impact the Galaxy Tri-Fold when it finally breaks cover. Here's a quintet of likely issues, based on my experience with Samsung's current foldables.

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One of Samsung's executives casually brought up the Galaxy S26, and its upgrades, during its latest investor call, giving us some hints on what next year's flagship Galaxy could offer.

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Editor's ChoiceWhile it's not as easy to buy as some flagship phones, the Find X9 Pro shows how Oppo is pushing the premium smartphone forward in areas its rivals don't seem interested in doing right now.

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From the OnePlus 15's China launch, we can see the phone's amazing specs in advance of the phone arriving on our own shores.

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The iPad Pro M6 could borrow the iPhone 17 Pro's vapor chamber upgrade to reach even higher performance levels than the new iPad Pro M5.

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RecommendedThe Magic V5 is a serious rival for the latest Z Fold and Pixel Pro Fold, overcoming a couple of issues to establish itself as another excellent Honor foldable phone.
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