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

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.

The iPhone 17 was a win, but Apple needs to keep buffing up the base model in 2026

By Jamie Richards Published 26 December 25

If Apple wants to keep up with Samsung and Google in terms of mobile hardware, it needs to keep boosting the base model iPhone in 2026.

Google Pixel 10 in Lemongrass against a bubbly backsplash

Google Pixel phones need power and parity to fix a confusing product strategy in 2026

By Jamie Richards Published 24 December 25

Google has positioned itself as the software lover’s choice when it comes to flagship phones – but there are some odd gaps between the standard and Pro handsets.

The DDJ-FLX2 DJ controller on a christmassy table

I've DJed on mixers worth thousands — but this super-cheap DJ controller is my Christmas pick for music lovers

By Jamie Richards Published 24 December 25

I stepped away from my pro-grade DJ setup to check out this cheap controller from the brand formerly known as Pioneer DJ.

The Oppo Find X9 Pro being held in the hand

I reviewed the Oppo Find X9 Pro, and it’s the maximized flagship for Android lovers

By Jamie Richards Published 23 December 25

The Oppo Find X9 Pro is a maxed-out pro camera phone that will happily wear its inspirations on its sleeve if it means delivering a fantastic flagship experience.

The Razer Kishi V3 Pro, with a phone bracketed, leaves in background

The Razer Kishi V3 Pro converted me to mobile gaming after a decade on consoles

By Jamie Richards Published 21 December 25

Recommended

The Razer Kishi V3 Pro is expensive as mobile gaming controllers come, but offers solid value with its array of remappable controls and fantastic ergonomics.

Man holding a smartphone with the YouTube app opening

I’ve used YouTube Premium for a year, and I’m convinced it’s the ultimate app subscription – and a great Christmas gift

By Jamie Richards Published 20 December 25

I’ve said it before, but YouTube Premium really is the real deal – here’s how you can give my favorite subscription as a Christmas present.

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Samsung seems to be focusing on foldables in 2026 – here are 3 possible reasons why

By Jamie Richards Published 17 December 25

With the Galaxy Z Trifold on the way and rumors of a small upgrade for the Galaxy S26 series, it seems that Samsung is betting big on its folding phones for next year.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold's best feature won't be its hardware – here's why I'm more excited for DeX

By Jamie Richards Published 16 December 25

The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold is due to merge the mobile and tablet experience like never before – and if Samsung plays its cards right, it could revolutionize on-the-go productivity.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold, unfolded, on a blue background

The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold could be the perfect mobile movie machine – and I can’t wait to try it out

By Jamie Richards Published 15 December 25

The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold could become the device of choice for watching movies on the go, with a larger screen than any tablet-style folding phone before it

iOS 26: everything you need to know

By James Rogerson Last updated 15 December 25

Updated iOS 26 has landed, complete with new features, a new name, and a whole new look.

Three phones on a red Christmas background

Buying someone a new phone this Christmas? Here are my 7 expert recommendations for every type of person

By Jamie Richards Published 9 December 25

It’s the season of giving, and if you're planning on buying someone a new phone this Christmas, here are my expert recommendations.

With the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold on the way, Apple’s rumored iPhone Fold needs to hit shelves soon

By Jamie Richards Published 6 December 25

Cupertino needs to step on it in 2026

The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold on a purple background

The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold's folding mechanism looks odd, but it's the right call on a crucial design decision

By Jamie Richards Published 2 December 25

The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold is finally official, and while Samsung’s first multi-fold device might look a bit peculiar, I think it’s taken the right approach with an important design feature

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Buying a new camera phone this Black Friday? Megapixels aren’t the only important spec

By Jamie Richards Published 13 November 25

If you’re looking for a new camera phone during sales season, resolution isn’t the only thing you should keep an eye out for on the spec sheet

Apple could be working on a batch of new iPhone satellite features, and I'm cautious but optimistic

By Jamie Richards Published 10 November 25

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has suggested that Apple could be working on developing the iPhone’s satellite capability.

The Apple Music app icon against a red background on an iPhone.

Apple Music will soon let you share songs and lyrics to your WhatsApp status as the fight against Spotify continues

By Jamie Richards Published 6 November 25

Apple is reportedly working on direct integration between Apple Music and WhatsApp to match previously-released Spotify features as Wrapped season approaches

Localsend running on a phone and MacBook

This free app gives Android phones AirDrop-style file transfer powers – and it even works with Mac

By Jamie Richards Published 5 November 25

LocalSend is a must-have for every Android user – it makes transferring files between Mac and Android phones simple and painless.

An 11-inch iPad Pro running the Slide Over feature in iPadOS 26.1

iPadOS 26.1 just brought back a popular multitasking feature, but I’m still waiting for this useful mode to return

By Jamie Richards Published 5 November 25

iPadOS 26.1 has brought back Slide Over, making multitasking easier for touchscreen-only users – but I’m still waiting for another iPadOS 18 feature to return.

The Steven Slate Audio VSX Immersion One headphones

These new headphones can simulate pro studios, listening rooms, or even the infamous ‘car test’ – and I can’t wait to get my hands on them

By Jamie Richards Published 5 November 25

Steven Slate Audio wants to bring the studio to you

Nothing has a fix for its Meta bloatware issue, solving a problem that never should’ve existed

By Jamie Richards Published 4 November 25

Why was this even a thing?

Should you buy a pre-owned phone this Black Friday? It depends on what you're looking for

By Jamie Richards Published 3 November 25

With so many options for used phones this Black Friday, we ask whether it’s worth picking one up instead of a new unit

With the rumored OLED upgrade for the iPad Air, Apple has the chance to make the best general-purpose tablet ever

By Jamie Richards Published 1 November 25

The iPad Air has been tipped for a major display upgrade – and I think Apple has the chance to do something incredible with it.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Need help buying the best phone for you? Here’s what the TechRadar experts use, and how to score a good deal

By Roland Moore-Colyer Published 1 November 25

With the Black Friday deals already here, now's a great time to snap up a brilliant phone that has the TechRadar seal of approval.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE in white with a black cover display

Samsung flip phones aren’t always a safe bet for Black Friday deals, but the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE could change that

By Jamie Richards Published 29 October 25

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip hasn’t always been a reliable source of Black Friday Deals, but I’m hoping the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE could change that.

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