Richard Priday
Richard is a writer based in London, covering news, reviews, how-tos and buying guides for mobile devices like smartphones, tablets and laptops, as well as other topics like gaming and audio.
He has an impractically large collection of devices, gathered over his five years in tech journalism. Using this broad stock of gadgets, he can compare and contrast a new product's features with similar devices', and figure out if something's a new class leader, or if a different gadget can do what it does better.
While he enjoys writing about the latest iPhones and Samsung Galaxys, he's also an advocate of buying cheaper, refurbished and second-hand devices. He hopes that he can help gadget buyers to cut through the hype around new products, and upgrade to something that suits their needs and budget every time, whether it's brand new or pre-owned.
Richard has an M.A. in Magazine Journalism from the University of Sheffield's world-renowned Department of Journalism Studies, and has also written for WIRED U.K., The Register and Creative Bloq. Aside from mobile devices, he also has a great appreciation for specialty coffee, and is never seen in the office without his Aeropress close at hand.
Latest articles by Richard Priday
iPhone 16 rumored release date, price, specs and colors — everything you need to know
By Richard Priday last updated
Many design, display, and camera details have already been leaked for the iPhone 16. With the phones set to debut on September 9, we go through all the tipped iPhone 16 features so far here.
5 ultimate dorm room gadgets our editors wish they had back in college
By Alex Wawro published
These are the ultimate dorm room gadgets for going back to school this year, according to Tom's Guide's top experts in audio, computing, phones and more!
iPhone 16 Pro vs. Pixel 9 Pro: 5 ways the new iPhone could beat Google
By Richard Priday published
The Pixel 9 Pro is an excellent phone, but how will it shape up against the iPhone 16 Pro? We look at five reasons the iPhone could win the contest.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 release date, price, specs and colors
By Richard Priday last updated
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is official, but what's changed? Find out all about the new display, enhanced performance and more here.
I have half a dozen USB-C chargers in my house — none of them charge the Pixel 9 Pro XL at full speed
By Richard Priday published
Despite my best efforts, I couldn't charge the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL at full speed, despite owning many different chargers.
Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading Version review: big battery and impressive power without the ultra price
By Richard Priday published
Nubia's upgraded flagship phone is a steal if you like phones with big batteries and powerful chips, and don't mind the unusual photography and software.
I just tried Apple Intelligence’s Photos Clean Up feature — and it feels magical
By Richard Priday published
After trying iOS 18.1's Clean Up feature on my photos, this Apple Intelligence addition proves that AI image editing is no longer an Android exclusive.
iPhone 16 battery rumors — these are the upgrades we could see
By Richard Priday published
As we count down to the Apple September event, these are the must-know rumors about the batteries expected to power the upcoming iPhone 16 models.
Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 7a: The biggest upgrades
By Richard Priday last updated
Google's new Pixel 8a is here, and we've looked through both phones' stats to figure out what they do the same, and what they do differently.
Pixel Screenshots is one of the Pixel 9's best AI features — here’s how it works
By Richard Priday published
It's much easier to remember and find screengrabs you've taken with Google's new dedicated Screenshots app. We'll show you how Pixel Screenshots works here.
I took 250 photos with Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max — here's the winner
By Richard Priday published
We tested the Pixel 9 Pro XL against the iPhone 15 Pro Max over a dozen rounds of photo comparisons — and we have found a winner after a close contest.
iPhone 16 Pro just tipped for huge Face ID upgrade
By Richard Priday last updated
A 'metalens' could be added to the iPhone 16 Pro's Face ID system, replacing the existing lenses with a slimmer and lighter alternative.
I just spent 24 hours with Gemini Live — here’s the pros and cons
By Richard Priday published
After 24 hours of using Gemini Live, the interactions themselves impressed me, even if the content still suffers from some familiar AI issues.
iPhone 16 Pro Max leak just revealed advantage over Galaxy S24 Ultra and Pixel 9 Pro XL
By Richard Priday last updated
The screen borders of the iPhone 16 Pro Max are shown to be impressively thin in a leaked engineering image.
iPhone 16 September event invitation leaks — what you need to know [Update - Source confirms it's fake]
By Richard Priday last updated
An alleged invitation for an Apple event on September 10 has been shared on X, hinting at the iPhone 16 and some rumored changes.
iOS 18: The biggest new features coming to your iPhone
By Richard Priday last updated
The iOS 18 public beta is now available. Here's what you need to know about the software update, based on Apple's preview at WWDC 2024 and our hands-on time with iOS 18.
The new AirPods 4 is reportedly coming soon in two versions — here's the upgrades
By Richard Priday last updated
A new report claims the AirPods 4 could come in two versions, and launch this September as previously rumored.
Best Samsung phones 2024
By Richard Priday last updated
Not sure which Samsung phone is best for you? Here's a guide to all the Galaxy phones we recommend.
The best wireless chargers for iPhone and Android in 2024
By Richard Priday last updated
These are the best wireless chargers for keeping your iPhone or Android phone juiced up.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could fix this Galaxy S24 Ultra issue
By Richard Priday published
Although the Galaxy S25 Ultra may be skinnier than the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung may equip the new model with a larger display.
Google Pixel 9 Pro could be in short supply at launch — and this color could be especially hard to get
By Richard Priday published
The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold could take some time to arrive if you place a pre-order now, but the standard and Pro XL model seem easier to get.
Google may have to give up Chrome, Android and AI data because of monopoly ruling
By Richard Priday last updated
The U.S. Department of Justice is discussing some big potential solutions to the Google antitrust suit, including making Google give away big parts of its business or open them up to competitors.
Google Pixel 9 AI — 11 features you need to know
By Richard Priday published
Google has given the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold a whole bunch of new AI powers.
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