
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 S25 Edge’s glass may be more fragile than we thought — here’s what we know
By Richard Priday published
The Gorilla Glass Ceramic material tipped for use on the Galaxy S25 Edge looks like it'll be weaker than Gorilla Glass Armor 2 and Victus 2.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 rumors and leaks — everything we know so far
By Richard Priday last updated
Samsung should be launching its new Galaxy Z Fold 7 in a few months' time, so we've been on the hunt for rumors about this new foldable.

CMF Phone 2 Pro is official — and it could be the budget phone of the year
By Richard Priday published
CMF is back with a new Pro phone, and it looks like it'll bring even more flagship-tier tech to a sub-$300 phone.

iPhone Fold just tipped for Face ID — but there's a weird catch
By Richard Priday published
Apple is still looking at ways of adding Face ID to its foldable iPhone, at least on the inner display according to a source.

Samsung Galaxy G Fold rumors — everything we know about Samsung's triple foldable phone
By Richard Priday published
This could be the year that we see the launch of Samsung's first triple foldable phone, possibly called the Galaxy G Fold. Find out what's been rumored so far here.

The best gaming phone 2025 — I tested them all to crown a winner
By Richard Priday last updated
The best gaming phones won't let you down in the heat of battle. Here are our top picks.

iPhone 17 Air leaker just showed Apple's thinnest iPhone ever next to the rest of the lineup
By Richard Priday last updated
New dummy images of the iPhone 17 series give us a clear look at the new iPhones, including the iPhone 17 Air's slim design, extending to the Camera Control.

iPhone 17 Air rumors — everything we know so far
By Philip Michaels last updated
The slimmest iPhone ever could be arriving in 2025, but you may want to start saving now.

Apple Intelligence page no longer says 'available now' — here's why
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple's changed its Apple Intelligence page so it no longer claims every feature is available now, likely to comply with new recommendations from the National Advertising Division.

I put the Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Apple iPhone 16 through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
By John Velasco published
With Samsung's new phones now a reality, here's how a Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 16 showdown goes down after putting them both to the test.

Google Pixel 9a performance tested — here's how it compares to the best cheap phones
By Richard Priday published
After a stay in the TG testing lab, our Google Pixel 9a benchmarks are in. Here's how it did against the best phones of a similar price.

Google Pixel 10 Fold price just leaked — and it could be a tipping point for foldable phones
By Richard Priday published
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold could make my folding phone dreams come true by starting to drop the price of these excellent but still expensive devices, if new rumors are to be believed.

iPhone sales are surging as shoppers look to beat Trump tariffs — 'people are just rushing in worried'
By Richard Priday published
Is it a good idea to buy an iPhone now before the tariffs hit? A lot of Apple customers seem to think so

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Which phone wins?
By Richard Priday last updated
Here's how the Galaxy S25 Ultra compares to the Pixel 9 Pro XL, and how that might affect your buying decision if you're on the hunt for a new premium Android phone.

The iPhone 20 could be Apple's next 'major shake-up' — here's why
By Richard Priday published
Apple is apparently preparing for the iPhone's 20th anniversary in 2027 by looking at foldables and designs with more glass.

Huge Google Pixel 10 leak just tipped the cameras for all models
By Richard Priday published
Camera specs for all Pixel 10 models have leaked, revealing some major alterations for the basic Pixel 10 including a new telephoto camera, but minor changes to the other models.

iPhone 17 Pro just tipped for a surprising telephoto camera downgrade
By Richard Priday published
A new rumor states that the iPhone 17 Pro telephoto camera may not be as powerful as previous iPhones, although the sensor will be much more detailed to compensate.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge could be delayed by two months — here's why
By Richard Priday published
Samsung may be holding back the Galaxy S25 Edge for a couple of extra months due to disruptions within Samsung and Korea.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra: Which will be the better Samsung flagship?
By Richard Priday last updated
Here's how Samsung's current premium flagship phone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, compares against the rumored features of the upcoming slim version, the Galaxy S25 Edge.

iOS 19 software support rumor spells the end for three different iPhones — here's the models that will (and won't) get the update
By Richard Priday published
The latest iOS 19 support rumor claims that iPhones from 2018 won't get the update, but this goes against previous claims.

Get the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for 17% off on the last day of Amazon Big Spring Sale — with no strings attached
By Richard Priday published
Before Amazon's Big Spring Sale ends, grab this deal on the Galaxy S25 Ultra and get the best phone around for several hundred dollars less.

This USB-C cable fits on your keychain for emergency charging — and it's 20% off on Amazon right now
By Richard Priday published
Nomad's ChargeKey is a tiny charging cable that's ready to provide maximum power or data speeds in a pinch. And even better, the original version's discounted on Amazon.

Best iPhone chargers in 2025: Tested and rated
By Richard Priday last updated
After in-depth testing, these are the best iPhone chargers for users with different budgets and needs.

Light Phone 3 is creating buzz for being the anti-iPhone
By Richard Priday published
The Light Phone 3 is the latest attempt at a phone that won't distract you but won't leave you without key tools.

Nothing Phone 3a could start charging for using AI features — and I think that's a terrible idea
By Richard Priday published
Nothing's Essential Space app on the Phone 3a series contains code pointing to future subscription fees, which sounds bad even if no other phone maker's successfully implemented them yet.
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