
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

New iPhone 17 report just revealed possible launch date
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple expert Mark Gurman claims iPhone 17 could launch after Labor Day as usual, with September 8th being the earliest likely date.

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.

I just tested the Galaxy Z Fold 7's new selfie camera vs. the Fold 6's under-display camera — and the results are drastically different
By Richard Priday published
Samsung has finally moved back to a punch-hole camera

Samsung Interview: Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 product manager talks new designs, more AI — and that missing S Pen
By Richard Priday published
We talked to Samsung's in-house phone expert to find out why you should pay attention to the brand's new foldables and smartwatch.

Best Samsung phones in 2025
By Richard Priday last updated
Not sure which Samsung phone is best for you? Here's a guide to all the Galaxy phones we recommend.

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 this month so we've been on the hunt for rumors about this new foldable.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 just announced — and it’s a massive all-around upgrade
By Richard Priday published
Samsung just revealed its new generation of foldable phones, and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 received big improvements both inside and out.

Nothing Phone 3 Review: A first flagship that mostly sticks the landing
By Richard Priday published
It may be more expensive, but the Nothing Phone 3 is still refreshingly different while catching up to its rivals in terms of performance.

iPhone vs Galaxy vs Pixel: Which phone is the winner of the Tom's Guide AI Phone Face-Off?
By Richard Priday published
We've been testing the top smartphones on sale to find out who has the best AI features. And here are the final results.

I put an iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel through a 6-round AI assistant face-off — and here's the winner
By Richard Priday published
Which phone has the best AI assistant? Let's find out

Finally! Real-life images of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 leak to show us the foldable's new design
By Richard Priday published
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has appeared in photos revealing how the new design looks in reality. Although some ill-placed stickers prevent us from seeing everything.

I just went hands-on with the Nothing Phone 3 — and it’s the most unique flagship of 2025
By Richard Priday published
Not yet ratedNothing's Phone 3 is its first official flagship, offering many premium specs but with a few unique touches and a refreshingly fun attitude to product design.

Exclusive: OnePlus Nord CE5 and Buds 4 arrive next week — and these are the key specs
By Richard Priday published
OnePlus has given us a load of specs for the budget Nord CE5 phone and new Buds 4, so we're sharing the details with you.

Samsung Galaxy G Fold rumors — everything we know about Samsung's triple foldable phone
By Richard Priday last updated
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.

I’ve been testing Adobe’s Project Indigo camera app — and I might ditch the iPhone's camera app for good
By Richard Priday published
iPhones have always been able to take good photos. But Adobe's new Project Indigo camera app helps you get even more out of your shots, as my testing reveals.

iPhone 17 Pro could get a huge unexpected design change — what we know
By Richard Priday published
Apple may be doing something unexpected with its logo on the iPhone 17 Pro — for the first time in eight years.

Should you buy the iPhone 16 or wait for the iPhone 17? Here’s the advice I gave my own dad
By Richard Priday published
If you're on the fence about buying the iPhone 16 now or waiting to upgrade to the iPhone 17, I have everything you need to know.

Phew! Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 new price leak is much better than we thought
By Richard Priday last updated
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 prices may not be as high as we thought — that's fantastic news

I wasn’t sure how different the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 would really be — but then I saw these leaked renders
By Richard Priday published
Newly-leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 show how much has changed between generations, and helped me get why Samsung's making a big deal about it.

iPhone 17 Air seemingly leaked in iOS 26 — here's what we know
By Richard Priday published
iOS 26 contains a clue for the iPhone 17 Air in one of its wallpapers, and also hints at its display resolution.

iPhone 17 colors just leaked — Apple could bring this popular option back
By Richard Priday published
Apple could bring back a popular color option for the iPhone 17, according to a leak detailing three possible hues.

iPhone 17 Pro could finally gain this performance upgrade that Android phones have had for years
By Richard Priday published
Apple's rumored big iPhone cooling upgrade has been caught on camera, and adds more weight to the rumors surrounding the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max.

I just spent my first 48 hours with iOS 26 — here's what happened
By Richard Priday published
After two days trying the iOS 26 developer beta, I'm struck by how a handful of meaningful changes have made a big impact to the way common iPhone features work.
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