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 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.