Articles by Jamie Richards, Mobile Computing Staff Writer

Jamie is a Mobile Computing Staff Writer at TechRadar, responsible for covering phones and tablets. He’s been tech-obsessed from a young age and has written for numerous news and culture publications. Jamie graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, and throughout his studies published local news and multimedia features for the university’s news site Eastlondonlines. He also worked for specialist trade publication Securities Finance Times during this time. Jamie has been publishing digitally since 2020, when he began writing reviews and interviews for online music blogs like 108MICS and No Bells. His passion for tech began with the iPod Touch and has since grown to include anything with a screen. This is mirrored by an equally obsessive love for music equipment, which led to him serving as Technology Officer for Goldsmiths’ student radio station. He always keeps an eye out for deals and is a strong believer in the power of consumer journalism. Outside of the TechRadar office, Jamie can be found binge-watching tech reviews, DJing at local venues around London, or challenging friends to a game of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Articles by: Jamie Richards

The Oppo Reno 12 FS 5G against a partially overcast sky

Oppo Reno 12 FS review: a colorful budget contender

By Jamie Richards published 21 December 24

The Oppo Reno 12 FS 5G steps forward from the budget tier with a lot of personality, which is frankly needed to balance out inconsistent performance.

Google Photos is getting a handy Quick Edit tool for sharing images, and I don’t know why nobody thought of this sooner

By Jamie Richards published 20 December 24

Google is rolling out a new feature for its Photos app called Quick Edit, which allows users to apply image processing on the sharing screen for a last minute touch-up.

The EU could force Apple to put AirDrop and AirPlay on Android phones

By Jamie Richards published 19 December 24

It may be time to say au revoir to awkward file transfers

The OnePlus 13 and 13R could be the first real Samsung Galaxy S25 competitors

By Jamie Richards published 18 December 24

OnePlus has announced a January 7 release date for its latest flagship, the OnePlus 13, as well as its midrange companion, the OnePlus 13R.

Samsung Galaxy S24 apps screen showing all preloaded apps from Samsung, Google, and Microsoft

Samsung’s latest Care+ upgrade makes AppleCare+ look like bad value

By Jamie Richards published 17 December 24

Samsung will soon offer free repairs for cracks and chips in smartphone screens as part of its highest-tier Care Plus protection plan, ditching the prior $29 charge.

A smartphone on a sofa showing the WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal apps

RCS encryption is still months away following major US telecomms breach

By Jamie Richards published 16 December 24

The GSMA is leading the charge after the FBI warned of a massive breach

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Honor Magic 7 Pro, side by side

Chinese flagship phones are great value for money, but they won't stay cheaper for much longer – here's why

By Jamie Richards published 14 December 24

Chinese phones have been associated with lower prices for years, but as certain manufacturers blaze past their Western competitors, we ask whether the trend can continue.

New Galaxy S25 leak suggests there'll be no Slim model after all, but I'm not convinced

By Jamie Richards published 13 December 24

An unnamed Finnish phone carrier has reportedly shared key Galaxy S25 details to a public database, but the rumored S25 Slim is conspicuously missing.

All four iPhone 17 models are again tipped to get 120Hz displays, and I couldn’t be happier

By Jamie Richards published 13 December 24

We'd previously heard that Apple could be going full 120Hz with the new iPhone lineup, and a new supply chain rumor seems to support this claim.

The Huawei Mate X6 looks like a huge step forward for foldable phone photography, and I’m annoyed that I probably won’t be able to get one

By Jamie Richards published 12 December 24

The new Huawei Mate X6 folding phone comes equipped with an extremely powerful camera system, with an adjustable aperture and 4x optical zoom – but it’s not likely to come to the US or UK.

Anker’s tipped next wireless power bank could be the iPhone’s best MagSafe option yet

By Jamie Richards published 12 December 24

A slim power bank offering a full iPhone recharge

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE just got tipped to come with the best Samsung-made chipset

By Jamie Richards published 11 December 24

Exynos for Samsung’s new flip phones

If the iPhone SE 4 gets this rumored camera upgrade, I could be tempted to switch back from Android

By Jamie Richards published 10 December 24

The long-rumored iPhone SE 4th-generation may be closer than ever, with the latest crop of rumors suggesting the phone will be comprised of a mash-up of previously used iPhone components.

A transparent mod of the iPhone 16 Pro sitting on a desk stand

The iPhone 18 lineup could feature a next-generation chipset but come with a higher price tag

By Jamie Richards published 9 December 24

Apple is reportedly considering switching to 2nm chipsets with the iPhone 18 series, which are significantly more expensive than 3nm chipsets so a price hike for consumers seems possible.

The rumored foldable iPhone could save a stagnant folding phone market, according to a new report

By Jamie Richards published 3 December 24

Despite a solid crop of foldable phone releases this year, shipments of folding displays are down for the first time, prompting a discussion about how phone makers can bounce back.

Black Friday iPad deals: the best deals on Pro, Air, and mini Apple tablets

By Axel Metz last updated 30 November 24

Black Friday is here, and with it some great discounts on Pro, Air, mini, and standard iPad models.

The Oppo Find X8 Pro’s twin telephoto lenses prove that quad-camera setups are worth the money

By Jamie Richards published 23 November 24

The camera system on the Oppo Find X8 Pro is the best on any phone I’ve used, and part of that is down to its excellent hardware zoom.

The Oppo Find X8 Pro against some buildings with snowfall

Oppo Find X8 Pro review: don't call it an iPhone

By Jamie Richards published 22 November 24

The Oppo Find X8 Pro excels in the camera, battery, and display departments, though it's clearly borrowed ideas from elsewhere.

OnePlus Pad with magnetic keyboard and stylo pen

The iPad Pro could finally get some serious Android competition – but not from who you'd expect

By Jamie Richards published 20 November 24

A new rumor has pointed to a 13-inch OnePlus tablet on the horizon, suggesting the iPad Pro could soon have some targeted Android competition.

Hold up – there could be a Samsung Galaxy S25 price hike on the way after all

By Jamie Richards published 19 November 24

After recent rumors suggested there’d be no price increase for the Galaxy S25 lineup, a new tipoff suggests there’ll be some increase for the highest-end model.

Samsung Galaxy S24 on a yellow background

The Samsung Galaxy S25 could get a major spec boost for no extra cost

By Jamie Richards published 18 November 24

All three models in the Galaxy S25 series are tipped to come with 12GB of RAM as standard.

I can’t believe setting up WhatsApp on a new phone is still this painful

By Jamie Richards published 17 November 24

Meta maintains the best messaging services in the world – how can transferring WhatsApp between two phones still be so rough?

Nearly every phone has this one annoying hardware feature – it's time for phone makers to ditch ultra-wide cameras

By Jamie Richards published 16 November 24

From budget phones to premium flagships, the ultra-wide camera is a modern staple, but is it actually useful?

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from AI grannies taunting scammers, and Amazon shuttering freevee

By Hamish Hector published 16 November 24

ICYMI here's the biggest tech news stories from Amazon, Sony, O2 and more for November 16, 2024.

The front panel of the Teenage Engineering OP-XY

Teenage Engineering's OP-XY sequencer brings loads of new functions and looks club-ready in all black – but boy, does it cost a lot

By Jamie Richards published 15 November 24

The new Teenage Engineering sequencer is elegant, efficient, and oh so expensive – which begs the question of who exactly the OP-XY is for.

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