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

Wear OS 7 has landed — here are the 5 biggest new features you need to know about, from live updates to widget creation

By James Rogerson published 17 June 26

Wear OS 7 is rolling out now with three new features, but some of the biggest upgrades are still to come.

7 of the best Android 17 features available now — from Bubbles to Screen Reactions

By James Rogerson published 17 June 26

Android 17 is rolling out to Pixel devices now, and it's packed full of new and improved features — here are the best of them.

‘We tore it to the ground’: Apple says it built Siri AI ‘from the ground up’, but admits this wasn't the original plan — a first version of its new voice assistant was ready last year

By James Rogerson published 16 June 26

Apple completely changed its approach to Siri's AI overhaul last year, leading to an extended wait.

Two hands holding iPhones showing the new Siri AI feature in iOS 27

‘I think we'll see a separate subscription’: Apple could lock the best parts of Siri AI behind a ChatGPT-style paywall, tipster predicts

By James Rogerson published 15 June 26

Siri is finally getting smarter, but a reputable Apple tipster suggests that it might also stop being free.

Someone using the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 when unfolded, with two web browsers open at once.

5 WWDC 2026 clues that tell us Apple is about to release a foldable iPhone Ultra

By James Rogerson published 13 June 26

Through a mix of announcements and telling signs in code, Apple has almost confirmed the iPhone Ultra's existence.

‘This is going to make a massive difference’: iPhone snatchers are being foiled by our new Apple partnership, says the UK’s Met Police — and another clever iOS trick could be coming soon

By James Rogerson published 12 June 26

The Met Police and Apple want to make stolen phones useless, and progress is already being made on that front.

Apple WWDC 2026 Siri architecture deep dive

‘Siri’s not up for that’ — Apple explains why the new Siri AI won't become your romantic partner, in a subtle dig at ChatGPT

By James Rogerson published 12 June 26

Siri's AI overhaul is apparently different from rival services, with two Apple execs claiming that it won't date you, but will instead protect your privacy.

5 ways Apple is making child accounts on iPhone safer, more flexible, and easier to manage in iOS 27

By James Rogerson published 11 June 26

Apple's child accounts are getting a massive overhaul later this year, bringing new features that make them safer and easier to manage.

Trump Phone unmasked as a 'gold-painted HTC U24 Pro' in iFixit teardown — with little sign of the built-in 'American values'

By James Rogerson published 11 June 26

The T1 by Trump Mobile is seemingly almost identical to the HTC U24 Pro, with just a few small differences.

A new Android 17 beta has landed — and it brings an exciting Screen Reactions feature for social media creators

By James Rogerson published 11 June 26

Screen Reactions has landed in the latest Android 17 beta, letting you record yourself and your screen at the same time.

The leaked Garmin Cirqa seemingly lacks a key feature that could have helped it beat the Fitbit Air and Whoop 5.0

By James Rogerson published 9 June 26

A certification listing suggests the Garmin Cirqa might lack GPS, so you'll be reliant on your phone.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 alongside a silhouette of the rumored iPhone Ultra

Apple just all-but-confirmed the iPhone Ultra in the iOS 27 beta

By James Rogerson published 9 June 26

The biggest hint yet that a foldable iPhone is in the works has just been shared by Apple itself.

How to download the iOS 27 developer beta

By James Rogerson published 8 June 26

Registering as an iOS developer is easy, and it will grant you access to the iOS 27 developer beta.

Will we see new iPads at WWDC 2026? Here's what history tells us — plus what to expect from iPadOS 27

By James Rogerson published 8 June 26

Apple sometimes announces hardware at WWDC, so will we see iPads this year? And what about the new iPadOS?

How to watch WWDC 2026 — and what announcements to expect

By James Rogerson published 7 June 26

It's almost time for WWDC 2026, where we're expecting Apple to show off iOS 27 and other software updates.

A man wearing the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses

Meta’s smart glasses might soon sport facial recognition — and the code to power this dystopian feature is already present in the Meta AI app on your phone

By James Rogerson published 5 June 26

The Meta AI app has quietly had facial recognition code added to it, which could one day allow the company's smart glasses to identify people.

A mock-up image of the iPhone Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

iPhone Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors: which 2026 foldable is shaping up to be the better phone?

By James Rogerson published 5 June 26

The iPhone Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 could have a lot in common, so which one is sounding best so far?

‘Let it be their undoing’: Instagram Plus is rolling out globally, and users aren’t happy about the idea of paying for an app that’s always been free

By James Rogerson published 5 June 26

Instagram Plus bulks up the app with numerous new and improved features for those prepared to pay, and early reactions haven't been positive.

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Android vs iOS security: which OS is safer? We compare their protections against theft, malware, snooping, and more

By James Rogerson published 4 June 26

Your phone is at risk from thieves, viruses, snoopers, and dodgy apps, but Android and iOS both have tools to minimize the threats.

7 new Android features coming to your phone in June — including fake call detection and Google Photos wardrobe

By James Rogerson published 3 June 26

Google has a wealth of Android updates planned this month, covering security, style, reading, and more.

Smartphone industry predicted to hit biggest low for 13 years thanks to memory crisis — and only Apple and Samsung are safe from extinction

By James Rogerson published 2 June 26

The ongoing memory crisis risks eliminating low-cost smartphones, with the whole industry struggling as a result.

The Huawei Pura X Max being held in the hand

We asked 1,600 people if they'd upgrade to a foldable iPhone Ultra, and the results suggest Apple's next big product swing will divide opinion

By James Rogerson published 2 June 26

Our poll suggests that the iPhone Ultra won't be a runaway hit, but it might still be somewhat successful for Apple.

Oops! A Samsung employee may have just leaked the Galaxy Z Fold 8 — here's how it compares to the narrower Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

By James Rogerson published 1 June 26

A photo of Samsung's rumored wider foldable has emerged, as has a comparison image showing it alongside the narrower option.

Lidl launches super-cheap solar balcony battery — as home backups become new energy crisis essential

By James Rogerson published 29 May 26

Lidl's new balcony battery lets you store solar energy to use later or in an emergency, potentially saving you money or keeping the lights on.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE in hand with long green leaves behind

Leaked Samsung Galaxy S26 FE case images point to the most minor design change — and Samsung fans aren't happy

By James Rogerson published 26 May 26

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE could have a new camera block and a new chipset, but not much else.

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