Articles by Jamie Richards, Freelance contributor

Jamie is freelance journalist who has written for TechRadar and MusicRadar as well as various news outlets and music blogs.

A lifelong tech-obsessive, Jamie began his writing career as a music blogger before studying journalism at Goldsmiths College, and worked at TechRadar between 2024 and 2026. He thinks the iPhone 5S is the greatest phone of all time, but is currently an Android user.

Articles by: Jamie Richards

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Japan is considering stronger age restrictions for social media use — but public response to the move hasn't been as positive as hoped

By Jamie Richards Published 3 June 26

Japan’s communications ministry has proposed new measures to protect young people from social media addiction

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Surfshark launches new ‘Antiscam Hub’ for iOS users, rolling 5 security features into a single in-app experience

By Jamie Richards Published 26 May 26

Surfshark’s new iOS interface brings together five digital defence tools into a single in-app interface.

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The best Oppo phone 2026: class-leading Find and Reno handsets based on our testing

By Roland Moore-Colyer Last updated 21 May 26

We've ranked the best Oppo phones we've trested, from the Find X9 Ultra to the folding Find N5.

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The best foldable phones: tablet-style and flip foldables from Samsung, Google, Motorola and more

By Roland Moore-Colyer Last updated 12 May 26

The best foldable phones, from the new Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold to the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and more

Playing The Last of Us with friends made my favorite PlayStation game feel brand new again

By Jamie Richards Published 11 April 26

My fourth playthrough of The Last of Us was also my friend’s first – here’s what I learned by playing it as a group.

Tired of seeing Low Battery pop-up on iPhone? Here are 5 simple display settings to improve your battery life

By Jamie Richards Published 21 January 26

These easy tips can help you extend your iPhone's battery life by changing how its display behaves.

I found the 5 most blatant iPhone 17 clones, and I can't believe they're actually real

By Jamie Richards Published 20 January 26

Apple still sets the trends when it comes to phone design – and these cheeky clones are all the proof we need

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7 great WhatsApp alternatives for Android users — Google Messages, Discord, and more

By Jamie Richards Published 19 January 26

A selection of yap apps for Android users

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Keep your huge screens and triple cameras — I just want the iPhone 5s back

By Jamie Richards Published 17 January 26

It’s finally time to put the spotlight on the iPhone 5s – not like I’ve mentioned it much.

Best of both: the LG Wing is the phone I wish I'd tried before phone design became boring

By Jamie Richards Published 17 January 26

Since LG closed its mobile business, the LG Wing has been the coolest phone you can’t buy

iPhone 7, Galaxy S7 Edge, and the very first Google Pixel — these are the phones we were using in 2016

By Jamie Richards Last updated 16 January 26

The web is alive with the sound of 2016 nostalgia – let’s take a look back at the best phones of our favorite era.

What is the oldest phone you can still use in 2026?

By Jamie Richards Published 15 January 26

From iPhone to Galaxy to Google Pixel, these are the oldest phones you can still use day-to-day.

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Oops, all cover screen! The Ikko MindOne Pro is like a Galaxy Z Flip 7 without the flip

By Jamie Richards Published 13 January 26

The Ikko MindOne Pro promises a cool new design for small phone lovers

The iPhone 17e could arrive soon, but I'm not convinced it'll be worth buying

By Jamie Richards Published 12 January 26

The iPhone SE was never a yearly release, instead getting a refresh every few years – the rumored iPhone 17e could see Apple change this pattern, but should it even bother?

The iPhone 4 is the classic camera phone that retro lovers can't get enough of — but don't skip these essential security tips

By Jamie Richards Published 8 January 26

Demand for the iPhone 4 is up almost 1,000%, but using such an old handset comes with a few cyber security caveats

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could finally catch up to OnePlus with a key battery upgrade

By Jamie Richards Published 8 January 26

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has been tipped to get 60W wired charging – which would be a big step towards catching up with Chinese phone makers like Xiaomi and OnePlus.

Samsung just won CES 2026 with its creaseless folding OLED – but I hope the iPhone Fold gets it first

By Jamie Richards Published 8 January 26

Samsung’s creaseless folding display is an engineering wonder – and if the company has any sense, it’ll give it to Apple first.

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The Motorola Razr Fold could open up a new era for folding phones – if the price is right

By Jamie Richards Published 7 January 26

Motorola could be the one to lead the charge on mid-range foldables by adding the Razr Fold to its lineup of existing flip phones.

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If the rumored OnePlus 16 Pro is anything like the Oppo Find X9 Pro, I'll be recommending it to every Android fan

By Jamie Richards Published 7 January 26

OnePlus hasn’t released a ‘Pro’ version of its flagship handset for years – but new rumors have got me excited to see how the brand could improve on its recent five-star flagship.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might not get any camera upgrades — but that's fine if it means we avoid a price hike

By Jamie Richards Published 5 January 26

It seems that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could launch with the same quad-camera system as last year’s model, but there could be an excellent reason for the lack of upgrade.

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2026 is the perfect year for OnePlus to release another folding phone — here's why

By Jamie Richards Published 5 January 26

It’s going to be an interesting year for folding phones – here’s why OnePlus should return to the phone industry’s most exciting market.

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I'm a phones expert, and these are my 5 tech resolutions for 2026 – from taking better photos to playing more Fortnite

By Jamie Richards Published 31 December 25

In my quest for self-improvement, I’ve discovered that I need more Victory Royales – here are my 5 smartphone resolutions for 2026.

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Bigger batteries, better AI, and more: here’s what the TechRadar team wants to see from smartphones in 2026

By Jamie Richards Published 29 December 25

Here’s what our resident tech-heads are hoping for in the world of smartphones next year.

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Polarsteps is the free app that tracks your travels — and it just made my New Year’s resolutions list

By Jamie Richards Published 29 December 25

Polarsteps is a completely free app that allows you to track and share your travels and journeys, and it even offers a Spotify Wrapped-style recap.

I didn’t quit social media in 2025, but I might have to if this awful trend continues in 2026

By Jamie Richards Published 29 December 25

Instagram is becoming a dumping ground for AI slop, and it now seems to be coming from Meta itself.

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