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
OnePlus Open — release date, price and specs for OnePlus' first foldable
By Richard Priday last updated
OnePlus has unveiled the OnePlus Open, its first foldable phone. Here's what we know about what the device will cost and what features you can expect.
iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max: The biggest differences
By Richard Priday last updated
We take a look at the differences and similarities between the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max based on the newly-announced specs.
OnePlus Open launch live blog — all the big news as it happens
By Richard Priday last updated
OnePlus is about to show off its first foldable phone, and we're covering the news as it happens. Follow our live blog to learn more about the OnePlus Open.
Next year’s iPad Pro could be stupidly expensive
By Richard Priday published
A rumor of a scarily-high price increase for the iPad Pro sounds impossible, but makes an unfortunate amount of sense.
OnePlus Open specs show how it could crush the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Google Pixel Fold
By Richard Priday published
A lot of specs and images for the OnePlus Open have been posted online, giving us a last-minute look at what to expect when the phone releases tomorrow.
iPhone 15 Pro Max — here's how much it really costs Apple to make
By Richard Priday published
An analysis of how much it costs to build the iPhone 15 series has suggested that Apple paid more to make all four new models, despite keeping the price steady for most of them,
Google Maps finally got this feature on Android — iPhone users have had this for years
By Richard Priday published
Google Maps users on Android will finally be able to see local weather for the area they're looking at, a feature that the iPhone version has had since 2019.
Forget Google Pixel 8 — Pixel 9 could bring this huge upgrade
By Richard Priday published
According to display expert Ross Young, GooglePixel models after the Pixel 8, Pixels could be getting bigger screens across the board.
All iPhone 16 models could use the iPhone 15 Pro's cutting-edge chip tech — what we know
By Richard Priday published
Apple may offer new 3-nanometer chips in all iPhone 16s next year, but keep a two-tier performance split between Pro and non-Pro models.
Google Pixel 8 release date, price, specs, colors and latest news
By Richard Priday last updated
Google's next flagship is getting closer to launch, so Pixel 8 rumors are picking up. We also have some thoughts on what we'd like to see when the phones arrive this fall.
Apple could fix the worst thing about setting up a new iPhone
By Richard Priday published
iPhones could soon come ready-updated from the Apple Store as there are alleged plans to introduce a wireless updating tool.
Face ID on iPhone has an option you probably didn't know about — here's how to enable it
By Richard Priday published
There's an iPhone setting you can toggle to make a successful Face ID attempt cause your iPhone to vibrate, meaning you'll know when your phone's unlocked or a payment's gone through without looking.
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. Pixel 7 Pro: The biggest upgrades
By John Velasco published
Wondering how the Pixel 8 Pro is going to differ from its predecessor? Our Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Pixel 7 Pro comparison looks at all the major changes.
OnePlus 12 display could beat the Galaxy S24 Ultra — here's how
By Richard Priday published
OnePlus may be equipping the OnePlus 12 with a 2,600-nit display, which is brighter than what we've heard rumored for the next-gen Galaxy.
OnePlus Open officially launches Oct 19 — and the leaked price beats Galaxy Z Fold 5
By Richard Priday published
The OnePlus Open is officially coming next week, while more spec rumors suggest it'll beat its main rivals on price and hardware.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra benchmarks leak — we have good news and bad news
By Richard Priday published
Benchmark tests purportedly for the Galaxy S24 seem to show a big improvement on what's come before, but more so for one chip than another.
iPhone 15 Pro's new mute icon can be annoying — but here's how you turn it off
By Richard Priday published
A new icon has been added to the iPhone 15 Pro's top bar to tell you when you've muted the phone. But for those who don't want or need it, there's a way to turn it off.
I just found the best October Prime Day phone deals — iPhone 15, Galaxy S23, Pixel 8 and more
By Richard Priday published
Whether you like iPhones or Android phones, I've got some deals to share with you this Prime Day.
I’ve spent 2 weeks with the iPhone 15 Pro Max — here’s my pros and cons
By Richard Priday published
Spending two weeks with the iPhone 15 Pro Max has made the strengths and drawbacks of the phone clear.
This Google Pixel 8 feature just came to older Pixels for free — try it now
By Richard Priday published
Google brought out a reworked Magnifier app with the Pixel 8 series, but you can download it on older Pixels and try it out now.
Samsung Galaxy S24 may not be a titanium phone after all
By Richard Priday published
Design leaks for the Samsung Galaxy S24 can't decide on exactly which models will use a titanium frame, but agree that the Ultra model should be getting it.
iPhone 15 can turn photos you’ve already taken into portraits — here’s how
By Richard Priday published
Your iPhone 15 doesn't need to be in portrait mode to take portrait shots. Follow this guide to learn how to apply a bokeh effect to normal shots of people and pets in your Photos app.
iPad Air 6, iPad mini 7 and new iPad Pro all expected to launch within months
By Richard Priday published
Two iPad Air 6s, plus an updated iPad mini 7 and a new iPad Pro with a refreshed Magic Keyboard have all been rumored to launch in the coming months.