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

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I think it's a great time to buy Apple’s cheapest iPad thanks to this Prime Day deal - here's why

By Jamie Richards published 8 July 25

Thanks to the upcoming release of iPadOS 26, it’s a fantastic time to buy an iPad – and with this Prime Day discount, you can pick up Apple’s cheapest tablet for a truly great price.

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Save $50 on the Google Pixel 9a and get one of the best midrange phones for less with this early Prime Day deal

By Jamie Richards published 7 July 25

Amazon is offering a modest discount on a modest phone that nonetheless ticks all the boxes of what we want to see in the midrange category – the Google Pixel 9a is $50 off right now.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Buying a new phone? Here are the top 3 key things to look out for in 2025

By Jamie Richards published 5 July 25

Shopping for a new phone can be confusing since most phones handle day-to-day tasks with ease; here are the three most important features I look for when it’s time for an upgrade.

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Don't wait for Prime Day - our best-rated Samsung phone is $200 off at Amazon right now

By Jamie Richards published 3 July 25

There’s no need to wait for next week’s Prime Day event – you can get the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for $200 less right now at Amazon

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This $650 Motorola discount at Best Buy is the best price I’ve ever seen for a great foldable phone

By Jamie Richards published 3 July 25

I’m flipping out

Apple could move the logo on the iPhone 17 Pro, and that's a bigger deal that you might realise

By Jamie Richards published 2 July 25

Design distractions

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The best Oppo phone 2025: the best Find and Reno handsets

By Jamie Richards last updated 1 July 25

We've tested and ranked the best Oppo phones for every budget, from the Find X8 Pro to the folding Find N5.

I used the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus for a week and it's the most durable multitasker but lags behind the iPad Air in an important way

By Jamie Richards published 30 June 25

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus offers a beautiful display, impressive durability, and solid value for money, but faces some challenges when it comes to performance.

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Apple is advertising its F1 movie through the Wallet app, and I think that's a terrible mistake

By Jamie Richards published 27 June 25

An unacceptable overstep

With iOS 26 on the way, I think Apple should rename the iPhone 17

By Jamie Richards published 26 June 25

With Apple renaming its software suites to reflect release year rather than generation, it only makes sense that the iPhone follows suit.

It's a great time to buy Apple's cheapest iPad – and iPadOS 26 is the secret to its value

By Jamie Richards published 25 June 25

With new windowed multitasking on the way and a price cut currently, the base model iPad has never been more tempting.

This app lets you bring a music studio with you wherever you go – and I can't believe how well it works

By Jamie Richards published 22 June 25

As a music producer, I’ve been looking for a way to start ideas and build out arrangements on the go for years, and I think I’ve found the answer with Bandlab for Android and iOS.

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Act fast – the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is $300 off at Amazon, but probably not for long

By Jamie Richards published 20 June 25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra holds a spot on four of our smartphone best-of lists – and it’s currently $300 off at Amazon.

iPadOS 26 being introduced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

iPadOS 26 looks so powerful that I can’t see the point in buying a Galaxy tablet anymore

By Jamie Richards published 17 June 25

With iPadOS 26 on the way, it seems that Apple may have finally stepped up its tablet multitasking to a level that competes with Samsung – which could be a real problem for Apple’s historic rival.

Samsung’s terrible new battery icon proves Apple made the right call with Liquid Glass

By Jamie Richards published 14 June 25

Samsung’s new battery icon is confusingly vague and hard to recognize, which has made me appreciate Apple's recent iOS design changes even more

iPadOS 26 adds the iPhone's Journal app to iPad – and I think it makes total sense

By Jamie Richards published 13 June 25

iPadOS 26 adds the Journal app to iPad, and I don’t know why Apple didn’t bring the two together sooner.

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I get annoying spam calls all the time, so I can’t wait for the Call Screening feature in iOS 26

By Jamie Richards published 12 June 25

Scam calls are so common that some days I don’t pick up the phone – iOS 26 promises to make it easier to deal with them

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Apple's new Liquid Glass design puts the spotlight on skeuomorphism for the first time since iOS 6 – and I'm all for it

By Jamie Richards published 11 June 25

Apple's new Liquid Glass-based design language puts skeuomorphism – design elements that mimic the real world – back in the spotlight.

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15 things we learned at the Apple WWDC 2025 keynote

By Marc McLaren published 9 June 25

Apple's WWDC 2025 was packed with big software announcements. Here are the key details you need in your brain.

'Our biggest iPadOS release ever' – iPadOS 26 has landed, here are the 10 biggest upgrades

By Jamie Richards published 9 June 25

WWDC 2025 has given us plenty to talk about when it comes to iPadOS, from a new look to powerful new multitasking tools – here are the features we can’t wait to try.

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Apple reveals major visual redesign for iOS 26, macOS 26, and more at WWDC 2025

By Jamie Richards published 9 June 25

Apple has revealed a major cross-platform redesign for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, bringing the visual identity of the three platforms together for the first time

If I'm ever going to buy another iPad, WWDC needs to bring some serious iPadOS changes

By Jamie Richards published 8 June 25

I’ve had my iPad for five years, but feel no need to upgrade – I’m hoping that WWDC brings changes that make the iPad feel purposeful and exciting again.

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Protect your Nintendo Switch 2 with these cases and screen protector deals

By Jamie Richards published 6 June 25

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, so we’ve rounded up the best case and screen protector deals to help you keep your new console safe.

I've used iPads for 10 years – here are the iPadOS 19 features I want to see from WWDC 2025

By Jamie Richards published 4 June 25

Big screen, big ideas

The iPhone 17 could see Apple repeat one of its most controversial hardware decisions

By Jamie Richards published 2 June 25

New rumors suggest the iPhone 17 could launch with the same A18 chipset as the iPhone 16, but it might also get a smaller, more capable Dynamic Island.

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