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
I tried Apple’s alternative iPhone interface in iOS 17 — here’s what happened
By Richard Priday published
After trying Apple's simplified Assistive Access mode in iOS 17, I'm impressed by how much it makes navigation easier, but concerned about some of its limitations.
Apple Watch sales ban has begun — what you need to know
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple Watch 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are no longer available on Apple's site due to sale ban — and you may not be able to get them repaired either.
$632 million Google Play Store settlement coming — how to claim your share
By Richard Priday published
As the result of an anti-trust case, Google's being forced to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation, and you could be entitled to some of it if you live in the U.S.
The chance for Apple to avoid an Apple Watch ban just got blocked by the ITC
By Richard Priday published
Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2 sales ban looks to be still going ahead as Apple fails to get a stay of execution.
Apple Watch ban isn't stopping third-party sales — but Apple can't tell you that
By Richard Priday published
Apple can't sell you an Apple Watch 9 or Apple Watch Ultra 2 due to an impending ban, but while you can look in other stores for one, Apple's own staff isn't allowed to mention this.
Your Samsung Galaxy can automatically track subjects when recording video — here's how
By Richard Priday published
The video auto framing mode on Samsung Galaxy phones is a useful feature when you're trying to keep track of a moving subject.
Massive Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leak just revealed 3 biggest upgrades — plus all the colors
By Richard Priday last updated
A flood of Samsung Galaxy S24 leaks just arrived, so here's what they say about the new phone's camera, display, design and more.
RedMagic 9 Pro review: Lightning fast and light on your wallet
By Richard Priday published
The latest in the RedMagic series makes your favorite features even better, at the expense of leaving its worst parts mostly unchanged.
iOS 17.2 makes it easy to share your tickets and passes with AirDrop — here’s how it works
By Richard Priday published
It's now possible to share tickets from your iPhone's Wallet by holding your phone in proximity with another iPhone, making trading passes far simpler. Here's how to do it.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's new features could include on-screen searching and smarter voice recording
By Richard Priday published
Samsung may let you put the Galaxy S24's AI powers to use with new photos, voice recording and on-screen search features.
iPhone 16 design prototypes just leaked — here's your first look at the next iPhone
By Richard Priday last updated
Three different iPhone 16 prototype designs have surfaced, showing how Apple could change the look and layout of the cameras and side buttons.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra cameras — biggest rumored upgrades
By Richard Priday last updated
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra promises a bigger main camera sensor along with other upgrades. Here's what we know so far.
Android 14 review: The biggest new features
By Richard Priday last updated
2023 has turned out to be a year of refinement for Android 14, with lots of small improvements but no especially meaningful changes for the way you use your phone.
Android 14's latest beta adds big changes to notifications, quick settings and more
By Richard Priday published
Google's introduced lots of new toys in the latest beta for Android QPR2, due to arrive on phones early next year.
Samsung's getting ready to build foldable displays for Apple — what you need to know
By Richard Priday published
Samsung Display is preparing itself to provide Apple with folding displays, with the first device believed to be a folding tablet/laptop that will launch in 2027.
iPhone 16 is poised to be an AI superphone — 5 rumors you need to know
By Richard Priday published
Looking at the rumors surrounding the iPhone 16, the phone's AI potential is looking strong even now. Here are the key rumors that suggest this.
iOS 17.2 lets you share Apple Wallet passes by bringing two iPhones together
By Richard Priday published
Part of the iOS 17.2 update for recent iPhones is the option to quickly send Apple Wallet passes between phones just by bringing the devices close together.
iPhone 16 — Apple tipped to upgrade microphone to supercharge Siri AI
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple could bestow a new microphone on the iPhone 16 in order to help Siri hear your voice more clearly when using new AI features.
Google Pixel 8 Pro just got a big AI upgrade with Gemini Nano — here's what you can do now
By Richard Priday published
The Pixel 8 Pro is the first phone to get access to Google's Gemini Nano on-device AI, which it'll use initially to improve its Summarize and Smart Reply features.
Apple's adding Qi2 wireless charging to the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 with iOS 17.2 — what it means for you
By Richard Priday published
iOS 17.2 is bringing a surprise upgrade for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 in the form of support for Qi2, the upcoming public wireless charging standard based on MagSafe.
OnePlus 12 makes its first appearance with a huge battery, 100W charging and a super-bright display
By Richard Priday last updated
Launching in China prior to its global debut, the OnePlus 12 looks like it could crush Apple and Samsung on battery and performance.
OnePlus 12 specs announced — going toe-to-toe with Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in all ways but one
By Richard Priday last updated
OnePlus has teased more OnePlus 12 specs ahead of its Chinese launch.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra launch looks imminent — here's why
By Richard Priday published
A listing for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's appeared at Thailand's NBTC, which is a strong sign that it's close to launching.