Articles by Jamie Richards, Freelance contributor

Considering de-Googling? Unplugged just relaunched its privacy-first smartphone, and it earns "zero revenue from customer usage"

By Jamie Richards Published 12 August 25

Unplugged makes the UP Phone, a privacy-focused device with some unique features and a high price tag – we spoke with CEO and ex-Apple special projects lead Joe Weil to find out more.

There’s only one way folding phones can get thinner, but I don’t think it’s time to ditch USB-C ports yet

By Jamie Richards Published 11 August 25

There’s power in ports

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5 ways the Google Pixel 10 Pro can get ahead of the iPhone 17 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra

By Jamie Richards Published 9 August 25

With these 5 upgrades, the Google Pixel 10 can get a head start on the iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

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Rumored Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 and Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra details shared in major specs dump

By Jamie Richards Published 8 August 25

A leaker has shared what are claimed to be the specs for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, and Galaxy Tab S10 Lite.

Google stops selling the Pixel 6a following reports of battery issues and units catching fire

By Jamie Richards Published 7 August 25

Google has pulled the Pixel 6a from its online refurbished storefront with no official reason – though the move follows several reports of overheating and units catching fire.

3 upgrades the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold needs to be taken seriously against the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

By Jamie Richards Published 7 August 25

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is possibly the best folding phone ever made. If the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold wants a chance of beating it, Google needs to make some essential improvements.

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The Galaxy S26 Edge could be even thinner with a bigger battery, which sounds too good to be true – but I hope it is

By Jamie Richards Published 7 August 25

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge could be even thinner than the Galaxy S25 Edge, suggesting Samsung is serious about pushing its new slimmed-down flagship series forwards.

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The Google Pixel 10 could use Gemini to teach you how to take better photos, and even as an AI skeptic, I’m excited to try it

By Jamie Richards Published 6 August 25

The Google Pixel 10 series could come with a new feature called Camera Coach, which would use Gemini AI to help you take better photos.

A YouTuber is folding and unfolding the Galaxy Z Fold 7 200,000 times in an extreme durability test livestream

By Jamie Richards Published 4 August 25

At the time of writing, a YouTuber based in South Korea is currently putting the Galaxy Z Fold 7 through an extreme durability test, and livestreaming the whole thing.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 costs too much – but this could actually be a good thing for folding phones

By Jamie Richards Published 2 August 25

At a starting price of $1,999 / £1,899 / AU$2,899, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the most expensive mainstream smartphone on the market – but I think that high price could bring some positive changes.

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4 ways the Google Pixel 10 Pro can (and should) beat the Google Pixel 9 Pro

By Jamie Richards Published 1 August 25

The Google Pixel 9 Pro was our favorite phone of last year – here are the way we think the Google Pixel 10 Pro can go even further.

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The iPhone 17 Pro’s new rumored 8x zoom sounds incredibly cool – but honestly not that useful

By Jamie Richards Published 30 July 25

Tunnel vision

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could offer a bigger upgrade than usual - here are 5 reasons why

By Jamie Richards Published 30 July 25

A new thinner design, faster charging, and One UI 8.5 could make the Galaxy S26 Ultra a bigger upgrade than we were expecting.

Is this the iPhone 17 Pro? Leak appears to show secret flagship in the wild with new camera setup

By Jamie Richards Published 29 July 25

New images suggest Apple has sent someone to take the iPhone 17 Pro for a spin in the outside world.

Which is the best Android wrapper? You decide

By Jamie Richards Published 20 July 25

There are plenty of Android wrappers on the market, from the stripped-back Pixel Launcher to the option-laden One UI – but we want to know which you think is the best of the bunch.

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 fixes my biggest complaint, but I'd still never buy one – here's why

By Jamie Richards Published 17 July 25

Cover all bases

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

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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

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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.

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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

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