Articles by Axel Metz, Phones Editor

Axel is TechRadar's UK-based Phones Editor, reporting on everything from the latest Apple developments to newest AI breakthroughs as part of the site's Mobile Computing vertical. Working out of the brand’s London office, he is a versatile, NCTJ-accredited journalist with a keen interest in the applications of technology beyond the desktop, and has bylines in various publications including Total Film, Esquire and FourFourTwo. After graduating from the University of Warwick with a degree in English Literature, Axel co-founded a startup media brand and spent time as a freelance writer before joining TechRadar as part of its inaugural digital training scheme. His role sees him keeping a close eye on the latest trends in the worlds of mobile technology and digital culture, and his coverage extends from news reporting and analysis to in-depth interviews and opinion. Away from the keyboard, Axel can be found working his way through a lengthy watchlist of films and counting down the days until Chelsea's next managerial change. Want to get in touch? You can contact Axel over email (linked above) or through Twitter.

Articles by: Axel Metz

The Nothing Phone 3 being held in the hand

I went hands-on with the Nothing Phone 3, and it might just be the most interesting phone of the year – here's why

By Axel Metz published 1 July 25

Nothing has officially revealed its new Phone 3 flagship, and it might just be the most interesting phone of the year.

5 great free movies to stream on Tubi, Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus and more this week (June 30)

By Axel Metz published 30 June 25

From big-budget sci-fi adventures to Oscar-winning dramas, there’s plenty to watch on the best free streaming services this week.

Ryan Gosling wears an astronaut suit in First Man

New Ryan Gosling sci-fi movie Project Hail Mary gets first poster – and it looks like Interstellar

By Axel Metz, Amelia Schwanke published 27 June 25

The first poster for the Ryan Gosling-starring Project Hail Mary has been released.

Ready for a cheap tablet upgrade? I’d still recommend the base iPad over (literally) anything else right now – here's why

By Axel Metz published 26 June 25

A new cheap tablet contender is coming soon, but I can’t see it displacing Apple’s base iPad as my go-to recommendation.

The best cheap tablets 2025: top budget models from Apple, Amazon, and more

By Axel Metz last updated 26 June 25

Updated Our guide to the best cheap tablets features affordable models from Apple, Samsung, Amazon, and more.

Foldable iPhone: latest rumors, news and everything we know so far

By Axel Metz last updated 26 June 25

Updated It may be some time before we see a foldable iPhone from Apple, but here's all we've heard about what might come.

The Fairphone 6 looks like a modular iPhone – and I think that's a very smart move

By Axel Metz published 25 June 25

The newly announced Fairphone 6 is the most conventional-looking Fairphone product yet, but I think that's a good thing.

I'm skipping the Apple AirTag 2 wait line and buying a discounted original model instead – here's why you should do the same

By Axel Metz published 25 June 25

The Apple AirTag 2 will reportedly launch later this year, but the now-discounted original models are still worth buying.

Translate via the Action button on the iPhone 16 Pro

This overlooked iPhone feature helped me level up my Duolingo learning – here's how

By Axel Metz published 24 June 25

Two years into learning Spanish, and the Action button on my iPhone 16 Pro has become crucial to my language learning routine.

Jeremy Renner walks alongside Rose Byrne in 28 Weeks Later

5 great free movies to stream on Pluto TV, Plex, Samsung TV Plus and more this week (June 23)

By Axel Metz published 23 June 25

From Oscar-winning historical epics to tender rom-coms, there’s plenty to watch on the best free streaming services this week.

You can totally tell that 28 Years Later was shot on an iPhone – and that’s a good thing

By Axel Metz published 19 June 25

Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later was shot using iPhones, and the result is far from gimmicky.

Nothing Phone 2 review back angled table - white balanced

Nothing confirms its flagship Phone 3 won't have a flagship chipset, but I don't think that matters – here's why

By Axel Metz published 17 June 25

Nothing has confirmed that the upcoming Nothing Phone 3 won't use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, but I don't think that's a problem.

OnePlus ditched metal on the new Nord 5 because its buyers 'prefer styles that are brief, simple, and elegant'

By Axel Metz published 17 June 25

In an exclusive interview with TechRadar, OnePlus explained why it's decided to change the design of its upcoming Nord 5 smartphone.

Sean Connery and Harrison Ford look off camera

5 great free movies to stream on Pluto TV, Plex, Samsung TV Plus and more this week (June 16)

By Axel Metz published 16 June 25

From iconic adventure flicks to beloved sci-fi movies, there’s plenty to watch on the best free streaming services this week.

New OnePlus products on a blue background

Exclusive: OnePlus reveals the OnePlus Nord 5 series, OnePlus Buds 4, OnePlus Pad Lite, and a new OnePlus Watch

By Axel Metz published 16 June 25

In an exclusive interview with TechRadar, OnePlus has revealed the names and specs of five upcoming OnePlus products.

Tess screams as she tries to climb some wooden stairs in Barbarian

Best Netflix movies: the 44 best films worth watching in July 2025

By Tom Power last updated 13 June 25

Updated These are the best Netflix movies to stream on the world's most popular streaming service.

Best Honor phones 2025: the top Honor handsets you should consider

By Axel Metz last updated 12 June 25

Updated Our roundup of the best Honor phones includes models for every budget, from the Honor Magic 7 Pro to the Honor 400 Lite.

The iPhone 16 Pro cameras on a pink background

The best iPhone 2025: which Apple smartphone reigns supreme?

By Axel Metz last updated 12 June 25

Updated We've tested and ranked the best iPhones, from the supersized iPhone 16 Pro Max to the budget-friendly iPhone 16e.

The best iPad 2025: top Apple tablets to consider right now

By Axel Metz last updated 12 June 25

Updated We've tested and ranked the best iPads available now, from the big-screened iPad Pro to the college-friendly iPad Air.

Liquid Glass interface on an orange background

Ooh, shiny! I hate myself for being so excited about Liquid Glass in iOS 26

By Axel Metz published 11 June 25

Apple may have fallen behind in the AI race, but at WWDC 2025 it proved that it can still pull some stylish software out of the hat when it needs to.

WWDC 2025 as it happened: all the iOS 26, MacOS Tahoe, and iPadOS news, with live video from Apple Park

By Philip Berne last updated 10 June 25

Apple's big WWDC 2025 show kicked off today – here's everything that was announced, from iOS 26 to macOS 26 and more.

visionOS 26 Personas, Liquid Glass on iOS 26 on an iPhone, and macOS 26 Tahoe

15 things we learned at the Apple WWDC 2025 keynote

By Marc McLaren published 9 June 25

Apple's WWDC 2025 was packed with big software announcements. Here are the key details you need in your brain.

iOS 26 is official – here are the 5 biggest new features coming to your iPhone

By Axel Metz published 9 June 25

iOS 26 has a new name, a new look, and a wealth of new features. Here are five of the biggest and best.

I used Visual Intelligence every day for a week, and it (almost) changed my mind about Apple Intelligence as a whole

By Axel Metz published 8 June 25

Apple’s Google Lens-like AI tool is a worthy addition to the best iPhones, but the rest of Apple Intelligence needs to improve quickly.

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo on a blue background

The best Motorola phones 2025: top Edge, Razr, and G models

By Axel Metz last updated 4 June 25

Updated Our roundup of the best Motorola phones features models for every budget and use case.

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