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

Is Amazon Prime Day any good? Noise Cancelling podcast episode 70

By James Peckham published 25 June 21

Podcast The best tech podcast you've never heard, pumped straight into your ears.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2018) review

By James Peckham published 20 June 21

Best in Class

Updated The new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite brings a lot of what’s great about the Oasis into a more affordable package.

Amazon Kindle review

By James Peckham published 20 June 21

The latest Amazon Kindle has brought one of the last remaining missing features to the cheapest ereader.

Google Pixel 6 case may mean that odd camera bump is real

By James Peckham published 16 June 21

The Google Pixel 6 will likely feature an odd design for its camera bump.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 leak just revealed battery size and more

By James Peckham published 15 June 21

A new listing has revealed some more key details about the upcoming Galaxy Watch 4.

New iPad 10.2 (2020) review

By James Peckham, Matt Swider published 14 June 21

Great Value

Apple's new iPad doesn't bring anything radically new to the tablet space, but it offers some upgrades for the same price as last year’s model.

Fitbit Inspire HR review

By James Peckham published 10 June 21

Updated The lightweight Fitbit Inspire HR offers plenty of features for relatively little cash, including an optical heart rate monitor.

Exclusive: OnePlus Nord CE 5G design first look, and how OnePlus designed it

By James Peckham published 8 June 21

Exclusive Excited for the new OnePlus Nord CE? This is your first official look at the phone’s design.

iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS and iPad OS on stage with Tim Cook

macOS Monterey stars, iOS 15 lets you 'connect' and more: WWDC 2021 as it happened

By Gareth Beavis, James Peckham last updated 7 June 21

iOS 15, Watch OS 8, iPad OS 15 and new macOS Monterey - we've got all the news.

iPad Air 4 (2020) review

By James Peckham published 7 June 21

Recommended

The iPad Air 4 (2020) is a powerhouse slate that makes it difficult to justify opting for the iPad Pro when this model offers so much for a lower price.

iPhone 13 mini: will we see a new small iPhone in 2021?

By James Peckham published 5 June 21

Analysis Apple made a miniature version of the iPhone 12, and we’re wondering whether we will see one in the iPhone 13 lineup.

New Apple AirTags update is designed so people can't use them to track you

By James Peckham published 4 June 21

Apple AirTags are only a month old, but the company is already issuing some software updates.

HarmonyOS 2: what you need to know about Huawei's new operating system

By Tom Bedford, Basil Kronfli, James Peckham published 2 June 21

HarmonyOS – Huawei's nebulous smartphone, TV, car and smart home operating system – is now here.

Huawei P50 wasn't unveiled today, but we've just had a glimpse of the design

By James Peckham published 2 June 21

Updated The Huawei P50 was teased during the company's HarmonyOS 2 launch, but it won't be coming until later this year.

Bad iPhone battery life since iOS 14.6? You're not alone, and this fix could help

By James Peckham published 2 June 21

Some iPhone users are reporting poor battery life since upgrading to iOS 14.6.

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G review

By James Peckham published 28 May 21

Samsung’s latest Galaxy A-series phone offers a lot of basics, and that may be enough for most people.

Exclusive: OnePlus Nord CE 5G is official, and it’ll be cheaper than a OnePlus 9

By James Peckham published 27 May 21

Exclusive TechRadar spoke to OnePlus CEO Pete Lau on the company’s new OnePlus Nord ‘Core Edition’ and Nord N200 5G.

Honor's next Android phone will come with Google apps - here's why that matters

By James Peckham published 24 May 21

Google Mobile Services will be available on the upcoming Honor 50 series, according to a tweet from the manufacturer.

New iPad Pro 2021 is the best tablet money can buy - and it's out today

By James Peckham published 21 May 21

We've just named the iPad Pro 2021 the best tablet that money can buy - and it's out now.

Huawei P40 review

By James Peckham published 7 May 21

Updated The Huawei P40 packs impressive hardware, especially for photography, but its software is a glaring issue.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 laying down on a table

Samsung Galaxy S20 review

By James Peckham published 4 May 21

Recommended

Updated The Samsung Galaxy S20 offers 5G speeds, better cameras and a slightly larger screen, but it gets pretty expensive in some regions.

Google Pixel 5a or Pixel Watch at Google IO? Expect 'significant product' reveals in May

By Balakumar K, James Peckham published 28 April 21

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has told investors to expect 'significant product updates and announcements' at Google I/O 2021.

How to get watchOS 7.4 on your Apple Watch

By James Peckham published 27 April 21

Updated The watchOS 7.4 software update has arrived and this guide will talk you through downloading and installing it.

New iPad Pro 2021 release date may have just leaked

By James Peckham published 26 April 21

A new rumor suggests the iPad Pro 2021 will be on sale on May 22, but it's an odd situation so take it with a pinch of salt.

Purple iPhone 12: we've got the new color phone, and here's what it looks like

By James Peckham, Carrie-Ann Skinner published 22 April 21

Gallery The new purple iPhone 12 has arrived, and we've got shots of the new shade for you to see.

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