Articles by James Peckham

James is the Editor-in-Chief at Android Police. Previously, he was Senior Phones Editor for TechRadar, and he has covered smartphones and the mobile space for the best part of a decade bringing you news on all the big announcements from top manufacturers making mobile phones and other portable gadgets. James is often testing out and reviewing the latest and greatest mobile phones, smartwatches, tablets, virtual reality headsets, fitness trackers and more. He once fell over.

Articles by: James Peckham

The Tomb Raider trilogy is now free on Epic Games Store - here's how to claim it

By Nishit Rudra Raghuwanshi, James Peckham published 31 December 21

The Epic Games Store giveaway is concluding with free copies of the whole Tomb Raider trilogy.

Google Pixel 6 Pro being held in a hand.

Google Pixel 6's biggest update yet is paused to sort out a new phone call bug

By James Peckham published 31 December 21

Haven't got the Pixel 6 December 2021 update yet? There's a reason, and it's due to a new bug.

Old BlackBerry phones will stop working from January 4

By James Peckham published 31 December 21

Older BlackBerry phones will lose support for making phone calls, sending SMS messages and more.

OnePlus 10 Pro leak says it'll arrive in under two weeks

By James Peckham published 31 December 21

A new leak suggests the OnePlus 10 Pro will debut on January 11 in China.

How to set up and pair your Apple Watch

By James Peckham, David Lumb published 25 December 21

updated Just picked up an Apple Watch? Here's our guide on the best way to get started and what settings to change.

How to use YouTube Dark Mode

By James Peckham last updated 24 December 21

Updated Want to enjoy a more cinematic experience on YouTube? Try Dark Mode.

Realme GT 2 design revealed, plus we now know when it'll launch

By Raj Narayan, James Peckham published 22 December 21

The Realme GT 2 design has been shown off for the first time, and it'll be landing on January 4.

Three Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra phones laid face down on a table.

Leaked Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra official image just showed the new phone's design

By James Peckham published 22 December 21

A new leaked press image of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra confirms its name and the look of the new handset.

OnePlus 10 Pro launch set for January, much earlier than expected

By Naina Batra, James Peckham published 21 December 21

OnePlus co-founder Pete Lau has confirmed the OnePlus 10 Pro will arrive in January 2022.

Xiaomi 12 launch date is confirmed, and it's under a week away

By Nishit Rudra Raghuwanshi, James Peckham published 21 December 21

Chinese phone brand Xiaomi has been teasing its upcoming flagship series for some time now, and here's when it'll first be revealed.

This upcoming Android phone will feature the world's first 150-degree phone camera

By James Peckham published 20 December 21

The Realme GT 2 series hasn't launched yet, but we've heard a variety of details about what to expect.

iOS 15.2 will let your family access your iPhone data when you pass away

By James Peckham last updated 17 December 21

The feature was revealed for iOS 15, and the latest beta suggests it'll be landing as part of iOS 15.2.

iPhone 14 Pro may get a 48MP camera, and a big performance upgrade

By James Peckham published 14 December 21

A new report suggests the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max are set to sport a newly upgraded camera.

New Xiaomi 12 Ultra renders show what that massive camera could look like

By Naina Batra, James Peckham published 14 December 21

3D renders of the upcoming Xiaomi 12 series, based on leaked protective cases, give us an idea of the overall look of the phone.

A Peloton Bike with an exercise class on screen.

Peloton and Sex and the City explained: the whole story so far

By James Peckham last updated 13 December 21

Explainer Peloton features in the new series And Just Like That, and there has been a major controversy.

Man drinking from mug, smiling while using Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 color choices leak, but don't expect bold iPad Air-like shades

By James Peckham published 13 December 21

A new leak shows us the storage options and the color choices for the upcoming tablet range.

Samsung Galaxy S22 leak says it'll stick to 2021 prices

By James Peckham published 9 December 21

A new leak suggests the Samsung Galaxy S22 series will cost similar to what we saw with 2021's flagship phones.

A picture of someone conducting a Self Service Repair

iOS 15.2 will tell you if your iPhone repair used the right parts or not

By James Peckham published 8 December 21

A new update for your iPhone will let you know whether your repair used genuine parts or not.

OnePlus will likely be at CES 2022, but we don't expect the OnePlus 10

By Jitendra Soni, James Peckham published 8 December 21

OnePlus is rumored to be hosting a launch event at CES 2022 and could showcase another new concept device.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 leaked renders suggest the tablet will get a notch

By Jitendra Soni, James Peckham published 7 December 21

The three tabs under the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup are expected to launch early next year while the Lite versions might arrive slightly later.

Your iPhone isn't waterproof, but iOS 10 will tell you when it's wet

By James Peckham last updated 5 December 21

If your iPhone's Lightning port gets wet you'll get a warning with iOS 10 so you can grab a towel.

Why Samsung’s Galaxy S21 doesn't come with a charger

By James Peckham last updated 5 December 21

Interview The Samsung Galaxy S21 doesn’t feature a charger or headphones in the box - here’s why.

6 big features coming to your next flagship Snapdragon Android phone

By James Peckham published 4 December 21

Snapdragon Summit 2021 The next big innovation in Android phone chipsets has been unveiled, and here are the most important changes.

Why Qualcomm believes its new always-on camera for phones isn’t a security risk

By James Peckham last updated 4 December 21

Snapdragon Summit 2021 An always-on camera is one of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1’s biggest new features, and Qualcomm is certain it isn’t a security risk.

iPad Pro 2021's Apple Pencil accessory leaked, and it's different to the last-gen stylus

By James Peckham last updated 4 December 21

The next iPad Pro may have a redesigned Apple Pencil accessory as an optional stylus.

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