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 phone I’d buy my parents is a bargain in this early Black Friday deal

By Jamie Richards published 18 November 25

If I were buying a new phone for my folks, it’d be the Samsung Galaxy A36 – and you can save a cool $100 on this mid-range Android in this pre-Black Friday deal.

iOS 26: everything you need to know

By James Rogerson last updated 18 November 25

Updated iOS 26 has landed, complete with new features, a new name, and a whole new look.

Save £150 on the new Samsung Galaxy S25 FE with this early Amazon Black Friday deal

By Jamie Richards published 14 November 25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is £150 off at Amazon, meaning you can get the drop on sales season and pick up a great Android phone in the process

Buying a new camera phone this Black Friday? Megapixels aren’t the only important spec

By Jamie Richards published 13 November 25

If you’re looking for a new camera phone during sales season, resolution isn’t the only thing you should keep an eye out for on the spec sheet

Google Pixel 10 showing back with camera bump in blue

Save a cool £200 on the stylish Google Pixel 10 with this early Black Friday deal

By Jamie Richards published 13 November 25

The Google Pixel 10 is the best base-model flagship phone Google has ever made – and thanks to this early Black Friday deal, you can save £200 on this accessible premium Android phone.

The Nothing Phone 3 lying face-down on a table

Amazon beats Nothing at its own game with this brilliant early Black Friday Nothing Phone 3 deal

By Jamie Richards published 12 November 25

The Nothing Phone 3 is one of the best value phones on the market, and perhaps the most unique-looking; the company has put it on sale for Black Friday, but Amazon’s offer is better.

Apple could be working on a batch of new iPhone satellite features, and I'm cautious but optimistic

By Jamie Richards published 10 November 25

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has suggested that Apple could be working on developing the iPhone’s satellite capability.

The Apple Music app icon against a red background on an iPhone.

Apple Music will soon let you share songs and lyrics to your WhatsApp status as the fight against Spotify continues

By Jamie Richards published 6 November 25

Apple is reportedly working on direct integration between Apple Music and WhatsApp to match previously-released Spotify features as Wrapped season approaches

Localsend running on a phone and MacBook

This free app gives Android phones AirDrop-style file transfer powers – and it even works with Mac

By Jamie Richards published 5 November 25

LocalSend is a must-have for every Android user – it makes transferring files between Mac and Android phones simple and painless.

An 11-inch iPad Pro running the Slide Over feature in iPadOS 26.1

iPadOS 26.1 just brought back a popular multitasking feature, but I’m still waiting for this useful mode to return

By Jamie Richards published 5 November 25

iPadOS 26.1 has brought back Slide Over, making multitasking easier for touchscreen-only users – but I’m still waiting for another iPadOS 18 feature to return.

The Steven Slate Audio VSX Immersion One headphones

These new headphones can simulate pro studios, listening rooms, or even the infamous ‘car test’ – and I can’t wait to get my hands on them

By Jamie Richards published 5 November 25

Steven Slate Audio wants to bring the studio to you

Nothing has a fix for its Meta bloatware issue, solving a problem that never should’ve existed

By Jamie Richards published 4 November 25

Why was this even a thing?

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

By Jamie Richards published 3 November 25

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 published 3 November 25

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

Xiaomi 15 rear panel, lake in background

Xiaomi will straight-up give you a free TV if you buy this phone – and that’s worth keeping in mind this Black Friday

By Jamie Richards published 1 November 25

The world’s third-biggest phone brand isn’t one for big discounts, but its free gifts and bundle offers are pretty wild.

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

By Jamie Richards published 1 November 25

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 published 1 November 25

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.

Don’t get the iPhone 16e – get this early Black Friday iPhone deal instead

By Jamie Richards published 29 October 25

Sure, the iPhone 16e is cheap, but at AO’s early Black Friday price, I’d go for the iPhone 16 instead.

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 published 29 October 25

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.

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

By Jamie Richards published 28 October 25

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 published 27 October 25

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 published 27 October 25

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 published 27 October 25

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 published 23 October 25

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.

The best Android phones 2025: Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and more

By Philip Berne, Jamie Richards last updated 23 October 25

Updated Here's our list of the best Android phones for every type of user, from budget buyers to power users.

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