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
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra cameras — biggest rumored upgrades
By Richard Priday last updated
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra promises a bigger main camera sensor along with other upgrades. Here's what we know so far.
Android 14 review: The biggest new features
By Richard Priday last updated
2023 has turned out to be a year of refinement for Android 14, with lots of small improvements but no especially meaningful changes for the way you use your phone.
Android 14's latest beta adds big changes to notifications, quick settings and more
By Richard Priday published
Google's introduced lots of new toys in the latest beta for Android QPR2, due to arrive on phones early next year.
Samsung's getting ready to build foldable displays for Apple — what you need to know
By Richard Priday published
Samsung Display is preparing itself to provide Apple with folding displays, with the first device believed to be a folding tablet/laptop that will launch in 2027.
iPhone 16 is poised to be an AI superphone — 5 rumors you need to know
By Richard Priday published
Looking at the rumors surrounding the iPhone 16, the phone's AI potential is looking strong even now. Here are the key rumors that suggest this.
iOS 17.2 lets you share Apple Wallet passes by bringing two iPhones together
By Richard Priday published
Part of the iOS 17.2 update for recent iPhones is the option to quickly send Apple Wallet passes between phones just by bringing the devices close together.
iPhone 16 — Apple tipped to upgrade microphone to supercharge Siri AI
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple could bestow a new microphone on the iPhone 16 in order to help Siri hear your voice more clearly when using new AI features.
Google Pixel 8 Pro just got a big AI upgrade with Gemini Nano — here's what you can do now
By Richard Priday published
The Pixel 8 Pro is the first phone to get access to Google's Gemini Nano on-device AI, which it'll use initially to improve its Summarize and Smart Reply features.
Apple's adding Qi2 wireless charging to the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 with iOS 17.2 — what it means for you
By Richard Priday published
iOS 17.2 is bringing a surprise upgrade for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 in the form of support for Qi2, the upcoming public wireless charging standard based on MagSafe.
OnePlus 12 makes its first appearance with a huge battery, 100W charging and a super-bright display
By Richard Priday last updated
Launching in China prior to its global debut, the OnePlus 12 looks like it could crush Apple and Samsung on battery and performance.
OnePlus 12 specs announced — going toe-to-toe with Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in all ways but one
By Richard Priday last updated
OnePlus has teased more OnePlus 12 specs ahead of its Chinese launch.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra launch looks imminent — here's why
By Richard Priday published
A listing for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's appeared at Thailand's NBTC, which is a strong sign that it's close to launching.
iPhone 16 could be stuck in the past with this very lame spec
By Richard Priday published
Apple may not fix the iPhone 15's biggest problem with the iPhone 16, as a new source claims next year's iPhone will be sticking with an old-fashioned 60Hz display.
iPhone 15 Pro has a hidden 60Hz mode — here’s how much more battery life you get
By Richard Priday published
Testing of the iPhone 15 Pro's 60Hz display option shows sacrificing display smoothness gives you a little battery back, especially when playing games.
Android 14 release date and all the new features
By Jordan Palmer, Richard Priday last updated
Check out the features coming to your Android phone sometime soon in this guide to Android 14, the latest update from Google.
Android 14 beta now lets you easily screen record a single app — here’s how
By Richard Priday published
A new Android 14 beta has appeared, and one of its biggest upgrades is screen recording a single app, which we'll show you how to do here.
You can now record spatial videos on your iPhone 15 Pro — here’s how
By Richard Priday published
This is how you can record Apple Vision Pro-ready spatial video on your iPhone 15 Pro right now, ready for when you buy or get to try Apple's new headset.
iPhone 14 users are getting an extra year of satellite features for free — but not iPhone 15 owners
By Richard Priday published
Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite service will now work for free on iPhone 14 models until at least 2025, giving them the same cut-off date as the newer iPhone 15s.
Samsung Galaxy S24 design revealed thanks to dummy images
By Richard Priday published
Alleged dummies of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series reveal important changes to the S24 Ultra's design, but lots of similarities too.
Android is getting an answer to iPhone 14's Emergency SOS via satellite, thanks to Qualcomm
By Richard Priday last updated
Qualcomm Snapdragon Satellite is Android's answer to iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite, except it's aimed at general messaging uses as well.
Android's answer to iPhone Emergency SOS via satellite is being shut down
By Richard Priday published
Chip maker Qualcomm has announced its Snapdragon Satellite emergency and SMS comms feature will be wound down in December, seemingly after Android phone makers failed to implement the feature.
iPhone 16 Pro prototype ditches the Dynamic Island for a punch-hole — but don't expect it this year
By Richard Priday published
A prototype iPhone 16 Pro apparently features a punch-hole selfie camera cutout instead of a Dynamic Island, but we're unlikely to see it appear on the final model.
Audio Magic Eraser is one of the Pixel 8's best features — what it does and how it works
By Richard Priday published
With a Google Pixel 8, you can remove unwanted sounds from your videos with the new Audio Magic Eraser. This guide will show you how to use it and what it can do.