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

CES 2026 LIVE — all the best new gadgets announced so far
By Jason England, Mark Spoonauer last updated
Tom's Guide is at CES 2026, bringing you all the latest news and hands-on from our team on the ground in Las Vegas!

Honor Magic8 Pro review: So good that you’ll be annoyed you can’t get it
By Richard Priday published
Honor clearly listened to critiques when developing this phone

Asus has stated it has no new phones in store for 2026 — and that’s bad news for all Android fans
By Richard Priday published
Support will continue, but don't expect any fresh handsets

Phones in 2026: What we’re hoping to see (and our biggest worries)
By Josh Render published
2026 could be a fantastic year for smartphone fans, but that doesn't mean that we don't have some concerns.

Foldable phones had a big year in 2025, and iPhone Fold’s arrival in 2026 could bring even bigger things
By Richard Priday published
Here's how foldable phones fared in 2025, and what we can look forward to in 2026, including Apple's first attempt at a folding phone.

7 biggest Samsung devices for 2026: Galaxy S26, Galaxy Z TriFold, Galaxy Glasses and more
By Richard Priday published
Samsung's mobile devices launch schedule should be busy once again in 2026. Here's what's rumored and expected to arrive next year.

I test phones for a living — and my favorite phone of the year isn't from Apple or Samsung
By Richard Priday last updated
My favorite phone of 2025 shows what Samsung can do to improve its foldables — and what Apple should take notes on for its own.

I’ve got a method to see which phones are hits, and the iPhone 17 is a big winner
By Richard Priday published
Seeing travellers with iPhone 17s on my everyday commute is as clear a sign as any that Apple's latest phones are a winner.

I've tested the OnePlus 15R: It's not the phone I expected
By Richard Priday published
A higher price and a new performance focus have changed the basic offer of a OnePlus R-series phone

iOS 26.3 beta makes it easier to switch to Android with new transfer tool — here's how it works
By Richard Priday published
The iOS 26.3 beta includes a new Transfer to Android tool that lets you send over data like your phone number, images and apps.

Apple, Google want to make it easier to switch between phones — what that means for you
By Richard Priday last updated
The giant wall between iOS and Android could be coming down

Samsung's upcoming camera tech could benefit the entire smartphone industry — here's how
By Richard Priday published
The next Samsung smartphone camera upgrade could be a continuous zoom lens. But the snag is that it's Tecno, not its own Galaxy phones, that will get to use them first.

I put OnePlus 15 vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL through a ten-round photo face-off — here’s what happened
By Richard Priday published
The newly released OnePlus 15 takes a huge leap for the phone maker's camera credibility. But how does the OnePlus 15 match up against the reliable photographic excellence of the latest Pixel?

Google's Year in Search 2025 just went live — and I refuse to accept the no.1 searched term is genuine
By Richard Priday published
Google's annual Year in Search wrap-up is here to reveal the highs and lows of 2025 in a nutshell.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — everything we know about Samsung's triple foldable phone
By Richard Priday last updated
Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Z TriFold, a phone that unfolds to reveal a 10-inch display with an impressive 3.9mm thin frame.

Apple Cyber Monday deals LIVE after Black Friday: I'm vetting sales on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks and more
By Richard Priday last updated
Save valuable shopping time this Black Friday by checking our list of the best Apple deals here, including iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, AirPods and more.

iOS 27 could be a fairly minor update — but still bring some new AI features
By Richard Priday published
The next big iPhone update may be about refinement rather than new features, aside from a few extra AI goodies.

iPhone 17e rumors: Everything we've heard so far
By Richard Priday published
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.

Galaxy S26 could lag behind iPhone 17 and Google Pixel 10 because Samsung won't upgrade this feature
By Richard Priday published
The Galaxy S26's display may miss out on a brightness upgrade, despite rivals beating Samsung's ratings and a new display material.

My dad just bought a new phone — as a tech journalist, here's what I make of his choice
By Richard Priday published
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.

iPhone Fold components are being finalized — and we could be getting a surprisingly large battery
By Richard Priday published
The iPhone Fold could have a larger battery than even the iPhone 17 Pro Max when it's finally released.

iPhone Air 2 will come later than you think — and with one big upgrade
By Richard Priday last updated
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.

iOS 26.2 beta 3 makes AirDrop more secure, and Siri optional
By Richard Priday published
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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