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

TikTok’s new US venture is in trouble – here are the 3 privacy-first apps people are flocking to instead

By James Rogerson published 27 January 26

TikTok users are deleting the app in droves over privacy concerns, while smaller rivals are seeing a big boost in numbers.

Apple once again puts Android to shame – it just updated the 12-year-old iPhone 5S to set a new record

By James Rogerson published 27 January 26

Apple has just updated some ancient handsets, ensuring they stay functional for longer.

These 7 hidden iOS features have transformed how I use my iPhone

By James Rogerson published 26 January 26

Whether you want to block out the world, hide your apps, or just get things done faster, these tools should help.

This screenless ‘Thought Catcher’ uses a Raspberry Pi and Notion to capture your flashes of inspiration – and it’s an AI gadget I actually want

By James Rogerson published 26 January 26

The 'Thought Catcher' could replace your phone on your bedside table, leading to fewer distractions keeping you awake.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked signage at SAP Center in San Jose

5 things to expect at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked – and 5 things we probably won’t see

By James Rogerson published 24 January 26

The next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is likely happening soon, and there will probably be more to it than just the Samsung Galaxy S26 series.

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature edition e-reader showing graphic novels, cookbooks, and fiction, as well as settings

Amazon just made a massive change to Kindle ebooks that lets you read them anywhere, but there's a catch

By James Rogerson published 23 January 26

Amazon has just added a DRM-free option to Kindle ebooks, letting you read them anywhere. But publishers need to opt in first.

The 5 biggest rumored upgrades coming to your iPhone in iOS 27 – including the long-awaited new Siri

By James Rogerson published 22 January 26

iOS 27 looks set to be heavily AI-based, but we're also hearing about possible performance and satellite connectivity improvements.

5 innovations I want from iOS... that'll keep me away from Android

By James Rogerson published 22 January 26

iOS is a great operating system, but it has the potential to be so much more with the addition of these innovative features.

This brick of a phone includes a projector, a camping light, and a 17,600mAh battery

By James Rogerson published 22 January 26

The Tank X is a rugged phone with a camping light, a night vision camera, and – for some reason – a projector.

The Priority Notifications feature of Apple Intelligence on an iPhone.

I’ve disabled this iOS 26 Apple Intelligence feature, and you probably should too

By James Rogerson published 20 January 26

Even in iOS 26, notification summaries still get things wrong and miss important details, so here's how to turn them off.

Forget daily charging – this upcoming phone's 10,001mAh battery helps it last a week, but it's still lighter than an iPhone 17 Pro Max

By James Rogerson published 20 January 26

The Realme P4 Power has one of the highest-capacity batteries we've yet seen in a phone, and its other specs sound promising too.

Google Pixel 10 in Lemongrass against a bubbly backsplash

Google Clock just made it harder to sleep through your alarms

By James Rogerson published 20 January 26

The latest version of Google Clock lets you turn off alarms with a swipe rather than a tap.

The Ozone 3K could be the iPhone Air battery pack you’ve been waiting for

By James Rogerson published 19 January 26

The Ozone 3K and Ozone 5K are super slim, very light, and compatible with both iPhones and Android devices.

This iPhone 17 Pro Max rival could soon steal its crown as the world’s best camera phone, thanks to a unique sensor and 35mm Zeiss lens

By James Rogerson published 19 January 26

The Vivo X300 Ultra could have the industry's largest multispectral sensor, plus an assortment of other high-end camera specs.

an image of an iPhone 17 Pro with the Rumors Rated badge

Let's cut the nonsense: I've assessed and rated all the biggest iPhone 18 rumors so far

By James Rogerson published 16 January 26

There are already loads of rumors about the iPhone 18 series, but some sound a lot more likely than others.

Silicon-carbon is just the start: these battery technologies could make your phone last even longer

By James Rogerson published 15 January 26

There are loads of exciting battery technologies under development, and one day some of them could make their way to phones.

The Hannspree Lumo is the world’s first dynamic paper tablet – combining a full Android experience with all the benefits of an e-reader

By James Rogerson published 15 January 26

The Hannspree Lumo has a paper-like display but tablet-like specs, so it's easy on your eyes but still runs Android apps.

The Nothing Phone (3) leaning on a wine rack.

‘That model has finally broken': Nothing CEO says the era of bargain smartphones is over – and that its prices could jump by 30%

By James Rogerson published 15 January 26

Nothing's CEO says the 'specs race' is over, as rising memory prices mean 'intentional design' is more important than ever.

The Google Pixel 10a could launch early and at a surprise low price

By James Rogerson published 14 January 26

The Google Pixel 10a might land on February 17 and its possible colors, storage, and price have also leaked.

Samsung Galaxy S26 camera predictions: every rumored lens for all three models

By James Rogerson published 13 January 26

Between leaks, rumors, and past form, we've come up with predictions for every camera on every Samsung Galaxy S26 model.

OnePlus Open folded shut on a pedestal with sunrise behind

OnePlus has canceled two of its most anticipated phones of 2026, new rumors claim – here's why

By James Rogerson published 12 January 26

The OnePlus Open 2 and OnePlus 15s could both be canceled, but you might be able to get similar phones under different names.

I've looked at every Samsung Galaxy S26 price and release date rumor so far — here's what I think will happen

By James Rogerson last updated 12 January 26

I've predicted the announcement, pre-order, and on-sale dates for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, along with the possible prices.

5 best phone accessories of CES 2026 — from the practical to the weird

By James Rogerson published 10 January 26

CES 2026 Loads of exciting smartphone accessories were announced at CES 2026, and these are the very best of them.

The OnePlus Turbo 6 and OnePlus Turbo 6V phones

The OnePlus Turbo 6 has landed, with a 9,000mAh battery and serious gaming credentials

By James Rogerson published 9 January 26

The OnePlus Turbo 6 and the OnePlus Turbo 6V combine big batteries with high refresh rates and surprisingly low prices.

iOS 26 adoption on iPhones is staggeringly low – here are 3 reasons why

By James Rogerson published 9 January 26

iOS 26 is seemingly proving very unpopular, and Liquid Glass could be a big part of the reason why.

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