Articles by Jamie Richards, Freelance contributor

Jamie is freelance journalist who has written for TechRadar and MusicRadar as well as various news outlets and music blogs.

A lifelong tech-obsessive, Jamie began his writing career as a music blogger before studying journalism at Goldsmiths College, and worked at TechRadar between 2024 and 2026. He thinks the iPhone 5S is the greatest phone of all time, but is currently an Android user.

Articles by: Jamie Richards

I can't deal with any more bad software rollouts – here's hoping iOS 26 and One UI 8 bring a change of direction

By Jamie Richards Published 17 July 25

In the past year we’ve seen mismanaged software launches from two of the biggest tech companies in the world – I want to see this trend dealt with before it becomes an industry-wide issue.

One UI 8 is on the way, but Samsung needs to earn my trust again before I can celebrate

By Jamie Richards Published 16 July 25

Eight could be great

iPhone 16e, Google Pixel 9, and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 on a yellow background. Text reads: Don't miss

Last chance! These are the phone deals I’d recommend snapping up before Prime Day ends

By Jamie Richards Published 11 July 25

Prime Day may almost be over, but there are still some great smartphone deals to be had for fans of iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel, and more.

The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro, and Nubia Redmagic 10 Pro

These are the best gaming phone deals I've found this Prime Day – shop Redmagic discounts, ROG bargains, and more

By Jamie Richards Published 10 July 25

There are plenty of great phone deals for gamers this Prime Day, with decent discounts on handsets from Redmagic, Asus ROG, and more.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Buying a new phone? Here are the top 3 key things to look out for in 2025

By Jamie Richards Published 5 July 25

Shopping for a new phone can be confusing since most phones handle day-to-day tasks with ease; here are the three most important features I look for when it’s time for an upgrade.

Apple could move the logo on the iPhone 17 Pro, and that's a bigger deal that you might realise

By Jamie Richards Published 2 July 25

Design distractions

The Gov.uk app open on an iPhone 15 in a brieifing room

The new GOV.UK app wants to make it easier to organize your life – here are 5 things you need to know

By Jamie Richards Published 1 July 25

The UK Government’s new Gov.uk app launched in beta on July 1, with features such as a built-in AI chatbot coming post-launch.

I used the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus for a week and it's the most durable multitasker but lags behind the iPad Air in an important way

By Jamie Richards Published 30 June 25

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus offers a beautiful display, impressive durability, and solid value for money, but faces some challenges when it comes to performance.

Brad Pitt looks over his right shoulder with 'F1' written behind him

Apple is advertising its F1 movie through the Wallet app, and I think that's a terrible mistake

By Jamie Richards Published 27 June 25

An unacceptable overstep

With iOS 26 on the way, I think Apple should rename the iPhone 17

By Jamie Richards Published 26 June 25

With Apple renaming its software suites to reflect release year rather than generation, it only makes sense that the iPhone follows suit.

It's a great time to buy Apple's cheapest iPad – and iPadOS 26 is the secret to its value

By Jamie Richards Published 25 June 25

With new windowed multitasking on the way and a price cut currently, the base model iPad has never been more tempting.

This app lets you bring a music studio with you wherever you go – and I can't believe how well it works

By Jamie Richards Published 22 June 25

As a music producer, I’ve been looking for a way to start ideas and build out arrangements on the go for years, and I think I’ve found the answer with Bandlab for Android and iOS.

The iPhone 15 in Black on a Cyan background. Text reads: Price Cut

I still use this great older iPhone, and now you can get it for £100 less

By Jamie Richards Published 19 June 25

The iPhone 15 is still a solid phone – in fact, it’s the iPhone I use daily. Now, Laptops Direct is offering the iPhone 15 at a serious discount.

iPadOS 26 being introduced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

iPadOS 26 looks so powerful that I can’t see the point in buying a Galaxy tablet anymore

By Jamie Richards Published 17 June 25

With iPadOS 26 on the way, it seems that Apple may have finally stepped up its tablet multitasking to a level that competes with Samsung – which could be a real problem for Apple’s historic rival.

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Samsung’s terrible new battery icon proves Apple made the right call with Liquid Glass

By Jamie Richards Published 14 June 25

Samsung’s new battery icon is confusingly vague and hard to recognize, which has made me appreciate Apple's recent iOS design changes even more

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iPadOS 26 adds the iPhone's Journal app to iPad – and I think it makes total sense

By Jamie Richards Published 13 June 25

iPadOS 26 adds the Journal app to iPad, and I don’t know why Apple didn’t bring the two together sooner.

The bottom half of an iPhone screen displaying the upcoming Call Screening feature

I get annoying spam calls all the time, so I can’t wait for the Call Screening feature in iOS 26

By Jamie Richards Published 12 June 25

Scam calls are so common that some days I don’t pick up the phone – iOS 26 promises to make it easier to deal with them

A screenshot of WWDC 2025 showing the redesigned iPhone homepage in-hand

Apple's new Liquid Glass design puts the spotlight on skeuomorphism for the first time since iOS 6 – and I'm all for it

By Jamie Richards Published 11 June 25

Apple's new Liquid Glass-based design language puts skeuomorphism – design elements that mimic the real world – back in the spotlight.

visionOS 26 Personas, Liquid Glass on iOS 26 on an iPhone, and macOS 26 Tahoe

15 things we learned at the Apple WWDC 2025 keynote

By Marc McLaren Published 9 June 25

Apple's WWDC 2025 was packed with big software announcements. Here are the key details you need in your brain.

'Our biggest iPadOS release ever' – iPadOS 26 has landed, here are the 10 biggest upgrades

By Jamie Richards Published 9 June 25

WWDC 2025 has given us plenty to talk about when it comes to iPadOS, from a new look to powerful new multitasking tools – here are the features we can’t wait to try.

Liquid Glass interface on Apple TV, Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Watch

Apple reveals major visual redesign for iOS 26, macOS 26, and more at WWDC 2025

By Jamie Richards Published 9 June 25

Apple has revealed a major cross-platform redesign for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, bringing the visual identity of the three platforms together for the first time

If I'm ever going to buy another iPad, WWDC needs to bring some serious iPadOS changes

By Jamie Richards Published 8 June 25

I’ve had my iPad for five years, but feel no need to upgrade – I’m hoping that WWDC brings changes that make the iPad feel purposeful and exciting again.

A collection of Nintendo Switch 2 cases on a cyan background. Text reads: Big savings

Protect your Nintendo Switch 2 with these cases and screen protector deals

By Jamie Richards Published 6 June 25

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, so we’ve rounded up the best case and screen protector deals to help you keep your new console safe.

I've used iPads for 10 years – here are the iPadOS 19 features I want to see from WWDC 2025

By Jamie Richards Published 4 June 25

Big screen, big ideas

The iPhone 17 could see Apple repeat one of its most controversial hardware decisions

By Jamie Richards Published 2 June 25

New rumors suggest the iPhone 17 could launch with the same A18 chipset as the iPhone 16, but it might also get a smaller, more capable Dynamic Island.

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