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

Samsung Galaxy S25 showing the lock screen with two adorable collectible Android figurines on each side looking interested

Leaked photos suggest the Samsung Galaxy S26 could be missing a major rumored upgrade

By James Rogerson published

It now looks likely that the Samsung Galaxy S26 series won't have magnets built in, but it could at least get a charging power boost.

iPhone 14 Pro Max review front angled Always On

I’ve been using iPhones for years, and I always turn off this major iOS feature

By James Rogerson published

The iPhone's always-on display feature is potentially useful, but it also drains battery, and if you have an Apple Watch you probably don't need it.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy display could be the biggest upgrade in years – here’s how it works

By James Rogerson published

Samsung has now detailed the long-rumored privacy display feature we're expecting to launch with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Google Pixel 10 Pro

Google Pixel 10 users are reporting broken Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with the latest update – and there’s no fix in sight

By James Rogerson published

The latest Pixel patch fixes bugs but also seems to introduce some, rendering certain Pixel 10 series phones almost unusable.

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TikTok app on an iPhone

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

By James Rogerson published

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

iPhone 5S

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

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

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max REVIEW

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

By James Rogerson published

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

The TC-01

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

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

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

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

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max REVIEW

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

By James Rogerson published

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

Apple iPhone 17 Pro REVIEW

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

By James Rogerson published

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

The 8849 Tank X

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

By James Rogerson published

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

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

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The Realme P4 Power

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

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

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

The Ozone 3K and an iPhone Air

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

By James Rogerson published

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

The Vivo X200 Ultra being tested

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

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

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

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra charging

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

By James Rogerson published

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

The Hannspree Lumo

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

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

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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

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

Pixel 9a

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

By James Rogerson published

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

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review

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

By James Rogerson published

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

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

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