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

The world’s best camera phone is tipped to get even more powerful, thanks to this new 200MP zoom lens

By Jamie Richards published 15 October 24

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is tipped to upgrade its long-range periscope camera, one of four housed in its industry-leading system

LG's fabled rollable phone might still happen, as the company patents new and improved rolling OLED tech

By Jamie Richards published 14 October 24

LG, previously a major manufacturer of Android phones, has filed a patent for a display from a canceled rollable phone.

The OnePlus 13 could beat the iPhone 16 Pro on power efficiency, but there's a catch

By Jamie Richards published 14 October 24

The upcoming phone could get a custom Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, adding to an impressive list of rumored upgrades

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review back handheld

Google denies claims that your Pixel phone sends it private data 4 times an hour

By Jamie Richards published 11 October 24

The tech giant has refuted claims that Pixel phones provide it with user location, network status, and other identifying information in addition to accessing services without user consent.

Android 15 lets you turn your phone into a handy smart-home dashboard – here’s how

By Jamie Richards published 11 October 24

Google has added the Home Controls screensaver to the latest version of Android, giving you access to smart home tools without even unlocking your phone

OnePlus 12 from the back in Flowy Emerald color

The OnePlus 13 is confirmed to be on the way, with one major upgrade

By Jamie Richards published 11 October 24

A OnePlus executive has confirmed the OnePlus 13 is on the way with a next-generation chipset – and leaks point to an updated display, too.

An iPhone screen pushed off of the frame by an expanding battery

How to dispose of an inflated phone battery

By Jamie Richards published 10 October 24

Swollen phone batteries can be dangerous; here's how to dispose of them safely.

'It unlocks all these new experiences': iPhone 16 designers explain why the Camera Control was added

By Jamie Richards published 10 October 24

Two Apple designers have appeared on a podcast to discuss the iPhone 16 lineup’s new photography feature.

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Last chance: get the world's best camera phone for a record-low price at Amazon

By Jamie Richards published 9 October 24

Amazon is offering the Xiaomi 14 Ultra in all its quad-camera glory for a great price this Prime Day.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE on a green background. Text reads: Big savings

Need a new tablet? The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE just hit a record-low price at Amazon

By Jamie Richards published 8 October 24

Amazon is offering the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE with 128GB of storage and included S Pen for a great price this Prime Day.

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Save almost £400 on the powerful Pixel 8 Pro with this record-low Prime Day deal

By Jamie Richards published 8 October 24

Amazon is stocking last year’s Google Pixel 8 Pro for less than the price of a typical base-model flagship, meaning you can get a long list of pro features for less.

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

By Jamie Richards published 5 October 24

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 5 October 24

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 3 October 24

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 1 October 24

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 27 September 24

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

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

By Jamie Richards published 23 September 24

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 21 September 24

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

By Jamie Richards last updated 20 September 24

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

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 20 September 24

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 one reason to buy an iPhone in the US if you live in the UK – and 5 key things to consider before you do

By Jamie Richards published 20 September 24

People living in the UK in search of cheaper iPhones in the US should be aware of these key factors.

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

By Jamie Richards published 19 September 24

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

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

By Jamie Richards published 18 September 24

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 17 September 24

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

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

By Jamie Richards published 17 September 24

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

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