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

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

By Jamie Richards

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

If you’re serious about mobile gaming, these are the gaming phones to look out for this Black Friday – including some great early deals

By Jamie Richards

Heads up, gamers: here are the phones to keep an eye on during this year’s biggest shopping event.

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

By Jamie Richards

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

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

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 OnePlus 13 on a pink background. Text reads: Price Cut

Lucky $777 (and change) – the OnePlus 13 is on sale in this pre-Black Friday Amazon deal

By Jamie Richards

In the wake of the OnePlus 15’s reveal in China, Amazon has slashed the price of the OnePlus 13 by more than $100.

Google's Pixel 9 Pro could be your best bet for a powerful new Android phone this Black Friday

By Jamie Richards

If you want to buy a powerful, sleek, and smart new Android phone in the upcoming Black Friday sales, I’d recommend the Google Pixel 9 Pro.

I cover phone deals for a living – here’s why you should keep an eye on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 this Black Friday

By Jamie Richards

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series has been a reliable pick for Black Friday discounts in years past – I’m hoping for a repeat for this year’s fancy new model.

I’m a phone expert, and this is the phone I’m looking for this Black Friday

By Jamie Richards

The OnePlus 13R is already one of the best phone deals at retail price – I’ll be looking for discounts on this powerful Android mid-ranger this Black Friday.

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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.

OnePlus 13 on a yellow background. Text reads: Don't miss

Save a chunk of change on the best Android phone with this Prime Day OnePlus 13 deal

By Jamie Richards

The OnePlus 13 is the best Android phone on the market, and this $100 Prime Day saving could be your last chance to grab a deal before its follow-up arrives.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra on a purple background. Text reads: Big savings

The best Samsung phone is $350 off this Prime Day – act fast to save on the Galaxy S25 Ultra

By Jamie Richards

The super-powered Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has seen a huge price cut this Prime Day.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

By Jamie Richards

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.

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