Articles by Jamie Richards, Mobile Computing Staff Writer

Jamie is a Mobile Computing Staff Writer for TechRadar, responsible for covering phones and tablets. A lifelong tech-obsessive, Jamie began his writing career as a music blogger before studying journalism at Goldsmiths College, and joined TechRadar in 2024. He thinks the iPhone 5S is the greatest phone of all time, but is currently an Android user.

As well as reporting on the latest in mobile hardware, software, and industry developments, Jamie specialises in features and long-form pieces that dive into the latest phone and tablet trends. He can also be found writing for the site's Audio and Streaming sections from time to time, or behind the decks as a DJ at local venues around London.

Articles by: Jamie Richards

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 could have a Motorola Razr-style full-sized cover screen – and I think it’s about time

By Jamie Richards published 6 March 25

A new design has been tipped

An image of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra from a hands-on event

Samsung's One UI 7 update is finally launching in April – these are the 5 new features I can't wait to try

By Jamie Richards published 5 March 25

Samsung’s One UI 7 Android wrapper is finally coming to more Galaxy devices in April, which will be four months after the update launched with the Galaxy S25 series.

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 might improve on its predecessor in one crucial way

By Jamie Richards published 4 March 25

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 could come with a larger battery than the current-gen Galaxy Z Flip 6, a welcome improvement for any folding phone.

Two hands holding the Tecno Spark Slim phone

The world’s thinnest phone was just revealed, but a new iPhone 17 Air leak suggests it could be even slimmer

By Jamie Richards published 4 March 25

Slim pickings

Google is working on its own version of Apple’s Hide My Email, and you might soon be able to try it yourself

By Jamie Richards published 3 March 25

Google is reportedly working on a new Shielded Email feature that will hide your email address when signing up for accounts, similar to the existing Hide My Email feature offered by Apple.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could have even smaller bezels - and that could mean an even bigger display

By Jamie Richards published 3 March 25

Could a 7-inch Galaxy be on the way?

Samsung Galaxy tri-fold – 5 key rumored features, from its screen size to its hinge

By Jamie Richards published 1 March 25

Nothin’ but a G Fold

The cover art for Max Cooper's On Being next to a photo of Cooper at the L-Acoustics HYRISS 3D Audio suite

After hearing Max Cooper's new album 'On Being' at L-Acoustics' ultra-high res 3D audio suite, I never want to go back to stereo

By Jamie Richards published 28 February 25

It’s time to stop thinking in two channels

We might have our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, but I can’t tell the difference from the Z Flip 6

By Jamie Richards published 28 February 25

Thanks to unofficial CAD renders, we could have our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 – but if the mockups are to be believed, it looks nearly exactly the same as this year’s model.

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The iPhone 16e doesn’t have MagSafe, but apparently Apple thinks you didn’t want it anyway

By Jamie Richards published 28 February 25

Thanks a lot, Apple

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Sorry, Samsung fans: the tri-fold Galaxy phone might not make it to the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked

By Jamie Richards published 26 February 25

Holding out for another hinge

A convincing Google Pixel 9a hands-on video has mysteriously disappeared, but I think it could’ve been the real thing

By Jamie Richards published 26 February 25

A YouTuber released, and subsequently pulled, a short vertical video of a hands-on with the Google Pixel 9a, and it’s probably the best look at the new mid-range handset we've had so far.

Google Messages could soon tell you which group chat members have read your messages - and I'm ready to snoop like never before

By Jamie Richards published 25 February 25

Snoop after you send

The bottom left corner of an Android phone, showing the Phone, Messages, Google icons and Google Search bar

Google Messages will soon get a big upgrade for photo and video quality – and I’m going to use this a lot

By Jamie Richards published 25 February 25

Google Messages is making a change to its camera and gallery functions that should make it much easier to send photos and videos to your friends and family in their original quality.

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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.

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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.

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

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