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

The ViWoods AiPaper Reader
I spent 6 months with this pocket Android ereader — and it got me into books again, but didn’t break my smartphone addiction

By James Rogerson

The ViWoods AiPaper Reader is a smartphone-sized ereader that I carry with me everywhere, so now I can read anytime.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 on a wooden table
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: which foldable should you choose?

By James Rogerson

Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra live up to its name, or is the smaller model a better choice? We highlight their key differences.

The Boox Picco
Boox has teased a tiny new ereader — and it's convinced me to put my Xteink plans on ice

By James Rogerson

The Boox Picco is a 3.97-inch ereader that could be a real Xteink rival, but a lot will depend on its price and features.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Flip 8
Samsung’s new foldable phones are up to 48% cheaper in South Korea, and that’s no accident

By James Rogerson

Samsung has raised the prices for its new foldable phones, but South Korean buyers get a special deal.

Samsung's Intelligent Eyewear smart glasses next to a hand holding the Samsung Galaxy Fold 8 next to a hand holding the Z Flip 8
The 5 biggest announcements at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 — including new phones, watches, and smart glasses

By James Rogerson

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, new Galaxy Watches, and more.

The Light Flip
The Light Flip joins the Commodore Callback as an old-school flip phone that could help you beat your social media addiction

By James Rogerson

The Light Flip taps into nostalgia while doing away with addictive social media apps.

The Xteink X4 Pro being used outside in dim light
The Xteink X4 Pro can turn your phone into a dual-screen device, and it has some major upgrades over its predecessor

By James Rogerson

The Xteink X4 Pro is the most advanced Xteink yet, but it's still tiny enough to attach to your phone.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2026 Teaser Invite
How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked on July 22 — and what announcements to expect

By James Rogerson

Samsung is rumored to be unveiling the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Galaxy Z Flip 8, new Galaxy Watches, and maybe even Galaxy Glasses today. Here's how to tune in.

The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Power Bank 10K
Belkin’s new gadget is a power bank, night light, and SOS signal all in one

By James Rogerson

The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Power Bank 10K combines a 10,000mAh power bank with a versatile pop-out light.

A Nokia 3310 phone on a white table
The end of burner phones? A new FCC proposal could kill anonymous prepaid phones — and it's been branded 'misguided and counterproductive'

By James Rogerson

The FCC might soon ban anonymous phone lines in the US, which could help prevent fraud and scams but might also harm lots of innocent people.

A teaser image of a phone in the Pixel 11 series
What is Pixel Glow? Google teases new Pixel 11 feature — and it looks like a useful alternative to Nothing’s Glyph interface

By James Rogerson

Google's intriguing Pixel Glow feature has finally been shown off, alongside a golden finish for an upcoming phone.

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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
‘Those non-pro colors are incredible:’ the Google Pixel 11 series has leaked on Amazon, and the colors are going down better than the specs

By James Rogerson

The Google Pixel 11 series might be sold in some eye-catching colors, but the specs could be a real disappointment.

iOS 27
How to download the iOS 27 public beta — and 3 new things to try first

By James Rogerson

Siri has finally got smarter with iOS 27, and the public beta is out now. Here's how to download it and the best features to try first.

The Hisense A10
This new Hisense e-paper phone has a detachable LCD screen on the back — but I’d rather see the displays swapped

By James Rogerson

The Hisense A10 is a dual-screen phone with both an e-paper and an LCD display, and the latter is detachable.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 in blue folded showing widgets on the cover display
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 could be the last in the foldable series — and that'd be a real shame, if not a major surprise

By James Rogerson

Samsung is reportedly planning to abandon small-screen foldables after the Galaxy Z Flip 8, so we might not get any more clamshell models.

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 arranged in a three-image split
5 things to expect at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked — from foldable phones to Samsung’s first smart glasses

By James Rogerson

Samsung is holding an event on July 22, where we're expecting to see loads of new phones and wearables.

A woman holding a Pixel 10 Pro to her ear, next to ands holding a Google Pixel 10 phone, and another Pixel phone on a stand
Google sets Pixel 11 launch for August 12 — here are 5 things to expect

By James Rogerson

The Google Pixel 11 series is landing on August 12, and it won't be alone — here's what to expect from Google's next big launch event.

Several Nothing Phone 4B phones on a grey background
'Next time, maybe the screws can be outside?': Fairphone pokes fun at the Nothing Phone (4b) for its faux repairable design

By James Rogerson

The Nothing Phone (4b) has a screw-laden design, but as Fairphone points out, it's all for show.

Google Pixel 10 in Lemongrass against a bubbly backsplash
Android just made a big change to your backups — and there's good news and bad news

By James Rogerson

Your Android backups are going to start using more of your Google account storage, but at least you'll also have more control over what gets backed up.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 REVIEW
Apple's iPhone Ultra could raise foldable prices by almost 20% — no wonder Samsung isn't scared of its arrival

By James Rogerson

Book-style foldable phone prices could increase a lot this year, but clamshell models might actually drop in price.

Apple 11-inch iPad Pro M5 2025 review
New iPad Pro tipped for launch in 2027 — but it’s shrouded in price hike and chip confusion

By James Rogerson

The next iPad Pro is tipped to land in early 2027, but this might be a minor refresh with a very high price.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 REVIEW
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 specs and cases leaks fill the gaps in Samsung's new teaser — and there could be one disappointing omission

By James Rogerson

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 could have lots of power but just two rear cameras and no Privacy Display.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra REVIEW
Samsung Messages is shutting down in July: here are 5 things you need to do

By James Rogerson

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

Apple iPhone 17 Pro REVIEW
iPhone 18 Pro stars in biggest Apple leak since the iPhone 4 — but this time there’s one big difference

By James Rogerson

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 Galaxy Z Fold 7 REVIEW
‘Samsung would never do that’: new Galaxy Z Fold 8 name surfaces online, but fans aren't convinced it’s legit

By James Rogerson

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

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