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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Sony Xperia 1 VIII launches with a Google Pixel-style camera assist feature and a new design

By James Rogerson Published

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a lot more changes than we're used to from this line, but the price is still prohibitive.

Two Android phones running Android 16 either side of the Android robot logo on a pink and purple backdrop
7 best Android 17 upgrades announced at The Android Show — from 3D emojis to Screen Reactions

By James Rogerson Published

The Android Show 2026 contained numerous major Android 17 announcements — these are the seven biggest upcoming features.

A teaser for the Android Show 2026
How to watch The Android Show: I/O Edition — and what announcements to expect

By James Rogerson Published

Google's Android Show: I/O Edition is taking place today — here's how to tune in live, and what we think could be unveiled.

The OnePlus 15 next to the OnePlus 15R
OnePlus 15 vs OnePlus 15R: an extra letter for a lower price

By James Rogerson Published

The OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15R are both impressive phones, but how do they compare?

Trump Mobile
Trump Mobile’s terms and conditions have been updated to suggest the T1 Phone might never ship, surprising almost no one

By James Rogerson Published

The Trump Mobile T1 Phone now looks even less like a real product than it used to, thanks to changes to the terms and conditions.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL in Porcelain against a blue background with a green neon Android figurine in the background
Own a Google Pixel phone? Android 17 might finally let you remove the home screen search bar

By James Rogerson Published

Google might soon let you more freely customize your Pixel's home screen, and there's also a bug-fixing update being rolled out.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra REVIEW
Samsung finally rolls out One UI 8.5 to the Galaxy S25, S24, and more — here's the full list of compatible devices

By James Rogerson Published

The latest major Samsung software update is now moving beyond the Galaxy S26 series and landing on other phones and tablets.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 REVIEW
Whoops! Samsung just leaked its Galaxy Wide Fold and Z Fold 8 designs — and one is much more interesting than the other

By James Rogerson Published

Images of the Samsung Galaxy Wide Fold and Z Fold 8 have both been spotted in Samsung code.

Two Android phones running Android 16 either side of the Android robot logo on a pink and purple backdrop
5 Android 17 features that could be announced at Google's pre-I/O Android reveal — including Motion Assist and app locking

By James Rogerson Published

Save the date: the next Android Show is being held on May 12, and we have some ideas of what might be shown off there.

The Apple Wallet interface on an orange background
iOS 27 could let you add custom passes to Apple Wallet, which might spell the end for physical cards

By James Rogerson Published

iOS 26.5 is almost here and Apple has confirmed three major features that will be included, but a rumored iOS 27 Wallet upgrade is even more exciting.

A green iPhone 17 alongside a white iPhone Air
iPhone 17 vs iPhone Air: do you want specs or style?

By James Rogerson Published

We've compared the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air in detail to help you decide which one to buy.

Students using phones in school
Connecticut lawmakers approve bill for cell phone ban in schools — but critics argue that having different rules for adults and students is ‘not good role modeling at all’

By James Rogerson Published

Connecticut has taken a big step closer to outright banning phones during the school day, but reactions to the news are mixed.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra REVIEW
The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is tipped to ditch its predecessor’s 3x telephoto camera, fueling rumors of an iPhone-style redesign

By James Rogerson Published

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could have only three rear lenses, down from the four rear lenses on the S26 Ultra.

The YouTube app logo appears on the screen of a smartphone
One of the best YouTube Premium features is finally coming to non-paying users

By James Rogerson Published

Google is rolling out picture-in-picture viewing to all YouTube users globally, removing one of Premium Lite's perks.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 Hands-On
Motorola just made silicon-carbon batteries mainstream — here’s what that means for the iPhone 18 and Samsung Galaxy S27

By James Rogerson Published

The Motorola Razr Fold is the first phone with a silicon-carbon battery to be available on US carriers, and that's a big deal.

The Motorola Razr Fold and Razr Ultra 2026 being held in the hand
Motorola just dropped 5 new products, including the Samsung Galaxy-rivaling Razr Ultra 2026 series and Razr Fold

By James Rogerson Published

Motorola has announced the Razr 2026, the Razr Plus 2026, and the Razr Ultra 2026, along with US availability for the Razr Fold and the Moto Buds 2 Plus.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra REVIEW
‘Your phone is about to stop being yours': anger brewing among Android fans as major Google app change draws near

By James Rogerson Published

Android is about to become less open, and users aren't happy.

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro REVIEW
Would you buy a ChatGPT-powered iPhone rival? OpenAI is reportedly developing a smartphone chip, which teases the possibility of a full-blown OpenAI mobile

By James Rogerson Published

OpenAI is reportedly working on a smartphone chipset — one that would put AI at its heart and reduce our reliance on apps.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra REVIEW
Samsung's Galaxy phones could be getting a big camera redesign to facilitate MagSafe-style charging — here are 4 ways they could look different

By James Rogerson Published

Samsung might change the placement and design of the rear cameras on future phones, both to freshen things up and to allow for built-in magnets.

The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses sat on a shelf
The Samsung Galaxy Glasses have leaked — and they look a lot like their Ray-Ban Meta rivals, but with one key advantage

By James Rogerson Published

The Samsung Galaxy Glasses are looking good in leaked renders, and they're likely to be powered by better AI than their main rival.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra REVIEW
Samsung Wallet's new Trips feature just made organizing travel easier

By James Rogerson Published

Samsung Trips lets you keep your tickets in the same place as all your other travel information.

The iPhone 17 Pro from the front and the back
iPhone 18 Pro rumor roundup: 5 of the biggest leaks rated in terms of likelihood — from new colors to Face ID upgrades

By James Rogerson Published

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could have changes to their designs, colors, camera features, and more.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold in Jade green outside at a flower garden on a sunny day
Oops! Google just accidentally shared the Pixel 11 Pro Fold’s wallpapers — and they might hint at the colors of the phone

By James Rogerson Published

Two Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold wallpapers have leaked, hinting that the phone might come in similar shades of green and gray.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max REVIEW
iOS 26.4.2 fixes an iPhone security flaw exploited by the FBI

By James Rogerson Published

iOS 26.4.2 is a small update with just one named fix, but it's a fix that could secure your communications from law enforcement.

VidaBay E Ink Fridge Magnets
These E Ink fridge magnets display Polaroid-like photos that you can change from your phone

By James Rogerson Published

These fridge magnets have a tiny, battery-free, color E Ink screen that can display photos and to-do lists.

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