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

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From privacy screens to variable apertures and beyond, how likely are these Samsung Galaxy S26 series rumors?

By James Rogerson Last updated 25 February 26

I've rated all the biggest Samsung Galaxy S26 series rumors to tell you how likely I think they are.

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‘We are getting it ready': Samsung explains why the Galaxy S26 didn't get a silicon carbon battery upgrade

By James Rogerson Published 25 February 26

A Samsung exec claims the company is getting silicon carbon batteries ready, but that they're still not quite ready for prime-time.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has been leaked in a hands-on video, and it runs worryingly hot

By James Rogerson Published 25 February 26

A leaked Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra video suggests the phone is sticking with titanium, but that this might have been the wrong choice.

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This incoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 rival could have the biggest-ever foldable battery — and beat it in two other ways as well

By James Rogerson Published 24 February 26

The Honor Magic V6 could have a 7,150mAh battery, 120W charging, and other impressive specs.

How to watch Galaxy Unpacked on February 25 — and what to expect

By James Rogerson Published 23 February 26

Samsung is about to unpack the Galaxy S26 series, and probably some other products too. Here's how to tune in live.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has already been unboxed — and its killer feature has been shown off

By James Rogerson Published 23 February 26

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is already in the wild, with pictures and videos showing it off.

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This WhatsApp setting will upgrade your photos and videos — here’s how to use it

By James Rogerson Published 21 February 26

WhatsApp won't send your photos and videos at their best by default, but there's a way to change that.

Tired of iPhones? The Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro might offer the closest thing on Android — and they could land months before the iPhone 18

By James Rogerson Published 20 February 26

The Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro are reportedly landing four months early, and they might have things in common with recent iPhones.

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The iPhone 17 Pro Max is surprisingly the most traded-in phone right now — here's why

By James Rogerson Published 19 February 26

Lots of people are selling their iPhone 17 Pro Max's, and this is likely down to several different reasons.

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Android fans left baffled as Google launches new Snapseed camera for iPhone

By James Rogerson Published 19 February 26

Snapseed's camera feature has now fully rolled out on iPhone, complete with a pro mode, but Android is still waiting.

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You’ll be able to double your storage with Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-orders — but only in some regions

By James Rogerson Published 18 February 26

Samsung has revealed some pre-order perks for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, but a major one is missing in the US and Australia.

Android 17 beta 1 is here, with some big changes and small surprises

By James Rogerson Published 17 February 26

Android 17 beta 1 is here with big changes and small surprises Android 17's first beta has landed, with performance optimizations, improvements to large-screen apps, and useful changes to the interface.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra teaser and leak reveal how its best new feature might work — and the Privacy Display looks like more than a gimmick

By James Rogerson Published 17 February 26

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display is shaping up to be a game-changing feature going by the latest teaser and leak.

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5 of the best news apps for Android, whether you want original reporting or powerful aggregators

By James Rogerson Published 16 February 26

From Reuters to Readly, these are five of the best news apps on Android, with ideal options no matter what kind of news you're looking for.

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Google Pixel phones could soon get a dedicated app for one of their oldest features

By James Rogerson Published 16 February 26

Google's Now Playing tool looks set to get moved to a dedicated app, where it will hopefully have some upgrades too.

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From new battery tech to portless phones, here are 5 innovations I want from Android devices

By James Rogerson Published 14 February 26

Some Android phones are already packed full of innovation, but there are five things that I still want to see.

Google says Android 17 is still 'coming soon' – here are the 5 biggest features to look forward to

By James Rogerson Published 13 February 26

Android 17's first beta didn't land when expected, but it's still "coming soon" according to Google, and it could include some major new features.

Siri will officially become Apple’s biggest-ever embarrassment if these new iOS 27 delay rumors are true

By James Rogerson Published 12 February 26

Siri's Gemini-powered overhaul has reportedly been delayed yet again, so don't count on seeing it in iOS 26.4.

The InkPad One is a new Linux-powered rival to the Kindle Scribe

By James Rogerson Published 11 February 26

The new PocketBook InkPad One has a big screen, a stylus, and runs Linux — so should you buy it over the Kindle Scribe?

'Time to switch brand.' Major Samsung Galaxy S26 series leak teases full specs — and it sounds like the phones could be the first big disappointment of 2026

By James Rogerson Published 11 February 26

A complete specs dump suggests very little will be changing with the Samsung Galaxy S26 series — and the internet isn't happy.

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Hate WhatsApp on Android? Try my picks for 5 great alternatives

By James Rogerson Published 10 February 26

Whether your priority is privacy, customization, or other features, there'll be a WhatsApp alternative that suits you.

New Siri features infused with Apple Intelligence being demonstrated at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2024.

Siri’s new Gemini-powered brain is almost here – find out how to try it in iOS 26.4 this month

By James Rogerson Published 10 February 26

The first stages of Siri's AI overhaul should arrive with iOS 26.4, and the first beta of that is reportedly just weeks away.

The iPhone 17e could land ‘imminently’, with no price rise – but it might not be much of an upgrade

By James Rogerson Published 9 February 26

The iPhone 17e might be about to launch, with a new chipset, MagSafe, and last year's price tag.

We’ve just hit peak ‘megapixel war’ – the Xiaomi 18 Pro is expected to have two 200MP cameras for the first time, and they might actually be useful

By James Rogerson Published 9 February 26

Xiaomi is rumored to be making a phone with two 200MP cameras, and several other Chinese brands might have similar plans.

Don't buy a new iPad just yet — two new models are set to launch soon with future-proofing upgrades

By James Rogerson Published 9 February 26

The iPad (2026) and iPad Air (2026) are both apparently coming soon, complete with new chipsets for both and an AI upgrade for one of them.

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