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

iPhone 17 Center Stage camera — here’s the differences it makes from previous iPhones
By Richard Priday last updated
The iPhone 17's selfie camera upgrades make a noticeable difference even compared to last year's iPhones.

Fancy a new iPhone? The iPhone 16e is at its lowest price yet for Prime Day
By Richard Priday published
A 10% discount makes the iPhone 16e one of the best phone deals around this Prime Day.

The best wireless chargers for iPhone and Android in 2025
By Richard Priday last updated
These are the best wireless chargers for keeping your iPhone or Android phone juiced up.

Samsung Galaxy S26 just tipped for another camera letdown — don't expect a new selfie camera
By Richard Priday published
Samsung may skip upgrading the Galaxy S26's selfie camera according to a new rumor, but how much will it matter?

I just switched from iPhone 16 Pro Max to iPhone Air — what I like and what I don't
By Richard Priday published
I just moved from an iPhone 16 Pro Max to an iPhone Air, and after a week I've got a lot of thoughts to share.

Your Galaxy phone may soon get this disastrous Apple Intelligence feature — fingers crossed Samsung doesn’t make the same mistakes
By Richard Priday last updated
Samsung could soon give its latest phones notification summaries, according to findings in a new firmware version.

Samsung could be helping Apple make the iPhone Fold — here’s how
By Richard Priday last updated
Samsung Display’s president hints that his company will be making foldable phone screens for a major North American client, which sounds an awful lot like Apple.

This could be the 2025's greatest camera phone, and it’s not from Apple or Samsung
By Richard Priday published
I’ve been testing the Xiaomi 15T Pro, and its cameras are way better than they have any right to be

iPhone 17 delays — how long will you have to wait if you order today?
By Richard Priday last updated
With iPhone 17 now available to purchase, here's when you can expect delivery.

iPhone 17 Pro Max battery life test results are in — this blew us away
By Richard Priday published
The latest iPhones have launched, so it's time to see how long it can last on a charge compared to previous iPhones and a Samsung rival.

Your iPad has a hidden battery health feature — here’s how to check it
By Richard Priday last updated
There is battery health data stored on your iPad, but you won't find it in the Battery menu. Here's a couple of ways to check it manually.

iOS 26 is live: Try these 7 features first
By Richard Priday published
If your iPhone supports iOS 26, these are the features I think you should look at first once your download is complete.

Apple finally gave the iPhone 17 Pro a vapor chamber — why this upgrade matters
By Richard Priday published
It's been a long time since top Android phone makers added vapor chambers to their phones, so Apple equipping its new pro iPhones with one is a welcome sight.

iPhone 17 Event live updates — everything Apple announced and our reactions to iPhone Air, Apple Watch 11 and AirPods Pro 3
By Tom Pritchard, Philip Michaels, Richard Priday last updated
The iPhone 17 launch event brought eight us new products, including phones, watches and earbuds. Find out everything you need to know about the iPhone 17, Apple Watch 11. AirPods Pro 3, and more.

iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Which Pro iPhone is best for you?
By Richard Priday published
What's the difference between the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max? Let's take you through them.

iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16: Biggest differences explained
By Richard Priday published
Apple's 2025 iPhone is here, so let's check the specs against those for last year's model.

iPhone Air announced — thinnest iPhone ever, specs, features, size, colors and all the upgrades
By Richard Priday published
Apple just announced the iPhone Air — here's the lowdown on this all-new flavor of iPhone

The Hypershell X Ultra is designed for adventurers — but it helped this out-of-shape tech journalist climb Berlin’s “Devil’s Hill”
By Richard Priday published
I wore Hypershell’s latest walking exoskeleton on a hike up Berlin's Teufelsberg — and my mind was blown.

This new AI voice recorder wants to be your affordable transcription device
By Richard Priday published
The Soundcore Work is an AI voice recorder you'll be able to afford and want to use, offering versatile recording options for an attractive price.

Samsung Galaxy S25 review: This all-in AI bet pays off
By Richard Priday last updated
While a lot of the Galaxy S25 may be familiar, it upgrades enough and adds many new AI features to make this compact flagship phone one of the best deals in its category.

I went hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 — and I'm already dreaming about all the work I could do on it
By Richard Priday published
Not yet ratedI'm surprised by how much has changed with Samsung's Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra tablets, with upgrades to its desktop mode and S Pen showing an even greater focus on productivity.

Samsung Galaxy S26 just tipped for a huge speed boost
By Richard Priday published
The Samsung Galaxy S26 could once again get the best version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 from the jump, while other manufacturers will only be offered a slower version at first.

I've used Galaxy AI on the Galaxy S25 for a week — here's what I like and what I don't
By Richard Priday last updated
With AI features being a cornerstone of the Galaxy S25 experience, I've gone through all the new and improved Galaxy AI attractions to bring you a detailed rundown of what it's like using them.
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