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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While a lot of the Galaxy S25 may be familiar, it upgrades enough and adds many new AI features to make this compact flagship phone one of the best deals in its category.

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Not yet ratedI'm surprised by how much has changed with Samsung's Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra tablets, with upgrades to its desktop mode and S Pen showing an even greater focus on productivity.

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 could once again get the best version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 from the jump, while other manufacturers will only be offered a slower version at first.

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With AI features being a cornerstone of the Galaxy S25 experience, I've gone through all the new and improved Galaxy AI attractions to bring you a detailed rundown of what it's like using them.

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Another two iPhones are now 'vintage' as Apple prepares to launch the rumored iPhone 17

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For all the iPhone 17 Air's impressive rumored specs, there's no guarantee people will actually buy it when it launches.

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Apple could equip the iPhone Fold with Touch ID unlocking, a feature that iPhone users have been wanting to return to their devices for years.

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Google's decision to lock over a quarter of the Pixel 10's RAM for AI features only could cause performance problems for certain users, especially later in the phone's life.

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RecommendedI'm surprisingly impressed by how much has improved with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, considering that beyond its new AI powers, the hardware is mostly unaltered from last year.

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Going by what's known, expected and rumored, here are the likely key dates for the iPhone 17's launch.

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A higher PWM dimming mode has been found on the Pixel 10 Pro, meaning that users prone to screen-induced headaches and eye strain could be saved some discomfort.

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The unpopularity and expense of the Camera Control could mean it disappears after the iPhone 17, says a new but inconclusive leak.

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We've been checking out the features available on the Google Pixel 10 series, and these are the ones that are brand new or much improved that you need to know about.

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While it's the basic model in the line-up, the Pixel 10 could be Google's best phone of the year for its features and value. Here are the key details.

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Prices for all versions of the Pixel 10 series have been leaked just before Google makes things official, revealing only a couple of devices are getting small cost increases.

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Privacy could be the focus of the Galaxy S26 Ultra as Samsung reportedly ramps up production of new display tech.

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We may not see the iPhone 18 next year as expected

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There are several elements of the iOS 26 Camera experience that have changed in suboptimal ways. But rumors of a new camera app for the iPhone 17 may explain why.

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While I fear it's going to make my mornings a lot more frantic, the ability to alter your iPhone alarms' snooze timer is a handy new feature added in iOS 26.

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Multistar is the app I needed to unlock the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7's full potential. ButI think there's still work to be done on the Flip experience.

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A good foldable that's hard to recommend

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Will Samsung or Google be the foldable phone champion of 2025? That's what this Z Fold 7/Pixel 10 Pro Fold comparison wants to figure out.

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Apple Intelligence's ChatGPT integration will use GPT-5 in next-gen software updates for the iPhone and more, Apple has confirmed.
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