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 iPad mini could be the next Apple tablet to get an OLED display – and I think that makes perfect sense

By Jamie Richards published 4 April 25

Small tablet, big upgrade

The Mail app running on iOS, with categories shown on-screen.

Apple's first iOS 18.5 beta makes it easier to get the old-style Apple Mail back

By Jamie Richards published 3 April 25

Though iOS 18.4 has only just made it to release, Apple has already issued the first beta for iOS 18.5 – it’s light on new features, but does make it easier to reverse a controversial change.

Nintendo Switch 2 mouse mode revealed: Joy Con 2 mouse function, how it works, and which games are confirmed to use it

By Jamie Richards published 2 April 25

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream has confirmed and expanded previous rumors on the Joy Con 2’s mouse functionality, showcasing games that make the most of the new control mode.

Bad news, foldable fans – the rumored Samsung Galaxy tri-fold phone could be harder to get hold of than we first thought

By Jamie Richards published 2 April 25

A new rumor suggests the Samsung Galaxy G Fold – Samsung’s long-rumored tri-fold phone – may only launch in China and Korea, leaving fans elsewhere without a tri-fold option.

The Key Photos filtering option in the Photos app in iOS 18.4.

iOS 18.4: 5 reasons to update now, including new Photos tools and Ambient Music

By Jamie Richards last updated 1 April 25

Fourth time's the charm

An option to add Ambient Music buttons to the iOS 18.4 Control Center.

iOS 18.4 adds a dedicated Ambient Music feature, and I have 3 big questions

By Jamie Richards published 31 March 25

Apple has added a dedicated Ambient Music feature to the iPhone’s control center with iOS 18.4 – and while it sounds cool on paper, I have some questions about these new chill-out playlists.

The iPhone 14 next to an iPad 10.2 (2022)

How to sync iPhone and iPad – iCloud, Photos, Calendars, and more

By Jamie Richards published 29 March 25

One of the big perks of buying an Apple product is the iCloud ecosystem, which keeps everything updated and connected across your devices – here’s how to sync your iPhone and iPad.

How to turn off an iPad

By Jamie Richards published 28 March 25

Did you know that hitting the power button on your iPad doesn’t turn it all the way off? Here’s a quick guide on how to fully power down your Apple tablet.

This new Prime Video show is the funniest I've ever seen – no seriously, I'm still laughing just thinking about it today

By Jamie Richards published 27 March 25

Prime Video has knocked it out of the park with Last One Laughing UK – it’s the funniest TV show I’ve ever seen, and I can’t wait for the next episode.

iPadOS 19: 4 rumored new features, and 2 I’d like to see

By Jamie Richards published 27 March 25

iPadOS 19 is still quite a ways off, but we’ve already heard some key rumors about Apple’s next tablet operating system update – and it’s more than just iOS on the big screen.

The best cheap phones 2025: all the top smartphone bargains

By Philip Berne last updated 25 March 25

Updated The best cheap phone for every price range and every buyer, whether you need power, cameras, battery life, or even an iPhone.

An iPhone running iOS 18 on a purple and blue background

iOS 18.4 could launch soon with a major upgrade to your iPhone’s notifications

By Jamie Richards published 25 March 25

A release candidate build of iOS 18.4 has arrived, signalling that the full update could be on the way imminently – though beta testers can try one of the best new features right away.

I think the rumored iPhone 17 Pro redesign looks great – but is it Apple enough?

By Jamie Richards published 24 March 25

Has Jony Ive's influence finally worn off?

The home screen on an iPhone 16e smartphone

I think the iPhone 16e is too expensive – and as it turns out, so does nearly everybody else

By Jamie Richards published 22 March 25

A new survey suggests that more than 9 in 10 people think the new iPhone 16e is too expensive for a budget phone – and I hate to say I told you so, but…

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus on a desk showing the rear of the device from above

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE could be a powerful iPad Air rival, based on the latest specs rumors

By Jamie Richards published 20 March 25

The specs, European pricing, and renders of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE have leaked, giving us a pretty comprehensive picture of Samsung’s next mid-range tablet.

The Oppo Reno 13 Pro in both purple and white against a rendered background

The Oppo Reno 13 Pro adds a far-reaching 3.5x zoom camera for a midrange price

By Jamie Richards published 20 March 25

The Reno 13 Pro is ready to make a splash

iPhone 18 series: the 5 biggest rumors so far, from camera upgrades to new display tech

By Jamie Richards published 20 March 25

We’re probably more than a year away from the iPhone 18 series – we haven’t even had the iPhone 17 yet – but rumors are already circulating about the 2026 Apple handsets.

Samsung Galaxy S25 and iPhone 16 on a colored background

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 16: two big flagships, face-to-face

By Jamie Richards last updated 19 March 25

It’s a rivalry as old as time – actually, not quite – but how do the current Samsung Galaxy and iPhone flagships fare against one another?

Playboi Carti performing at Clout Festival 2024

Fans are right to be mad after Playboi Carti was accused of using AI on his new album – and what worries me is, I wouldn’t be able to tell

By Jamie Richards published 18 March 25

The revered and often controversial rage rap pioneer returned on March 14 with his first album in four years – but it didn’t take long for accusations of using AI vocals to gather momentum.

an image of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Finally! One UI 7 has a release date - here are the Samsung phones that’ll get it first

By Jamie Richards published 18 March 25

Samsung has finally confirmed that One UI 7 will begin its stable rollout on April 7, ending months of speculation and beta testing – but not all Galaxy users will get the update right away.

Google Messages could finally be getting this WhatsApp-style group chat feature

By Jamie Richards published 18 March 25

Google Messages could be getting a new mentions feature similar to apps like WhatsApp, as well as a redesign to coincide with the upcoming release of Android 16, according to some unreleased code.

Samsung Galaxy S24 hands on handheld back straight white

The Samsung Galaxy S24 is getting one of the S25’s biggest video upgrades with One UI 7 – here’s why Log Video matters

By Jamie Richards published 17 March 25

One UI 7 is set to bring the Samsung Galaxy S25’s Log Video feature to the Galaxy S24 series, with the latest One UI 7 beta allowing users to try the new recording mode already.

Huawei might have beaten Apple to the folding phone finish line by creating a foldable 'iPad mini'

By Jamie Richards published 17 March 25

Huawei CEO Richard Yu has subtly revealed a new foldable device that could resemble the iPad mini— which is sure to turn heads in Cupertino.

Android 16 Beta 3 has arrived – here are the 4 features I think will be the most useful

By Jamie Richards published 14 March 25

New accessibility features, battery health, and more

Apple will finally enable encrypted RCS messages between iOS and Android, and it's about time

By Jamie Richards published 14 March 25

Apple will, at long last, enabling end-to-end encryption for RCS messages, allowing iPhones and Android phones to text each other with the security encryption provides for the first time.

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