Articles by Jamie Richards, Mobile Computing Staff Writer

Jamie is a Mobile Computing Staff Writer for TechRadar, responsible for covering phones and tablets. A lifelong tech-obsessive, Jamie began his writing career as a music blogger before studying journalism at Goldsmiths College, and joined TechRadar in 2024. He thinks the iPhone 5S is the greatest phone of all time, but is currently an Android user.

As well as reporting on the latest in mobile hardware, software, and industry developments, Jamie specialises in features and long-form pieces that dive into the latest phone and tablet trends. He can also be found writing for the site's Audio and Streaming sections from time to time, or behind the decks as a DJ at local venues around London.

Articles by: Jamie Richards

Samsung Galaxy S25 and iPhone 16 on a colored background

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 16: two big flagships, face-to-face

By Jamie Richards last updated 19 March 25

It’s a rivalry as old as time – actually, not quite – but how do the current Samsung Galaxy and iPhone flagships fare against one another?

Playboi Carti performing at Clout Festival 2024

Fans are right to be mad after Playboi Carti was accused of using AI on his new album – and what worries me is, I wouldn’t be able to tell

By Jamie Richards published 18 March 25

The revered and often controversial rage rap pioneer returned on March 14 with his first album in four years – but it didn’t take long for accusations of using AI vocals to gather momentum.

an image of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Finally! One UI 7 has a release date - here are the Samsung phones that’ll get it first

By Jamie Richards published 18 March 25

Samsung has finally confirmed that One UI 7 will begin its stable rollout on April 7, ending months of speculation and beta testing – but not all Galaxy users will get the update right away.

Google Messages could finally be getting this WhatsApp-style group chat feature

By Jamie Richards published 18 March 25

Google Messages could be getting a new mentions feature similar to apps like WhatsApp, as well as a redesign to coincide with the upcoming release of Android 16, according to some unreleased code.

Samsung Galaxy S24 hands on handheld back straight white

The Samsung Galaxy S24 is getting one of the S25’s biggest video upgrades with One UI 7 – here’s why Log Video matters

By Jamie Richards published 17 March 25

One UI 7 is set to bring the Samsung Galaxy S25’s Log Video feature to the Galaxy S24 series, with the latest One UI 7 beta allowing users to try the new recording mode already.

Huawei might have beaten Apple to the folding phone finish line by creating a foldable 'iPad mini'

By Jamie Richards published 17 March 25

Huawei CEO Richard Yu has subtly revealed a new foldable device that could resemble the iPad mini— which is sure to turn heads in Cupertino.

Android 16 Beta 3 has arrived – here are the 4 features I think will be the most useful

By Jamie Richards published 14 March 25

New accessibility features, battery health, and more

Apple will finally enable encrypted RCS messages between iOS and Android, and it's about time

By Jamie Richards published 14 March 25

Apple will, at long last, enabling end-to-end encryption for RCS messages, allowing iPhones and Android phones to text each other with the security encryption provides for the first time.

Android 16 could bring an improved Samsung DeX-style desktop mode to more phones

By Jamie Richards published 12 March 25

Let's talk about DeX

Google Pixel 9 in Wintergreen showing back camera bar

The Google Pixel 10 could get a big camera boost if this new leak is legit

By Jamie Richards published 12 March 25

Renders purporting to show the Google Pixel 10 and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL have leaked, but by the looks of things the base-model handset is getting a third camera.

iOS 19: the 3 biggest rumors so far, and what I want to see

By Jamie Richards published 11 March 25

A new report from a leading Apple tipster suggests iOS 19 will bring huge visual changes to Apple’s mobile operating system – we’ve rounded up the latest rumors.

OnePlus is ditching the Alert Slider for an iPhone-style customizable button - and I’ll be sad to see it go

By Jamie Richards published 10 March 25

OnePlus’ CEO has confirmed that the Alert Slider found on all OnePlus phones won’t be sticking around in future generations, replaced by an Apple-style customizable button

Samsung’s new budget handsets are getting One UI 7 before the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and I’m as confused as you are

By Jamie Richards published 10 March 25

This is getting old

Android 16 beta users are reporting major battery drain issues – but I’m not too worried about it

By Jamie Richards published 7 March 25

Drained out

Android 16 brings a much-needed upgrade to Google Maps that iOS users already have

By Jamie Richards published 7 March 25

Google Maps has become the first app to get live update support with the latest Android 16 beta, with the app now able to show directions and other information on your phone’s lock screen.

New survey suggests the vast majority of iPhone and Samsung Galaxy users find AI useless – and I’m not surprised

By Jamie Richards published 6 March 25

Apathetic indifference

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 could have a Motorola Razr-style full-sized cover screen – and I think it’s about time

By Jamie Richards published 6 March 25

A new design has been tipped

An image of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra from a hands-on event

Samsung's One UI 7 update is finally launching in April – these are the 5 new features I can't wait to try

By Jamie Richards published 5 March 25

Samsung’s One UI 7 Android wrapper is finally coming to more Galaxy devices in April, which will be four months after the update launched with the Galaxy S25 series.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 might improve on its predecessor in one crucial way

By Jamie Richards published 4 March 25

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 could come with a larger battery than the current-gen Galaxy Z Flip 6, a welcome improvement for any folding phone.

Two hands holding the Tecno Spark Slim phone

The world’s thinnest phone was just revealed, but a new iPhone 17 Air leak suggests it could be even slimmer

By Jamie Richards published 4 March 25

Slim pickings

Google is working on its own version of Apple’s Hide My Email, and you might soon be able to try it yourself

By Jamie Richards published 3 March 25

Google is reportedly working on a new Shielded Email feature that will hide your email address when signing up for accounts, similar to the existing Hide My Email feature offered by Apple.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could have even smaller bezels - and that could mean an even bigger display

By Jamie Richards published 3 March 25

Could a 7-inch Galaxy be on the way?

Samsung Galaxy tri-fold – 5 key rumored features, from its screen size to its hinge

By Jamie Richards published 1 March 25

Nothin’ but a G Fold

The cover art for Max Cooper's On Being next to a photo of Cooper at the L-Acoustics HYRISS 3D Audio suite

After hearing Max Cooper's new album 'On Being' at L-Acoustics' ultra-high res 3D audio suite, I never want to go back to stereo

By Jamie Richards published 28 February 25

It’s time to stop thinking in two channels

We might have our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, but I can’t tell the difference from the Z Flip 6

By Jamie Richards published 28 February 25

Thanks to unofficial CAD renders, we could have our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 – but if the mockups are to be believed, it looks nearly exactly the same as this year’s model.

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