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

The iPhone 17 Pro might have a shorter distance optical zoom than its predecessor – here’s why that could be a good thing

By James Rogerson published 3 April 25

The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could offer 3.5x optical zoom, with lossless 5x and 7x available too.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge on display the January 22, 2025 Galaxy Unpacked event.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge might not be so close to launch after all

By James Rogerson published 2 April 25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge may have been delayed from April 15 to May or even June, according to multiple sources.

Android 16 could steal a thief-thwarting security feature from iPhones

By James Rogerson published 1 April 25

Inactivity reboot could be coming to Android, giving thieves a time limit to unlock your phone using biometrics.

Leaked Pixel 10 Pro Fold renders suggest this is one foldable you can skip

By James Rogerson published 1 April 25

A major Pixel 10 Pro Fold leak has revealed that there might be hardly any upgrades at all on this new model, but the price could be lower.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 could go back to Exynos in some regions – but is that such a bad thing?

By James Rogerson published 31 March 25

A leaker claims some Samsung Galaxy S26 models will use an Exynos 2600, but others will probably still get Snapdragon.

Foldable iPhone – 5 key rumored features, from a liquid metal hinge to the return of Touch ID

By James Rogerson published 30 March 25

The foldable iPhone is shaping up to be a high-tech and highly expensive foldable phone.

All three rumored Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge colors shown off in ‘official’ images

By James Rogerson published 27 March 25

Seemingly leaked images give us one of our closest looks yet at the possible design and colors of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

5 things I want from the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

By James Rogerson published 26 March 25

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 could be a foldable sensation if Samsung takes it seriously and upgrades several key elements.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge colors seemingly revealed in new video, and there’s another sign of an imminent launch

By James Rogerson published 26 March 25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has been shown off in black and white shades, and it has passed through the FCC.

The iPhone 17 Air looks impressively slim in this new comparison image, but that just makes me more worried about the specs

By James Rogerson published 26 March 25

The iPhone 17 Air could be one of the slimmest phones ever, but that might mean major issues for the camera and battery.

Google Pixel 9a: five of the biggest upgrades

By James Rogerson last updated 25 March 25

Updated The Google Pixel 9a is official, and it's an upgrade on the 8a in numerous ways.

Google Pixel 9a being held, from the back

The Google Pixel 9a’s mysterious delay may have just been explained

By James Rogerson published 25 March 25

The Google Pixel 9a's camera is apparently prone to overheating, but a software update might soon fix this.

New iPhone 17 report lends weight to rumors of major display and camera upgrades, and a pricey Apple foldable

By James Rogerson published 24 March 25

We're again hearing that the iPhone 17 will have a 120Hz refresh rate, the Pro model will get a new camera, and the foldable iPhone will be expensive.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 in Paris in front of the Louvre pyramid

5 things I want from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

By James Rogerson published 23 March 25

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the potential to be the best foldable phone, but to be that for me, it needs these five upgrades.

Google Pixel 9 in green Wintergreen color showing AI features on screen

Older Pixels just got a big performance boost, while the Pixel 9a is lacking a key feature

By James Rogerson published 21 March 25

Google phones from the Pixel 6 onwards are exhibiting improved GPU performance, while the Pixel 9a lacks Satellite SOS.

iPhone 16e: price, design, Apple Intelligence, and everything you need to know

By James Rogerson, Axel Metz, Jacob Krol last updated 20 March 25

Updated The iPhone 16e is here and we're breaking down everything you need to know about Apple's newest iPhone, from the price to the processor with everything in between.

The iPhone 16e’s 5G performance seemingly has the iPhone 16’s beat

By James Rogerson published 20 March 25

Tests suggest that Apple's C1 5G modem has its Qualcomm rivals beat in most situations.

The Google Pixel 9a’s AI has a RAM problem

By James Rogerson published 20 March 25

The Google Pixel 9a runs Gemini Nano XXS, and that's just too small to cope with some of Google's AI features.

Leaked Galaxy S25 Edge pricing gives us a clearer idea of how the super-slim phone will fit into Samsung's lineup

By James Rogerson published 19 March 25

Prices, colors, and storage configurations for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge have all leaked.

Leaked Google Pixel 9a promo materials reveal almost everything – and a launch could be just hours away

By James Rogerson published 19 March 25

Seemingly official marketing materials for the Google Pixel 9a have leaked ahead of launch.

The Google Pixel 9a has gone up for sale and it’s not even out yet

By James Rogerson published 18 March 25

Two different sites have listed the Google Pixel 9a for sale, revealing images and specs in the process.

Multiple hands-on Google Pixel 9a videos have emerged, days ahead of the likely launch

By James Rogerson published 17 March 25

Early Pixel 9a videos have given us our closest look yet at the likely design of Google's next mid-ranger.

The iPhone 17 Air could have an affordable price, and better battery life than you might have expected

By James Rogerson published 17 March 25

A new report details the possible starting price and specs of the iPhone 17 Air.

iPhone 17 Air renders give us a close look at the possible design of Apple’s rumored super-slim model

By James Rogerson published 18 February 25

Unofficial renders give us a clear look at the iPhone 17 Air's possible design, and we've also heard more about the iPhone 17.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and S25 Plus have a charging issue – here’s the solution

By James Rogerson published 17 February 25

Samsung's 45W charger is causing issues for some Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra users, but a fix is on the way.

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