Articles by James Rogerson

James is a freelance phones, tablets and wearables writer and sub-editor at TechRadar. He has a love for everything ‘smart’, from watches to lights, and can often be found arguing with AI assistants or drowning in the latest apps. James also contributes to 3G.co.uk, 4G.co.uk and 5G.co.uk and has written for T3, Digital Camera World, Clarity Media and others, with work on the web, in print and on TV.

Articles by: James Rogerson

Samsung Galaxy S25 showing the home screen with apps and widgets

Your Samsung phone's ad nightmare could soon be over thanks to this One UI 8.5 upgrade

By James Rogerson published 4 December 25

Samsung Galaxy phones might soon be able to automatically block apps that pester you with adverts in your notifications.

Google Pixel 10 in Lemongrass against a bubbly backsplash

The next Android 16 update has landed – here are the 7 biggest features

By James Rogerson published 2 December 25

A new version of Android 16 has landed with all sorts of new features and improvements.

The OnePlus 15R, OnePlus Pad Go 2, and OnePlus Watch Lite

OnePlus 15R confirmed to get Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, 165Hz display, and more

By James Rogerson published 1 December 25

The OnePlus 15R has a 165Hz screen, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, and other high-end specs.

Samsung Galaxy S25 in every color corner to corner touching near the cameras

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series might come in these six colors – including an iPhone 17 Pro-inspired one

By James Rogerson published 1 December 25

Possible wallpapers and colors for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series have leaked, and they include some bright and bold options.

Want to take better phone pictures? These 5 apps will vastly improve your photos

By James Rogerson published 30 November 25

Whether you want to upgrade your camera app or your photo editing tools, one of these apps should help.

OnePlus 15 vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: two of 2025’s best phones compared

By James Rogerson published 29 November 25

The OnePlus 15 and iPhone 17 Pro Max are two of the best phones we've ever reviewed, so how do they compare?

Solid-state battery packs are on the rise – and this early contender has two key benefits over its traditional rivals

By James Rogerson published 28 November 25

The Kuxia S3 is a safe, durable power bank with 25W wireless charging and a kickstand built in.

Still having iOS 26 battery life problems? Try these 5 fixes to improve it

By James Rogerson published 28 November 25

There are lots of iPhone features that when turned on or off could improve the battery life.

This cheap, compact projector can turn your wall into a giant whiteboard – and it has gesture controls too

By James Rogerson published 28 November 25

The Choice Bee AI Projector Air supports a stylus and comes in at an extremely low price, so we really hope it gets a global launch.

Sony just launched the ‘world’s largest’ 200MP smartphone sensor – here’s which phones could get it

By James Rogerson published 27 November 25

The new Sony LYTIA LYT-901 sensor has 200 megapixels, is capable of 4x zoom, and is very large, but your favorite brands might not use it.

Poco’s new flagship phone has a mini Bose subwoofer for 2.1-channel audio – and I hope I’m not near one on the bus

By James Rogerson published 26 November 25

The Poco F8 Ultra might be able to replace your portable speaker, and it has got high-end specs too.

Google Messages could be getting 3 useful upgrades soon – including a Gemini change

By James Rogerson published 26 November 25

Google Messages could be getting a new option when saving media, plus changes to some text and a bigger Gemini button.

If the latest foldable iPhone price rumor is correct, the iPad Mini 8 will be the only sensible choice

By James Rogerson published 25 November 25

The iPhone Fold could be seriously expensive, crease-free, and launch next year, likely alongside the iPhone 18 series.

OnePlus 15R launch date confirmed – and it's arriving alongside two other devices

By James Rogerson published 24 November 25

The OnePlus 15R, OnePlus Pad Go 2, and OnePlus Watch Lite are all launching soon, and we now know the colors and pre-order perks.

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Loads more Android phones could soon work with AirDrop

By James Rogerson published 24 November 25

Snapdragon-powered phones and Nothing phones could be next in line to work with AirDrop.

Logos for the App Store and Google Play Store side-by-side

I'm a phones expert and these are my 5 must-have apps for iPhone and Android

By James Rogerson published 22 November 25

Covering weather forecasts, privacy, movies, and more, these are five apps that I consider must haves.

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5 things that annoy me about Android

By James Rogerson published 20 November 25

Android is a superb operating system, but it and the phones that run it still have some annoyances.

Samsung’s 2026 smartphone lineup just leaked – here’s what to expect and when

By James Rogerson published 20 November 25

Model numbers for Samsung's next Galaxy S and Galaxy Z phones have leaked, giving us a clear idea of what to expect.

Brace yourself: Xiaomi warns of a ‘sizeable rise’ in smartphone prices next year

By James Rogerson published 19 November 25

Xiaomi claims that rising memory prices could lead to increased pricing for phones, and AI is to blame.

5 things that annoy me about iPhones

By James Rogerson published 18 November 25

I love my iPhone, but there are certain aspects of its hardware and software that I'm not so keen on.

iOS 26: everything you need to know

By James Rogerson last updated 18 November 25

Updated iOS 26 has landed, complete with new features, a new name, and a whole new look.

The next iOS 26.2 beta has landed, and it includes a handy new AirDrop feature and a hint at big voice assistant changes

By James Rogerson published 18 November 25

The third iOS 26.3 beta includes AirDrop codes, third-party access to hypertension notifications, and the possibility of ditching Siri in future.

iPhone tipped for major launch shake-up in 2026 – here's when to expect the iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2, and more

By James Rogerson published 17 November 25

Apple might start consistently releasing iPhones at two different points in the year, and the iPhone Air 2 might lack the camera upgrades we hoped for.

5 things we want from the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro

By James Rogerson published 15 November 25

There's a lot Apple could do to make the iPhone 18 series better than the iPhone 17 line, including battery, camera, and AI improvements.

Call Recording is rolling out to some Google Pixel phones now – here’s how to use it

By James Rogerson published 14 November 25

Call Recording is an alternative to Call Notes for Pixel models that lack the AI skills for the latter, and it's rolling out now.

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