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

The Google Pixel 10 Pro is the smartest phone we’ve ever tested, and it's back to its lowest price ever on Amazon
By Richard Priday published
Why wait for the Google Pixel 10a when you can get the Pixel 10 Pro for its lowest ever price on Amazon right now?

iPhone 18 Pro rumors: everything we know so far
By Richard Priday last updated
You can find all the rumors about the next iPhone Pro here — from when it'll launch to what upgrades it'll have.

iPhone 18 Pro may not get the price hike you were worried about — here's why
By Richard Priday published
iPhone 18 Pro may avoid a price hike thanks to Apple's "cost management" negotiations, along with its willingness to eat the increased costs, according to two analysts.

A whole new brain for your iPhone may arrive in two weeks — discover how Siri 2.0 will change your daily life
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple's long-awaited AI-powered features for Siri could finally be available in just two weeks' time, according to a new tip regarding the launch date of the iOS 26.4 developer beta.

This file transfer app has changed my life — I'm annoyed I didn't find it sooner
By Richard Priday published
I may be late to the party, but this file transfer app is genuinely one of the best things I've downloaded in years

iPhone 17e rumors: Everything we've heard so far
By Richard Priday last updated
Here's all the the rumors about the iPhone 17e we've come across to date, plus our thoughts on what Apple could (or should) add for its next-gen budget phone model.

Google Pixel 10a vs Pixel 9a: What's the difference?
By Richard Priday published
How do Google's old and new budget phones compare? Find out in this Pixel 10a vs Pixel 9a comparison.

I love big phones and I cannot lie — and here are the best you can buy right now
By Richard Priday last updated
Here are the best big phones with screens 6.5 inches or larger. They boast long battery life and offer immersive displays for watching media.

Samsung may skip adding Qi2 to the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and I think they've made the right call
By Richard Priday published
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to not get Qi2 after all, but I think it's for the best given what would have to be removed to accommodate magnetic charging.

Google Pixel 10a vs iPhone 16e: which budget phone could win?
By Richard Priday published
With the Pixel 10a likely to launch soon, it's time to check out how it compares to its main Apple-made rival, the iPhone 16e.

GTA 6 — everything we know so far, including release date and latest trailer
By Richard Priday last updated
This is what has been revealed, leaked, and rumored about the next Grand Theft Auto game, including the confirmed GTA 6 release date.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra benchmark leak is bad news for iPhone 17 Pro Max owners
By Richard Priday published
Fresh Galaxy S26 Ultra benchmark scores show that Samsung may beat the latest iPhones in one key way, thanks to its use of the latest Snapdragon silicon.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may not be getting a price increase — but it's bad news for other models
By Richard Priday published
A new Greek source says that Samsung Galaxy S26 pricing may be going up for the standard versions of the S26 and S26 Plus, but models with more storage and the S26 Ultra will escape the hikes.

iPhone Fold — release, rumors, design, and everything we've heard so far
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple may finally reveal its foldable phone in the coming year. But the rumors are already flowing, so we've been rounding them up to get a sense of what the iPhone Fold might look like.

These leaked Galaxy S26 Ultra renders show Samsung isn't afraid to try and sell you features it's actively trying to get rid of
By Richard Priday published
An experienced leaker has posted what looks like an official poster for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, which amusingly highlights the S Pen stylus despite Samsung allegedly wanting to remove it.

iPhone Air 2: All the rumors so far
By Richard Priday published
Apple launched its first slim iPhone in 2025, and we're expecting a sequel within the next year or so. Here's what's been said about the iPhone Air 2 so far.

RedMagic 11 Air hands-on: Slimness, performance and value come together
By Richard Priday published
RedMagic's 11 Air tones down the power in favor of a cheaper, lighter phone. And this seems like a great direction for gaming phones to go.

Samsung Galaxy S26 prices could be a mess: Here's which models could cost more, less or the same
By Richard Priday published
Samsung Galaxy S26 prices just leaked, courtesy of a source in Sweden, and there's both good and bad news, depending on which model you like and how much storage you want.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 'Privacy Display' just got first official tease — here's how it works
By Richard Priday published
Samsung just teased it's working on 'a new front line for privacy,' and it's 'coming to Galaxy very soon' - likely referring to the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Just bought an iPhone 17 Pro Max? Here are the 7 settings I recommend you change first
By Richard Priday published
If you're a new iPhone 17 Pro Max owner, then here are my top recommendations for settings to change

Samsung Galaxy S26 may copy one of the iPhone’s most controversial features, and photographers should pay attention
By Richard Priday published
Samsung apparently planned to give the Galaxy S26 a new camera button, according to an ex-employee working for one of its suppliers. But given the lack of supporting rumors, we're staying skeptical.

Thinking of a new phone? This carrier just swept the awards for best performance and reliability
By Richard Priday last updated
Verizon just scored a major win in U.S. carrier ranking, so keep that in mind if you're thinking of buying a Galaxy S26

Apple's new Gemini-powered Siri is finally coming in February — everything you need to know
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple should finally launch its Siri 2.0 features in iOS 26.4 next month, but Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says even more is coming to Siri this summer as a result of Apple and Google's AI deal.
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