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
Best small phones 2024
By Richard Priday last updated
These are the best small phones for those who don't want an oversized screen that makes one-handed use difficult.
Best free PS4 games in 2024
By Richard Priday last updated
These are the best free PS4 games you can play right now, from multiplayer shooters to frenetic fighting games
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked date just leaked — here's when we could see Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Ring, and more
By Richard Priday published
The Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Ring and more could finally be revealed in early July at an event in Paris.
Google Maps on iPhone may finally get this useful navigation feature
By Richard Priday last updated
The long-awaited introduction of Google Maps' Live Activities-compatible directions seems to be rolling out sporadically to iPhones.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 performance may be no different from last year's model — here's why [Updated]
By Richard Priday last updated
Samsung could deny the Galaxy Z Flip 6 a new chipset based on a baffling new benchmark result that shows what's likely the new foldable running on last year's tech.
Nubia Flip 5G review: A Galaxy Z Flip-like experience for half the price
By Richard Priday published
A cheap phone that folds, rather than a foldable phone that's cheap
iPhone 15: Price, specs and availability
By Richard Priday last updated
Here's what we know about the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models coming out this fall now that Apple's shown off its new phones.
Google Pixel 8a price hike rumored — but it may not be as bad as it seems
By Richard Priday published
The Google Pixel 8a leaks again, popping up in an Instagram Story and on an advert with some eyebrow-raisingly expensive pricing.
iPhone 16: All the rumors so far
By Richard Priday last updated
Alleged design, display, and camera details have already been leaked for the iPhone 16, Apple's 2024 flagship phone. We go through all the tipped features so far here.
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro dummies leak — and their cases reveal two big changes
By Richard Priday published
New iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro dummy image shows how iPhone cases are going to have to adapt to the new shape of the standard model's cameras, and Apple's new Capture button feature.
iOS 18 Notes app tipped for two major upgrades — what's coming to your iPhone
By Richard Priday last updated
Voice recording and Math Notes could be two key things that iOS 18 adds to your iPhone's Notes app when the update arrives later this year.
iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Plus: here's how they compare
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple’s iPhone 14 series saw the debut of the new iPhone 14 Plus model. Aside from a bigger screen, what sets it apart from the standard iPhone 14?
iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro: Biggest upgrades
By Richard Priday last updated
The iPhone 14 Pro brings big changes from its predecessor. Find out how big in our iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro comparison.
Samsung Galaxy S25 and other future Android flagships may get XL batteries — here's why
By Richard Priday published
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip that could power your next Android phone seems to require larger batteries in order to keep it running, says a new leak.
Samsung Galaxy A55 review: A great cheap phone all-around
By Richard Priday published
A straightforward upgrade to the previous generation, the Galaxy A55 shows Samsung can still make a cheap phone work well as its rivals' prices start to rise.
The best Nintendo Switch multiplayer games in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
From couch co-op essentials to competitive sports and fighting games, here are the best Nintendo Switch multiplayer games for your next big get-together.
Best big phones 2024
By Jordan Palmer 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 Galaxy S24's best feature could soon get a big usability upgrade
By Richard Priday published
Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones' Circle to Search feature could get some usability upgrades according to statements made on a Made by Google Podcast episode.
iPhone 16 Pro major camera upgrade just leaked — no more lens flare?
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple's working on a new lens coating for its iPhone cameras, and it could help the iPhone 16 Pro deal with lens flares and other problems.
iPhone 16 Plus could get the worst downgrade of any iPhone 16 — here's why
By Richard Priday published
Recent rumors have claimed that the iPhone 16 Plus could be losing battery capacity, and that could mean it loses exactly what made previous Plus models worthwhile.
Best Nintendo Switch games for 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Here are the top Switch games to play right now, from classics like Mario and Zelda to the more unusual and interesting.
Android 15 beta is available now for Google Pixel users — here's how to download it
By Richard Priday published
Google's allowing owners of recent Google Pixel devices to download Android 15 in beta form. And this is how to do it.
Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Pixel 8 Pro: Biggest expected upgrades
By Richard Priday published
The Google Pixel 9 Pro could be changing quite a lot of what we know from the Pixel 8 Pro. We round up and discuss the rumored upgrades here.