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 iPhone 17 might miss out on Apple’s latest new feature – but it’s not one you’d expect

By Jamie Richards published 24 February 25

A new rumor suggests that the iPhone 17 family won’t get the new Apple C1 cellular modem, with the tech giant opting for a MediaTek 5G chip as Cupertino seeks to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm.

Leaked iPhone 17 renders hint at major design changes – including 3 controversial changes for the Pro and Pro Max

By Jamie Richards published 24 February 25

Leaked CAD renders may have given us a good look at the design for the upcoming iPhone 17 models – and there could be some serious shake-ups on the way for Apple’s high-end handsets.

The iPhone 16e is here, and I just can’t believe how expensive it is

By Jamie Richards published 23 February 25

The iPhone 16e has officially replaced the iPhone SE as Apple’s cheapest handset, but cheapest doesn’t necessarily mean cheap – in fact, I can’t quite believe how expensive the iPhone 16e is.

2 Oppo Find N5 devices one open and one mostly closed showing inner display and rear cameras

The best foldable phones 2025: all the top flip phones and foldable tablet phones

By Philip Berne last updated 21 February 25

The best foldable phones, from the new Google Pixel Fold to the latest Samsung Flip and more

The Oppo Find N5 unfolded / the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge rear panel

The Oppo Find N5 has made me even more excited for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge – here’s why

By Jamie Richards published 21 February 25

I’ve just spent a week using the world’s thinnest book-style folding phone, and now I’m more excited than ever for a resurgence of thin phones, led by the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

Close up of Nothing Phone 2a showing its glyph lighting

Leaked Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro renders tease a mid-range phone that should have Samsung worried

By Jamie Richards published 21 February 25

Take a look at that telephoto

The iPhone 17 could launch with a display upgrade that makes the iPhone 17 Pro seem questionable

By Jamie Richards published 21 February 25

Could this finally be the year of ProMotion?

The Oppo Find N5, unfolded, rear panel visible, waterfall in the background

Oppo Find N5 review: the foldable phone of the future

By Jamie Richards published 20 February 25

The Oppo Find N5 is the world’s thinnest book-style foldable, and it's a feat Oppo has achieved with few compromises – this is a powerful, well-designed, and futuristic device.

The iPhone 16e on a blue gradient background

iPhone 16e launch: Apple discontinues iPhone SE, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus

By Jamie Richards published 19 February 25

The announcement of the new iPhone 16e has also seen Apple quietly discontinue three iPhones, ending the iPhone SE product line in the process.

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I write about tablets for a living – here are the 4 tablet deals I’d actually buy this Presidents’ Day

By Jamie Richards published 17 February 25

Pick up these Apple, Samsung, and Google tablets for a cut-price

The iPad Pro 2024 against a pink background. Text reads: Lowest Price

Quick! The 13-inch iPad Pro M4 is back to its lowest-ever price for Presidents' Day

By Jamie Richards published 17 February 25

Amazon is offering the 13-inch iPad Pro for a record-low price this Presidents’ Day, meaning you can get the world’s most powerful tablet for less.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 tilted towards viewer showing back panel and cameras

The best Samsung phones 2025: top Galaxy handsets ranked

By Philip Berne last updated 17 February 25

Updated Our guide to the best Samsung phone models for every budget and every need

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the massive PlayStation Network outage to Apple's new product teaser

By Hamish Hector published 15 February 25

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Sony, Apple, Marvel, and more.

Android 16 will bring these 5 upgrades to your phone – including one I can’t wait to try out

By Jamie Richards published 14 February 25

The latest Android 16 beta hints at a selection of new features that could make life easier and more creative for users of the world’s most popular mobile operating system.

TikTok is back on the App Store and Google Play Store – here’s what could happen next

By Jamie Richards published 14 February 25

TikTok has reappeared on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store following its banning – but the platform might not stick around for too long

The Oppo Find N5, partially folded, reverse

I tried the Oppo Find N5, the world’s thinnest folding phone – and it makes the Galaxy Z Fold 6 look massive

By Jamie Richards last updated 13 February 25

I went hands-on with the Oppo Find N5, the world’s new thinnest foldable – and new details from Oppo show that it's not a close contest

Google Messages now lets you send yourself RCS messages – trust me, it’s more useful than it sounds

By Jamie Richards published 13 February 25

Google Messages has added the ability to send RCS messages to yourself, allowing for longer reminders and the quick transfer of photos and videos between devices.

Finally: You can now move your iPhone and iPad purchases to the same account – here's how to do it

By Jamie Richards published 12 February 25

Apple has enabled users to migrate their purchases between two Apple ID accounts, providing a simple solution to a previously complicated problem.

If the new iPhone SE 4 gets this rumored price hike, I'll struggle to recommend it

By Jamie Richards published 12 February 25

The iPhone SE 4 could go beyond budget-tier

All your messages in one place: the new Besties app for Google Pixel will bring together chats from Google Messages, WhatsApp, and other apps

By Jamie Richards published 11 February 25

Google is adding its new Besties app to Pixel phones, allowing users to centralize messages from their closest friends across various messaging services

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra on an orange background

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is still full price and I don't know what Samsung's playing at

By Jamie Richards published 10 February 25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is out alongside the rest of the Galaxy S25 lineup, but Samsung is still selling the Galaxy S24 Ultra directly for full price – what’s going on?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra next to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra on a red and orange background

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: is it a worthy upgrade?

By Jamie Richards last updated 7 February 25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the most powerful Galaxy phone ever made, but how does it compare to its predecessor?

Google Messages could soon let you delete messages for other people, and I can't wait to pretend my cringiest jokes never happened

By Jamie Richards published 7 February 25

Google has added a new unsend feature to the most recent unreleased version of Google Messages, which will allow you to delete messages for everybody in a chat rather than only yourself.

Samsung’s Google Messages rival isn’t dead after all – in fact, it’s just been upgraded

By Jamie Richards published 6 February 25

After a statement which seemed to announce the end of Samsung’s Google Messages alternative, the app is back with a bang thanks to a new RCS update.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra next to the Samsung Galaxy S25 on an orange background

Hurry! It's your last chance to save serious money on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with these pre-order bonuses

By Jamie Richards published 6 February 25

With the release of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series imminent, there are still some last-minute savings available on all three of the new models.

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