Jamie Richards

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 Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus against a houseplant

Xiaomi tipped to set impressive new phone battery benchmark in 2025 – and I hope Apple and Samsung are taking notes

By Jamie Richards published

7,500 milliamp-hours, Xiaomi? That would be impressive

The Motorola Moto G Power in grey and green on a desk

Motorola's new cheap phones offer flagship features for a quarter of the price of an iPhone 16

By Jamie Richards published

Motorola has released two new budget phones, the refreshed Moto G and Moto G Power, with the aim of offering flagship features at a very affordable price.

The Doro Leva L10 and a Doro Leva flip phone

Doro's new senior-focused phones speak to you to confirm keyboard presses and can send emergency alerts to five people at once

By Jamie Richards published

Doro has revealed a new lineup of phones designed with seniors in mind, featuring simplified interfaces and hearing aid compatibility amidst other features.

If the iPhone 17 gets this rumored Face ID upgrade, I'll never call Apple unoriginal again

By Jamie Richards published

A new patent suggests Apple is working on fitting Face ID underneath the iPhone display – but there are still some challenges to overcome.

Woman using Circle to Search on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Get stuck in games a lot? Google's potential Circle to Search could solve your gaming woes

By Jamie Richards published

Circle to Search could soon get a neat feature to make it easier to get help on your favorite mobile games.

A phone resting on a notebook showing the Google Messages logo

Google Messages finally reverses an annoying change, making it easier to organize your contacts

By Jamie Richards published

Put a face to a name on your own terms

OnePlus Open folded shut on a pedestal with sunrise behind

OnePlus Open 2 rumors are heating up - here are 5 things I want to see from the foldable follow-up

By Jamie Richards published

I think with a some select upgrades the OnePlus Open 2 could be a fantastic next-generation foldable phone.

The Huawei Mate XT official imagey

Tri-folds aren't experiments or fads, they're the future foldable devices need

By Jamie Richards published

The Huawei Mate XT made waves when it launched in China in 2024, but new rumors and demos have got me hopeful that the tri-fold story will continue.

Samsung Galaxy S24 hands on handheld back straight white

The Samsung Galaxy S25’s best feature will probably be one you can’t see

By Jamie Richards published

The Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset could see the base-model S25 offer similar performance to leading Pro flagships, giving S24 users a tangible reason to upgrade.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra on an orange background

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra may quietly ditch this excellent S Pen feature

By Jamie Richards published

According to a new rumor, this year’s highest-end Samsung flagship may ship without a Bluetooth-enabled S Pen, which would mean losing access to a handful of great features.

The Poco X7, Poco X7 Pro, and Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus against a background of indoor plants

Xiaomi releases six (six!) new cheap Android phones to rival the Samsung Galaxy A series

By Jamie Richards published

Xiaomi has released six new budget and mid-range phones under its Poco and Redmi sub-brands, with a spokesperson telling us that the brand is focused on “democratizing” flagship features.

iPhone alarm interface

Apple seems to be hitting snooze on this year-long iPhone alarm issue

By Jamie Richards published

Oversleepers everywhere will feel validated by reports that iPhone alarms are simply not going off, an issue that has persisted for nearly an entire year.

Two phones on an orange background showing the Google Podcasts app

Google Discover's new experimental Daily Listen feature turns your news feed into a podcast

By Jamie Richards published

Google has added an experimental feature to the Discover feed, allowing you to listen to a recap of the day’s stories as a personalized mini-podcast.

OnePlus 13 in aramid fiber case from back showing red ring

OnePlus' rumored 'mini' flagship could be the final nail in the coffin for small Android phones

By Jamie Richards published

The rumored Oppo Find X8 Mini could be coming to global markets via OnePlus, the company’s West-focused brand – but what does a 6.31-inch mini phone mean for the future of small handsets?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 pictured next to the Google Pixel 9

Here's how the Samsung Galaxy S25 can beat the Google Pixel 9

By Jamie Richards published

With the Samsung Galaxy S25 on the way, the two leading Android phone makers are set to go head-to-head with their latest models.

Google Maps

Google's 2024 Timeline update is like Spotify Wrapped for your travels

By Jamie Richards published

Google has released its Timeline update, which recaps your 2024 journeys and compares your total travel distance to the circumference of the Earth.

The HMD Key on a pink background

The HMD Key is the cheapest big-brand smartphone I’ve ever seen

By Jamie Richards published

HMD, which owns the Nokia brand, has released its new Key smartphone for the equivalent of $74.

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 could borrow two great features from the Pixel 9 Pro

By Jamie Richards published

The next Samsung flagship could lift a couple of neat features from the Pixel 9 Pro, such as crash detection and a free trial of Gemini Advanced.

Popular social media apps on an Apple iPhone: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Reddit, TikTok, and Threads.

Why deleting social media apps from my phone in 2025 isn't just about mindfulness

By Jamie Richards published

Social media keeps us connected, and it can get overwhelming – but a less-considered side of heavy social media use is how much it distracts you from the other amazing things a smartphone can do.

iPhone 16 Camera Control

I hope this new iPhone feature becomes industry standard in 2025

By Jamie Richards published

Calling all Camera Control copiers!

The Bandcamp home page on a laptop. Badge reads: Tech resolutions 2025

Forget Spotify – I’m going all-in on Bandcamp for music in 2025, here’s why you should too

By Jamie Richards published

As a certified Spotify fanatic, I’ll be making an effort to listen to – and yes, buy – more music on Bandcamp in 2025.

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AI step aside – 3 ways phone hardware could finally get interesting again in 2025

By Jamie Richards published

For most of the year, it looked like AI would lead us into a period of software-focused rivalry, but as it turns out the hardware front is heating up again.

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 front angled closed

I want to see a cheaper folding phone, but now is not the right time – here's why

By Jamie Richards published

Producing cheaper folding phones should be an eventual target of all phone makers, but I’m not convinced that anyone is ready to ship one yet.

an image of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

If this Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra rumor is true, there’s no way I’ll be able to recommend it

By Jamie Richards published

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will probably be the most powerful phone on the market when it launches, and one of the most expensive too. Now more than ever, Samsung needs to strike the right balance.

The Oppo Reno 12 FS 5G against a partially overcast sky

Oppo Reno 12 FS review: a colorful budget contender

By Jamie Richards published

The Oppo Reno 12 FS 5G steps forward from the budget tier with a lot of personality, which is frankly needed to balance out inconsistent performance.

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