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
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Exclusive: OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite announced by Kinder Liu
By Richard Priday published
OnePlus president Kinder Liu announces the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite, and reveals three key upgrades.
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Siri's best new AI features may not arrive until next year — here's what you'll get first from Apple Intelligence
By Richard Priday published
Because of Apple Intelligence's slow rollout, the revamped Siri digital assistant won't get all its features from launch.
![macOS Sequoia iPhone Mirroring drag and drop](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9chmKP5QuV73sd9CBbS5Eo-320-80.jpg)
iPhone Mirroring is my favorite WWDC 2024 announcement — here’s why
By Richard Priday published
macOS Sequoia's new iPhone Mirroring feature seems like a practical and entertaining addition to my MacBook, but I have a few questions about how exactly it'll work.
![iOS 18 logo on an iPhone 15 Pro](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tiSWwEAm9edbHQAwGVctej-320-80.jpg)
iOS 18 just made turning your iPhone off a whole lot simpler
By Richard Priday published
You no longer have to rack your brains to remember the button combo to turn off your iPhone in iOS 18, as there's now a dedicated button to do so.
![Honor 200 Pro from the back](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UuhEXAnZoHYj8r7tJJcUqB-320-80.jpg)
Honor 200 Pro launches — a Galaxy S24 rival that's primed for taking portraits
By Richard Priday published
The Honor 200 and 200 Pro make the Google Pixel 8a and Samsung Galaxy S24 look stingy by offering top-class hardware for less than you'd expect.
![iOS 18 features with Craig Federighi](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8chAzdKutMZUiGRyvFw3rB-320-80.jpg)
iOS 18: 7 upgraded apps that slipped through the cracks at WWDC
By Richard Priday published
WWDC's keynote was jam-packed with new features, but here are some that Apple didn't talk about during the presentation.
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Look out — AI features on iOS 18 may be 'especially buggy' after being revealed at WWDC
By Richard Priday published
Apple's new iPhone software may be a little rough around the edges, so watch out if you're planning to download the beta.
![AirDrop in iOS 17.1](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RkhUNi9y3UCA9nwUjKuHoD-320-80.jpg)
These hidden AirDrop settings make photo sharing so much better
By Richard Priday published
You can use the location and data controls in AirDrop's options menu to share photos exactly how you want.
![iphone 14 pro vs iphone 13 pro](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ndiPWJ7xJGpudiGVMoycrF-320-80.jpg)
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.
![A person entering their password on a smartphone in a crowded location](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7iaq4Tt8CWUptBtxirNXgR-320-80.jpg)
iOS 18 could finally give your iPhone a proper password manager
By Richard Priday published
Apple Passwords app could be a big new addition for iPhones, iPads and Macs at WWDC.
![iPad Pro 2024](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fy65EA698CSqZtFPNZ82MV-320-80.jpg)
Apple’s been hiding a Thread radio in iPad Pro 2024, MacBook Pro M3 and more — here’s why that’s a big deal
By Richard Priday published
Recent iPads and Macs have secretly supported the Matter smart home standard since launch.
![iphone 16 ultra concept](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zVebY7pNKagUzSXbX2Zd3U-320-80.jpeg)
iPhone 16 Pro Max is getting a size increase — here's how big it'll be
By Richard Priday published
Alleged dimensions for the iPhone 16 Pro Max reveal exactly how big the new iPhone will be, but also how impressively thin the edges of its display could be.
![iPHone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max front of phones](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sxyA3bfsbTcHZGGEiWnb8b-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max just tipped for record-breakingly thin bezels
By Richard Priday last updated
Look out for the edges of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max's displays when they launch, as they could be record-breakingly slim.
![Galaxy Z Fold 5](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CbePExxrRQfeWLiefERe77-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 leaked photos show where the design's improved — and where it hasn't
By Richard Priday published
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6's remodeled body looks a lot more usable in new leaked photos, but it's still difficult to ignore the crease in the middle of the inner display.
![Sony Xperia 1 VI](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ikjGve4dv4p5SrKe9NPtxR-320-80.jpg)
Sony Xperia 1 VI isn't coming to the U.S. — and that's terrible news
By Richard Priday published
It's sad to see Sony withhold its latest flagship phone, the Xperia 1 VI, from a country that's already limited on Android flagship choice.
![iOS 17.5 ready to download on an iPhone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ACTYtL86EKJdpsSWEcdP7o-320-80.jpg)
Update your iPhone now — Apple just fixed this potentially embarrassing Photos bug
By Richard Priday published
iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 just got an update to stop the Photos bug that has reportedly brought back previously deleted photos — even those on a wiped device.
![Google Pixel 8 shown held in hand](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NH5MTJ53c2SmhXrJZJrX8Q-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel 9 color leak reveals some old favorites and two fresh options
By Richard Priday published
Alleged wallpapers for the Google Pixel 9 may also show us what the color options are for the four different models in the series.
![The Pixel 8a and Pixel 7a side by side](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Au3EQ8s5qnYRdJ6d2nigeQ-320-80.jpg)
I took over 200 photos with the Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 7a — here's the winner
By Richard Priday published
After a whole lot of snapping, we can show you the difference that a year's made at Google by showing the Pixel 8a and Pixel 7a's photos side-by-side.
![iPhone 16 Pro render front and back](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5wDTVRZKp9R9XBGanPzCND-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 16 Pro Max could use a denser battery with a stainless steel case — here’s why that’s good news
By Richard Priday published
A higher-density battery and a new case material could make the iPhone 16 Pro Max's battery the best of all iPhone 16s.
![Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FhnpRHpG7ncbXDvJF4NXJK-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy S25 chipset could be way more efficient — but there's a catch
By Richard Priday published
The Galaxy S25 series could offer greater power efficiency for some markets thanks to Samsung's work on upgrading its Exynos line of chips.
![Sundar Pichai wide shot](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9FXgaURo5zEreekjkLue3e-320-80.png)
Google I/O 2024 announcements — all the big Gemini AI and Android 15 news
By Philip Michaels published
Get all the latest news from Google I/O as Google holds its annual developers conference, where the focus figures to be on artificial intelligence and Android among other Google products.
![The iPad Pro propped on a bench.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UcQHGcNyC3eH6vxTAuccee-320-80.jpg)
iPad Pro and iPad Air 2024 have a hidden upgrade iPad users have needed for years
By Richard Priday published
You can finally check your iPad’s battery status if you own the latest iPad Pro or iPad Air, just like you can on iPhones.
![Sony Xperia 1 VI](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nYpDcz8joDdMWuJwAGDjtE-320-80.jpg)
Sony Xperia 1 VI announced — here’s what it can do that the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Pixel 8 Pro can’t
By Richard Priday published
Sony's new flagship and budget smartphones are trying to take on Samsung and Google by taking a few ideas from them.
![The Pixel 8a and Pixel 7a side by side](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Au3EQ8s5qnYRdJ6d2nigeQ-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 7a: The biggest upgrades
By Richard Priday last updated
Google's new Pixel 8a is here, and we've looked through both phones' stats to figure out what they do the same, and what they do differently.
![Galaxy s25 Ultra concept design by Technizo Concept on YouTube](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dXLg8BRAQ99xF46YGNg8QD-320-80.jpg)
Forget iPhone 16 Pro — Samsung Galaxy S25 could fight back with an overclocked chip
By Richard Priday published
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset expected to appear in next year's best Android phones has been tipped to get a pre-release clock speed increase to better challenge rival Apple chips.