Jamie Richards

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

OnePlus Open camera bump up close

I switched to a folding phone – and I love it so much that I’m never going back

By Jamie Richards published

A fortnight with the OnePlus Open has been more than enough to convince me that foldables are the way forwards.

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 side by side

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15: battle of the base models

By Jamie Richards published

It’s the battle of the base models as we compare Apple’s latest flagship, the iPhone 16, to last year’s iPhone 15.

A Samsung Galaxy S10 in white, from the back

Older Samsung Galaxy phones are being bricked, but there might be a fix on the way

By Jamie Richards published

Samsung is rolling out a fix for an update which caused older Galaxy models to start bootlooping.

The Xiaomi 14T in Titan Blue against a leafy background

Xiaomi 14T review: considered compromises

By Jamie Richards published

The Xiaomi 14T is a solid mid-range effort, and another example of the narrowing gap between mid-range and premium phones.

A hand holding the Xiaomi Mix Flip phone on a blue and green background

Xiaomi's Mix Flip foldable has arrived to take on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

By Jamie Richards published

Xiaomi is bringing its clamshell foldable to global markets following two months of Chinese exclusivity.

iPhone 14 in the hand

A more expensive iPhone SE might be on the way, and it could even support Apple Intelligence

By Jamie Richards published

The fourth generation of Apple’s budget-friendly iPhone could feature a modernized design, and come with support for Apple Intelligence.

Side-by-side image of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: clash of the titans

By Jamie Richards published

It’s the clash of the titans as we compare Apple’s largest ever phone, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, to last year's chart-topper, the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

iPhone 16 lineup

iPhone 16 Plus: price, Camera Control, Apple Intelligence features, and everything you need to know

By Jamie Richards last updated

Updated The iPhone 16 Plus is here, bringing new buttons, redesigned cameras, and Apple Intelligence to Apple's battery life champion.

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iOS 18 gives the iPhone 15 Pro Max an extra hour of battery life – but two iPhone 16 models still have it beat

By Jamie Richards published

The iPhone 16 series ships with iOS 18, but Apple’s latest update also packs a battery boost for last year’s flagship iPhone

The Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch

Take note, Apple – Huawei’s new tablets come with a keyboard in the box

By Jamie Richards published

Huawei has launched two new tablets, the flagship MatePad Pro 12.2 and the “younger generation”-focused MatePad 12 X.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus on a yellow background

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus could get a key design feature of the Galaxy Z Fold 6

By Jamie Richards published

New renders based on leaked CAD mockups show the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus as looking very similar to its predecessor.

An iPhone on a green and blue background showing RCS messages

6 ways iOS 18 improves messaging between iPhone and Android – and 3 ways it doesn’t

By Jamie Richards published

iOS 18 brings RCS support to the iPhone, making it easier for Apple and Android users to communicate over text

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iOS 18 will warn you if your iPhone charger is too slow

By Jamie Richards published

iOS 18 introduces a warning message that appears if you use a slow charger, and updates the Battery Health chart to reflect periods of slow charging

An iPhone 16 Pro in Black Titanium on a pink and blue background

Apple's iPhone 16 Pro brings in a nasty surprise, but the iPhone 16 is safe for now

By Jamie Richards published

The cost of a new battery for an iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max now sits at $119, a 20% increase on the price for the the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max.

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Apple Intelligence will be blocked for almost two billion people – and we don't know for how long

By Jamie Richards published

Apple has marketed the new iPhone 16 lineup as built for Apple Intelligence, but nearly two billion people will miss out on these new AI features.

Google Wallet update

You can now store your passport in Google Wallet, but it can’t replace the real thing

By Jamie Richards published

Google Wallet can now store US passports for use at select TSA checkpoints, though you’ll still need to have a physical passport with you.

Apple Intelligence logo on an iPhone.

iPhone 15 Pro owners can use Apple Intelligence already thanks to the iOS 18.1 beta – here's how to install it

By Jamie Richards published

A new release of the iOS 18.1 developer beta 3 will bring the first of Apple’s AI features to the iPhone 16 lineup from day one.

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

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

iPhone 16 Pro Max

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

By Jamie Richards published

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

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

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

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

iPhone 15 Pro on a yellow background

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

By Jamie Richards published

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

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

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

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