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

What’s your favorite Android phone of all time? Let us know

By Jamie Richards Published 1 June 25

From the first Google Nexus to trailblazers like the Samsung Galaxy Fold, there’s no shortage of competitors for the title of greatest Android phone ever – we want to hear your favorites.

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The OnePlus 13s, showcasing the Plus Key

OnePlus' new Plus Key gives users a hardware link to AI, replacing the fan-favorite Alert Slider

By Jamie Richards Published 27 May 25

It’s not often we see a new hardware button

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The Google Pixel 9 in front of a cyan background. Text reads: Price cut

I’d recommend the Google Pixel 9 to anyone who wants a new Android phone, and now it’s back to its record-low price

By Jamie Richards Published 26 May 25

You can get the Google Pixel 9 for 25% off this Memorial Day, as Amazon has knocked $200 off of its usual price. Plus there's a UK deal available.

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I'm a DJ and AIAIAI’s new wireless headphones are a true game changer – if you can stomach the price tag

By Jamie Richards Published 26 May 25

AIAIAI’s new ultra-low latency TMA-2 DJ headphones are the real deal – they cost a pretty penny, but if you ask me the experience offers a revolution per minute.

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A flyer promoting the launch of Oasis' discography in spatial audio on Apple Music

I heard Oasis’s greatest hits in Dolby Atmos, and now I’m sure spatial audio is going to live forever

By Jamie Richards Published 25 May 25

At a listening session for the new Dolby Atmos versions of Oasis’ iconic discography, I found myself realizing something new about the power of spatial audio

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I went to the UK’s largest spatial audio music festival and now I want a surround sound dome in my back yard

By Jamie Richards Published 24 May 25

At the UK’s largest spatial audio music festival, I experienced the awesome power of L-Acoustics' concert-grade 12.1.4 sound system – and came away hopeful about the future of spatial listening

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge could be the end of the Galaxy S25 Plus – and to be honest I’m fine with that

By Jamie Richards Published 24 May 25

Could Samsung subtract the Plus?

No iPhone, no problem – the O+ Connect app from OnePlus gives UK users Airdrop-style file sharing

By Jamie Richards Published 22 May 25

OnePlus has begun rolling out the O+ Connect app compatibility to the OnePlus 13R, with the OnePlus 13 to follow – it adds easy file sharing between OnePlus phones and Mac computers.

After five long years, Fortnite has finally returned to the iOS App Store - but it's not available everywhere yet

By Jamie Richards Published 21 May 25

After a five-year legal dispute, Fortnite has returned to the App Store on iOS and iPadOS – bringing one of the world’s most popular games back to Apple’s mobile platforms.

The 13 biggest announcements from Google I/O 2025

By Marc McLaren Published 20 May 25

Google's big I/O 2025 keynote gave us a massive number of new AI tools including Beam and Flow, plus upgrades for everything from Gemini to AI Search. Here's the lowdown.

Sony's new personal cooling device made me feel like a cyborg – but I don't think it's worth buying just yet

By Jamie Richards Published 20 May 25

Sony’s Reon Pro personal temperature regulation system has some great ideas – I found its execution both awkward and technologically impressive.

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OnePlus says its new tablet will be the best Android tablet of 2025 – and I think it has a chance

By Jamie Richards Published 19 May 25

The OnePlus Pad 3 launches on June 5, equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and the company’s powerful Open Canvas multitasking software.

I'll say it: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the best-looking phone of the year so far

By Jamie Richards Published 16 May 25

Titanium triumph

The Samsung Galaxy S25's coolest feature could get a big upgrade in One UI 8

By Jamie Richards Published 14 May 25

One UI 8 could add Listen Brief, a new feature that allows users to listen to their daily Now Brief summary rather than scroll through it.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge in black, blue, and silver

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge’s camera system is its most confusing feature

By Jamie Richards Published 14 May 25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is here, mixing sleek design with impressive internal specs – but when it comes to photography, the blend feels more like a split.

The Sony Xperia 1 VII in all three colors

The new Sony Xperia 1 VII brings AI and camera upgrades to the photo-focused flagship phone

By Jamie Richards Published 13 May 25

Xperia Intelligence, a new Ultra-Wide camera, and more

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge brings with it the New Galaxy Club – which is really just a new way to pay for your phone

By Jamie Richards Published 13 May 25

Samsung has launched the New Galaxy Club, a way to make future upgrades more convenient while paying for your current phone. However, the program differs greatly by region.

Samsung can make the Galaxy Z Fold 7 as thin as it likes, I'm not buying a phone with a 22:9 screen

By Jamie Richards Published 8 May 25

Recent rumors point to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 becoming the world’s new thinnest booklet-style folding phone – but I think there’s a more pressing issue with Samsung’s trailblazing foldable

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Apple exec suggests you 'may not need' an iPhone in 10 years' time

By Jamie Richards Published 8 May 25

Apple’s head of services Eddy Cue has suggested that iPhone users may have no need for the device by 2035 due to advances in AI and other technologies.

Apple adds iPhone 15 models to its official refurbished store in the US and UK, with discounts of up to $230

By Jamie Richards Published 7 May 25

Apple has updated its US and UK Certified Refurbished Stores to include the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, with substantial savings on the higher end models.

Google could add Desktop Mode to Android phones, bringing a Samsung DeX-style experience to more devices

By Jamie Richards Published 6 May 25

Google is set to bring a new Desktop Mode to Android, which would give more Android users the chance to use their phones and tablets effectively as computers when paired with an external monitor.

Samsung's One UI 7 update is finally coming to older Galaxy phones in the US

By Jamie Richards Published 2 May 25

After months of delays, it seems that Samsung is finally rolling out One UI 7 to older Galaxy phones in the US.

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Best Sony phones: the best Xperia handsets to buy right now

By Jamie Richards Last updated 2 May 25

Updated Our ranked list of the best Sony phones looks at the tech titan's unique creator-focused handsets.

Google Wallet could soon let you add cards by tapping them on your phone, and I can’t believe this isn’t already a thing

By Jamie Richards Published 28 April 25

Google could soon allow users to add contactless payment cards to their Google Wallet app via NFC, the same technology that allows phones to make contactless payments.

The Poco M7 Pro 5G on a blue and pink gradient background

I wish phone makers would stop calling budget phone features 'flagship'

By Jamie Richards Published 26 April 25

I’m noticing a weird trend in the phone marketing world – phone makers keep describing their cheapest phones as “flagship” in some way, and if you ask me, we need to nip it in the bud.

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