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 Messages is shutting down in July: here are 5 things you need to do

By James Rogerson Published 30 June 26

If you're in the US, then Samsung Messages won't work for much longer, and its days could be numbered elsewhere, too.

iPhone 18 Pro stars in biggest Apple leak since the iPhone 4 — but this time there’s one big difference

By James Rogerson Published 30 June 26

The iPhone 18 Pro might have just been caught on camera, but even if this is a genuine leak, it's not winning many people over.

‘Samsung would never do that’: new Galaxy Z Fold 8 name surfaces online, but fans aren't convinced it’s legit

By James Rogerson Published 29 June 26

Images of cases for the wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 have emerged, complete with a possible new name, but we have our doubts.

5 iPhone apps I can't live without — from StoryGraph to Google Photos

By James Rogerson Published 28 June 26

Of all the apps available on iOS, these are five of my very favorite, and I use most of them every day.

Google Wallet just got two big upgrades to help you track parcels and breeze through airports — here's how to use them

By James Rogerson Published 26 June 26

Google Wallet now supports parcel tracking and TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, taking this well beyond just a wallet app.

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Nothing Phone (4b) given a thumbs-down by fans, who say they'd '100% buy' the concept phone the company will never make

By James Rogerson Published 25 June 26

Nothing recently showed off two phones, but you'll only be able to buy one of them, and it's not the one people want.

The Samsung Galaxy A27 lands with several key upgrades over the A26 — but one core feature has surprisingly gotten worse

By James Rogerson Published 25 June 26

The Samsung Galaxy A27 has launched with a new chipset, upgraded selfie camera, and a more modern design, but at least two downgrades.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL in Coral Mous case and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra camera close-ups

How many updates does your phone have left? The longevity of Apple, Samsung, Pixel, and more phones explained

By James Rogerson Published 24 June 26

Some phones will keep getting updated for a lot longer than others, so it's worth knowing how long yours has left.

Sony’s new 64MP sensor could be a game-changer for telephoto cameras

By James Rogerson Published 24 June 26

Sony's new LYTIA 610 sensor could boost the image quality of telephoto shots, and also allows for 4K 120fps video recording.

Nothing reveals its biggest Phone (4b) teaser yet with a launch date — and it might be the CMF Phone 3 Pro in all but name

By James Rogerson Published 23 June 26

The Nothing Phone (4b) is landing soon as an entry-level alternative to the (4a), but isn't that what the CMF line is for?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 design and details leak — and there's no sign of a new Classic

By James Rogerson Published 22 June 26

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could land this year alongside the Galaxy Watch 9, and leaked renders show off their possible designs.

Google Pixel 10 in Lemongrass against a bubbly backsplash

Android 17 is causing touchscreen issues for some Pixel owners — but there’s a potential workaround

By James Rogerson Published 22 June 26

If Android 17 is making your Pixel's touchscreen unresponsive or unreliable then there are a few possible fixes you can try.

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Apple tipped to launch 6 new iPhones, 2 new wearables, and more in 'biggest product year’ ever — here's the full list

By James Rogerson Published 19 June 26

With the iPhone 20 Pro, iPhone Ultra 2, Apple glasses and more all potentially launching in 2027, it could be a huge year for Apple devices.

CMF Phone 2 Pro in light green showing back with exposed screws and cameras

The RAM crisis just killed Nothing’s next budget phone — CMF Phone 3 Pro scrapped as co-founder says ‘we can't build a phone that feels like a genuine step forward’

By James Rogerson Published 19 June 26

AI has a lot to answer for, with the ongoing RAM crisis now leading to no new CMF phones this year.

‘Instant purchase’: the iPhone Air 2 looks set for a 2027 release — and it’ll reportedly solve two big problems with the original model

By James Rogerson Published 18 June 26

The iPhone Air 2 could have an extra camera and better battery life, but you'll likely be waiting until next year for it to arrive.

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.

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‘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.

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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.

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