
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 February 2025
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 big phones in May 2025
By Richard Priday 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 Z Fold 7 rumors and leaks — everything we know so far
By Richard Priday last updated
Samsung should be launching its new Galaxy Z Fold 7 in a few months' time, so we've been on the hunt for rumors about this new foldable.

Android 16 design changes just got leaked by Google itself — here's the new look
By Richard Priday published
Google seems to have accidentally leaked its new design language: Material 3 Expressive. And it could change the look of Android significantly going forward.

OnePlus 13T isn't coming to the US or Europe — and I don't get why
By Richard Priday published
A phone we need but won't get here

GTA 6 — everything we know so far including the release date
By Richard Priday last updated
This is what has been revealed, leaked and rumored about the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise including its very first trailer.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge specs leak in full — and it’s looking impressive
By Richard Priday published
A massive Galaxy S25 Edge specs leak has spilled all the details of its hardware in advance of the expected upcoming launch.

iPhone 17 Air rumors — everything we know so far
By Philip Michaels last updated
The slimmest iPhone ever could be arriving in 2025, but you may want to start saving now.

The entire iPhone 17 lineup just got revealed in new video — here's the biggest changes
By Richard Priday published
The iPhone 17 series’ designs are shown in full detail in a new video of dummy models — but one of them's barely changed from the iPhone 16.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge’s glass may be more fragile than we thought — here’s what we know
By Richard Priday published
The Gorilla Glass Ceramic material tipped for use on the Galaxy S25 Edge looks like it'll be weaker than Gorilla Glass Armor 2 and Victus 2.

CMF Phone 2 Pro is official — and it could be the budget phone of the year
By Richard Priday published
CMF is back with a new Pro phone, and it looks like it'll bring even more flagship-tier tech to a sub-$300 phone.

iPhone Fold just tipped for Face ID — but there's a weird catch
By Richard Priday published
Apple is still looking at ways of adding Face ID to its foldable iPhone, at least on the inner display according to a source.

Samsung Galaxy G Fold rumors — everything we know about Samsung's triple foldable phone
By Richard Priday published
This could be the year that we see the launch of Samsung's first triple foldable phone, possibly called the Galaxy G Fold. Find out what's been rumored so far here.

The best gaming phone 2025 — I tested them all to crown a winner
By Richard Priday last updated
The best gaming phones won't let you down in the heat of battle. Here are our top picks.

iPhone 17 Air leaker just showed Apple's thinnest iPhone ever next to the rest of the lineup
By Richard Priday last updated
New dummy images of the iPhone 17 series give us a clear look at the new iPhones, including the iPhone 17 Air's slim design, extending to the Camera Control.

Apple Intelligence page no longer says 'available now' — here's why
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple's changed its Apple Intelligence page so it no longer claims every feature is available now, likely to comply with new recommendations from the National Advertising Division.

I put the Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Apple iPhone 16 through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
By John Velasco published
With Samsung's new phones now a reality, here's how a Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 16 showdown goes down after putting them both to the test.

Google Pixel 9a performance tested — here's how it compares to the best cheap phones
By Richard Priday published
After a stay in the TG testing lab, our Google Pixel 9a benchmarks are in. Here's how it did against the best phones of a similar price.

Google Pixel 10 Fold price just leaked — and it could be a tipping point for foldable phones
By Richard Priday published
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold could make my folding phone dreams come true by starting to drop the price of these excellent but still expensive devices, if new rumors are to be believed.

iPhone sales are surging as shoppers look to beat Trump tariffs — 'people are just rushing in worried'
By Richard Priday published
Is it a good idea to buy an iPhone now before the tariffs hit? A lot of Apple customers seem to think so

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Which phone wins?
By Richard Priday last updated
Here's how the Galaxy S25 Ultra compares to the Pixel 9 Pro XL, and how that might affect your buying decision if you're on the hunt for a new premium Android phone.

The iPhone 20 could be Apple's next 'major shake-up' — here's why
By Richard Priday published
Apple is apparently preparing for the iPhone's 20th anniversary in 2027 by looking at foldables and designs with more glass.

Huge Google Pixel 10 leak just tipped the cameras for all models
By Richard Priday published
Camera specs for all Pixel 10 models have leaked, revealing some major alterations for the basic Pixel 10 including a new telephoto camera, but minor changes to the other models.
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