Richard is a writer based in London, covering 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

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The next big iPhone update may be about refinement rather than new features, aside from a few extra AI goodies.

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We're keeping track of the best Black Friday iPhone deals — here are the best offers we've seen so far with discounts on our favorite Apple device.

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The TG Phones team is keeping track of the best Black Friday iPhone deals — here are the best early offers we've got so far.

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The Galaxy S26's display may miss out on a brightness upgrade, despite rivals beating Samsung's ratings and a new display material.

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After five months of waiting, my dad followed my phone buying advice and got a new iPhone. Let's see how good a decision that was as we close out 2025.

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The iPhone Fold could have a larger battery than even the iPhone 17 Pro Max when it's finally released.

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The iPhone Air 2 isn't canceled, just coming later than you'd think. And it'll have a few interesting upgrades in tow, according to Mark Gurman.

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iOS 26.2's latest beta introduces the option to switch Siri for another assistant (with a catch) and a helpful AirDrop update to keep file sharing safe.

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Which camera phone wins?

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In the lead-up to Black Friday, the latest and greatest wireless charging stand from Anker is already on sale.

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Here's how to use Apple Visual Intelligence feature to make a Calendar event based on a photo or screenshot, using recent iPhone models.

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Apple Maps and Google Maps both have AR navigation mode, and after testing them, I have the highs and lows of using both, plus an overall favorite.

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The Galaxy Tri-Fold is going to have a big app problem when it launches — and there's little Samsung can do to stop it.

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The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is seeing a nice discount at Amazon right now, and with Google having just rolled out a big software update, it's a great time to snap one up.

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A leaker on Weibo has claimed that Apple could adjust the iPhone 17 Pro's back glass for the iPhone 18 Pro to help the color blend better with the aluminum.

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According to new leaked details about Samsung's triple-folding phone, a 10-inch display, a 4.2mm thickness and a launch slated for December 2026 are just the tip of the iceberg.

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Apple has partnered with Issey Miyake - the company who made Steve Jobs' turtlenecks - to produce made a wild new limited-edition knitted holster for your phone — the iPhone Pocket.

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A pair of new Galaxy S26 rumors tell us that new telephoto cameras could come to the basic and Plus models, and that Samsung's new flagship phone series will launch in January as planned after all.

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What we assume to be called the iPhone 20 may gain an under-display front camera.

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Apple could give the iPhone Fold an under-display camera

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The Motorola Edge 70 may be the first slim phone to strike a perfect balance between size and features. Here's the specs you should know about from Moto's announcement.

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Your iPhone's new alarm and timer sliders can be swapped for good old-fashioned buttons. Here's how to change it, and how your alarms look before and after.

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Samsung may face a noticeably larger bill for the Galaxy S26's components, which could herald a whole wave of smartphone price increases.
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