Jamie Richards

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

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The best iPad for students is $150 off this Black Friday - here's where to get it

By Jamie Richards published

The 11-inch iPad Air is on sale this Black Friday – and it’s the versatile and powerful iPad we recommend for students

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Google's new AirDrop feature is great for Pixel phones – but it can’t chase Apple’s tail forever

By Jamie Richards published

Google’s strategy with the Pixel 10 seems to be becoming the iPhone for Android fans – I’m hyped to see AirDrop and MagSafe-type features come to Pixel, but imitation will only go so far.

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Black Friday Galaxy S25 Ultra deals are live – big savings on one of the best phones

By Jamie Richards published

You can save a chunk in these Black Friday Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra deals

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 10 are both discounted pre-Black Friday – here's my expert pick

By Jamie Richards published

The Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 10 are both discounted this Black Friday, and while both are great Android flagships, here’s the one I’d pick and why.

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I'm tempted to crown this record-low Samsung Galaxy S24 price as the star of Black Friday before it even begins

By Jamie Richards published

EE has the Samsung Galaxy S24 for £389 in what is probably the best early Black Friday deal I’ve seen so far.

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Black Friday iPhone 16 deals – where to get the best deal on all models

By Jamie Richards published

Here's where you can get the best early Black Friday deals on the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max

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At this Black Friday price, this is the cheapest phone I would actually recommend buying

By Jamie Richards published

The CMF Phone 2 is the cheapest handset I’d actually recommend, and it’s even cheaper with this early Black Friday deal.

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

By Jamie Richards published

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.

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

By Jamie Richards published

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

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max REVIEW

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

By Jamie Richards published

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

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

By Jamie Richards published

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.

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

By Jamie Richards published

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.

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

By Jamie Richards published

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

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

By Jamie Richards published

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

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

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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

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

Steven Slate Audio wants to bring the studio to you

Nothing Phone (3a)

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

By Jamie Richards published

Why was this even a thing?

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

By Jamie Richards published

With so many options for used phones this Black Friday, we ask whether it’s worth picking one up instead of a new unit

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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

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

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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

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

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M3 (2025) Review

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

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

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.

Apple iPhone 16 Review

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

By Jamie Richards published

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

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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

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.

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