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
iPhone 16: Release date, price, colors and features
By Philip Michaels last updated
After all the rumors, we finally know what the iPhone 16 delivers. Here's a look at the price, release date and features of this newest Apple flagship.
iPhone 16 Pro release date, price, specs and new features
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple officially announced the iPhone 16 Pro at its September launch event. Here's what we know so far about the iPhone 16 Pro.
iPhone 16 announced with A18 chip, new Camera Control button and Apple Intelligence
By Richard Priday published
Apple's basic iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have burst onto the scene with a colorful new design, a new Camera Control button and an AI-focused A18 chip.
I took over 250 photos with the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 — here's the winner
By Richard Priday published
With five cameras each to test, we conducted in-depth testing of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 6's photography skills to see which was best.
Apple 'It’s Glowtime' event — 7 biggest announcements we’re excited to see
By Richard Priday last updated
With just a few days to go until the Apple September event, TG staffers answer the question of what they're looking forward to seeing announced on stage in Cupertino.
Honor Magic V3 review: The new foldable phone design benchmark
By Richard Priday published
A great regular phone that also happens to fold should be the goal of any foldable phone. Excluding some practical issues, that's what the Honor Magic V3 has managed to be.
5 ultimate dorm room gadgets our editors wish they had back in college
By Alex Wawro published
These are the ultimate dorm room gadgets for going back to school this year, according to Tom's Guide's top experts in audio, computing, phones and more!
iPhone 16 Pro vs. Pixel 9 Pro: 5 ways the new iPhone could beat Google
By Richard Priday published
The Pixel 9 Pro is an excellent phone, but how will it shape up against the iPhone 16 Pro? We look at five reasons the iPhone could win the contest.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 release date, price, specs and colors
By Richard Priday last updated
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is official, but what's changed? Find out all about the new display, enhanced performance and more here.
I have half a dozen USB-C chargers in my house — none of them charge the Pixel 9 Pro XL at full speed
By Richard Priday published
Despite my best efforts, I couldn't charge the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL at full speed, despite owning many different chargers.
Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading Version review: big battery and impressive power without the ultra price
By Richard Priday published
Nubia's upgraded flagship phone is a steal if you like phones with big batteries and powerful chips, and don't mind the unusual photography and software.
I just tried Apple Intelligence’s Photos Clean Up feature — and it feels magical
By Richard Priday published
After trying iOS 18.1's Clean Up feature on my photos, this Apple Intelligence addition proves that AI image editing is no longer an Android exclusive.
iPhone 16 battery rumors — these are the upgrades we could see
By Richard Priday published
As we count down to the Apple September event, these are the must-know rumors about the batteries expected to power the upcoming iPhone 16 models.
Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 7a: The biggest upgrades
By Richard Priday last updated
Google's new Pixel 8a is here, and we've looked through both phones' stats to figure out what they do the same, and what they do differently.
Pixel Screenshots is one of the Pixel 9's best AI features — here’s how it works
By Richard Priday published
It's much easier to remember and find screengrabs you've taken with Google's new dedicated Screenshots app. We'll show you how Pixel Screenshots works here.
I took 250 photos with Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max — here's the winner
By Richard Priday published
We tested the Pixel 9 Pro XL against the iPhone 15 Pro Max over a dozen rounds of photo comparisons — and we have found a winner after a close contest.
iPhone 16 Pro just tipped for huge Face ID upgrade
By Richard Priday last updated
A 'metalens' could be added to the iPhone 16 Pro's Face ID system, replacing the existing lenses with a slimmer and lighter alternative.
I just spent 24 hours with Gemini Live — here’s the pros and cons
By Richard Priday published
After 24 hours of using Gemini Live, the interactions themselves impressed me, even if the content still suffers from some familiar AI issues.
iPhone 16 Pro Max leak just revealed advantage over Galaxy S24 Ultra and Pixel 9 Pro XL
By Richard Priday last updated
The screen borders of the iPhone 16 Pro Max are shown to be impressively thin in a leaked engineering image.
iPhone 16 September event invitation leaks — what you need to know [Update - Source confirms it's fake]
By Richard Priday last updated
An alleged invitation for an Apple event on September 10 has been shared on X, hinting at the iPhone 16 and some rumored changes.
iOS 18: The biggest new features coming to your iPhone
By Richard Priday last updated
The iOS 18 public beta is now available. Here's what you need to know about the software update, based on Apple's preview at WWDC 2024 and our hands-on time with iOS 18.
The new AirPods 4 is reportedly coming soon in two versions — here's the upgrades
By Richard Priday last updated
A new report claims the AirPods 4 could come in two versions, and launch this September as previously rumored.
Best Samsung phones 2024
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.
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