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
![Galaxy s24 ULtra concept](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ApyEfszYrMhFa45AiGNQoN-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra hands-on video appears a day before Galaxy Unpacked — here's what it shows
By Richard Priday published
You can check out the Galaxy S24 Ultra in three different colors and from all angles in this pre-release hands-on.
![Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro from the front, using Armory Crate app](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fEC44Th3TjWSLpzMvEzRVX-320-80.jpg)
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro review: The ultimate gaming phone — even when you’re not gaming
By Richard Priday published
With the ROG Phone 8 Pro, Asus shows that a gaming phone can offer staple features like a telephoto camera and water resistance alongside incredible performance and battery life.
![Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UhHsHZL7fohnzxANXmCTsQ-320-80.jpeg)
Samsung Galaxy S24 tipped for 7 years of updates — but there’s a possible catch
By Richard Priday published
Samsung could give the Galaxy S24 seven years of updates, but we don’t know what type of updates yet.
![A Google Pixel 7a running Android 14](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H2ZribosBSa2eRUmctQq34-320-80.jpg)
Android 15 could see the return of lock screen widgets — what we know
By Richard Priday published
A half-finished lock screen widget feature found in an Android 14 beta version suggests Android 15 could get the final version.
![Android 14](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9Nu23xWWUJpNgopYG5CTJG-320-80.jpg)
Android 14 could soon let you convert your SIM to an eSIM — here's how
By Richard Priday published
The latest Android 14 beta has a menu option for turning a physical SIM into an eSIM, but it doesn't work just yet.
![The Apple Watch Ultra 2 on a wrist.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Uu9Rupk43TGt3sFdoD5dwc-320-80.jpg)
Apple Watch ban update — the Apple Watch 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 may soon be unavailable again
By Richard Priday published
A ban on Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2 sales may happen again as the ITC has informed the U.S Court of Appeals that Apple shouldn’t get a pause on sales block during its appeal.
![Reported Galaxy S24 Ultra photos](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SohqFxdfzNzwku6bWCCkBk-320-80.jpeg)
Samsung Galaxy S24 specs just got revealed in huge leak
By Richard Priday published
A new report on the Galaxy S24 series has revealed all of the three models' specs, including some notable changes from previous Galaxy S phones.
![galaxy s24 render from SmartPrix](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6T8xeNFeKMLmYKjoxbMxnU-320-80.jpeg)
Samsung Galaxy S24 colors just leaked — here's all 7 options
By Richard Priday last updated
Samsung will sell you its new Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus phones in one of seven colors, a new leak reveals, but we're not sure what that means for the Ultra model.
![Asus ROG Phone 8.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6QH5cWdLYZXxwmaFJQahgC-320-80.jpg)
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro hands-on: The gaming phone grows up
By Richard Priday published
Not yet ratedAsus unveils the more grown-up, but still gamer-focused, ROG Phone 8 series
![iPhone 15 Pro Max shown in hand](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Du6mjdseoZCBeCSQ33TTNn-320-80.jpg)
It took me 4 months to understand how to use the iPhone 15 Pro's Action button — here's why I had it wrong for so long
By Richard Priday published
I've owned the iPhone 15 Pro Max since September, and I've only just cracked what I need from the Action button.
![iOS Assistive Access list home screen](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bkavEHMmwmL7wdB6LkKLEU-320-80.jpg)
iOS 17 Assistive Access completely changes the look of your iPhone — here's how to do it
By Richard Priday published
Setting up Assistive Access in iOS 17 can take a little time, but it's well worth it for the stripped-back version of the iPhone experience provided by the feature.
![iPhone 15 Pro Max shown in hand](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UfZwM6iZirVr2tdM8eRUd5-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max designs just leaked in extensive new renders
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple may tweak iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max's designs to make them larger and update the cameras according to new leaks and renders.
![Reported Galaxy S24 Ultra photos](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SohqFxdfzNzwku6bWCCkBk-320-80.jpeg)
Samsung Galaxy S24 price leak just revealed big changes for all three models
By Richard Priday last updated
A pricing leak for the Galaxy S24 series suggests Samsung is decreasing the price of two models but increasing that of another.
![iPhone 16 Pro Concept Video Science & Knowledge](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CDxY2FQJUK4TZfGypRbkgQ-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 16 may be underwhelming say Apple stock analysts — here's why
By Richard Priday published
Analysts for Barclays have predicted that the iPhone 16 won't offer enough to reverse falling iPhone sales.
![Reported Galaxy S24 Ultra photos](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SohqFxdfzNzwku6bWCCkBk-320-80.jpeg)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra design and AI features just teased by leaked poster
By Richard Priday published
A phones store in Brazil put up a piece of Galaxy S24 Ultra promo material weeks before launch, giving us a sneak peek at the design and highlighted features of Samsung's next flagship phone.
![OnePlus Open and Galaxy Z Fold 5](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9zFWZS9u55BimYrBYyjRqV-320-80.jpg)
Foldable phones in 2024: Why this is going be their biggest year yet
By Richard Priday published
A lot's changed in the foldable phone segment this year, and it's why I'm looking forward to next year's models even more than normal.
![OnePlus Open held in the hand.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kEnkr8nBd2X63ffv8hbRML-320-80.jpg)
The OnePlus Open was the best phone I tried in 2023 — here's why
By Richard Priday published
OnePlus managed to unlock some of the latent potential of the foldable phone with the Open, and earned itself a well-deserved nomination for phone of the year as a result.
![Victrix Pro FS fight stick on its side between PS5 and monitor with Street Fighter 6](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vz3HNzvXym6db8eWmb67DX-320-80.png)
The best PS5 accessory of 2023 is this arcade stick — here's why
By Richard Priday published
The Victrix Pro FS arcade stick is my top gaming peripheral of 2023 as it's the best-built fighting game controller I've tried to date.
![iOS Assistive Access camera app](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E8SGfjj2Js672KvvZ3dNgU-320-80.jpg)
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.
![a photo of the Apple Watch 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PAr5Dn3mFvbLUxgHJRMnCh-320-80.jpg)
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.
![A picture showing the Google Play Store app icon on a smartphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4XxefE5FE6Jw8YMAV5syP9-320-80.jpg)
$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.
![Apple Watch Series 9 rowing workout](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xCn3FrCVBED6hRKbySHtzf-320-80.jpg)
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 Ultra 2](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eaAEr7vLjt2HMRbvgK3umV-320-80.jpg)
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.