Axel Metz

Axel Metz

Phones Editor

Axel is TechRadar's UK-based Phones Editor, reporting on everything from the latest Apple developments to newest AI breakthroughs as part of the site's Mobile Computing vertical. Working out of the brand’s London office, he is a versatile, NCTJ-accredited journalist with a keen interest in the applications of technology beyond the desktop, and has bylines in various publications including Total Film, Esquire and FourFourTwo.

After graduating from the University of Warwick with a degree in English Literature, Axel co-founded a startup media brand and spent time as a freelance writer before joining TechRadar as part of its inaugural digital training scheme. His role sees him keeping a close eye on the latest trends in the worlds of mobile technology and digital culture, and his coverage extends from news reporting and analysis to in-depth interviews and opinion.

Away from the keyboard, Axel can be found working his way through a lengthy watchlist of films and counting down the days until Chelsea's next managerial change. Want to get in touch? You can contact Axel over email (linked above) or through Twitter.

Articles by: Axel Metz

The Huawei MatePad 11.5 and iPad A16

Huawei’s new MatePad has got me thinking: where are all the good cheap tablets?

By Axel Metz published

Huawei has teased its new MatePad 11.5 tablet, and it's got me thinking about the state of affordable tablets in 2025.

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The best iPad 2025: top Apple tablets to consider right now

By Axel Metz last updated

Updated We've tested and ranked the best iPads available now, from the big-screened iPad Pro to the college-friendly iPad Air.

The Apple iPad 11-inch (2025) on a green background

The best cheap tablets 2025: top budget models from Apple, Amazon, and more

By Axel Metz last updated

Updated Our guide to the best cheap tablets features affordable models from Apple, Samsung, Amazon, and more.

The O2 Skincase being held in the hand

This human skin-like phone case is the most disgusting accessory I’ve ever seen – but it comes with an important message

By Axel Metz published

O2 has teamed up with The British Skin Foundation on the Skincase, a phone case that's designed to look, feel, and react to the sun like human skin.

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Foldable iPhone: latest rumors, news and everything we know so far

By Axel Metz last updated

Updated It may be some time before we see a foldable iPhone from Apple, but here's all we've heard about what might come.

A gameplay still from EA Sports FC 26

In EA Sports FC 26, EA is finally addressing my biggest FC gameplay gripe

By Axel Metz published

EA Sports has shared its first gameplay deep-dive into FC 26, and it spotlights an entirely new gameplay preset.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 next to the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7

9 things we learned from Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 event

By Mark Wilson published

Samsung's second Galaxy Unpacked of 2025 event is over, and we were treated to a feast of new foldables and wearables. Here are all the big headlines.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 in Blue Shadow and Coral

I went hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, and it matches the Motorola Razr Ultra in one key area

By Axel Metz published

Samsung has seemingly innovated in all the right places with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, which boasts a big, beautiful cover display and a host of meaningful longevity upgrades.

The Nothing Phone 3 being held in the hand

‘We're not just chasing whatever competitors are doing’: Nothing’s AI chief explains why the Phone 3 uses the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, not the 8 Elite

By Axel Metz published

Nothing’s AI lead, Sélim Benayat, has explained how the Phone 3 will deliver a flagship-level experience without the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

The Nothing Phone 3 in a plastic bag

‘Our relationship with phones has grown unhealthy’: Nothing’s AI chief explains how the Nothing Phone 3 will ‘help you be more human’

By Axel Metz published

Nothing’s AI lead, Sélim Benayat, explains in an interview with TechRadar how the Phone 3 will “help you be more human.”

The Xbox Series X Digital next to the new Dyson Airwrap and Nothing Headphone (1)

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Spotify's suspected AI band to Nothing's first over-ear headphones

By Hamish Hector published

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Dyson, Xbox, Dyson, Nothing and more for July 5, 2025.

The Nothing Phone 3 being held in the hand

I went hands-on with the Nothing Phone 3, and it might just be the most interesting phone of the year – here's why

By Axel Metz published

Nothing has officially revealed its new Phone 3 flagship, and it might just be the most interesting phone of the year.

Ryan Gosling wears an astronaut suit in First Man

New Ryan Gosling sci-fi movie Project Hail Mary gets first poster – and it looks like Interstellar

By Axel Metz, Amelia Schwanke published

The first poster for the Ryan Gosling-starring Project Hail Mary has been released.

iPad 10.9 2022 being held in a hand

Ready for a cheap tablet upgrade? I’d still recommend the base iPad over (literally) anything else right now – here's why

By Axel Metz published

A new cheap tablet contender is coming soon, but I can’t see it displacing Apple’s base iPad as my go-to recommendation.

The Fairphone 6 being held in the hand

The Fairphone 6 looks like a modular iPhone – and I think that's a very smart move

By Axel Metz published

The newly announced Fairphone 6 is the most conventional-looking Fairphone product yet, but I think that's a good thing.

Translate via the Action button on the iPhone 16 Pro

This overlooked iPhone feature helped me level up my Duolingo learning – here's how

By Axel Metz published

Two years into learning Spanish, and the Action button on my iPhone 16 Pro has become crucial to my language learning routine.

28 Years Later behind-the-scenes

You can totally tell that 28 Years Later was shot on an iPhone – and that’s a good thing

By Axel Metz published

Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later was shot using iPhones, and the result is far from gimmicky.

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Nothing confirms its flagship Phone 3 won't have a flagship chipset, but I don't think that matters – here's why

By Axel Metz published

Nothing has confirmed that the upcoming Nothing Phone 3 won't use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, but I don't think that's a problem.

OnePlus Nord 5 and OnePlus Nord 4

OnePlus ditched metal on the new Nord 5 because its buyers 'prefer styles that are brief, simple, and elegant'

By Axel Metz published

In an exclusive interview with TechRadar, OnePlus explained why it's decided to change the design of its upcoming Nord 5 smartphone.

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Exclusive: OnePlus reveals the OnePlus Nord 5 series, OnePlus Buds 4, OnePlus Pad Lite, and a new OnePlus Watch

By Axel Metz published

In an exclusive interview with TechRadar, OnePlus has revealed the names and specs of five upcoming OnePlus products.

The iPhone 16 Pro cameras on a pink background

The best iPhone 2025: which Apple smartphone reigns supreme?

By Axel Metz last updated

Updated We've tested and ranked the best iPhones, from the supersized iPhone 16 Pro Max to the budget-friendly iPhone 16e.

Liquid Glass interface on an orange background

Ooh, shiny! I hate myself for being so excited about Liquid Glass in iOS 26

By Axel Metz published

Apple may have fallen behind in the AI race, but at WWDC 2025 it proved that it can still pull some stylish software out of the hat when it needs to.

A mockup of iOS 26 on a phone next to the Apple WWDC 2025 logo and a woman wearing AirPods

WWDC 2025 as it happened: all the iOS 26, MacOS Tahoe, and iPadOS news, with live video from Apple Park

By Philip Berne last updated

Apple's big WWDC 2025 show kicked off today – here's everything that was announced, from iOS 26 to macOS 26 and more.

visionOS 26 Personas, Liquid Glass on iOS 26 on an iPhone, and macOS 26 Tahoe

15 things we learned at the Apple WWDC 2025 keynote

By Marc McLaren published

Apple's WWDC 2025 was packed with big software announcements. Here are the key details you need in your brain.

Collage of iOS 26 features

iOS 26 is official – here are the 5 biggest new features coming to your iPhone

By Axel Metz published

iOS 26 has a new name, a new look, and a wealth of new features. Here are five of the biggest and best.

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