Articles by Alex Walker-Todd, Senior Phones Editor

Alex joined as TechRadar's Senior Phones Editor in June 2022, but brings over a decade's worth of experience to the role, with an expertise in smartphones, tablets and wearables. He's covered keynotes hosted by the biggest brands and attended the launches for some of the most influential mobile products of the last few years. While the mobile space is where Alex operates on a daily basis, his profession paired with his natural passion for technology has allowed him to test everything from automotive audio to AR t-shirts and tablets with 3D displays.

His experience was amassed at some of the most reputable consumer technology publications out there, including GSMArena, TechAdvisor, MacWorld, Trusted Reviews and Recombu, where he also helped build the brand's YouTube viewership of mobile fans past 100,000 subscribers. Alex is excited for the advancements coming to the world of foldable phones with 2023 looking like the year they really take hold.

Articles by: Alex Walker-Todd

Xiaomi 13 Pro display closeup, screenshot preview visible

How to screenshot on Xiaomi phones

By Alex Walker-Todd published 1 May 23

Xiaomi phones serve up numerous ways to take a screenshot. Here's how to leverage them all.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 top down angled partially open ultra-wide

Did the full spec sheet for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 just drop?

By Alex Walker-Todd published 27 April 23

New tweets from an established Samsung tipster provide a full look at the potential spec sheets for the Z Fold 5 and Flip 5.

Google Pixel Fold unofficial renders from jon Prosser of FrontPageTech

The Google Pixel Fold may have just leaked in full – here are all the details

By Alex Walker-Todd published 21 April 23

A new torrent of supposed leaks fill in remaining gaps surrounding what the Google Pixel Fold is bringing to the table.

Google Pixel 6a in chalk, sage and charcoal laying screen side down on a wooden table

Google Pixel 7a could get a much-wanted security upgrade over the Pixel 6a

By Alex Walker-Todd published 21 April 23

A new leak suggests the Google Pixel 7a will have Face Unlock functionality, which would be a first for the Pixel A-series.

Google Pixel 7 Pro Install Unknown Apps screen with tilt shift blur

What is app sideloading? The rumored iOS 17 feature explained

By Alex Walker-Todd published 18 April 23

Wondering what the promise of app sideloading on iOS would mean? Here's a full breakdown.

Xiaomi 13 Ultra 16:9 press image against wall

Xiaomi 13 Ultra launch threatens Galaxy S23 Ultra's camera crown

By Alex Walker-Todd published 18 April 23

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra promises Galaxy S23 Ultra-beating camera versatility; we're just left wondering whether it'll launch internationally.

Your iPhone could soon get a powerful new feature that Android's had for years

The Galaxy S24 could ditch Google for Bing as its default search engine

By Alex Walker-Todd published 17 April 23

Samsung is apparently considering swapping out Google for Bing on future Galaxy smartphones.

Asus ROG Phone 7 series family back press shot

Asus ROG Phone 7: everything you need to know

By Alex Walker-Todd last updated 13 April 23

Asus' ROG Phone 7 and ROG 7 Ultimate have just been announced, running the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and a new cooler with a subwoofer built in.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite: everything you need to know

By Alex Walker-Todd last updated 4 April 23

Updated The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite has finally launched. Here's all you need to know, from specs to price and beyond.

50 years of the cell phone: the best mobile phones of all time

By TechRadar Team published 3 April 23

To commemorate 50 years since the first mobile phone call, we've compiled a list of TechRadar's favorite-ever phones.

Confirmed: Oppo and OnePlus aren't leaving Europe after all

By Alex Walker-Todd last updated 27 March 23

A bold rumor suggested that Oppo and OnePlus may unexpectedly pull out of the European market soon. Now we've heard their side of the story.

Oppo Find X6 Pro back features a very prominent camera array

Hands on: Oppo Find X6 Pro – Forget the oddball looks, this is a charging demon

By Lance Ulanoff published 21 March 23

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Oppo's Find X6 Pro is big, bold, and can charge like nobody's business

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review Bora Purple open acute angled 16:9

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 could be the most durable foldables yet

By Alex Walker-Todd published 15 March 23

Samsung's lead on foldable durability looks set to get even bigger, if this latest leak turns out to be true.

Samsung Galaxy A54 hands-on A34 green back angled

New Samsung Galaxy A54 and A34 offer more of what you want, but is it enough?

By James Rogerson published 15 March 23

The new Samsung Galaxy A54 5G and A34 5G, offer nice camera and performance improvements, but a higher price in some markets too.

Oppo Find N2 Flip review: the Z Flip 4's foil

By Alex Walker-Todd last updated 13 March 23

Recommended

The new Oppo Find N2 Flip seems purpose-built to take on Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4

Hands on: Xiaomi 13 Lite review – the Civi's new suit

By Alex Walker-Todd published 10 March 23

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MWC 2023 Hands-on with the outlier in Xiaomi's new 13 series, the familiar-looking Xiaomi 13 Lite.

An Oppo Find N2 and an Oppo Find N2 Flip

Oppo Find N2 Flip and Find N2: everything you need to know

By James Rogerson last updated 2 March 23

Updated The Oppo Find N2 and Find N2 Flip foldables have been unveiled, and the Flip has gone global.

The Fira Barcelona event center open for MWC

MWC 2023 Live Blog: the latest mobile news from OnePlus, Xiaomi, Honor, and more

By Philip Berne, Axel Metz, Alex Walker-Todd published 2 March 23

Live reports from MWC 2023 in Barcelona.

Motorola Rollable Concept front closed open handheld

Motorola's rollable smartphone makes more sense than you think

By Alex Walker-Todd published 1 March 23

MWC 2023 We went hands-on with Motorola's rollable smartphone concept at MWC 2023 and it has some nice ideas.

Realme's new Android phone charges to 100% faster than you can finish a coffee

By Alex Walker-Todd published 28 February 23

MWC 2023 The Realme GT 3 launch at MWC heralds blisteringly-fast 240W fast charging for the masses.

Oppo Find N2 Flip review closed with Samsung Galaxy Z flip 4

Oppo explains why cheaper folding phones aren't coming any time soon

By Alex Walker-Todd published 28 February 23

MWC 2023 We spoke to Oppo executives at MWC and they had a lot to say about the challenges of making a mid-range foldable

OnePlus 45W Liquid Cooler with phone handheld

The coolest thing OnePlus is showing off at MWC 2023 isn't a phone

By Alex Walker-Todd published 27 February 23

MWC 2023 While the liquid cooling OnePlus 11 Concept is cool, the company's forthcoming Liquid Cooler will chill any phone

A Xiaomi 13 Pro from the back in someone's hand

Xiaomi 13: everything you need to know

By James Rogerson last updated 26 February 23

Updated The Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Lite launched at MWC on February 26. Here's everything you need to know.

Xiaomi 13 Pro review back angled full reflection

Hands on: Xiaomi 13 Pro review – a camera-led flagship for the world

By Alex Walker-Todd published 26 February 23

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Hands-on with the Xiaomi 13 Pro, the company's new flagship, which will finally be available internationally.

How to improve battery life on your Pixel Watch

By Alex Walker-Todd published 19 February 23

From simple to extreme, here are some tips to make your Pixel Watch's battery last longer

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