Articles by Jamie Richards, Freelance contributor

Jamie is freelance journalist who has written for TechRadar and MusicRadar as well as various news outlets and music blogs.

A lifelong tech-obsessive, Jamie began his writing career as a music blogger before studying journalism at Goldsmiths College, and worked at TechRadar between 2024 and 2026. He thinks the iPhone 5S is the greatest phone of all time, but is currently an Android user.

Articles by: Jamie Richards

The iPhone Air's new naming scheme could suggest a new release pattern, but I'm not sure if Apple should make the switch

By Jamie Richards Published 19 September 25

According to MKBHD, there’s some word of the iPhone Air not getting annual updates as is typical for the iPhone – here's why that's a good and bad idea.

A person holding an iPhone running iOS 26.

I’m a huge iOS 26 fan, but Liquid Glass has totally ruined one of the iPhone’s most important features

By Jamie Richards Published 19 September 25

Overall, I’m a big fan of iOS 26, which makes Apple’s terrible new app icon filter all the more annoying.

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An iPhone screenshot displaying the Visited Places feature on Apple Maps

This new iOS 26 Apple Maps feature is like Spotify Wrapped for your travels – and I can't wait to try it

By Jamie Richards Published 16 September 25

Adding to my codex

A desk setup featuring an iPad Pro and MacBook Pro using Sidecar

Got a Mac and an iPad? Here's how I get them to work together as teammates instead of rivals

By Jamie Richards Published 16 September 25

I’ve had my current iPad for five years, and my MacBook Pro for two, but somehow I’ve only just gotten round to using them together the way Apple intended – and now I can't imagine going back.

Spending too much on app subscriptions? I’m keeping these 3 essentials and canceling the rest

By Jamie Richards Published 15 September 25

I’m planning a well-needed subscription audit to try and save a bit of money – but there are three I could simply never get rid of.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE in hand with long green leaves behind

‘400 million users by the end of the year’: Samsung on its ambitious Galaxy AI plans and the ‘powerful’ new Galaxy S25 FE

By Jamie Richards Published 13 September 25

Following the announcement of the Galaxy S25 FE smartphone and Galaxy Tab S11 series tablets, we sat down with Samsung for the lowdown on Galaxy AI and the brand’s latest mobile devices.

Samsung's rumored Galaxy S26 name change just got a whole lot riskier thanks to the iPhone 17 Pro

By Jamie Richards Published 13 September 25

The rumored Galaxy S26 Pro has a lot to compete with

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I actually think the iPhone 17 Pro looks fantastic

By Jamie Richards Published 11 September 25

That plateau is peak design

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Apple was suspiciously quiet about the iPhone Air’s battery life during the 'Awe Dropping' Event – and I can’t stop wondering why

By Jamie Richards Published 11 September 25

Apple revealed the all-new iPhone Air at the “Awe Dropping” event on September 9, but kept hush about its battery life – the specs sheet looks fine, so why the silence?

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I'm excited for the iPhone Air, but its name is stranger than it seems – here’s why

By Jamie Richards Published 10 September 25

It seems like it’s a good year for iPhone hardware, but the iPhone Air has added a strange inconsistency to the lineup.

I’ll say it – the iPhone 17 was the winner at Apple’s 'Awe Dropping' event, and it’s all thanks to these 3 upgrades

By Jamie Richards Published 9 September 25

This year's standard iPhone has closed the gap with its Pro siblings, and caught up with its Android rivals in one key area.

Screenshot from Apple's September 2025 event

The iPhone Air has landed: a new design, price, cameras, and everything you need to know

By Jamie Richards Last updated 9 September 25

The long-rumored thin and light iPhone is here

Apple Watch 11 on a red background, iPhone Air on a blue background and AirPods Pro 3 on a turquoise background

Apple iPhone 17 event – everything Apple announced and 9 things we learned

By Mark Wilson Published 9 September 25

Missed Apple's big 'Awe Dropping' event? Here's everything it announced – including the iPhone 17, Apple Watch 11 and more.

The iPhone 17 Pro could be the first iPhone with a 5,000mAh battery – here’s how the best Android phones compare

By Jamie Richards Published 9 September 25

The iPhone 17 series could get some welcome battery upgrades, and we’ve detailed how the upcoming models could compare to the best Android battery champs.

We could have our first look at the iPhone 17's crossbody strap accessory

By Jamie Richards Published 8 September 25

A notable leaker has shared images that supposedly show a crossbody strap accessory for the iPhone 17 in bright orange, which could be compatible with upcoming cases.

The iPhone 16 in all of its colors - black, white, pink, teal, and blue

The rumored iPhone 17 colors are nothing special – but an old Apple strategy could set things right

By Jamie Richards Published 8 September 25

Something to look forward to

4 ways the iPhone 17 can catch up to the Samsung Galaxy S25

By Jamie Richards Published 7 September 25

When it comes to base-model flagships, Apple’s Android rivals are pulling ahead – here’s how the standard iPhone 17 can catch up to the Samsung Galaxy S25.

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Max in a collage

iPhone 17 rumors rated – what to really expect at next week's Apple event

By Axel Metz Published 6 September 25

We detail five of the biggest iPhone 17 rumors and share our verdicts on how likely they are to come to fruition.

Apple iPhone 16 in Pink, Teal, and Ultra Marine

Another big Apple event tip has landed: get ready for the iPhone 17, Apple Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Pro 3, and more

By Jamie Richards Published 5 September 25

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has shared a list of every new device we’re expecting to see announced at the Apple Event on September 9.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, lock screen on

I tried the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, and it’s a productivity powerhouse that takes the fight to iPadOS 26

By Jamie Richards Published 4 September 25

Samsung has revealed the Galaxy Tab S11, which boasts a new streamlined version of DeX and deep AI integration – and it lands just in time to take the fight to Apple’s iPadOS 26-updated iPads.

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The iPhone 17 Pro could get a 48MP telephoto camera, which is way more exciting than it sounds – let me explain

By Jamie Richards Published 3 September 25

The iPhone 17 Pro is tipped to get a higher-res telephoto camera, which could make the entire camera system feel more powerful and consistent.

5 ways the iPhone 17 Pro can overshadow the Google Pixel 10 Pro

By Jamie Richards Published 2 September 25

With the Google Pixel 10 Pro out now and the iPhone 17 Pro right around the corner, we’ve listed the ways Apple can score a win against its Android rival