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

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T-Mobile CEO rejects potential Starlink Mobile network deal, arguing that satellite is ‘inferior’ and there’s ‘no space for an MVNO here’

By James Rogerson Published

SpaceX will have to go it alone with Starlink Mobile, as the big three carriers have all turned down the idea of making it an MVNO.

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'Hard disagree': Reddit's mandatory log-in shift sparks backlash as users worry it'll go the way of Pinterest

By James Rogerson Published

It could soon be the end of an era, as Reddit looks set to leave the open internet and become a logged-in experience.

The Trump Mobile T1
Teardown reveals the Trump phone to be an HTC U24 Pro in almost all but name — but at least it’s fairly durable

By James Rogerson Published

A teardown and durability test has revealed the Trump phone is even more a copy of an HTC handset than we'd realized.

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Your ancient Nokia can now run ChatGPT thanks to a vibe-coded app

By James Rogerson Published

Decades old dumb phones including the Nokia 6300 now have support for modern AI chatbots.

Kindle Scribe
Amazon has quietly added handwriting support to the Kindle app for Android, giving you one less reason to buy a Kindle Scribe

By James Rogerson Published

You can now use a stylus to annotate Kindle books on select Android devices, with the iPad and iPhone Duo app possibly set to get this feature too.

Apple iPhone Duo REVIEW
iOS 27.2 has landed with a wealth of updates — these are the 7 biggest changes, including Siri improvements and a new Apple Music icon

By James Rogerson Published

iOS 27.2 brings changes and improvements to Siri, Messages, Apple Music, FaceTime, the iPhone Duo, and more.

Apple iPhone Duo REVIEW
Apple responds to iPhone Duo 'crackgate' controversy — and admits it's 'aware of an issue' that affects a 'small number of units'

By James Rogerson last updated

The hinges on some iPhone Duos are reportedly breaking and causing damage to the screen in the process. But a lot of questions remain.

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Kindle Unlimited has been given a Kindle+ rebrand — complete with more audiobooks, unwanted AI, and fears of a price increase

By James Rogerson Published

Kindle Unlimited has been rebranded, with the new Kindle+ giving you more for your money. But will a price rise follow?

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Europe’s major mobile operators are teaming up to develop a Starlink competitor

By James Rogerson Published

Starlink might soon have some European competition if the continent's carriers get their way.

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Your phone's Android update promise might not be a guarantee after all — Sony just backtracked on its commitment to the Xperia 10 VI

By James Rogerson Published

Technical limitations have caused Sony to backtrack on an update promise for the Xperia 10 VI, and it's possible other phones could one day face the same issue.

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E Ink’s new Kaleido 4 technology might finally lead to color ereaders that are worth buying

By James Rogerson Published

E Ink has just announced Kaleido 4, promising ereaders with double the colors and brighter screens.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Google sparks privacy outrage by quietly linking phone numbers to secondary accounts on Android phones — here's how to disable it

By James Rogerson Published

Google has started linking phone numbers to every signed in account on Android devices, which could prove a major privacy problem.

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Nothing CEO calls the iPhone Duo a ‘waste of money’ — as huge demand fuels the rise of sketchy pre-order bots

By James Rogerson Published

Nothing's CEO reckons the iPhone Duo's lack of features makes it bad value, while scams and sketchy bots also present risks to careless buyers.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Review
Smartphone shipments plummet to 14-year low and it's not just about the RAM crisis — buyers are also ‘holding on to their devices longer than estimated’, report claims

By James Rogerson Published

Smartphone buyers seem reluctant to upgrade their phones, but Apple and Samsung are weathering the storm better than most brands.

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Google Wallet is getting 4 handy upgrades — including the ability to scan and organize your receipts

By James Rogerson Published

Google Wallet is quietly getting four useful upgrades, including new features and refinements to what's already there.

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iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone Air: like choosing between a feature-packed SUV and an impractical sports car

By James Rogerson Published

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Air are similarly priced but aimed at very different buyers.

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iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17: a choice between value and cutting-edge cameras

By James Rogerson Published

The iPhone 18 Pro is a newer and better phone than the iPhone 17, but are the differences big enough to justify an upgrade?

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Which mini Xteink ereader should you buy? I've crunched the numbers on all 4 models — here's my verdict as an X4 Pro owner

By James Rogerson Published

The Xteink X4 Classic, X4 Pro, and X3 all have their advantages, and the upcoming Xteink S4 sounds promising too, so which should you buy?

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Starlink confirms plans to become ‘the world’s most advanced mobile network’ and a ‘major’ US carrier

By James Rogerson Published

SpaceX has acquired new spectrum and plans to launch 15,000 more satellites to help build Starlink Mobile.

The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max
Oppo Find X10 series gets global launch date — but 'shocking' leaked prices suggest its 200MP triple camera system will cost you

By James Rogerson Published

The Oppo Find X10 and Oppo Find X10 Pro Max are launching globally on October 21, but they might cost even more than the latest iPhones.

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New Kindles too boring? PocketBook has launched two colorful 6-inch ereaders with changeable back plates that come in 5 shades

By James Rogerson Published

The PocketBook Verta and Verta Color are affordable new ereaders with back plates that you can change to suit your outfit or mood.

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How to fix Android Auto's missing cellular signal bars — and check if update 17.8 is live on your phone

By James Rogerson Published

Android Auto's disappearing signal icon bug has been acknowledged and fixed by Google. Here's how to download the patch.

Google Fitbit Air
The Fitbit Edge has leaked in detail — and it sounds like a Fitbit Air with a screen

By James Rogerson Published

If you wish the Fitbit Air had a screen then Google might be launching the device for you very soon.

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iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: which should you choose?

By James Rogerson Published

We compare the key specs and features of the iPhone 18 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to help you decide which is right for you.

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AT&T CEO dismisses Elon Musk’s Starlink phone plans as not ‘viable’ — then launches ‘dead zones’ venture with T-Mobile and Verizon just in case

By James Rogerson Published

Starlink Mobile might not be the game-changing carrier Musk has painted it out to be, according to AT&T's CEO.

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