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James is Managing Editor for Android Police. Previously, he was Senior Phones Editor for TechRadar, and he has covered smartphones and the mobile space for the best part of a decade bringing you news on all the big announcements from top manufacturers making mobile phones and other portable gadgets. James is often testing out and reviewing the latest and greatest mobile phones, smartwatches, tablets, virtual reality headsets, fitness trackers and more. He once fell over.

Articles by: James Peckham

iPhone 13 Pro leak says it'll have this Android phone feature

By James Peckham published 9 April 21

A new leak gives us further evidence that Apple may be readying a 120Hz refresh rate display for the iPhone 13 Pro.

6 new cheap Nokia phones were just revealed - here’s what you need to know

By James Peckham published 8 April 21

The new Nokia X, Nokia G and Nokia C series are the company’s new affordable smartphones.

Hands on: Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 review

By James Peckham published 8 April 21

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The Lenovo Legion Phone 2 is specifically designed for mobile gamers, and it offers a lot for its price.

Some LG phones will get Android 12

By James Peckham published 7 April 21

LG has announced it's closing its phones business, but it'll continue supporting older handsets.

A OnePlus 9 Pro from the back, lying on a wooden surface

OnePlus 9 Pro review

By James Peckham last updated 25 May 22

Recommended

Updated The OnePlus 9 Pro doesn’t build in any groundbreaking Android phone features, but it’s a fantastic overall handset.

LG V70 with Snapdragon 888 was probably near to release

By Aakash Jhaveri, James Peckham published 6 April 21

The LG V70 flagship smartphone has surfaced on AI-Benchmark, revealing a Snapdragon 888 inside. However, it has been cancelled.

Will LG keep making Android phones? We'll find out next week

By James Peckham published 31 March 21

A new leak suggests LG is set to make an official announcement next week on its smartphone business.

WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook are recovering from major outage

By James Peckham, Matt Swider published 19 March 21

Breaking Couldn't access chat platforms from Facebook on Friday? This is what went down today and how quickly your favorite apps recovered.

LG Rollable smartphone is one step closer to reality

By James Peckham published 19 March 21

Following rumors LG may not release its first rollable phone, a new certification suggests it's coming.

OnePlus 9R is the OnePlus 9 Lite we've been expecting, but it's just for India

By James Peckham published 18 March 21

The OnePlus 9R is set to be a budget OnePlus 9 handset, and it's coming next week.

Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 are here, and bring flagship features to mid-range phones

By James Peckham last updated 17 March 21

Samsung just announced the new Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy A72 as its next range of affordable Android phones.

iOS 14.5 beta just revealed a great new feature for older iPhones

By James Peckham published 16 March 21

Apple may be bringing an improvement in for those who don't want to upgrade to the latest iPhone.

OnePlus 9 Pro design confirmed - here's what it looks like

By James Peckham published 15 March 21

OnePlus has shared photos of its upcoming OnePlus 9 Pro, and here's what the next flagship phone looks like.

Man walking in snowy woods looking down at phone

How to use SOS emergency features on iPhone, Android phones or smartwatches

By James Peckham last updated 9 June 22

We talk you through everything you need to know so that you can use SOS emergency features on iPhone and other devices

OnePlus 9 exclusive: CEO Pete Lau on its new camera, and what’s next

By James Peckham last updated 12 March 21

Exclusive TechRadar spoke to OnePlus CEO Pete Lau on how the company is improving its camera in 2021.

Fitbit Versa Lite review

By James Peckham published 11 March 21

Updated Fitbit’s third smartwatch is an attempt to offer smarts on the lowest budget yet.

iPhone 13 could have far better battery life

By James Peckham published 11 March 21

Apple may be including larger batteries on all of its iPhone 13 models, if this analyst is to be believed.

MWC 2021, the world's biggest phone show, will go ahead in June - here's how

By James Peckham published 8 March 21

The organizers of Mobile World Congress have laid out a plan for how the 2021 show will be able to go ahead.

iPhone and 5G: every 5G iPhone 12, how it works and all your questions answered

By James Peckham, James Rogerson published 4 March 21

Explainer Have questions about the 5G iPhone? We’ve put together a guide to answer your biggest questions.

iPad Pro 2021's Apple Pencil accessory leaked, and it's different to the last-gen stylus

By James Peckham last updated 4 December 21

The next iPad Pro may have a redesigned Apple Pencil accessory as an optional stylus.

iOS 14.5 beta 3 just revealed another tweak coming to your iPhone soon

By James Peckham published 3 March 21

A new beta for iOS 14.5 has revealed a new upcoming feature you'll be getting on your iPhone in the future.

OnePlus 9 launch date will be revealed next week

By James Peckham published 1 March 21

The OnePlus 9 and a variety of other products are likely to be revealed before the end of March.

How waterproof is your phone? IP68, IP67 and other IP ratings explained

By James Peckham published 25 February 21

We’ve put together a guide to explain IP ratings, so you can work out whether your phone is water or dust resistant.

Google Pixel foldable phone may come in 2021, but don't expect it to replace Pixel 6

By James Peckham published 24 February 21

A new report suggests Google is among a few Android manufacturers that are working on foldable phones.

Your Samsung phone may get at least four years of security updates

By Balakumar K, James Peckham published 23 February 21

Samsung has revealed it will be supporting security updates on Galaxy phones for at least four years.

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