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

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.

The Redmi K90 Pro Max camera housing, with the Bose subwoofer visible

This wild new phone has its own subwoofer, and it's got me wondering why phone speakers are still an afterthought

By Jamie Richards Published 27 October 25

The new Redmi K90 Pro Max has a denim rear panel, a flagship chipset, and a built-in subwoofer – it’s undeniably weird, but raises some good questions about mobile audio.

The Oppo Find X9 Pro with the Hasselblad lens extender attachment

I tried the Oppo Find X9 Pro’s detachable zoom lens and I'm not allowed to tell you how cool it is yet

By Jamie Richards Published 23 October 25

Oppo has revealed the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro, its next generation cameraphone flagships, the latter of which supports a detachable 10x zoom lens.

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The new 'Colorgate' controversy might stop me recommending the iPhone 17 Pro – but not yet

By Jamie Richards Published 21 October 25

With a little more evidence, these changing hues could change my view

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The iPhone Air might not be selling too well, but I hope Apple doesn't give up on its most exciting phone in years – here's why

By Jamie Richards Published 20 October 25

Low sales reports for the iPhone Air have me worried that the latest middle-child iPhone might not stick around for too long

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Honor Magic V5 unfolded, red tree in background

I used the Honor Magic V5 for a week and it put a spell on me

By Jamie Richards Published 19 October 25

Recommended

The Honor Magic V5 lands on UK shelves with incredible displays, a huge battery, and genuinely impressive cameras. It’s the Galaxy Z Fold 7 rival Samsung should be most worried about.

iPad and iPad Air on a split navy/maroon background

iPad vs iPad Air: Which Apple tablet is right for you?

By Jamie Richards Published 18 October 25

The base-model iPad is the best value it’s ever been, while the iPad Air offers incredible power – here’s our head-to-head to help you choose between Apple’s cheaper tablets.

Motorola is making a super-thin phone, and I actually think that’s a huge deal

By Jamie Richards Published 15 October 25

Motorola has teased the new Moto X70 Air, its contribution to the growing super-thin phone market – and though Motorola isn’t the biggest phone maker, I think this reveal is actually a huge deal.

The OnePlus 15 will get an impressive display feature that most phones miss out on

By Jamie Richards Published 14 October 25

OnePlus has confirmed the display specs for the new OnePlus 15 in a social media post for its Chinese audience, confirming a 165Hz refresh rate, increased brightness, and better color accuracy.

The iPhone Fold could be the ultimate mobile gaming device, if Apple sticks to this rumored design

By Jamie Richards Published 12 October 25

iOS is the best mobile platform for triple-A games – giving Apple the chance to do something weird and wonderful for mobile gaming with its long-rumored folding iPhone.

Xiaomi Pad Mini, rear panel visible, greenery in background

The Xiaomi Pad Mini is the best Android tablet you can't buy - here are my hands-on thoughts

By Jamie Richards Published 30 September 25

Xiaomi takes aim at the iPad mini

The OnePlus 15 in the Sand Storm color option

OnePlus confirms global launch for OnePlus 15 and unveils new ‘Sand Storm’ design

By Jamie Richards Published 29 September 25

OnePlus has confirmed that the successor to the OnePlus 13 will launch globally with a new special edition ‘Sand Storm’ handset.

Ultimate Guitar open on a folding phone. Tree in the background

After years away from my guitar, this app has made learning songs easier than I ever thought possible

By Jamie Richards Published 28 September 25

Ultimate Guitar is the app of choice for guitar tabs and chord breakdowns, which has made it a great companion for re-learning guitar.

This digital hand pan is as useful for meditation as it is for learning the Minecraft soundtrack

By Jamie Richards Published 24 September 25

Roland's Mood Pan is a digital hand pan designed for relaxation and meditation – I took it to my local chillout spot to see how it fared at de-stressing and inspiring musical ideas.

Xiaomi 15T and 15T Pro on a blue background

The Xiaomi 15T and 15T Pro bring flagship camera specs to the brand's mid-range handsets

By Jamie Richards Published 24 September 25

Xiaomi has revealed the 15T and 15T Pro, the latest in its line of T-series mid-range phones, each sporting some useful upgrades.

iPhone 17 lineup photography specs explained: Fusion Camera, Center Stage, and 48MP mode

By Jamie Richards Published 19 September 25

Apple has plenty to say about the iPhone 17 family’s Fusion Camera systems – we’ve sorted the genuine from the guff so you can choose the right iPhone camera for you.

The iPhone Air's new naming scheme could suggest a new release pattern, but I'm not sure if Apple should make the switch

By Jamie Richards Published 19 September 25

According to MKBHD, there’s some word of the iPhone Air not getting annual updates as is typical for the iPhone – here's why that's a good and bad idea.

A person holding an iPhone running iOS 26.

I’m a huge iOS 26 fan, but Liquid Glass has totally ruined one of the iPhone’s most important features

By Jamie Richards Published 19 September 25

Overall, I’m a big fan of iOS 26, which makes Apple’s terrible new app icon filter all the more annoying.

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An iPhone screenshot displaying the Visited Places feature on Apple Maps

This new iOS 26 Apple Maps feature is like Spotify Wrapped for your travels – and I can't wait to try it

By Jamie Richards Published 16 September 25

Adding to my codex

A desk setup featuring an iPad Pro and MacBook Pro using Sidecar

Got a Mac and an iPad? Here's how I get them to work together as teammates instead of rivals

By Jamie Richards Published 16 September 25

I’ve had my current iPad for five years, and my MacBook Pro for two, but somehow I’ve only just gotten round to using them together the way Apple intended – and now I can't imagine going back.

Spending too much on app subscriptions? I’m keeping these 3 essentials and canceling the rest

By Jamie Richards Published 15 September 25

I’m planning a well-needed subscription audit to try and save a bit of money – but there are three I could simply never get rid of.

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