Articles by 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

A man kneels to scan a woman's dog with the iPhone 16

Apple wants you to scan your friend’s dog with iPhone 16’s Visual Intelligence

By Jamie Richards published 10 September 24

Apple showed off the iPhone 16’s new Visual Intelligence feature with an awkward canine interaction that left some fans scratching their heads.

The iPhone 16 family brings A18 and A18 Pro chipsets, with a serious boost to processing power

By Jamie Richards published 9 September 24

Apple’s A18 and A18 Pro chipsets have landed with the new iPhone 16 lineup, and the company claims it’s managed some impressive performance improvements.

Apple Watch 10, iPhone 16 Pro and AirPods 4 split into three segments

Apple iPhone 16 event – everything Apple announced and 16 things we learned

By Marc McLaren published 9 September 24

Here's everything Apple announced at the 'It's Glowtime' event, from new iPhones to the Apple Watch 10, AirPods 4 and more.

A person holding the TCL 50 Pro Nxtpaper, which displays black text on a plain white background

Relax, social media addicts – TCL’s anti-brainrot phone has arrived

By Jamie Richards published 6 September 24

The TCL 50 PRO NXTPAPER 5G comes with a switch that limits social media and switches the display to Kindle-style viewing mode

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 in Paris in front of the Louvre pyramid

We may have our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition

By Jamie Richards published 6 September 24

Images of Samsung’s rumored slimmed-down foldable phone have apparently leaked, with rumors pointing to a launch limited to China and South Korea.

4 things the iPhone 16 Pro needs to beat the iPhone 15 Pro

By Jamie Richards published 6 September 24

The iPhone 16 Pro needs updates in a few key areas to make switching from the iPhone 15 Pro worthwhile .

The Honor Magic V3 and iPhone 15 Pro Max on an orange background

It's official: Honor’s Magic V3 foldable is almost as thin as the iPhone 15 Pro Max

By Jamie Richards published 5 September 24

Honor has officially unveiled the Honor Magic V3, which is, at the time of writing, the world's thinnest inward-folding smartphone.

Three iPhones on a blue and red background running Apple Intelligence

Here’s why RAM is so important for new phones – and why it might be the key to AI like Apple Intelligence

By Jamie Richards published 4 September 24

Our guide to what RAM in smartphones is and why it’s so important for AI packages like Apple Intelligence and Google Gemini.

HMD could resurrect the classic Nokia Lumia 1020 – but it's likely to be more tribute than trailblazer

By Jamie Richards published 3 September 24

A leaked silhouette suggests that Nokia manufacturer HMD is revisiting 2013’s Lumia 1020 for its first quad-camera phone.

Samsung's tri-folding display technology unveiled at the SID Display Week 2021 online event

Huawei finally confirms the name of its tri-fold smartphone in new teaser video

By Jamie Richards published 3 September 24

The Chinese manufacturer is set to be the first to release a tri-fold device following months of rumors and concept designs from other companies.

An iPhone in a FineWoven case displaying scuffs and scratches

Apple could be killing off an entire line of iPhone accessories after just one year

By Jamie Richards published 2 September 24

Apple’s line of FineWoven faux-leather accessories are in low supply, suggesting they could be on the way out.

The iPhone SE (2022) on a blue background

iPhone SE 4 tipped for imminent launch, but we’re not convinced – here’s why

By Jamie Richards published 2 September 24

Rumors suggest Apple is running low on stock of its cheapest iPhone, but we’re not convinced that a new iPhone SE will launch in September.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the Barbie flip phone to Black Ops 6 Beta

By Hamish Hector published 31 August 24

ICYMI here are the biggest tech news stories from Apple, HMD, Call of Duty, Garmin, Shokz and more for August 31, 2024

Two iPhones displaying the Apple Sports app - the first with the app open displaying scores, and the second with Live Activities diplaying scores on the lock screen. An Apple Watch mirrors the scores on the second iPhone

iOS 18 is bringing live sports scores to your iPhone lock screen

By Jamie Richards published 30 August 24

iOS 18 and watchOS 11 will bring live sports scores to iPhone and Apple Watch lock screens through the free Apple Sports app.

Two iPhone 15 phones on a red background

iPhone 16 preorders could start soon - here's when we think you'll be able to buy it

By Jamie Richards published 29 August 24

This is our best estimate for when iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro preorders go live.

The Tecno Phantom Ultimate 2 tri-fold concept phone mid-unfolding

Tecno reveals tri-fold Phantom Ultimate 2 concept phone

By Jamie Richards published 29 August 24

Chinese manufacturer Tecno has unveiled a triple-foldable smartphone following confirmation of a Huawei tri-fold release in September.

If the iPhone 16 gets this camera upgrade, I'll buy one for the Oasis reunion

By Jamie Richards published 28 August 24

Apple could make the iPhone 16 one of the best phones for gigs by making one upgrade to its camera.

The Barbie Flip Phone and accessories on a pink table

Come on Barbie, let's go party! The Barbie Flip Phone is finally here

By Jamie Richards published 28 August 24

Nokia mobile maker HMD has announced that the Barbie Flip Phone will be available from August 28 in the UK, September 5 in Australia and October 1 in the US.

Google Pixel 9a leak hints at major design changes – but we're not convinced

By Jamie Richards published 27 August 24

Apparent prototype images of the Google Pixel 9’s mid-range companion have surfaced in Vietnamese tech circles.

Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL side by side with TechRadar.com on screen

Satellite SOS comes to Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro users in the US

By Jamie Richards published 22 August 24

The Pixel 9 family are the first Android phones to make use of this feature outside of China

Huawei's triple folding phone is officially coming ‘next month’

By Jamie Richards published 22 August 24

Huawei's tri-fold device would be the first of its kind, and is rumored to sport a 10-inch inner screen.

Samsung wants you to try the Galaxy Z Fold 6 experience using two phones

By Jamie Richards published 21 August 24

You can now try the Galaxy Z Fold experience at home... as long as you have two phones lying around.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim may switch to a titanium frame

By Jamie Richards published 21 August 24

The rumoured slimmed-down foldable could follow in the footsteps of the Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro by opting for a titanium frame.

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